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.

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!