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 sessionduring 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!

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Contact & Location

Phone
508-831-5260
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
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)