This is a reminder from the Campus Card Office that if your department has any Guest, Contractor, or Vendor cards expiring on or before July 1, 2025, please renew them by June 30 to avoid any access disruptions.

Subject: Commons Dining Hall Elevator Out of Service

Accessibility Assistance Available

Please be advised that the Passenger elevator in the Commons Dining Hall is currently out of service, due to the replacement of a major component and at this time, we do not have a confirmed return-to-service date.

For students, faculty, or staff registered with the Office of Disability Services (DSS) and in need of elevator access:

Kevin Smith, who has served Rensselaer with distinction for the past 41 years, will be retiring on June 20, 2025.

Students enrolled in summer classes and Arch: Summer parking permits are now on sale!

Please be sure to purchase your summer parking permit to avoid any parking violations. Permits are required on all Rensselaer property. To register please visit: https://rpi.aimsparking.com

Summer Parking Permits are valid from May 19, 2025 through August 15th, 2025.

Parking and Transportation wishes to inform the Rensselaer community that shuttle service will begin on Monday, May 19th. Shuttle operating hours are posted on the Parking and Transportation website. Any questions please call Parking and Transportation at 518-276-6616. 

Date: Monday, May 12, 2025 12:00 AM - Thu , August 21, 2025 12:00 AM - The Pittsburgh Building will be fully closed for renovations beginning Monday, May 12, and will remain inaccessible through Wednesday, August 21. During this period, no access will be permitted for any faculty, staff, students, or visitors. Please plan accordingly. Thank you for your cooperation as we work to improve our facilities.

We would like to inform you that essential repairs to a low-pressure condensate line serving our steam and heating systems will require the temporary closure of portions of Sage Avenue. The affected area is located near the Sage Avenue entrance to the academic campus, between the Ricketts Building and the 87’ Gymnasium.

Fall 2025-2026

Unlimited- Unlimited meals per week to be used in Resident Dining Halls, plus $150 Flex Dollars per year ($75 at the start of each semester). Non-transferable. Available to all students, $8,810/year - $4,405 charged per semester.

2025 Annual Shutdowns The Annual Utility Shutdown for Assessment and Repair will occur Saturday, May 10th through Saturday May 17th, 2025. The central steam plant will be shut down and there will be selective power outages throughout the campus. Please review the Steam Shutdown and Electrical Outages spreadsheets for your building. Contact Ms. Lynn Gray, grayl4@rpi.edu with questions or concerns about the utility interruptions.

Rensselaer Dining is excited to announce Rebecca Hanesack as the new Director of Catering at RPI, bringing 25 years of hospitality experience to the role. 

During her studies at Siena College, Rebecca began her career in hospitality. Involved in nearly every operational and administrative support role, she gained a comprehensive understanding of the industry from the ground up.