Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute requires at least 124 credit hours to complete a bachelor's degree.

Students can choose the accelarated degree program if they would like to finish all the credits for graduation in less time than normal. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 84% of students who start college at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute complete all the credits required within six years.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	√	–	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	√	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	√	–	–
Summer Classes Available	√	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Do I Have To Take At Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement, but there is a math and science requirement.

Students are required to take a computer class to fufill the graduation requirements for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
Computer	Yes

Reminder: Check with Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

When choosing a major, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute false.Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may require more work but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Does Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute offers services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Offer Online Classes?

✅ Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Give Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Have An Honors Program?

🟨 To learn more about any possible honors programs at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, check with the school directly.

Does Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Require Internships?

✅ Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute requires an internship for all students.

Internships are a great way to get work experience, discover career paths that might fit you, or rule out ones that don't. Students can look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Library

The main library on campus is the Folsom Library and there are 2 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

RPI offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every university. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has an Army ROTC program, an Air Force ROTC program and a Navy ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

•a Navy ROTC branch unit on campus

•an Air Force branch unit on campus

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