Date: Friday, May 15, 2026 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Join us for dinner as we celebrate our graduating students. The event will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn in Troy. Each student will be recognized and awards will be presented. Contact Debbie Roden, rodend3@rpi.edu, for dinner choices and cost. RSVP is required

Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026 12:00 PM - Residence halls will close at 12:00pm (noon) on May 9th. All residents will be expected to vacate their space by this time. Upon completion of an intersession housing form, graduating seniors may stay in their on-campus residence until 5:00pm, May 16th.

Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM - Still need off campus housing for the 26-27 academic year? Several Property owners will be available to meet and discuss what openings they have. Staff will also be available from Off-Campus Services to answer questions. join us on our Discord Server.

Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM - The Office of Alumni Engagement invites all students to join us on the first Wednesday of the month for RPI Smoothie Socials. Enjoy delicious smoothies and snacks, connect with fellow students and select staff members, and get to know the Alumni Engagement team. Each month features a fun theme, and a unique giveaway for the first 50 students through the door! May’s theme: Spring Fling. May’s Giveaway: RPI-branded sunglasses & color-changing frisbee. Featured Flavor: Cherry Red

Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2026 7:35 AM - 8:05 AM - The FYE team will be stationed in front of Russell Sage Dining Hall to wish you well on your Chemistry 1 or Chemistry 2 exam! Swing by on your way to the exam for a mini pep rally and some sweet treats!

Date: Monday, May 4, 2026 11:10 AM - 11:40 AM - The FYE team will be stationed in front of Russell Sage Dining Hall to wish you well on your Computer Science 1 exam! Swing by on your way to the exam for a mini pep rally and some sweet treats!

Date: Monday, May 4, 2026 7:35 AM - 8:05 AM - The FYE team will be stationed in front of Russell Sage Dining Hall to wish you well on your Physics 1 exam! Swing by on your way to the exam for a mini pep rally and some sweet treats!

Join us at the Intercultural Celebration, as part of RPI’s Graduating Student Week, this casual events recognizes and honors the achievements, experiences, and contributions of graduating students from a wide range of identities and backgrounds within the RPI community. Graduating students are invited to join this celebration to reflect on their journeys, connect with peers with Graduation Cap Decorating, Hors d'oeuvres, music, games, and Photo Ops with our RPI Banner! Register today!

Join us in celebrating Rensselaer students of the LGBTQ+ community at Lavender Graduation! This is sure to be an inclusive and celebratory experience. We look forward to acknowledging your accomplishments and evolutions into college graduates of Rensselaer. Business casual recommended but come as you feel comfortable. Graduating students who wish to be recognized must register at the linked attached by Sunday, May 10. For Questions, email the LGBTQ+ Task Force at lgbtqtaskforce@rpi.edu.

On Monday, April 27th important dates and items were sent out to all registered graduates attending commencement. Keep an eye out for all communications as graduation day approaches!