On-Campus Support Services
Bias Assessment and Response Team (BART)
518-276-6266
Responds to the emergent needs of the Rensselaer student community as it relates to incidents of bias, hate, or other marginalizing acts.
Dean of Students
518-276-6266
Ensures compliance with Institute values, beliefs, expectations, and policies.
Disability Services
518-276-8197
Provides equal access to on-campus facilities.
Graduate Student Experience
518-276-8022
Helps graduate students with their personal, academic, and leadership plans.
Health Promotions
518-276-6287
Provides programs on health-related topics and one-on-one consultations.
International Services for Students and Scholars
518-276-4966
Enhances the educational and personal experiences of the international community.
Rensselaer Chaplain and Chaplain's Office
Serves the spiritual needs of the Rensselaer community in an environment of ecumenical and interfaith respect and collaboration.
518-276-8622
Student Counseling Services
518-276-6479
Helps students maximize their sense of well-being and academic, personal, and social growth.
Student Health Services
518-276-6287
Provides acute and chronic physical and behavioral health care.
Student Success and Class Deans
518-276-8022
Helps students with their personal, academic, and leadership plans.
Student Transitions
518-276-6655
Provides transfer students with support during their transition to Rensselaer.
Advising & Learning Assistance Center (ALAC)
518-276-6269
Offers academic intervention, advising, and tutoring assistance.
Bursar
518-276-6610
Generates electronic academic billing.
Center for Global Communication + Design (COMM+D)
Provide strategies to enhance your communication skills.
Schedule an appointment
Financial Aid
518-276-6813
Awards academic financial support.
Registrar
518-276-6231
Manages student records, policies, and online academic calendar.
Bias Assessment and Response Team (BART)
518-276-6266
Provides support to students who are affected by a bias-related incident.
International Services for Students and Scholars
518-276-4966
Enhances the educational and personal experiences of the international community.
Multicultural Programs
518-276-7285
Creates a more inclusive campus through education and support.
Archer Center for Student Leadership Development
518-276-2119
Fosters lifelong leadership development through programs, credited courses, and workshops.
Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD)
518-276-6234
Provides comprehensive career preparation through programs, workshops, and special events.
The Arch at Rensselaer
518-276-6655
Support for rising juniors who spend the summer on campus taking classes, then leave for a semester during their junior year to engage in an experiential learning opportunity.
Fraternity and Sorority Commons
518-276-6284
Builds strong traditions for Greek organizations.
Off-Campus Commons
518-276-6740
Provides support to students living off campus.
Rensselaer Dining
518-276-6277
Offers campus dining options, meal plans, and nutritional selections for those with dietary needs.
Kimberly Mayer, RDN, is available for a complimentary consultation for students with a meal plan.
Email: kimberly.mayer@sodexo.com
Student Living and Learning
518-276-6284
Cultivates inclusive and engaging living environments.
Athletics
518-276-6685
Home of 23 NCAA programs including Division I Men’s and Women’s Ice Hockey.
Mueller Center
518-276-2874
Offers campus fitness, recreation, and wellness-related programs.
Rensselaer Union
518-276-6505
The hub of student life activities, programming, and leadership opportunities.
Emergency Support Services
In the event of an immediate medical emergency, call 911 or Public Safety at 518-276-6611.
After-Hours Nurseline
866-315-8756
Available after business hours to consult regarding health-related issues.
BHS: On-Call Counselor
Call 518-276-8888
Live chat features are available (Username: Rensselaer)
To supplement our services, Rensselaer has partnered with BHS to offer additional urgent and crisis care services to students, 24/7. As an extension of the RPI Counseling Center, continuity of care is confidential and seamless between RPI counselors and BHS.
Dean-on-Duty
Contact Public Safety at 518-276-6611 (ask to be transferred to the Dean-on-Duty)
Our 24/7 on-call administrator is available to respond to students in crisis, campus emergencies, and incidents that may result in harm to oneself or others.
Report a Concern
Report general concerns, bias-related incidents, or violations of the student handbook. Reports are periodically monitored during regular business hours. If this is an emergency or you are concerned for your or someone else's immediate safety, call Public Safety at 518-276-6611 or call 911.
Title IX
Contact Public Safety at 518-276-6611 or 911
We are committed to maintaining a safe and healthy learning, living, and working environment in which no member of the Rensselaer community is, on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression, excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subjected to discrimination or harassment in any Institute program or activity.
Crisis Support Services
Disaster Distress Hotline
24/7/365
Call or Text 800-985-5990
Sexual Assault Hotline
24/7/365
518-271-3257
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
24/7/365
Call 988
The Trevor Project
Crisis support for LGBTQ+ young adults and their allies
24/7/365
Call 866-488-7386 or Text 678-678
Veterans Crisis Line
24/7/365
Call 988 (then press "1") or text 838255
Local Hospitals
Albany Medical Center
47 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, New York
518-262-6008
Samaritan Hospital
2215 Burdett Avenue, Troy, New York
518-271-3300
Nearby Urgent Care Facilities
Albany Med EM Urgent Care (Brunswick, NY)
Hours: Monday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
730 Hoosick Road, Brunswick, NY
518-264-9000
WellNow Urgent Care (Latham, NY)
Hours: Monday through Sunday, 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
800 New Louden Road, Latham, NY
518-218-4220
WellNow Urgent Care (North Greenbush/Troy, NY)
Hours: Monday through Sunday, 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
24 North Greenbush Road, Troy, NY
518-238-6142
WellNow Urgent Care (Troy, NY)
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
222 9th Street, Troy, NY
518-238-6005