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Grad School Preparation & Accelerated Masters Info Session

Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Join our online Grad School Preparation & Accelerated Master’s Info Session, where we will host an open Q&A and provide a brief overview of the admissions process. This interactive session is designed to give you the opportunity to ask questions for our panel and gain firsthand insight into graduate study at RPI.

Etiquette Luncheon (RSVP required)

Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM - Gain confidence in a professional dining setting through this low pressure etiquette luncheon. Connect with campus and community partners during a networking session followed by a seated lunch and guided presentation from Center for Career and Professional Development, Access & Neurodiverse Student Success, and 1824 Catering. RSVP via Handshake.

School of Architecture Co-terminal Information Session

Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM - Are you interested in opportunities to pursue graduate studies? Join us for a slice of pizza and a chance to hear about the different master’s degrees that the School of Architecture offers at one of the upcoming information sessions. We’ll talk about the benefits of co-terminal programs and the professional benefits of graduating with a master’s degree. Interested students are encouraged to attend. The co-terminal application deadline is March 15th. Non-Arch students welcome as well!

Success Lab: Building Resilience II

Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Building resilience is a critical strategy in developing a self that is able to tolerate adversity and succeed in difficult situations. While many people can persist when things are easy or enjoyable, being resilient means having the ability to manage distress and to bounce back in difficult situations or environments. This important skill is not something you learn from a book, but from managing the experiences of life.

School of Architecture Co-terminal Information Session

Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM - Are you interested in opportunities to pursue graduate studies? Join us for a slice of pizza and a chance to hear about the different master’s degrees that the School of Architecture offers at one of the upcoming information sessions. We’ll talk about the benefits of co-terminal programs and the professional benefits of graduating with a master’s degree. Interested students are encouraged to attend. The co-terminal application deadline is March 15th. Non-Arch students welcome as well!

Department of Defense graduate funding programs information session to be held March 4th at noon

Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - The National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship provides 3 years of tuition and salary for PhD students in STEM fields; there is no service requirement! The SMART Scholarship for Service program provides 1 to 5 years of tuition and salary for undergrads, master's and PhD Students. Scholars will work in DoD labs during summers and post graduation. Register for link to the session. Questions? madige@rpi.edu

Cap & Gown Information

Cap & Gown Information can be found here: https://administration.rpi.edu/collegiate-store/commencement

Deadlines:
Bachelor or Master Degrees: If you wish to participate in the early May pickup event order online no later than Friday, March 27, 2026. If you want the regalia shipped to you, order online no later than Thursday April 9, 2026. 
Doctorate Degrees: Friday, March 20, 2026

For additional questions, reach out to: RPI@bkstr.com
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