Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM - Aric Krause, Ph.D., will host this RPI at Work information session reviewing the online graduate programs for working professionals and provide course enrollment options to make an immediate impact on one's work. Participants can also explore courses for developing valuable skills that benefit employee and employer alike. Please register to attend

Date: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 9:00 AM - Wed , August 19, 2026 5:00 PM - REVISED DATES. The workshop is free to attend will includes both lecture and lab. Open to faculty, postdocs, graduate students and undergrads. Please complete registration. Attendance will be capped at 24-30 participants. Contact Sharon Gardner for additional information.

On Wednesday morning, August 19, access to the Houston Field House and C-Lot parking near Harkness Field will be restricted due to construction activities.

Regular traffic access and parking are expected to resume by 1:00 p.m.

Date: Thursday, August 13, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM - ISSS is holding a Town Hall to share information about the recent regulatory change to Duration of Status (D/S) that affects individuals in F-1 and J-1 status and their dependents. This event is open to the campus community, and this session focus is on answering student questions. Join us virtually on Thursday, August 13, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Lally will host the WITS Feeder Workshop on Quantum Machine Learning, bringing together researchers and industry leaders to explore the intersection of quantum computing, AI, and real-world decision-making. Through research presentations, industry perspectives, demonstrations, and a featured panel, the workshop will examine emerging applications and their implications for business, science, and government.

Carousel Signage has notified RPI of two upcoming outages of the Carousel Signage website. During this time all signage will continue to play cached content, however the website will be unavailable briefly for a 10 minute period while the site is updated.

Outage 1 - Tuesday August 18 at 5:30pm

Outage 2 - Tuesday August 25 between 8pm and 10pm

You may start to notice some new signs and updates to signage around campus! We’re making a few changes to help create a more welcoming, clear, and easy-to-navigate environment for everyone in our community. As the updates roll out, you may see new signs popping up or some familiar ones being replaced. We’re excited for you to see the changes and appreciate your patience as we work to give our campus a fresh new look!
Union Lots: 30-minute parking is available for short-term visits.

Sherry Road: Parking is available on a pay-per-hour basis.

Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 9:00 AM - Wed , August 12, 2026 5:00 PM - The workshop is free to attend and will include both lecture and lab. Open to faculty, postdocs, graduate students and undergrads. Please complete registration before Mon, Aug 3. Attendance will be capped at 24-30 participants.

The 2025–26 season offers exciting ticket packages for students, faculty, and staff, providing major savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing. Click for details.

I am pleased to announce the appointment of James D. Raper as Associate Vice Provost for Student Health and Wellness at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, effective January 12, 2026.