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Is Worcester Polytechnic Institute a party school?
WPI isn’t a huge drinking/party school, although there are many people who do (mostly jocks). WPI students are often found in the labs studying or increasing their knowledge, playing computer games with friends or by themselves, watching movies, goofing around, etc.
How many majors does WPI have?
Worcester Polytechnic Institute offers 34 distinct undergraduate degrees, concentrated into 33 majors within 12 broad fields of study. Across all areas of study, Worcester Polytechnic Institute awarded 1,138 undergraduate degrees in 2018 – 2019 .
How is WPI unique?
WPI students know nothing’s impossible, something that’s instilled in them from day one through the WPI Plan. Through its distinct focus on project work, students learn how to learn, applying knowledge and skills from the classroom to real problems around the world.
What is WPI’s motto?
Theory and Practice
WPI’s motto Lehr and Kunst (Theory and Practice) has the right ingredients to foster the maker culture since it founding 150 years ago. The roots of WPI’s maker culture can be found by visiting Washburn Shops on our campus.
Why is WPI different?
Another difference between the two indices is that the wholesale market is only for goods, you cannot buy services on a wholesale basis. So WPI does not include services, whereas the retail price index does. “The pricing norms of wholesale and retail are also different.
Who provides content at Worcester Polytechnic Institute?
Content is provided by the school. Founded in 1865 in Worcester, Mass., Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a global leader in project-based learning and one of the nation’s first engineering and technology universities.
What is the application deadline for Worcester Polytechnic Institute?
When applying to Worcester Polytechnic Institute, it’s important to note the application deadline is Feb. 1, and the early action deadline is Nov. 1. The application fee at Worcester Polytechnic Institute is $65. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due March 1.
What are the humanities and arts requirements at WPI?
All WPI undergraduates complete a humanities and arts requirement and at least two significant projects, one in the major field of study and one that addresses an open-ended problem at the intersection of science, technology, and society.
Why choose a Graduate Interdisciplinary Program at WPI?
WPI encourages the formation of interdisciplinary graduate programs to meet new professional needs or the special interests of particular students. Learn more about graduate interdisciplinary programs in the Graduate Catalog.