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Congratulations on your enrollment at WPI! We look forward to welcoming you to campus in August!

WPI Connections Program
Join us at Connections, from August 10-17. Connections is a pre-orientation program for incoming first-year students who are first-generation , a member of Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC)  communities, African American, Latino/an American, Asian American, Native American (ALANA); and or/ identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, Aromantic, Agender or Pansexual (LGBTQIAP+).

Connections helps students make a smooth transition from high school to college, promotes academic excellence, leadership, and community service and social interactions. Connections is the road map to college success at WPI.



WPI Innovations Residential Community
The Innovations Residential Community (RC) is available to first generation students and Great Minds Compass Scholars recipients, who will have optimized access to campus resources and support.

The Innovations RC ensures you'll live with students just like you–that come from similar backgrounds and situations. Staff, faculty and upperclass first generation students will serve as advisors and mentors while implementing programming to support the community.

Interested in joining the Innovations RC? Indicate your interest by June 15 below. If you are not interested, please let us know that too.


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