RPI's First-Year Experience office offers a comprehensive set of programs to support incoming students as they transition to college life. These programs ensure that new students are well-equipped for a successful start at RPI.
Summer Orientation, spanning June through August, provides virtual engagement opportunities to help students and families prepare for the RPI experience.
Move-In & In-Person Orientation marks the start of the on-campus journey, featuring activities that welcome students and their families while fostering a sense of community.
Finally, Navigating Rensselaer & Beyond (NRB) offers a blend of optional overnight trips and mandatory adventure blocks, designed to help students explore the local area, form connections, and immerse themselves in campus life. Together, these programs ensure that new students are well-equipped for a successful start at RPI.
