Date: Wednesday, September 2, 2026 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM - Starting a job search as a PhD can feel overwhelming, especially when most job searches take 6+ months to explore career options, build a network, and apply strategically to positions. Knowing where to begin makes a difference in how prepared and focused you are throughout the process. In this webinar, you will learn how to make the most of the PhD Career Training Platform. Access to this platform means you have a research-informed toolkit designed specifically to support your job search.

Date: Tuesday, September 1, 2026 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM - The Campus Cupboard is now located at 1525 15th street with new hours. Tuesday 12:30-2:30pm Wednesday 9-noon Thursday 6:00-8:00pm Saturday 9:30 - 11:30am

Date: Monday, August 31, 2026 7:30 PM - Join Chabad on Campus for Farbrengen & Falafel at Chabad RPI starting at 7:30pm! Email Lichts2@rpi.edu with any questions or concerns.

Date: Monday, August 31, 2026 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM - The RPI Club Swim Team will have practice at Robison Pool at 7pm - 9pm. For Further information or any questions please contact Roshan Kamdar at kamdar@rpi.edu.

Date: Monday, August 31, 2026 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM - Join SWE (Society of Women Engineers) in the Rensselaer Union Ballroom at 6:30pm for a Back to School Social. For any questions or further information, contact Genevieve Daboval at dabovg@rpi.edu.

Enjoying the retail locations on campus and looking to add more funds to your RAD or Flex account? We can help! Click the link above to find out more information.

The NSF GRFP provides 3 years of salary and tuition for Masters and PhD students in 30+ STEM fields. Rensselaer students earn this prestigious award every year. Seniors, and 1st year grad students (fall 2026) who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents are eligible. Email madige@rpi.edu for information or Register for the virtual information session: https://surveys.rpi.edu/jfe/form/SV_6L3FFwv0qCROrvE
Come learn about the program and resources to support your application

Competitive fellowships provide salary and tuition for masters and PhD students. Seniors and graduate students will learn how to find and apply to appropriate programs that will fund fall 2027 and beyond. Programs are available for all stages of your academic career. International students are welcome! Email madige@rpi or Register at https://surveys.rpi.edu/jfe/form/SV_6L3FFwv0qCROrvE

Looking for a new way to get involved and learn about business at RPI? Stop by Lally Club Day on September 2 at 2:00 p.m. in the Pittsburgh Building! Any background welcome. Meet student clubs, discover new interests, and connect with peers. Plus, challenge new friends in Mario Kart and enjoy ice cream sandwiches and popcorn!

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.