To complete an application, please submit the following:
Please request that official copies of your transcripts are sent to RPI Graduate Admissions – see details below.
Transcripts from all universities that awarded undergraduate or graduate course credit are required. Uploaded copies of transcripts are not considered. Note for current RPI students and RPI alumni: Your RPI transcripts will be added to your application by our team.
- If you are currently attending a university, a final transcript must be submitted upon completion of your course work. If you have completed your degree, the award of degree must be noted on the transcript. Transcript keys must accompany all transcripts in order to be considered official.
Most North American universities provide official transcripts electronically to RPI through Parchment or National Student Clearinghouse. Please have your school send your official transcripts directly to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) Graduate Admissions by email at gradadmissions@rpi.edu or by postal mail to:
Admissions Building
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)
110 8th Street
Troy, NY 12180-3590- If transcripts of previous or current study do not include the award of degree, please include a certified copy of the diploma or other official evidence that the degree has been awarded.
All international transcripts must be recorded in, or officially translated to, English. Transcripts in the original language must accompany all translated documents. Uncertified translations, or translations by students, will not be accepted.
Your resume should include details about your education, employment, and internship history, as well as any pertinent research experience, awards or designations.
RPI requests two letters of recommendation. You will be asked to provide the contact details of two recommenders on the online application form. Recommendations should be from those who can provide insight on your ability to succeed at the graduate level. Non-academic (professional) references are welcome. RPI will send an electronic recommendation request to each recommender, who will then be able to submit their recommendation electronically.
When your application is complete, the Graduate Admissions Committee will review your materials and make an admissions decision within two weeks or less. All decisions will be communicated to you by phone and officially confirmed via email. If you are offered admission to RPI, you will be asked to confirm your attendance within 30 days of the acceptance date.
If you have any questions about the application, contact us by email at rpiatwork@rpi.edu or call 860-690-4568.
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