FAQ and Resources
BME Graduate Program Information
***For Signatures:***
If you need a document signed by the Graduate Coordinator or Department Head, please ensure that you and your advisor (if required) have signed it and email it to BMEGradProgram@wpi.edu with a signature request.
Alternatively, if necessary, you may bring a hard copy to Kate Harrison (Gateway 4th Floor, Cube #4017E).
Please allow one week for your document to be signed and returned to you/ the registrar. Thanks!
Program Resources:
- BME Handbook (*last updated 07/24)
- AY23-24 WPI Graduate Catalog, BME- Pages 292-299
- BME Graduate Program Orientation
- Prospective Students -Program Information
- Faculty Introduction (Research Labs) Slides
- Academic Calendars
- WPI RESOURCES for Graduate Students
- Policies, resources, academic coaching, etc.
*NOTE: For reference, the old (2012) version of the Graduate Handbook is available here. Current students should use the 2020 version.
Advising Resources:
- BME Graduate Program Advising Power Point Slides and Video
BME Graduate Course Information:
General BME graduate course information and registration instructions, including Special Topics Courses offered AY 2024-2025.
- BME Course Schedule 2024-25
- BME Course Information
- BME 595 “Special Topics” Course Descriptions
- New Student Information
Frequently Asked Questions:
- FAQ: Project-Based or Thesis MS Degree
- FAQ: BS/MS and BS/ME Combined Program (Updated May 2022)
Other Forms
The following forms must be obtained from the WPI Registrar:
- Course Designation Form (to double count courses for BS/MS and BS/ME)
- Transfer Credit Request
- Change of Degree (e.g., from MS to ME)
- Application for Graduation
- Graduate Student Project Registration Form
- Graduate Degree Completion Form
