Welcome to the HASS community! The HASS Academic Advising Hub is here to support you as you begin your college journey and settle into life as a first-year student. During Student Orientation, our team of Academic Advisors will help guide you through course registration, academic planning, and key academic decisions—so you feel confident and supported from day one.
Our team is here to help with transfer course review, thoughtful academic planning, and requests like declaring or planning for a dual major. Whether you’re finalizing your first semester or looking ahead to future opportunities, we’ll work with you to ensure you have the support and information needed for success.
We look forward to welcoming you and supporting you as you transition into our community.
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Important Dates
Time Tickets Assigned: Thursday, June 25
- Check when you will register for your Fall courses
- Add the day and time to your calendar with a notification reminder
Advising and Consultation: Thursday, June 25 – Wednesday, July 8, 2026
- Meet one-on-one with your HASS Hub Advisor
- Plan your first schedule based on your major's requirements and your academic goals
- Learn about Academic Opportunities & Clubs (BS+MS, Minors, etc.)
Registration: Thursday, July 9, 2026 - Friday, July 19, 2026
- Enter your schedule into SIS to register for courses
- HASS Hub available for one-on-one troubleshooting
Advising Support
- Go to our Microsoft Bookings page
- Look for your Major acronym
- ARTS - Electronic Arts; Music
- COGS - Cognitive Science; Philosophy; Psychological Science
- C&M - Communication, Media, and Design
- ECON - Economics
- GEM - Games and Simulation Arts and Sciences
- STS - Design, Innovation, and Society; Science, Technology, and Society; Sustainability
- Select the in-person or remote meeting option
- Select from available dates and times (weekdays 9 am - 2 pm)
- Log in to your Webex account.
- Sign up for remote drop-ins here
Notes:
- Meetings will be prioritized in the order in which requests are received.
- Sign-ups are reviewed between 2 and 4 pm EST on weekdays.
- Your advisor will contact you via Webex when you are next in line. You have a 5-minute window to respond.
- Go to https://rensselaer.webex.com.
- Click the "Sign In" button.
- Enter your RPI email address in the space provided.
- Then, click "DOWNLOADS" on the bottom left
- Finally, under WEBEX APP > click DOWNLOAD.
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Planning your First Schedule
You will be assigned a Time Ticket from the Registrar's Office.
- This Time Ticket will include the day and time your registration window begins for the next semester.
- Please note: the time tickets vary.
Registration will open from July 10th to July 19th.
- Step-by-step visual instructions from the HASS Hub (log in to Box with your RPI credentials to view).
- Go to SIS > Check Registration Status or Register Add/Drop.
You are only registering for the FALL term.
Plan of Study Documents and Resources:
- Class of 2030 Major Checklists: Published June 2026
- Blank Plan of Study Templates (Excel Spreadsheet)
Scheduling Resources:
- Class Hour Schedule
- 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.
Registration Resources:
Student Quick Links for...
- How to Register
- Find your Time Ticket
- Review Class Offerings
- Student Information System (SIS)
- Holds on your account? Let's resolve!
"Students entering as first-time freshmen can transfer a maximum of 32 credit 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 selecting your courses initially. 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