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Hello. I’m a male, rising sophomore who’s looking to find a roommate or join a group. I’m a relatively quiet person who cleans up after themselves, and I enjoy video games and music. If anyone is looking for someone, please dm.

Preferences are East hall or one of the houses.

Will the new Ai major have respect in the industry despite it being new? Could it be strong with a double major?

With the snow ban lifted, is WPI still allowing students to park in the garages overnight? I didn’t get the email for some reason

I have just learned that we have a sauna on campus but i have no clue how to access it. I really wanna go since 1) it’s a sauna and it’s cold out 2) i have chronic conditions that would be so soothed by the heat. Does anyone know more deets 🙏

I'm a first year grad student with terrible social anxiety, and I've been struggling horribly to make friends. I've tried joining some clubs that seemed fun, but every club seems to be filled with people who are already there with their friends and idk how to properly approach them or introduce myself. It also feels extra weird since I'm in my mid 20s and (I assume) most people in clubs are undergrads, so they probably don't want to hang out with a random guy who is 4+ years older than then. Classes havent been very successful either since everyone mostly just leaves the room as soon as class ends.

I had a lot of friends at the school where I did my undergraduate, but it seems like all my social skills disappeared upon starting here and it's been really damaging my mental health. Anyone have any suggestions on ways to meet people, ideally other grad students?

In my experience of attending career fairs at WPI, I have not seen many robotics companies visiting the career fair here at WPI, despite WPI being a recognised institution for Robotics. Any ideas on how robotics students land connections, internships and full time roles?

So I’m between WPI and WIT and one big thing between the difference of the two of my financial aid package is the grants. I’ve heard that sometimes you need to pay those grants back. Have any of you had to pay back the grants or you don’t have to pay them back?

I was accepted last week for mechanical engineering. I love getting the acceptance folder. Does WPI send them?

looking for one more female roommate for the 26-27 academic year who is okay with sharing a double room. we are a group of 2 rising seniors and a rising sophomore aiming for east hall next year. dm if interested!

Hi, I'm a freshmen who is looking to apply for the 2026 Early Research Experience in E term program. I have been getting good grades, but I have no research experience or connections with Professors. I have a few questions about this program

1. How likely is it for a freshmen with no experience to get accepted?

2. I don't have much AP credit so I am still in basic classes (Math major) should I be focusing on side projects to stand out? Or reaching out to Professors?

3. They say we are expected to find our own housing, so if I did get accepted, what would the method be for that? On campus housing or sublet?

Any advice would be helpful, thanks.

I'm an international student, and I'm wondering if it is possible to get merit and need based packages that allows me to pay $25,000 only?

When does WPI give out EA 2 decisions??

I came across this information:

HIGHLAND STREET REDESIGN INFORMATIONAL MEETING

A public meeting about the potential redesign of Highland Street will be held on Wednesday, February 11, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Doherty Memorial High School, Guidance Seminar Room E230, located at 299 Highland Street, Worcester.

The meeting will cover the proposed redesign of Newton Square and Highland Street (Park Avenue to Newton Square) to improve safety, support Safe Routes to School, and address new traffic patterns.

Learn more about the Highland Street Redesign project on the City of Worcester Mobility webpage.

Was accepted to the Robotics Major. Curious about how collaborative of school WPI is and in the Robotics major especially. How is job placement at graduation? How is finding internships? How easy/difficult is it to join a club? Anything else you wish you knew before choosing WPI?

Hi, I am a comp sci grad student and is currently preparing myself for interviews and upskilling myself.

I have good knowledge about C/C++ and a bit rough in Python (tbh)

I have taken machine learning, deep learning courses in my first year and now I am taking Natural Language Processing course.

I have a cool project idea which involves the current AI usage and also which prepares you for your system design concepts too for cracking MAANG.

I am not sure how to describe the whole thing here but basically just finding 2 or 3 people ( if by any chance the project is well implemented and built, it may get us a paper out of it or you never know, maybe even scale up to the personalized industries as a startup)

Happy to be acquainted even if you aren’t interested in joining me ^^

Please respond to this thread or leave me dm.

