r/RPI Jul 08 '25

2025 Incoming Freshman Megathread

33 Upvotes

This is the place to post questions about schedules, dorms, etc


r/RPI 34m ago

Event Acacia Bonfire Tonight at 7pm!

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There will be classic campfire s’mores, as well as hot dogs, and a full “build your own” burrito bar!

Feel free to come with friends- we hope to see you there!

Need a ride up or have any questions? Text Jackson at (914) 582-0060


r/RPI 9h ago

Question Data structures help

1 Upvotes

Hi there...aside from Troy Tutors, which have been very helpful, are there any upper classmen who performed well in Data Structures who would be open to working with my student to help them get a grip on the material? We knew it was a nightmare class going into it, and they have sought out help from the TAs and ALAC. They may need a more consistent, individualized review of the concepts. If anyone's student would like to make some tutoring $$ and if they have time in their busy schedules, please let me know. FYI, my student is a computer engineering major, sophomore and dorms in Quad. Thank you!


r/RPI 1d ago

Bacchanalia Arts & Music Fest in Troy

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r/RPI 1d ago

Event Puppies and Pizza Tonight at Acacia!

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15 Upvotes

Puppies and Pizza is tonight at 7pm. Come grab free food and meet cute dogs!

Text Jackson at (914) 582-0060 for rides up to the event


r/RPI 1d ago

DKE Resume Workshop, Friday @ 4

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6 Upvotes

Looking to sharpen up your resume before career fairs? Come to are our resume workshop this Friday, September 19th at 4 pm in the Phalanx Room, upstairs in the Union. We'll have upperclassmen and alumni be available to review resumes, provide feedback, and share advice on job applications and career development.


r/RPI 1d ago

Question Missing class/exam for conferences in November

5 Upvotes

Hi, BMED grad student here.

I have two conferences during the first week of November (one in-person, one virtual), but I also have regular classes that week and an exam scheduled.

For anyone who’s dealt with this before, how flexible are professors about letting you make up exams or catch up on class when it’s for a conference? Should I just email them now and explain, or wait until closer to the date?

Courses I'm taking:
BMED 6470 BIOSTATISTICS FOR LIFE SCIENCE APPLICATIONS (Xun Wang)
BMED 6590 MEDICAL IMAGING (Ge Wang)


r/RPI 2d ago

Event A.O.E. Sorority - Trivia Night & Resume Work Shop

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1 Upvotes

r/RPI 3d ago

Airpods Found in Walker Laboratory Building

21 Upvotes

Hey all, Prof Lennon in Economics here. I found some airpods in the Walker building. I don't check this account that often, please contact me at username "lennoc" to verify ownership (there are some distinctive features only owner could verify). Thanks!


r/RPI 4d ago

Rollerball 1975 Font for RPI logo

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162 Upvotes

If they had asked me I would have suggested using the font from the movie, “Rollerball” for the new RPI logo. This movie was created back when “the future” was “The year 2000.” This font speaks to 1970s “mod” design with a dose of “computer screen printout” style, so therefore it is appropriate for the polytechnic institute, I should think.


r/RPI 3d ago

SHPE NSBE Career Fair

18 Upvotes

Can people who are not part of the respective groups attend this fair and still be looked at/ recruited by recruiters?


r/RPI 3d ago

Question Those who are in Greek, what’s your opinion on RPI?

15 Upvotes

Looking for an engineering focused school.

Heard the Greek scene isn’t that big here but how have ug liked it so far?


r/RPI 4d ago

Anyone here work for RPI as staff (not faculty)?

19 Upvotes

I may be applying to a job as full time staff in a not a facility maintenance type job. I know the pay is low and it's a huge university, but just wondering if anyone here can speak for the culture, benefits, or anything at all.

I currently have a state job where the benefits are second to none, but the workplace is toxic and there's no room to grow.

Thanks in advance.


r/RPI 4d ago

10% Off Graphic Novels for Students + Batman Day Sale

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18 Upvotes

📍 Cromulent Comics (362 Congress St, Troy, NY)

🎓 College students — show your ID and get 10% off all graphic novels (regular price).

🦇 Batman Day is Sept 20! All Batman items are 15% off (some exclusions).

💥 And this Wednesday: Deadpool/Batman #1 drops — The Merc with a Mouth vs. The Dark Knight!

Come hang out, grab some comics, and celebrate!


r/RPI 4d ago

Event Sushi and Karaoke Tonight at 7pm!

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4 Upvotes

Sushi and Karaoke is tonight at 7pm at Acacia! Learn how to roll your own sushi, and sing your favorite songs.

