Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Parents Program

Welcome!

Welcome to the Parents and Family Program. We recognize the deep commitment you have to the success of your son or daughter, and this is something to which Rensselaer is also committed. Our goal is to provide parents and families with the resources and knowledge to foster your involvement so that you can, in turn, provide guidance, direction, advice and support for your students.

Throughout this site, you will be provided various opportunities to get involved in the Rensselaer Community and contribute to the educational experience of your student. It is with great hopes, that together, you and your student may experience their growth, challenges, and success together! Learn More

Housing Grant/Room and Board Scholarship - FAQs

The Residence Life office has posted answers to some frequently asked questions regarding housing grants and room and board scholarships.

New parents' website in development

We are in the process of creating a new, updated website for all parents' needs. Please feel free to contact us with any ideas or information you would like to see included. Thanks!

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SWINE FLU UPDATES

Rensselaer’s current status and response to the swine flu situation have been posted to the RPIAlert web site. Updates will be posted to that site as needed.

Any major or urgent updates will be communicated to parents via the parents email newsletters. If you haven’t signed up, you can enter your email address in the box above and follow the instructions.

If they haven't done so already, please encourage your currently enrolled students to register with RPIAlert to receive cell phone text and voice messages in the event of an emergency. Instructions are on the RPIAlert site.