Monday June 23rd at 2pm

DIS students,  join this webinar with faculty and staff advisors to learn about the major and how to set yourself up for success! We'll cover required coursework, complimentary areas of study, and planning your classes.

Join here 
password: RPIDIS2025

Thursday June 26th at 2pm

Are you an incoming ECON major at RPI? Join us for a helpful webinar where we'll walk you through your curriculum and take care of your first-year advising. You'll learn which classes to register for, how to build your schedule, and how the registration process works. Don’t miss this chance to get set up for success from day one!

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password: RPIECON2025

Friday June 27th at 4pm

Pursuing a dual major at RPI is a great way to explore multiple interests while earning your degree! Join the advising team in HASS for a conversation about dual majors in the humanities. We'll discuss adding a dual, how the humanities complement your studies in engineering, science, or business, and we'll answer your questions.

Join here 
password: HASS2025

Tuesday July 1st at 2pm

Students will get an overview of the Games, Simulation Arts and Sciences major at Rensselaer. Learn about major requirements, clubs and organizations, and what classes to take in the first semester. This is also perfect for other students interested in adding a GSAS Dual.

Join here 
password: Bqf3wCFT5b2

Registration will open for the Class of 2029 July 14-18, 2025. CLICK HERE for step by step visual instructions (log in to Box with your RPI credentials to view). 

You will be assigned a Time Ticket from the Registrar's Office prior to spring registration. This Time Ticket will include the day and time your registration window begins for the next semester. Please note: the time tickets may vary. Time Tickets will be assigned on Monday, June 23, 2025. 

Go to SIS > Check Registration Status or Register Add/Drop.

You are only registering for the FALL 2025 term.

1. Go to our Microsoft Bookings page
2. Look for your Major acronym
   1. ARTS - Electronic Arts, Music
   2. COGS - Cognitive Science, Philosophy, Psychological Science
   3. C&M - Communication, Media, and Design
   4. ECON - Economics, Biotechnology and Health Economics
   5. GEM - Games and Simulation Arts and Sciences
   6. STS - Design, Innovation, and Society; Science, Technology, and Society; Sustainability
3. Select the in-person or remote meeting option
4. Select from available dates and times (weekdays 9am-2pm)

1. Log into your Webex account.
2. Click the drop in link HERE. (coming soon)
   1. Note: the link is only live during designated times listed on our website.
3. Meetings will be prioritized in the order of the request received.
4. Sign ups are reviewed between 2 and 4pm EST on weekdays.
5. Your advisor will contact you via Webex when you are next in line. You have a 5 minute window to respond.

1. Go to https://rensselaer.webex.com.
2. Click the "Sign In" button.
3. Enter your RPI email address in the space provided.
4. Then, click DOWNLOADS on the bottom left
5. Finally, under WEBEX APP > click DOWNLOAD. See image below:

• Class of 2029 Major Templates: Coming Soon
• Class of 2029: 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.
• Student Information System (SIS). Used for registration.
• How to Register Video
• Class Hour Schedule

• Holds on your account? Click here

   

Please visit Accommodation & Disability Student Services (DSS)

• Class of 2029 HASS Core Worksheet
• Learn more about HASS Integrative Pathways

For information on The ARCH Program click here.

Transfer Credit Process BEFORE matriculating at RPI

The Class of 2029 must complete all transfer credit requests by the end of their first year at RPI.

CLICK HERE FOR THE INCOMING FRESHMEN TRANSFER CREDIT INFORMATION SHEET.

For a more fluid transition, we highly recommend completing these steps BEFORE arriving to RPI.

1. AP, IB, and other Transfer Credits: Official Transfer Credit Policy
   1. We recommend requesting all College Board scores prior to June 20, 2025.
2. 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.
3. How to request AP Credits

4. How to request IB Credits

    

For ANY registrar related questions (transfer credit, dual enrollment) please submit a Registrar Help Desk Ticket.

• Transfer Course Guide
• Transfer Credit Approval form
  • How do I complete the form? - Example Form
• I finished my summer course, how do I send my credits to RPI?
  • Once your grade is posted on your official transcript at the external institution, then request the official transcript to be sent directly to RPI.
  • Note: you must earn a C- or higher in order for the approved course to transfer to RPI.
  • For more information 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)
• Center and Career and Professional Development
• 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