Welcome RPI Class of 2029!
At Rensselaer, you will have access to the HASS Academic Advising Hub. We are here to guide and support you through important academic decisions, and to ensure that you have the resources and information you need to be successful.
You can reach out to us with any questions related to academics!
- Details about courses taken for certain majors
- Transfer courses, including dual enrollment and AP/IB exams
- What your first schedule would look like
- Opportunities to study abroad, and other options for your away semester
Meet The HASS Hub Advising Team
Discover the Academic Advising Support waiting for you at RPI
Learn more about our 5 HASS Academic Departments
Discover our Unique Facilities
Spring Accepted Student Celebrations!
This spring, plan to attend one of our two celebration events. It will be an opportunity to meet faculty, staff, and current students. Have all your questions answered, or just come to have a fun time with the RPI community!
Webinars and Info Sessions with our Faculty!
RECORDINGS of Webinars and Info Sessions with our Faculty!
Pre-Law at RPI | Listen to STS Dept Head Abby Kinchy, Sue Jordan (PreLaw Hub Advisor), and Samrin (a recent RPI alumna) speak on the PreLaw journey at RPI.
- Learn About Music at Rensselaer | Dr. Kate Galloway, Dr. Ross Rice, Dr. Rob Hamilton, and Dr. Matthew Goodheart
- Learn More About Electronic Arts | Dr. Kate Galloway, Kenneth Ragsdale, Nathan Scott, and Phil Vanderhyden
- Arts and Design at Rensselaer | Dr. Ben Chang, Dr. Abby Kinchy, Dr. Tamar Gordon, Dr. Kate Galloway
- From Painting to Computer Graphics and VFX | Phil Vanderhyden
Commonly Asked Questions!
Learn more about transferring your courses to RPI on the Registrar's Website.
- 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
A dual major is the merging of two BS degrees into one program. Most duals will take no longer than the typical 4 Academic Years to complete!
Yes! You can dual, whether or not your current major is a HASS Major. In fact, there is an opportunity to officially declare a dual as an incoming first-year student over the summer! This will support your ability to register for restricted and popular courses in your first semester at RPI.
The earliest you can declare a dual with HASS is this June! Around June 17th, you will receive more information on all the opportunities you can take advantage of at RPI.
If you are interested in declaring a HASS Dual, we invite you to reach out with questions. Email hassinfo@rpi.edu to begin!
Ready to Declare the Dual?
Next steps!
- Fill out the Change of Major/Status form (example).
- Submit the form to hassinfo@rpi.edu for "Curriculum Coordinator Signatures."
- Once we have the form, we will assign HASS Hub and Faculty Advisors.
NOTE: Once the form is processed by the Registrar's Office, you will see your new dual added to DegreeWorks. It will adjust all your requirements to make it easier to track your degree progress. When in doubt, utilize the Plan of Study you developed through this process.
"The CCPD (Center for Career and Professional Development) publishes an annual report on each graduating class year that offers information on their post-graduation plans. A web-based survey is emailed to students requesting their participation; while we encourage students to provide their post-graduation plans, it is not required. Data is collected up to six months after May graduation and follows the IPEDS Data Collection Calendar." Hiring Statistics
Our College Catalog! Each year, a new catalog is published for the incoming cohort. Your Catalog for Academic Year 2025-2026 will be published in mid-June. For now, you can review the AY 2024-2025 Catalog for an idea of your curriculum.
Resources at Rensselaer!
The Counseling Center staff includes:
- licensed social workers and mental health counselors
- licensed psychiatrist board-certified in Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine
- licensed physician associate specializing in psychiatry
"Rensselaer promotes, maintains, and improves individual and community health by teaching students individually and collectively how to take an active role in their own health care, while placing an emphasis on social justice, equity, diversity and inclusion."
"Disability Student Services (DSS) assists Rensselaer students with disabilities in gaining equal access to academic programs, extracurricular activities, and physical facilities on campus."
Contact Information
Claire Mahoney
Director, Disability Student Services
Email: mahonc6@rpi.edu
"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."
"Exceptional students are drawn to Rensselaer in part by our rigorous education standards. ALAC offers many services to help you meet your academic goals effectively."
Please use the following links to access some helpful resources and information:
Student Living and Learning (SLL)
Advising and Learning Center (ALAC): Tutoring
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Student Orientation 2025!
Very soon... First-Year Experience will reach out with all the details related to your full Student Orientation experience this summer! Be sure you keep an eye on your new RPI inbox, and check all emails as you join our community.
Be certain to check out your Enrollment Guide for more!
In mid-June, your Hub Advising team will reach out with the resources and information needed to prepare for, plan, and register for your first schedule at RPI! This will take into consideration any transfer courses and the specific requirements for your major.
- Learn more about Transfer Credits (AP/IB/dua enrollment).
- Submit all your AP scores through CollegeBoard to RPI! Even if you are still making important decisions, having these courses waiting for you at RPI can make everything easier. (Same with your IB/Cambridge scores!)
- Transfer all your dual enrollment courses to RPI! Start by having this form signed by your High School Guidance Counselor or Principal stating that the course(s) was not applied to your diploma. You will then need to ask the college where you took the course(s) to send your transcript to RPI's Registrar's Office. If you need help, you can connect with our Registrar team here (and their address is at the bottom of the page).
Keep checking your RPI inbox for more!
Questions? Need help? hassinfo@rpi.edu
Based on your major, you will be assigned to one of our HASS Hub Advisors! This Advisor will be with you for the duration of your time at RPI (including into a graduate program, if you decide). They will help you to keep on track, understand your requirements, refer you to resources across campus, and generally offer support and guidance!
You will also be assigned to a First-Year Faculty Advisor whom we will formally introduce you to in August, just before classes begin. They will help connect you to your department and be there to learn more about the curriculum, research, and academic opportunities that await!