Rensselaer students can access their RPI email at outlook.office.com/mail/ using their RCS userID and password.

• How to use an email client (Outlook, Mail app, etc.) to manage RPI email.
• Rensselaer security protocols do not allow the configuration of Gmail with your RPI email.
• Using a non-RPI email address to conduct Rensselaer work could result in email being mistaken for spam.

Mobile device setup

• Android
• iOS (iphone or ipad)
• Google Pixel

For more information click here.

Each student is assigned a first year advisor by major. Emails were sent on August 5, 2024 with your advisor assignment. 

Click here for more information on the SoE Hub Advising Team and to book an appointment.

1. Log into your Webex account.
2. Click the drop in link HERE.
   1. Note: the link is only live during designated times listed on our website.
3. Meetings will be prioritized in the order of the request received.
4. Your advisor will contact you via Webex when you are next in line. You have a 5 minutes window to respond.

1. Go to https://rensselaer.webex.com.
2. Click the "Sign In" button.
3. Enter your RPI email address in the space provided.
4. Then, click DOWNLOADS on the bottom left
5. Finally, under WEBEX APP > click DOWNLOAD. See image below:
6.  

For more information click here.

No. There are no options to test out of a course.

For more information CLICK HERE.

Click here for more information on logging into BOX. If you are still having issues, submit an IT ticket.

CLICK HERE for the campus map PDF.

CLICK HERE for the interactive map.

You should request your AP Score Report from College Board to be sent to Registrar’s Office at Rensselaer. The scores are evaluated by individual departments using the criteria outlined below.

CLICK HERE FOR THE ACCPETED AP CREDIT AND EQUIVALENTS STARTING FALL 2024.

When credit is granted, no grade is assigned; therefore, the grade received is not included in calculating the Quality Point Average (QPA) at Rensselaer. You always have the option of declining all or part of you Advanced Placement awards. Advanced Placement credit will be forfeited if a student takes an equivalent Rensselaer course.

Students should request their IB Candidate Results to be sent to Rensselaer through their Program Coordinator before the release of their results. After the release of results, students should request their Candidate Results via the International Baccalaureate website. Results are delivered electronically to Rensselaer.

CLICK HERE FOR THE ACCEPTED IB HIGHER LEVEL SCORES AND EQUIVALENTS FALL 2024.

International Baccalaureate credits are awarded based on student performance in the Higher-Level examinations (standard level exam scores are not accepted), as outlined in the document below.

For more information click here.

Announcement sent on July 3, 2024 to student's RPI email: SoE Hub Email #2

NEW: announcement sent on July 8, 2024 to student's RPI email with the Override Survey: SoE Hub Email #3

Transfer Credit Process BEFORE matriculating at RPI

The Class of 2028 must have all dual enrollment credits submitted by 5/1/2025.

For a more fluid transition, we highly recommend completing these steps BEFORE arriving to RPI.

1. Transfer Dual Enrollment Credits to Rensselaer for Incoming Students. In order to save this document, you must create a BOX account with your RCSID credentials. For assistance, visit the IT Services and Support Center.
2. How to request AP Credits
3. How to request IB Credits
4. AP, IB, and other Transfer Credits: Official Transfer Credit Policy
5. For more information click here to watch the Transfer Credit Webinar.

For ANY registrar related questions (transfer credit, dual enrollment) please submit a Registrar Help Desk Ticket.

Registration opens on Monday, November 4, 2024. CLICK HERE for step by step visual instructions. 

You will be assigned a Time Ticket from the Registrar's Office prior to spring registration. This Time Ticket will include the day and time your registration window for the spring semester begins. Please note: the time tickets may vary. Time Tickets will will be assigned on Monday, October 21, 2024. 

Go to SIS > Check Registration Status or Register Add/Drop.

You are only registering for the SPRING 2025 term.

• 2024-2025 Course Catalog
• Class of 2028 Major PDF Templates
• Class of 2028 Excel Major Curriculum/Templates
• QuACS (Student Course Planner). Not RPI sponsored, used as an additional resource. Please refer to SIS for official class times/days and the RPI Catalog for course information.
• Quatalog (Lists when courses were last offered at RPI). Not RPI sponsored, used as an additional resource. Please refer to SIS for official class times/days and the RPI Catalog for course information.
• Student Information System (SIS). Used for registration.
• How to Register Video
• Class Hour Schedule Spring 2025. Identifies which time block is a LECTURE, LAB, RECITATION, TEST BLOCK, STUDIO OR SEMINAR on your schedule.
• Holds on your account? Click here
• For more information and Registration FAQs CLICK HERE

When you are building a schedule in QuACs or SIS, there are multiple blocks within each course. You are expected to attend all blocks to meet course requirements For example, CHEM-1100 or CHEM-1110 have specific blocks for LECTURE, LAB, RECITATION, and TEST BLOCK. To find what each block is for a course go to SIS > Student Menu > Class Hours Schedules Menu > Select the Term. 

Class Hour Schedule Fall 2024. Identifies which time block is a LECTURE, LAB, RECITATION, TEST BLOCK, STUDIO OR SEMINAR on your schedule.

Key:

LEC = Lecture

LAB = Lab

REC= Recitation

TES = Test Block

STU = Studio

SEM = Seminar

Learn more about HASS Integrative Pathways

Please review the : Class of 2028: HASS Requirements and Worksheet for Engineers.

Dual major definition: Can graduate in 4 years with a few extra courses. 

Double degree definition: 30 credits in ADDITION to your first degree with all named courses completed in both curriculum.

DISCLAIMER: It’s possible to dual/double in anything, however, it may take longer than 4 years to complete. 
 

The most compatible duals are:

Aeronautical/Aerospace (AERO/ASPC) + Mechanical (MECL)

Nuclear (NUCL) + Mechanical (MECL)

Mechanical (MECL) + Design Innovation and Society (DSIS)

Computer and Systems (CSYS) + Electrical (ELEC)

I am interested in a dual major, which major should I declare?

You can chose either major, however, the first major listed above is recommended. The first major you choose to list on your dual declaration will be the first major displayed on your diploma. Please speak to an advisor before declaring a dual or double degree.

All SoE students can minor in anything* listed in the 2024-2025 Catalog > Select PROGRAMS on the left hand side > scroll down to MINORS.

*Please be mindful of the prerequisites and additional credits that may be required for a specific minor.

Registration opens November 4-22, 2024 and will reopen for all students on Friday, December 13, 2024. 

Registration opens November 4-22, 2024 and will reopen for all students on Friday, December 13, 2024. 

If you were overridden into a course, please speak to an advisor BEFORE dropping the course. If your AP/IB/transfer credit is not on your account, you will need another override into an open section.

Please read instructions here.