"Students entering as first-time freshmen can transfer a maximum of 32 credits hours toward their Bachelor’s degree at Rensselaer. First-time freshmen are required to complete all AP/Dual Enrollment/IB credit requests by the end of their first year to be considered."

Due to the timeline of AP Scoring, you may not have your Exam grades when you register for your Fall Schedule. There is nothing to worry about! The Hub will support you in initially selecting your courses. If changes are needed based on the final grade, we will make any schedule adjustments with you before the start of classes. 

Registrar Policies and Procedures regarding Transfer Courses

HASS Hub Guidance on Transfer Courses

• BTHE: No preference on laptop choice
• DSIS: "Performance"
• EARTS: Dependant on specialization
• ECON: No preference on laptop choice
• GSAS: "Performance"
• MUSC: Macs are used in Classrooms
• STSO: No preference on laptop choice
• SUST: No preference on laptop choice

Find all the RPI laptop choices here

"Working at the frontier of today’s most critical areas of inquiry, Rensselaer attracts roughly $103 million in research funding each year. We encourage undergraduate students from all five schools to become part of this exciting research, and to make research an integral part of their undergraduate education."

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• BTHE | Biotechnology and Health Economics BS
• COGS | Cognitive Science BS
• COMD | Communication, Media, and Design BS
• DSIS | Design, Innovation, and Society BS
• ECON | Economics BS
• EART | Electronic Arts BS
• GSAS | Games and Simulation Arts and Sciences BS
• MUSC | Music BS
• PHIL | Philosophy BS
• PSYS | Psychological Science BS
• STSS | Science and Technology Studies BS
• STSO | Science, Technology, and Society BS
• SUST | Sustainability Studies BS

Learn more about each of these programs here

Steps to switch to a HASS Major!

Steps to switch to a HASS Major!

What is a dual? A dual merges two degrees into one curriculum plan that meets the requirements for both majors. You can dual within or outside the same department or school; for example, COGS+CSCI, or GSAS+EART. 

Check out this recording of a Webinar from Associate Dean Brett Fajen, and Manager of Student Services, Kristin Bergene on HASS Dual Majors

Steps to Declare a HASS Dual!

Orientation Schedule | August 23rd and 24th, 2024

Keep track of your full RPI Summer Onboarding with the New Student Orientation Guide.

Uncover the meaning of RPI's acronyms!

Emails and Webinar Recordings from the HASS Hub and your Advising Team

• (email sent 6.17) "Step 1 to Planning your First Schedule at RPI!"
• (email sent 6.20) Major-Specific Registration Guidance – Planning your 1st Schedule
• (webinar on 6.24) HASS Duals | 2024 Student Orientation
• (webinar on 6.25) GSAS First Semester Planning (Fall 2024)
   

Finish reading and reviewing all provided materials | by June 23rd

• Degree Requirements & Planning
• "How to Register" | Course Registration
• Accelerated Degree Options (optional)

Student Orientation Advising | June - July 2024
During this time, you will have the chance to meet with us so we can show you how to plan your first college schedule. We will host group advising sessions (webinars), offer 1:1 meetings, and share the times for unscheduled drop-ins. We will be available remotely, and in person. 

• Daily Drop-Ins | Weekdays from 2 to 4 pm (sign up here)
• Book a 1:1 meeting with your Hub Advisor
• Watch your RPI inbox for a personal invite to upcoming Group Advising Sessions
   

Register for your first RPI Schedule | July 2024
On July 10th, you will open your laptop, log in to your Student Information System (SIS), and register for your courses. Urgency is key, so you must register for your classes when your Time Ticket opens.