WPI Students

Have a global IQP experience in neighborhoods close to campus. 

  • Complete an off-campus IQP for NO additional cost!
  • Start local, realize global impacts!
  • Become truly engaged and integrated in your community.
  • Exercise your potential to make an impact in statewide politics and national movements!
  • Flexibility: You can complete your IQP in B, C, D or E term!

The WCPC develops projects both from the grass roots and from the public sector.  This means students work with Worcester based organizations in the trenches of important social and environmental justice issues and local politicians working on issues that impact your Worcester neighbors.

Students who choose the WCPC will experience Worcester in a manner they never have before. You will see the truly rich culture that exists outside of Highland Street.  By engaging with the greater Worcester community, students will see how science and technology can be applied to social and environmental causes both locally and globally. In fact, many, if not all, of the Worcester projects are of global importance!

The WCPC has been recognized around the City and the region as a valuable community resource.  As a result, students have the opportunity to work on a number of “high profile” community projects.  These projects make significant contributions to improving the city we live in.

Explore Worcester 

91 Things To Do in Worcester Before You Graduate

  • With a population of 181,000, Worcester, Massachusetts is the second largest city in New England. Located in this vibrant and fast growing city, the Worcester Community Project Center (WCPC) is an off-campus project center offering WPI students the opportunity to become integrated with “their” community without leaving their “campus” residence. Students commute to work at the Worcester Community Project Center offices at 44 Portland Street or to their sponsoring organization in downtown Worcester.
  • The Printers Building, home to the WCPC, is becoming a hub for creative and innovative organizations in Worcester. Among the building tenants are an african drumming group, makerspace, incubator space for start up organizations, several art galleries, and even a jazz radio station.
  • The Printers Building is located in Worcester’s “Grid District” just a block away from Worcester City Hall and the Worcester Common Oval.
  • The Printers Building is located iThere are numerous restaurants and coffee shops to explore. Favorites among students include Addie Lee’s Soul Food, Coney Island Hot dogs, and Shawarma Palace.
  • WCPC Office Space
  • WCPC Office Space
  • Previous sponsors who have partnered with the Worcester Community Project Center.