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 are currently offering in-person tours to prospective students.
Off-campus sessions have concluded for the fall.
Arts & Design at RPI Webinar - Wednesday, November 20 at 7 p.m. EST
Game Design Webinar Series: Interested in combining arts with technology, but not sure where to start? Join us for a four-part virtual series to explore the robust, creative opportunities that await you at Rensselaer with our Games and Simulation Arts and Sciences department. Meet the professors you will be working alongside to explore the technical depths in four immersive webinars, followed by a Q&A session.
- Games and Simulation Arts and Sciences Program Overview Webinar: Monday, November 18, 6-7 p.m.
- Character Sculpting Demo Webinar: Tuesday, November 19, 6-7 p.m.
- Game Development Throwback with Eric Ameres Webinar: Wednesday, November 20, 6-7 p.m. Register Here
- From Painting to Computer Graphics and VFX - Webinar: Thursday, November 21, 6-7 p.m. Register Here
School of Architecture Webinar - Sunday, December 1 at 4 p.m. EST
Pathways to Medical School Webinar (9/30/24) - View Recording
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.
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 |
