The information here will help acquaint new international visiting scholars and non-degree graduate students with commonly used Information Technology (IT) services and tools. Welcome to WPI!
Getting Connected
Account Access
View the policy that governs usage, and instructions to claim your account and set your password.
Acceptable Use PolicyFirst Time LoginWPI Alerts
Register for the emergency communication system. Please perform this seven days after start date to ensure the system recognizes your WPI information.
WPI AlertsTechnology Orientation
Technology Orientation is provided by IT most Mondays from 10:30-noon. During the session IT assists with testing access to storage and applications, and provide an introduction to IT services. Please contact the IT Service Desk to register.
Campus Systems
Your WPI email can be accessed with Outlook in Office 365 using your WPI username and password.
Office 365File Storage
WPI provides you with 1TB of storage space using OneDrive.
OneDrive InformationCanvas
Canvas is WPI's learning management system, providing a customized interface to course content, projects, and more.
CanvasWPI Network
On Campus
To access the campus wired or wireless network, please register your device(s) using our device specific instructions.
Network Device AccessOff Campus
While working off campus, the Virtual Private Network (VPN) is used to access WPI network resources.
WPI VPNYour WPI Account enables free eduroam Wi-Fi services when visiting participating educational institutions.
Using Eduroam with WPI AccountSoftware and Research Resources
Software Library
Search for software available at WPI, including details about versions, installation and location.
Software LibraryTerminal Server
Offering access to many software applications (without the need to install them), the terminal server is accessed using your preferred remote desktop program.
Terminal ServicesAcademic & Research Computing (ARC)
Scientific & Engineering Software Applications (SESA) training is provided by ARC. Instruction session details are online. Additional ARC services include: high performance compute systems, storage data management, code development, assistance managing computers attached to instruments, research website hosting.
Academic & Research ComputingLibrary Databases
Utilize library resources, including databases, guides, journals, etc.
Library DatabasesWPI Hub
The intranet hub.wpi.edu is a central location for the WPI community to access Information Technology resources, as well as other internal information, applications, forms, news, and more!
Navigating the WPI HubAdditional Services
Printing & Scanning Services
Networked printers are available within your academic department, and pay-for-print printers and scanners are available in many public labs and at the Library Print Center. Pay for printouts with Goatbucks*.
Poster Printing
Large format posters can be printed at the Academic Technology Center (ATC), located in Fuller Labs, 1st floor. Pay with Goatbucks*.
Service Desk Sales
Purchase flash drives, DVDs, and cables at the Service Desk. Pay with Goatbucks*.
Equipment Loans/Clickers
Borrow laptops, video conferencing kits, cameras, audio recorders, and more for academic projects from the ATC, located in Fuller Labs, 1st floor. Clickers for classes are distributed at the Technology in Teaching and Learning (TTL) office in the Gordon Library, next to the Service Desk. Laptops can be borrowed from the IT Service Desk for your use while in the Gordon Library.
*Goatbucks
You can use Goatbucks on your WPI ID card for various payments. Load Goatbucks onto your ID card with the Value Port located in the Gordon Library.
Goatbucks Information