Transfer Credit Process BEFORE matriculating at RPI

The Class of 2029 must have all dual enrollment credits submitted by 5/1/2026.

CLICK HERE FOR THE INCOMING FRESHMEN TRANSFER CREDIT INFORMATION SHEET.

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

1. AP, IB, and other Transfer Credits: Official Transfer Credit Policy
2. 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.
3. How to request AP Credits
4. How to request IB Credits
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.

• Class of 2029 Major Templates: Coming Soon
• Class of 2029: 4-Year Plan Templates Curriculum Planning (Excel Spreadsheet): Coming soon. Please use the excel spreadsheet to create your academic plan of study.
• 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
• Holds on your account? Click here
• For more information and Registration FAQs CLICK HERE

• Learn more about HASS Integrative Pathways
• Coming Soon

• IT Services and Support Center for NEW Students
• How to access SIS, BOX, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc), DUO muti-factor authentication and access your RPI e-mail.
• Learn more about the Mobile Computing Program
• Bringing your own laptop
• FAQ/Quick Links: Registrar's Office, Forms, The Catalog, Academic Calendar, etc.
• First-Year Experience (FYE) (Orientation guide)
• Center and Career and Professional Development
• Enrollment Guide
• Student Living and Learning (SLL)
• Financial Aid
• Advising and Learning Center (ALAC): Tutoring
• Student Health and Wellness (Counseling)
• Accommodation & Disability Student Services (DSS)
• Dining Services
• For Parents

For information on ARCH and AWAY opportunities CLICK HERE.

Transfer Credit Approval Process AFTER matriculating at RPI

• Transfer Credit Approval form QUICK SHEET (Image above. For clickable links click here).
• Summer Course Transfer Credit Process Webinar Recording
• Transfer Course Guide
• Transfer Credit Approval form
  • How do I complete the form? - Example Form
• I finished my summer course, how do I send my credits to RPI?
  • Once your grade is posted on your official transcript at the external institution, then request the official transcript to be sent directly to RPI.
  • Note: you must earn a C- or higher in order for the approved course to transfer to RPI.
  • For more information click here.