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.
If you are an accepted student, please visit your application portal and Accepted Student website for information on special events just for you!
Please register for your desired tour time in advance to be sure to receive accurate parking and location information.
We are also currently offering general admissions information session webinars along with many other webinars and virtual events (see below). Afterward, be sure to check out our virtual campus tour.
We look forward to connecting with you!
We invite you to join us on campus this summer to experience one of the country's most prestigious and innovative universities during our Summer Visiting Days, on select Wednesdays this July and August. This is your opportunity to learn about our programs in architecture, business, engineering, science, information technology and web science, and the humanities, arts, and social sciences. We look forward to seeing you on campus!
Schedule:
Morning Session
9 a.m. - Admissions Information Session
10 a.m. - Campus Tour
11:45 a.m. -The Leadership Advantage: Leadership Development at RPI
Afternoon Session
1 p.m. - Admissions Information Session
2 p.m. - Campus Tour
3:45 p.m. - The Leadership Advantage: Leadership Development at RPI
Saturday, September 7
Join us for an exclusive Open House for Medal recipients where you will have the opportunity to:
- Connect with the Rensselaer Community
- Learn about our broad range of academic offerings
- Hear from current Rensselaer students who are involved in undergraduate research programs, co-ops, and internships
Save the date - register via the link in your email or postcard invitation (coming soon).
Please Note: The Rensselaer Medal is not presented at the event. Medalists who enroll receive their Medal at Honors Convocation during their freshman year.
Saturday, October 26 or Saturday, November 9
Join us to learn more about Rensselaer! Explore our campus and learn about current research. Tour our buildings and residence halls and learn about campus life. Discover the broad range of academic programs. Speak with professors and students. A day for prospective students and their families!
We are currently offering in-person tours to prospective students.
Admissions Information Session Webinars: Join us to hear from and admissions counselor about how you can begin your world-changing journey at Rensselaer!
Admissions Student Ambassador Webinars: We are excited to bring you special opportunities to connect with our current students! Each webinar will feature four student ambassadors representing a variety of majors/minors, extracurricular activities, and co-op/internship/research experiences.
There are currently no webinars scheduled. Sign up for a one-on-one meeting with a transfer counselor by emailing transfer@rpi.edu.
You may also view previous webinar recordings on our RPI Admissions YouTube Channel.
There are no off-campus information sessions currently scheduled.
Follow the admissions office on Instagram (@RPIAdmissions) for faculty, staff, and student takeovers - we are on Facebook too!
Watch the RPI Episode of The College Tour to learn what it is like to be an RPI student from our very own students and alumni!
Institute Social Media Links:
- Instagram: @rpiofficial
- RPI Official LinkedIn
- RPI Official Facebook
Videos and webinars on a variety of topics may be found on our YouTube channel
Athletics & ROTC Inquiries
If you are interested in participating in a Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program or playing a varsity sport, please contact the coach(es) or the unit staff directly to discuss your interest.
To schedule an Officer Interview, please visit the NROTC website.
The NROTC adminitrative staff may be contacted at (518)276 6251 or at navyrotc@rpi.edu.
Area Travel
Electric vehicle chargers are available for admissions visitors in North Lot and the parking garage located on College Avenue.
| Drive times to Troy, NY from... | |
| Albany, NY | 15 min |
| Hartford, CT | 2 hours |
| New York City, NY | 2.5 hours |
| Boston, MA | 3 hours |
| Montreal, Canada | 3.5 hours |
| Philadelphia, PA | 4 hours |
| Easy Access to... | |
| Ride Sharing (Uber/Lyft) | |
| Albany/Rensselaer Amtrak Station | 10 miles |
| Albany International Airport | 11 miles |
