Will you be part of RPI 2029? We hope so!
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
UPCOMING Webinars and Info Sessions with our Faculty!
- Arts & Design at RPI Webinar - Wednesday, November 20 at 7 p.m. EST
- Games and Simulation Arts and Sciences Program Overview Webinar: Monday, November 18, 6-7 p.m.
- Character Sculpting Demo Webinar: Tuesday, November 19, 6-7 p.m.
- Game Development Throwback with Eric Ameres Webinar: Wednesday, November 20, 6-7 p.m.
- From Painting to Computer Graphics and VFX - Webinar: Thursday, November 21, 6-7 p.m.
- Learn more and register from the Admissions webpage!
RECORDINGS of Webinars and Info Sessions with our Faculty!
- Economics Webinar, Thursday November 14th 6:00-7:00 pm with Dr. Michael Klein and Dr. Jason Huh
- Games and Simulation Arts and Sciences Overview, Monday November 18th 6:00-7:00 pm with Dr. Ben Chang
- Learn About Music at Rensselaer, Monday November 18th 7:00-8:00pm with Dr. Kate Galloway, Dr. Ross Rice, Dr. Rob Hamilton, and Dr. Matthew Goodheart
- Character Sculpting Demo with Rush Swope, Tuesday November 19th 6:00-7:00pm
- Learn More About the Cognitive Science Department, Tuesday November 19th 7:00-8:00pm with Dr. Chris Sims, Dr. Alicia Walf, and Dr. Daniel Thero
Spring Accepted Student Celebrations!
- Saturday, March 22nd
- Saturday, April 12th
Commonly Asked Questions!
- 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!
"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
Learn more about transferring your courses to RPI on the Registrar's Website.
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
"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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