2023 Timeline
All students will register online beginning in July. In order to prepare for registration, it is important for students to review the timeline listed below and review:
- Your major's First Semester Registration Guide
- The HASS Core Overview and Planning Resources
- RPI's AP/Transfer Credit Policy
To access the links above, you will need to Request a RPI Box Account
July 10th: Academic Advising Consultation Begins
This is a time when students review material provided by the HUB about their curriculum template and course selection. During this time it is important to familiarize yourself with how to use the Student Information System (SIS) and attend or watch your department's webinars to help guide you through registration.
For additional assitance with planning your Fall semester course schedule, you can email the School of Science Advising HUB staff at sciencehub@rpi.edu or you can also schedule a remote one-on-one meeting online.
Webinar Schedule
There will be hour-long department webinars to discuss curriculum, course registration, and other related academic topics!
You can click on the links within the 'Session Time' columns to join the webinar. You can either download the Webex app on to your computer to attend, or click "Join By Browser" when the Webex window pops up. The password for all of the webinars is 'Science2023'. Please be sure to mute yourself when joining the webinar.
Department |
Session Date |
Session Time or Recording |
Biological Sciences |
Thursday, July 20th |
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Chemistry |
Tuesday, July 18th |
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Earth & Environmental Sciences |
Monday, July 17th |
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Computer Science |
Tuesday, July 11th |
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Information Technology and Web Science |
Monday, July 10th |
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Physics |
Monday, July 10th |
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Mathematics |
Thursday, July 13th |
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General SoS Advising |
Monday, July 24th |
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Pre-Med Advising |
Wednesday, July 19th |
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HASS Core Overview |
Monday, July 10th |
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HASS Dual Majors |
Tuesday, July 18th |
July 25th - Course Registration
Registration for Fall 2023 courses will be available beginning July 25th. You will be able to view the exact date/time that your registration will begin in SIS around a week before registration. Below is a video on how to register using our SIS system.
Additional Help
- Please contact the School of Science HUB staff if you have questions about this process. We can be contacted at sciencehub@rpi.edu. You can also schedule a remote one-on-one meeting online.
- Click to View Communication From the School of Science Advising HUB Regarding Fall 2023 Registration
- Want to change your major before you begin at RPI? You can do so in your Admission's Portal! You have until the first day of Fall classes, however, it is HIGHLY recommended you change your major before registering for Fall courses.
How to Register
First Semester Registration Resources by Major
- Applied Physics and Physics
- Biology, Biochemistry and Biophysics, Biological Neuroscience, and Computational Biology
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Environmental Science
- Geology
- Hydrogeology
- Information Technology & Web Science
- Mathematics
Helpful Links
- Academic Calendar
- Class Hour Schedules
- Communication Intensive Requirements
- Course Catalog (Academic Catalog)
- HASS Core Guidelines
- Forms, Registration (scroll to bottom of page)
- Topics Course Descriptions
- Office of the Registrar
- Student Information System (SIS)
- Transfer Course Guide
- Tutoring Services
- Registration at Rensselaer | Add/Drop, Cross-Registration, Holds, P/NC, Time Tickets, Waitlists, etc.
- Rensselaer Study Group