The SoE Hub is here to guide and support your academic decisions. You can reach out to us for academic support as you navigate your transition from high school to RPI!
Freshman Advising Email Archives
Transfer Credit Process BEFORE matriculating at RPI
The Class of 2027 must have all dual enrollment credits submitted by 5/1/2024
For a more fluid transition, we highly recommend completing these steps BEFORE arriving to RPI.
- 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.
- How to request AP Credits
- How to request IB Credits
- 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.
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
- Transfer Course Guide
- Transfer Credit Approval form
- How do I complete the form? - Example Form
What do I need for my mandatory Student Advising Meeting (SAM)?
- SAM Preparation Webinar
- Class of 2027: 4-Year Plan Templates Curriculum Planning (Excel Spreadsheet). Please use the excel spreadsheet to create your academic plan of study.
- Class of 2027: HASS Requirements and Worksheet for Engineers. You will need to declare your HASS Integrative Pathway as a SAM requirement.
- For additional questions go to Understanding Your HASS Requirements / HASS Inquiry Information below.
- Class of 2027: Major Templates
- Class of 2027: 4-Year Plan Templates Curriculum Planning (Excel Spreadsheet). 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 Spring 2024
- Class Hour Schedule Fall 2024
- Holds on your account? Click here
- For more information and Registration FAQs CLICK HERE
- 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)
- 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
NOT IN THE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING? EMAIL THE SOEHUB@RPI.EDU FOR QUESTIONS.
