We’re still here to help this summer. While we do not offer drop ins in the summer months, please make an appointment

First Year Students

Resources and Information for First Year Undergraduate Students:

Welcome to WPI and your career journey!

It’s not too early to start thinking about connecting with the Heebner Career Development Center (HCDC).  Use our 24/7 Virtual Career Center for content on resume writing; exploring careers;  internships and job postings; employers visiting campus;  interviewing; and more.

Take advantage of our drop-in hours for quick questions, resume review, or a general overview of how HCDC resources and services.

  • Drop ins are held in the Heebner Career Development Center, Unity Hall 5th Floor
  • Monday – Friday from 12 pm – 4 pm (when classes are in session during the academic year – except summer terms).
  • Check in at the reception desk across from Unity Hall 520 and you’ll be seen first-come, first-served!

We look forward to meeting you!

First-Year Career Checklist

A First-Year Career Checklist is a list of career-building actions that first-year college students can follow to start preparing early for internships, co-ops, jobs, and long-term career goals. Instead of waiting until junior or senior year, a freshman checklist helps students build skills, experience, and professional connections gradually.

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Contact & Location

Phone
508-831-5260
Email
cdc@wpi.edu
Website
http://cdc.wpi.edu
Address

Unity Hall - 5th Floor
(27 Boynton Street, Worcester, MA)
100 Institute Road
Worcester, MA 01609-2280

Career Service Hours

Day of the week
 Heebner CDC Hours Drop-in hours (Academic Year Only)
Monday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm 12:00 pm- 4:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm 12:00 pm- 4:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm 12:00 pm- 4:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm 12:00 pm- 4:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm 12:00 pm- 4:00 pm
Saturday Closed Closed
Sunday Closed Closed

Notes:

  • You may schedule an appointment through your Handshake account (virtual or in person)
  • During the Summer (day after D term ends - day before A term starts) there will be no drop-ins. Application material review will take place during appointments onlyÂ