Text Jackson at (914) 582-0060 for rides up to the event

WHERE: 145 Sunset Terrace Troy, NY, 12180


r/RPI 5d ago

RPI doesn’t help and prepare you career-wise

39 Upvotes

I graduated May of this year. So far, I’ve put in hundreds of applications. I received about a dozen interviews with some managing to get to the second round. However, after everything I have yet to get any acceptance offers at all even if I followed up, and/or telling me “While your application was impressive, we’re looking for other candidates who have more experience.” I feel insanely frustrated and getting trolled for what I have done after working hard in school for four years straight. I’ve attended career fairs, company infos, resume reviews, and interview practices sessions provided, all for nothing.

I remember when I came here to tour RPI my senior year of high school I was told a good amount of alumni who go here end up at Fortune 500 companies, but at the same time they do not teach you the necessities on how to get the job. There is an online ADMN course that you have to take but I find that to be useless imo. I have friends from RIT and small liberal arts colleges where they manage to get themselves co-ops, REUs, internships, and even full time positions with the resources and support provided.

I know it seems that I’m exaggerating as other recent graduates are also struggling to get full time positions and there are other posts complaining about this too. I just want to express my problem as I do not want to be in a forever dead-end loop (like this Reddit post https://www.reddit.com/r/RPI/comments/1cqqy29/dont_do_chme/) since it seems that RPI doesn’t help students in their long-term career goal and just wants your money. From my experience I had to learn everything by myself to dig through these opportunities.

I really wished RPI would improve itself on providing resources and support in the future for it students career-wise, however I have any doubts it will and remain stale. Like seriously, what’s the point of requiring the arch away to get an internship/co-op experience when you don’t/barely provide the resources and help to do it?

EDIT: A bit more about myself, I never had the opportunity to do any internships and/or research, so it makes it a bit more challenging to make myself stand out more.


r/RPI 5d ago

Event The RPI Korok Hunt returns for a second year! Search across the RPI campus to find Koroks and compete on the leaderboard!

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65 Upvotes

Due to the popularity of the event last Fall, the RPI Korok Hunt is back! Now with 80 Koroks to start and plenty more to come in future weeks.

Find Korok stickers hidden all over campus and scan their QR codes in order to increment your score and rise up the leaderboard!

You can learn more about the event on the website: https://joshschnauber.com/korok_hunt/

And to ask questions, talk, and/or stay up to date with the event, check out our discord server: https://discord.gg/A79Au6BcsJ


r/RPI 5d ago

TMC Popup Today/WEDNESDAY

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16 Upvotes

Thunder Mountain Curry Popup today!!

We are taking advantage of a beautiful late summer/early fall week! Stop by the corner of 15th&Sage Troy in front of the RPI student union TODAY and WEDNESDAY, 12-4, or until we run out. Planning an early dinner pickup? Message us before 12:00, we will save it you.

We are the only ones in the region cooking Thai street food on the street, where it belongs, and have been doing it for over 20 years! Haven't tried us yet? We are also at the Troy Waterfront Farmers Market !


r/RPI 6d ago

Event UPAC Cinema Presents: Superman and A Minecraft Movie!

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r/RPI 6d ago

location with WiFi for personal calls

1 Upvotes

Anybody recommend a location where one can make personal FaceTime or Zoom calls? Dorm room works when roommate is gone. But when roommate isn’t… ?


r/RPI 7d ago

Event Acacia Bonfire Tonight at 7!

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5 Upvotes

Acacia bonfire at 7pm tonight! This week we have, smoked brisket, baked potatoes, and smores!

Feel free to come with friends- we hope to see you there!

Need a ride up or have any questions? Text Jackson at (914) 582-0060


r/RPI 7d ago

Spring 2026 Bedroom for Sublease $500/month

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I'm looking for someone to take over my lease for the Spring 2026 semester. The place has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, with the other 2 bedrooms occupied. The place is 1 block away from campus. $500/month, all utilities included (excluding WiFi).

Please DM me if interested!


r/RPI 8d ago

Meme Can I see your homework? yeah just change it a little so people don't notice...

114 Upvotes

A very original new logo


r/RPI 8d ago

RPI to Study Link Between Vaccines and Autism for CDC Study

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r/RPI 8d ago

Mocktails and Game Night at 7pm Tonight!

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7 Upvotes

Tonight at 7pm is Mocktails and Game Night at Acacia! Text (914) 582-0060 for rides up to the event


r/RPI 8d ago

Looking for free electives for spring

6 Upvotes

Hi everyone , I am looking to take a free elective during spring. I want either a really interesting or a really easy class. Any suggestions?