Undergraduate Admissions
IBM Quantum One System Unveiled
Catch a glimpse of the IBM Quantum One System on your campus tour!
RPI Featured on The College Tour on Amazon Prime Video
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) is featured in season 11 of The College Tour, a groundbreaking series that is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video. The episode features 18 RPI students from across the campus, as well as President Schmidt and Karthik Bala, Class of 1997, who cofounded the highly successful video game company Vicarious Visions. The College Tour is available on Amazon Prime Video and at www.thecollegetour.com.
Rensselaer Renews Test-Optional Admissions Policy For Another Year
Rensselaer has renewed the test-optional admissions policy for another year. Any student who applies to attend Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute as an undergraduate in the fall of 2025 will be able to choose whether or not to submit SAT or ACT scores. Test Optional FAQ
FAQs for Prospective Students
To help provide information during this exciting time, we have provided the answers to frequently asked questions for prospective students.
Returning to RPI After a Leave of Absence
If you have previously been enrolled at Rensselaer and are now seeking to return, please note that the process is handled by Student Success (not the Office of Admissions). Frequently Asked Questions and application information may be found on the Student Success website.
Applying for Aid
Learn more about applying for financial aid at Rensselaer.
Admissions Building Named in Honor of Pioneering Alumna
The Admissions Building at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is named in honor of the late Dr. Nancy Deloye Fitzroy ’49 — the first woman to graduate from the Institute with a degree in chemical engineering — and her husband and fellow engineer, the late Roland V. Fitzroy Jr.
We Are Here to Help
Whether you meet us at a campus visit or an off-campus event, or you give us a call or send us an email - we are here to help throughout the application process.
The Arch
The Arch is a unique approach for student development and growth that prepares students to meet the multifaceted challenges of the 21st century. The Arch augments academic and experiential programs, and provides an even more robust and transformative educational experience for undergraduate students.