As part of the overall year-round visit program, the Diversity in Graduate Studies Visitation Program continues Rensselaer’s commitment to cultural enrichment and academic excellence through the recruitment of a diverse student body. How do we define diverse? We are looking for students who bring intellectual, geographic, gender, and ethnic diversity to our campus.

Students who are interested in visiting Rensselaer are encouraged to complete our Graduate Student Visit form. The Office of Admissions will be in contact with you within five business days after receipt of your request to help schedule your visit to Rensselaer. The one- or two-day highly individualized/customized visit allows prospective students the opportunity to meet with interested faculty; visit laboratories and other campus facilities; and interact with current graduate students. Take a tour of the campus, see the emerging campus landscape, and enjoy lunch, compliments of the Admissions Office. While appointments are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis, please allow a minimum of two weeks for us to schedule your appointments.

We expect that students participating in the visitation program will find Rensselaer’s academic and research opportunities so attractive that they will take the next step and complete the application for graduate study. Participation in Rensselaer’s visitation program, however, in no way guarantees admission to any graduate program at Rensselaer.

We look forward to hearing further from you. Come see the excitement, innovation and entrepreneurial nature that is Rensselaer!