š Learn Chinese at RPI & Explore Languages Across the Capital Region
Through crossāregistration, you can explore a wide range of language courses at partner colleges in the Capital Region. You can study French, Spanish, Italian, German, Russian, Latin, and more at schools like Hudson Valley CC, Union College, Skidmore, and SUNY Albany.
āØ Why Study Chinese at RPI?
RPIās Chinese language program helps you build skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing, while immersing you in Chinese culture.
- Courses range from introductory to advanced levels.
- Example: Chinese III expands vocabulary, grammar, and fluency.
- Placement options are available if you already have prior experience.
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āØ Cross-Registration Opportunities
RPI students can take courses at other colleges and universities in the Capital Region through the consortium agreement. This allows you to expand your academic options without paying additional tuition.
- Cost: Covered by RPI tuition (lab/activity fees may apply).
- Credits: Courses appear on your RPI transcript and count toward your degree.
- Eligibility: Must be full-time; no more than half your credits can be off-campus.
- Restrictions: You canāt take courses already offered at RPI.
- Graduate Students: Courses must be pre-approved on your Plan of Study.
For more details, visit the RPI Registrarās CrossāRegistration page.
š Language Learning at RPI & Beyond
Through crossāregistration, you can explore a wide range of language courses at partner colleges in the Capital Region. You can study French, Spanish, Italian, German, Russian, Latin, and more at schools like Hudson Valley CC, Union College, Skidmore, and SUNY Albany.
š Sample Courses
College | Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
Hudson Valley CC | CHNS 200 | Chinese Language & Culture III | 3 |
Hudson Valley CC | FREN 100ā201 | French Language & Culture IāIV | 3 each |
Hudson Valley CC | ITAL 100ā101 | Italian Language & Culture IāII | 3 each |
Hudson Valley CC | SPAN 100ā202 | Spanish Language & Culture IāIV; Advanced Spanish Conversation | 3 each |
Russell Sage College | FRE 101, 201, 202 | Intro & Intermediate French IāII | 3 each |
Schenectady CCC | FRE 222 | Intermediate French I | 3 |
Schenectady CCC | SPA 121ā224 | Elementary & Intermediate Spanish IāII | 3 each |
Skidmore College | WLF 203 | Intensive Intermediate French | 4 |
Skidmore College | WLS 206 | Communicating in Spanish I | 3 |
Union College | GER 100 | Basic German I | 1.0 |
Union College | SPN 100, 201 | Spanish for Beginners & Intermediate Learners | 1.0 each |
Union College | ANT 214 | Language and Culture | 1.0 |
Univ. at Albany (SUNY) | A CLL 102 | Elementary Latin II | 4 |
Univ. at Albany (SUNY) | A FRE 101ā222Y | Beginning & Intermediate French IāII | 3ā4 each |
Univ. at Albany (SUNY) | A ITA 103ā104 | Intermediate Italian IāII | 3ā4 each |
Univ. at Albany (SUNY) | A RUS 101ā202 | Elementary & Intermediate Russian IāII | 3ā5 each |
Univ. at Albany (SUNY) | A SPN 100ā201 | Elementary & Intermediate Spanish IāII | 3ā4 each |
To find more options, you can visit the websites of partner colleges or make use of the Transfer Course Guide.
ā Common Questions
No, but you can cross-register for many languages at partner colleges.
No. Your RPI tuition covers consortium courses (fees may apply).
Yes, remote options might be available through partner schools.
Yes. Full-time status is required; max half your credits off-campus.
Work with your Academic Advisor and submit the Cross-Registration Form.