Rensselaer students can access their RPI email at outlook.office.com/mail/ using their RCS userID and password. (Note that the VPN is required from off-campus.)

• 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

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1. Go to https://rensselaer.webex.com
2. Click the "Sign In" button
3. Enter your RPI email address in the space provided.

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

Double degree definition: 32 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 before starting my Fall 2024 term?

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.

All SoE students can minor in anything* listed in the 2024-2025 Catalog. This Catalog will become available in July 2024.

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

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

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

Learn more about HASS Integrative Pathways

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.

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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.

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No. RPI does not offer testing out of courses.