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.
To ensure the continued health and safety of our faculty, staff, and students, all visitors will be required to follow the COVID-19 Visit Policy found below and on the tour registration page. Please register for your desired tour time in advance; due to the risks associated with COVID-19, we are not able to accommodate walk-ins.
Please note that due to the fluid nature of the pandemic, tour availability is subject to change due to campus and local directives.
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!
In-Person Campus Tour Virtual Campus Tour Self-Guided Campus Tour Campus Map
We look forward to connecting with you!
Accepted Students Only
Our upcoming on-campus Accepted Student Celebrations are open for registration - please use the link provided in your application portal, or through an email invitation.
- Saturday, March 25
- Saturday, April 15
Off-Campus Accepted Student Receptions
Join members of the Rensselaer community to learn about how you can begin your world-changing journey at Rensselaer. We look forward to seeing you in cities around the country.
See if we are coming to a city near you!
Please note that due to the fluid nature of the pandemic, tour availability is subject to change due to campus and local directives.
To ensure the continued health and safety of our faculty, staff, and students, all visitors will be required to follow the COVID-19 Visit Policy found above and on the tour registration page.
Schedule Your Visit (Please Note: Due to the risks associated with COVID-19, we are not able to accommodate walk-ins)
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 us on Instagram (@RPIAdmissions) for faculty, staff, and student takeovers - we are on Twitter, and Facebook too!
Videos and webinars on a variety of topics may be found on our YouTube channel
Can't make one of our scheduled tours or events, but still want to check out campus?
We are excited to announce the app for Self-Guided Tour of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, powered by Guidebook, is now available.
Get started here: https://guidebook.com/g/rpiselfguidedtour/
Tap “Download the app” to access the guide on your iOS and Android device.
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
| 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 |
