FYE
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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!


Experience it. Orientation 2009


FYE Programs
Orientation 2009
Tuesday Night Toolbox (TNT)
Emerging Leaders
IPAC
Parents & Family Programs
Family Weekend 2009

>> Traveling to campus

>> IPAC Ride Board

>> Shuttles during breaks

News & Events
Drop-in tutoring begins January 20
Monday - Thursday, 8-10 p.m., for a variety of courses

SI and extra help for Physics I homework announced
Sessions begin January 20

Housing Grant/Room and Board Scholarship - Frequently Asked Questions


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.”