WPI-Specific Resources for Current Students
If you are struggling with your mental health or suffering a mental health crisis, free and confidential counseling is available for active WPI students at the Student Development & Counseling Center. Located at 16 Einhorn Road (508-831-554), the SDCC office may be able to schedule same-day appointments or within 48 hours.
WPI Registration Link for Directed Research, MS Thesis, PhD Research
To register for your Independent Study (ISG), Directed Research (598), MS Thesis (599), and PhD Research (698 or 699), please use this link: https://fs28.formsite.com/webteamwpiedu/grad-project-reg/index.html
This page includes graduation requirements for both grad and undergrad. Scroll to the bottom to see the checklist for graduate students. You will need to fill out two main forms:
Step 1: Please complete the Graduate Student Application to Graduate Form first to inform the Registrar's Office of your intent to graduate.
Step 2: Please complete the Graduate Degree Completion Form (PDF) only after the online graduation application has been submitted.** Remember: You need to apply to graduate with a Masters. You should have 3 extra credits you can carry over to your to your PhD program so make sure you strategically pick which 3 credits you want to carry over (psych, CS, or Math).
Check this site for deadlines: https://www.wpi.edu/offices/registrar/calendar
Check this site for guidelines: https://libguides.wpi.edu/c.php?g=882677&p=6343697
And contact Angela Kao to help you schedule a time to present your committee members Include the following information with your request:
a. The title of your work
b. Names of you Committee Members
c. Your ideal window of time to present
d. A profile picture (optional but nice)
Angela will announce your presentation (which is open to the WPI & LS&T community) 2 weeks in advance of the date.
Use this form for Graduate Independent Study, Thesis, Directed Research, and PhD Dissertation credits.
The annual Graduate Research Innovation Exchange (GRIE) is a celebration and competition that highlights the breadth, diversity, and quality of WPI's graduate research. Sponsored by the Office of the Provost and the Dean of Graduate Studies, it is a two-part event consisting of an Open Celebration (March 3-9, 2021), Finals (April 6), and Awards.
Planning Courses for Your Degree
It is your responsibility to keep track of your degree requirements. Always plan ahead and talk with you advisor to figure out which courses and research credits to take each semester.
Check out this template for tracking your degree requirements and feel free to make a copy to use for yourself!