Welcome to the RPI Class of 2028!
The HASS Academic Advising Hub will guide and support you through important academic decisions, ensuring you have the resources and information you need to be successful. You can reach out to us for academic support as you navigate your transition into our community.
Meet other HASS students and see what they have to say!
Recordings from Welcome Events
Meet Your Advisor Day #1 (recording)
Learn more about your Academic Support with the HASS Hub
Understand your responsibilities as a college student
Discover helpful tools, resources, tips, and other campus resources
Academic dates, deadlines, and upcoming events in Fall 2024
Plan for ...
Meet your Advisor Day #2 on October 1st, 4 to 5 pm, SAGE 3303
Meet your Advisor Day #3 on October 22nd, 4 to 5 pm, SAGE 3303
Additional Resources and Support
Commonly Asked Questions!
"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
"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."
Becoming a HASS Major as an Incoming Student
- 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
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.
We loved meeting all of you during SO!
Student Orientation (SO) and Registration | Summer 2024
Orientation Schedule | August 23rd and 24th, 2024
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)
Advising | June 24th - July 9th
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 10th - July 16th
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.
Keep track of your full RPI Summer Onboarding with the New Student Orientation Guide.
Uncover the meaning of RPI's acronyms!