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Welcome to Rensselaer!

The Office of the First-Year Experience is the first stop for you, our newest members of the Rensselaer community. Whether you're a first time college student, a parent, or an experienced transfer or graduate student we hope you will find answers to all your questions here. If you don't you can always call 518.276.6864 or email us. We look forward to helping you navigate your first year, and beyond!
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News & Events
NRB 2012: Call For Programs available
Information on NRB 2012 programs, interest meetings, and the submission process

Emerging Leaders program in the spring semester
Information and application for our popular spring program

Student Orientation / NRB Advisor applications now available!
Interested in becoming a SO/NRB advisor for the summer 2012? Click here to learn more!

Rensselaer's First-Year Experience Program Recognized Among the Best in the Country
The first-year experience at Rensselaer was named the Gold Medal award winner in the NASPA Awards of Excellence.

Rensselaer Named One of America's "New Ivies" by Kaplan/Newsweek College Guide
Kaplan and Newsweek recently announced that Rensselaer has been named to the elite “New Ivies” list, published in the 2007 Kaplan/Newsweek “How to Get into College Guide.”