Congratulations on your upcoming high school graduation and your decision to attend Rensselaer! We are excited to welcome you to the Rensselaer community and the Class of 2029/2030!

Important Dates 2025

Tuesday, June 24- Tuesday, August 12
Webinars begin, participants can join live or recorded sessions

Monday, June 26- Wednesday, July 9
Advising consultation and webinars begin by academic school

Monday, July 14- Friday, July 18
Course registration (students self-register on sis.rpi.edu) Students registered with Disability, Student Services and who have early deposited will register on July 10th and 11th respectively. Details on registration will come later as the date draws closer. 

Wednesday, August 20
Overnight trip participant move-in

Thursday, August 21- Saturday, August 23 
Navigating Rensselaer & Beyond Overnight trips

Saturday, August 23
First-Year Move-in 

Sunday, August 24
Student and Family Orientation Day and Navigating Rensselaer & Beyond Kick-off events 

Monday, August 25- September 1
Navigating Rensselaer & Beyond activities continue

Thursday, August 28
Fall Classes Begin 

Thursday, August 28- October 31
Beyond Block offerings for all new students 

We understand this is a transition for the whole family. No matter who will be supporting your student on their Rensselaer journey, we want you to feel supported and connected to Rensselaer. Our Fall Orientation will be for both the student and their support. Please plan to join us as a family on Sunday, August 24.  

Reach out to us

General and Orientation
fye@rpi.edu | (518) 276-6864

Parents
parents@rpi.edu | (518) 276-6864

Student Living and Learning (Housing)
reslife@rpi.edu | (518) 276-6284

Financial Aid
finaid@rpi.edu | (518) 276-6813

Dining
dining@rpi.edu | (518) 276-6277

Health
healthcenter@rpi.edu | (518) 276-6287

Counseling
counseling@rpi.edu | (518) 276-6479

Disability Student Services
dss@rpi.edu | (518) 276-8197

Public Safety Non-Emergency Line
(518) 276-6656