Undergraduate Admissions
COVID-19 Outbreak Communications
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is closely monitoring developments around an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a novel (new) coronavirus. There are ongoing investigations to learn more. We will continue to update this website as we learn more.
Applying for Aid
Check out our "video toolkit" to learn more about applying for financial aid at Rensselaer.
Admissions Building Named in Honor of Pioneering Alumna
The Admissions Building at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute was recently named in honor of 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.
Admissions Events
The best way to decide if Rensselaer is the right fit for you is to visit our campus. We offer information sessions, tours, open houses, and special seasonal visits.
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.