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CAMPUS PRIDE
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The Campus Pride Index is an overall indicator of institutional commitment to LGBTQ-inclusive policy, program and practice. How is this calculated?

	Region: New England
	City/State: Worcester, MA
	Locale: Medium City (100,000 to 500,000)
	Student Population (FTE): 7,000
	In-State Tuition: $59,700.00
	Out-of-State Tuition: $59,700.00
	Institution Website: https://www.wpi.edu/

	Institution Type:
	Doctoral/Research University Master's College/University Baccalaureate College/University Private Institution Technical Institute Residential Campus

LGBTQ Student Opportunities

Colleges and universities want LGBTQ students, faculty and staff to be out and proud as part of the diversity of the campus community. The Campus Pride Index provides campuses the opportunity to come out as LGBTQ-friendly and take responsibility for continually improving their LGBTQ campus climate.

The Campus Pride Index features LGBTQ student opportunities by highlighting the positive work within higher education across the country. Prospective students and families may choose the best LGBTQ campuses searching the tool based on area of study, cost, location, type of campus and LGBTQ-inclusive policy, programs and practice for their college search.

Reminder: Learn more by signing-up for FREE to participate in Campus Pride's LGBTQ-friendly National College Fair Program in eight different cities and the Campus Pride National Online College Fair.

Commitment to LGBTQ Issues

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is committed to fostering an inclusive and respective living, learning and working environment for all members of our community. Our institutional values, which are core to our strategic plan – Lead with Purpose – articulate the importance of inclusion, respect, community, and a sense of belonging for all. Specifically, supporting the many members of our community who identify as LGBTQIAP+ so that they can be successful and truly thrive at WPI is essential to our work. We recognize the continued challenges these individuals face in our society and our commitment is to do our best to ensure their WPI experience is free of those challenges. By doing this, we enable all members of our community to achieve their potential. We know that our commitment to an inclusive environment improves student and employee satisfaction and retention; broadens community engagement in supporting and serving WPI students, faculty and staff; enables innovation and problem-solving skills enhanced by diverse perspectives and experiences; and fosters teamwork, trust, and increased group performance, building community camaraderie and thus, stronger relationships. At WPI we stand for civility, respect and acceptance of all. The practice of compassion and empathy, as we shape a campus-community where all its members feel a sense of belonging, serves as our foundation. Lauren A. Turner, Senior Vice President for Talent and Inclusion/Chief Diversity Officer

Our Synopsis

The Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Multicultural Education (ODIME), Division of Talent and Inclusion, and Division of Student Affairs aim to provide educational opportunities, informative events, professional development, training and development as well as social and community support for LGBTQIAP+ community members. This may include social programming, resources and networking opportunities, advocacy skill training, and more. We also host regular programming for LGBTQ+ History Month, Trans Day of Remembrance, Trans Day of Visibility, Lavender Commencement, and more. Students can get involved with our office through Connections Pre-Orientation Program, Lavender Lane, student employment with ODIME, or just by stopping by our offices and scheduling a meeting with our staff!

Highlights & Organizations

Upcoming events

9/7/2024

Pride Worcester

10/17/2024

oSTEM Conference

11/20/2024

Transgender Day of Remembrance

4/26/2025

Lavender Commencement

8/20/2024

LGBTQ+ Welcome Reception

Groups & activities

Diversity, Inclusion, and Multicultural Education

Admissions

Admissions Office

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Admissions Office

WPI Admissions
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
100 Institute Rd.
Bartlett Center
Worcester, MA 01609

Phone: 508-831-5286
Website: https://www.wpi.edu/admissions/undergraduate

Admission Application Deadline:
11/1; 1/1; 2/1

Email Campus Admissions

Overall Campus Pride Index Score

The Campus Pride Index has a strong theoretical research foundation in LGBTQ current programs, practices and policies for safer, more inclusive campus learning environments. The index tool has been tested extensively since 2001 and recently updated with new, higher LGBTQ national benchmarks in 2015.

The Campus Pride Index is a vital tool for assisting campuses in learning ways to improve their LGBTQ campus life and ultimately shape the educational experience to be more inclusive, welcoming and respectful of LGBTQ and ally people. The index is owned and operated by Campus Pride, the leading national nonprofit organization for student leaders and campus groups working to create safer, more LGBTQ-Friendly learning environments at colleges and universities. Campus Pride commends the campuses participating in the index and their willingness to come out, be visible and actively advocate for improving higher education for LGBTQ people.

Note: Prospective students and families are strongly encouraged to research current state laws for any college/university you are considering. The Campus Pride Index is updated annually and only measures current campus policies, programs and practices. Find information about state laws targeting the LGBTQ+ population on the Movement Advancement Project’s Equality Maps at lgbtmap.org/equality-maps.