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 and Family Engagement at quigleyb@wit.edu or 617-989-4163. 

Family Portal

Please visit our Family Portal to customize your communication preferences for newsletters, view helpful resources and reminders, and stay up to date on Wentworth news. 

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). 

• May 6: First day of class
• June 12: 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.
• July 2-6: 4th of July 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.
• August 7-12: Final Exams - As students prepare for their final exams, the Success Studio and Center for Wellness resources listed above can provide excellent support.
• August 14: Commencement - Visit the commencement website for updates on the spring commencement ceremony. 

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.

When talking with Wentworth employees about your student, the information that faculty and staff can share with you may be limited by the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Students may give permission for the school to discuss their record with designated individuals by completing a FERPA Authorization, which students can access by clicking on the "Student" tab in their LeopardWeb profile.