Due to our transition to a new online graduate application vendor, applicants seeking admission to Rensselaer graduate programs during this transition should download the appropriate application materials and submit the application via e-mail to gradadmissions@rpi.edu or mail the application to:
Graduate Admissions
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
110 8th Street
Troy, NY 12180-3590
USA
Choosing the Right Graduate Application
When deciding which graduate application to complete, students should consider the following:
- A student with a bachelor’s degree who is interested in completing a Ph.D. degree should apply using the Masters/Doctoral Degree Application (PDF).
- Students with a bachelor’s degree who are interested in completing n MBA should apply using the MBA application (PDF).
- The Rensselaer graduate program is research based.
- Financial aid in the forms of fellowships, research and teaching assistantships are offered to the most competitive applicants, usually those who apply to Ph.D. programs.
Veterans Admission
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is committed to providing outstanding educational opportunities for veterans, and will continue its long commitment to support of the armed services.
Dual Degree Process
Applicants may apply only to one degree program per term. Students interested in a dual degree should pursue additional degrees/applications once enrolled at Rensselaer. Please contact your department for more information.
Early Admissions to Graduate Studies
Current Rensselaer undergraduate students with strong academic records may apply to the Admissions Office for graduate studies as early as the junior year. If they are considered academically qualified by the department and by the Admissions Office, students may be admitted and pursue both undergraduate and graduate degrees simultaneously. The bachelor’s degree must be completed concurrently with, or prior to, the master’s degree.
Information for Current Rensselaer Students, Faculty, Staff, and Alumni
Application Fee
The application fee is waived for current Rensselaer alumni, current Rensselaer students (matriculating and nonmatriculating), and employees and employee spouses.
Transcripts
The Office of Admissions will be glad to request your official transcripts from the Rensselaer Registrar. If you attended any universities other than Rensselaer, you will need to request official transcripts from those institutions for your application to Rensselaer.