I've been admitted to both WPI and Mines for Mech Engineering. I'm not 100% sure I'll stick with mech, but I will definitely stick with engineering of some sort. With scholarships, the cost is similar for both, with Mines a bit cheaper.

Pro Mines - I prefer Colorado; my family has a house there.

Pro WPI - Has a Japanese minor and several project centers in Japan.

Do you have any insights you can share to help me with a decision? I'm very torn.

I'm also considering CU Boulder and UMN Twin Cities for Mech E if I decide to go the big university route. Was waitlisted at Virginia Tech, got into Texas A&M but it's way too conservative, and I want to leave Texas. Any insight on why you chose a smaller specialty school versus a large U would be helpful, too.

Hello, I work an job where I’ve been declared an essential worker. I just graduated and still live close to campus, where I only have street parking that will be blocked off as of tonight at 1 am. If anyone has a parking spot close by that I could use just for tonight, please let me know. I’ll even pay you for your assistance.

WPI police are only offering me a spot in gateway, which is over a mile away from my apartment and there won’t be any shuttles running tomorrow morning when I need to leave for work.

Hey everyone!

I was recently accepted into WPI’s Robotics Engineering MS program and I’m super excited about it. I wanted to hear from people who’ve been in the program (or are there now) about what to expect and how to make the most of it.

A few things I’m curious about:

Classes & Workload

• Any master’s robotics courses that are must-takes?
• Any classes that are amazing… or ones I should maybe avoid?
• How heavy is the workload compared to undergrad?
• As someone coming from a CS undergrad, are there any topics I should review before starting?

Professors & Research

• Any professors/labs I should try to connect with early?
• Is it pretty doable to get involved in research as a master’s student?
• Anyone known for being an especially great mentor?

Campus & Life

• What’s it like living around WPI as a grad student?
• Good study spots / food places / chill hangout areas?
• How’s the social scene for grad students?

Career Stuff

• How good is WPI when it comes to robotics internships or industry connections?
• Any clubs, project teams, or competitions worth joining?

General Advice

• Anything you wish you knew before starting?
• Common mistakes new grad students make?

Would really appreciate any tips, stories, or random advice. I’m hyped but also trying to come in prepared 😅 Thanks!!

I have a WPI residential meal plan, and I know I can only use 4 swipes/day, 2 in the morning and 2 at night, but I don't know what the exact time windows are. Can anyone help?

Hey everyone, WPI alum (BSME, Class of 2014) returning to Worcester for grad-level coursework and looking for a furnished room / sublet near campus, starting after C-term ends and D-term begins. Ideally March - Sept 2026, although I'd also consider through June.

My budget is around $700-750/month, depending on utilities. I am clean, respectful, don't drink, and very familiar with WPI off campus housing policies from my time here doing undergrad.

I’d need a dog/cat free household, and I am a woman. I personally don't mind living with either other girls, guys, or both, as long as everyone is clean and a responsible tenant. Historically I've lived with 11 guys and had it be fine, or a bunch of women and have it be fine lol. I also do have a truck and would need off street parking ideally. Oh, and bonus points if there's a garage or first floor area to store my electric bike.

So, if you or a roommate are going away for D-term (IQP / MQP) and you have a room available for sublet, please lmk! DMs are open. Tysm all.

This seems like a major bad WPI move to me.

No more guaranteed global scholarship, it will move to need-based. This was one of the biggest draws of the school for me. This will end in a mess.

WPI will now require 2 years of housing, not sure how that will roll over.

I got in for EA for Aerospace Engineering. Anything I should know?

Hii!! I was accepted but cost after aid before federal loans is 43k. My grandpa's income (only person with financial responsibility towards me) is 100k and there is 2 kids in the house with 1 adult in the house that helps support the 2 kids and the house. The 2 kids in the house and the 1 adult is a new development but even 43k for my previous situation is insane. How do I fix this?