Mission
The Division of Student Life strives to create a holistic and developmentally transformative experience for students throughout their academic journey. Through Clustered Learning, Advocacy, and Support for Students (CLASS), our comprehensive approach to the student experience, we imbue students with the intellectual agility, multicultural sophistication, and global view that enables them to learn, thrive, and change the world.
Motto
You are welcome here.
You belong here.
We support you here.
– The Division of Student Life
CLASS
CLASS (Clustered Learning, Advocacy, and Support for Students) is a comprehensive student experience at Rensselaer based on time and location-based clustering that offers students unique growth experiences. Through ongoing support, guidance, and co-curricular activities, CLASS connects students to a network of faculty, staff, and other students, ensuring that they are part of a strong community of learners.
Learn more about the Student Experience at Rensselaer:
Values
At the core of Student Life are the values our staff members live by every day. These values exemplify the passion and dedication we have to build a supportive environment where our students can live, learn, and grow.
- Excellence
- Community
- Civility and Respect
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Assessment and Continuous Improvement
Student Life Departments
Archer Center for Student Leadership Development
(518) 276-2119 | info.rpi.edu/archer-center
Center for Career and professional Development
(518) 276-6234 | info.rpi.edu/career-development
Dean of Students Office
(518) 276-6266 | doso.rpi.edu
First-Year Experience
(518) 276-6864 | studentlife.rpi.edu/fye
Graduate Experience
(518) 276-8022 | info.rpi.edu/graduate-life-community
International Services for Students and Scholars
(518) 276-4966 | info.rpi.edu/isss
Rensselaer Union
(518) 276-6505 | union.rpi.edu
Student Health Center
(518) 276-6287 | studenthealth.rpi.edu
Student Living and Learning
(518) 276-6284 | sll.rpi.edu
Student Success
(518) 276-8022 | studentlife.rpi.edu/student-success
Student Transitions/The Arch
(518) 276-6655 | info.rpi.edu/the-arch