Family Resources

We recognize that families play an essential role in students' success at Wentworth. On this page, you will find information about resources that are available to you and your student, as well as periodic updates about major programs such as move-in, family weekend, and commencement.

For questions not answered by the resources and offices listed below, please reach out to Brian Quigley, Director of Transitions, Family Engagement, and Graduate Student Life, at quigleyb@wit.edu or 617-989-4163.

Important Spring Semester Dates

Below are some select dates to be aware of for this semester. All dates are subject to change. See the Helpful Links section below for a full academic calendar, as well as instructions on setting up proxy access to LeopardWeb. We also encourage you to follow Wentworth's official social media profiles for more updates and reminders (@wentworthinst on Twitter and @wentworthinstitute on Instagram).

January 8-9: Residence halls reopen - Returning students can move back into their residence hall on these dates.
January 10: First day of class for the Fall 2022 semester
January 12: Spring Involvement Fair - Clubs and organizations will be present to showcase their programs and recruit new members. Clubs are a great way for students to explore their passions, meet friends, and enjoy their time outside of the classroom. A full list of clubs and orgs can be found on LeopardSpot.
February 22: Midterm grades available on LeopardWeb - Check with your student to see if they are satisfied with their grades and encourage them to seek support from the Success Studio and professors if necessary. Individual and group tutoring programs are available for all students.
March 4-12: Spring Break, no classes - Check with your student to see how the semester is going academically, socially, and emotionally. If your student may benefit from our free counseling and wellness services, they can schedule an appointment with our Center for Wellness.
April 13-19: Final Exams - As students prepare for their final exams, the Success Studio and Center for Wellness resources listed above can provide excellent support.
April 22: Commencement - Updates about tickets and logistics will be posted on our commencement website.

Family Newsletter Archive

Click the months below to view copies of our prior newsletters. If you would like to sign up to receive our Family Newsletter, which is sent out twice per semester, please click here to subscribe. You can also get the latest updates by visiting the Wentworth news page.

Family Information and Q&A Sessions

See below for recordings of prior family info sessions from Spring and Fall of 2022. Additional info sessions and Q&A panels will be offered in Spring 2023.

Campus Involvement (click here for recording)
Center for Wellness (click here for recording)
Dean of Students (click here for recording)
Residential and Commuter Life (click here for recording)
Success Studio (click here for recording)

Helpful Links

We want to make sure your student is supported in all aspects of their Wentworth journey, both inside and outside of the classroom. Visit our Who Can Help page to see a comprehensive list of resources available to your students, and see below for some of the most commonly visited sites.

If you are concerned about your student's mental health or safety, you can call Public Safety at 617-989-4444 for emergencies or submit a CARE report so that a staff member can follow up with your student.