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.

Meal plans for the Fall 2026 Semester begin Saturday, August 22, with special reopening hours at Father’s, Panera, Bird N Brine, Jimmy John’s. Halal Shack and Wild Blue Sushi from August 22nd through August 26th click the link above for the hours. Regular retail hours begin on Thursday, August 27th.

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!

It's time to request or renew your Adobe Creative Cloud subscription.

Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM - As a master's student, you'll be managing course work, internships, and professional development. On top of this, you'll need to plan and prepare for your job search. This is a lot to manage but starting early is one of the most important things you can do. Join Beyond Graduate School for this webinar designed specifically for new master's students. This webinar will help you build the skills and knowledge you need to begin an effective job search — while completing your degree.

As we get ready to welcome students and faculty for the new semester, RPI Libraries is pleased to share our standard building hours for Fall 2026 starting Thu, Aug 27. Also, mark your calendars: Drop-In Tutoring begins Wed, Sept 9 in the Student Success Center on the first floor of Folsom Library. Drop-in tutoring is available for many core undergraduate courses. To see our building hours and the complete drop-in tutoring schedule, view the full announcement.

Come join the Office of Inclusive Excellence on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 from 4–6 PM in the Student Success Center on the 1st Floor of Folsom Library to grab some ice cream, meet fellow students, and learn about the many services, resources, and study spaces available to support you at RPI!

At RPI, we value and respect the diversity of our students and strive to accommodate the religious beliefs and needs of all members of our community.

City Station West will continue to operate independently from RPI and lease primarily to RPI students. Juniors, seniors, and graduate students who have fulfilled their on-campus housing requirement may lease directly with City Station West as an off-campus option. However, City Station West will no longer be included in Student Living and Learning’s housing inventory or appear on RPI housing applications beginning with Summer and Fall 2026.

Date: Friday, July 31, 2026 (all day) - Summer I and III student course evaluations are now open. The evaluation period is from 7/31 through 8/15. Your feedback is very important to the Institute, the five schools, and their departments, so please complete evaluation surveys for all your courses! Evaluations will be available through Saturday, August 15, 2026.