Please note that students may increase or decrease the size of their residential dining plan up until September 1st.

After this, only dining plan increases will be allowed. Note that students are allowed a TOTAL of two plan changes per semester. To make these changes please email dining@rpi.edu and include your full name, RIN and meal plan you currently have and meal plan you want to change to.

Date: Thursday, August 27, 2026 (all day) - If you are living off campus this semester, please make sure your local address is up to date in the student information system (SIS). Keeping your local address current helps RPI communicate important information and provide support when needed.

Stop by Folsom Library on Wednesday, September 2nd at 2-3:30pm to explore the RPI Libraries and Student Success Center!

Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 8:30 AM - 4:15 PM - The mandatory TA training for all incoming PhD students will take place on August 26. There will be two sessions (9 am-12 pm and 1 pm-4 pm). Coffee/Snacks/Check-in 8:30 am. Session ONE lunch 12:00- 12:30 pm. Session TWO lunch 12:30-1:00 pm. Additional information will be emailed to all students closer to the date. All materials will be included in the orientation LMS course.

Looking to check how much Flex you have left or how many meal swipes you have left for the week? You can check by clicking the link above. We look forward to seeing you in the dining halls and retail locations.

Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM - All incoming Master's and Ph.D. students are invited to join us for lunch, where we will share information and tips for your time at RPI, followed by a resource fair.

Date: Monday, August 24, 2026 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM - This boot camp is designed for doctoral students, PhDs, and postdocs from all academic disciplines who are preparing to apply for faculty positions. Topics covered include the following: Cover Letters (Aug 24), Research Statements (Aug 25), Teaching Statements (Aug 26), Teaching Portfolios (Aug 27), and What if I am Not Successful This Year (Aug 28). Unable to attend a session live? Replays will be available — register in advance to receive access.

Hosted by the Student Success Center on Sunday, August 30, from 1:00–5:30 p.m. in DCC 318, this retreat is open to all students.

The retreat is designed to help students rebuild their academic self-efficacy and confidence so they can proactively shape and rewrite their educational trajectory. Presentations are intentionally designed to help students identify specific obstacles impacting their academic performance while recognizing their personal strengths and connecting with campus support networks.

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 graduate student questions. Join us in-person on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Academy Hall Auditorium, Room 3500. The RPI ID card is required to access the building.

NEW STUDENTS: You are invited to a fun, relaxed introduction to the RPI Libraries! Grab a bingo card and explore research help, interlibrary loan, study spaces, technology, the Student Success Center, and more. Complete your bingo card to enter to win raffle prizes from local restaurants and shops. Even better, the first 100 students will get free ice cream and a library goodie bag! Stop in, meet our friendly staff, discover everything the Libraries have to offer, and maybe walk away a winner!