As a private educational and research institution, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute welcomes the opportunity to assist the media with stories that help to advance the understanding of higher education, campus life, scientific research, technology transfer, and other topics.

Rensselaer seeks always to be responsive to the needs of the media and accurate in its communication.

The media are regularly welcomed to many campus events such as sporting events, exhibitions, commencement exercises, and press conferences.

Such media invitations are clearly made by the media relations office, the sports information office, or other established Rensselaer organization or division.

In those instances, where the media want to interview members of the Rensselaer community, the media must first contact the Office of Media Relations.

Because Rensselaer is a private university, located on private property, members of the media may not come onto campus to photograph, record, or interview faculty, staff, students, and guests without the permission and assistance of the Office of Media Relations. This policy helps Rensselaer conduct its educational and research mission in an orderly and effective manner and protects the rights and needs of its students, faculty, staff, and guests.

To reach the Office of Media Relations, call 518-276-6531. After hours, call the Office of Public Safety at 518-276-6611.