Announcements

Join us for Faculty and Staff Appreciation Lunch from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm on Wednesday, November 18th at Commons and Russell Sage Dining Halls. Gather your co-workers and come enjoy all you care to eat food for just $7 plus tax! 

Cash, Credit Card, Department Charge and Community RAD are all accepted. We hope to see you there! 

The upper walkway and the underpass on the DCC side have reopened for pedestrian access. The campus community may now cross over the walkway and walk underneath.

Please note that these areas will close again at the end of November to allow for the installation of the stairs and column.

Thank you for your continued patience and cooperation as this project nears completion.

Looking to check how many Flex Dollars you have left or how many meal swipes you have left for the week? 

You can check by clicking this link and logging into your eAccount to find out. A quick and easy way to keep track of your meal plan and see if you need to add additional Flex Dollars. 

This shuttle is provided free of charge by one of our vendors to transport students from the Student Union to Albany Airport, Rensselaer Train Station, and Albany Bus Depot.

Use the Webform link below to sign up for the time that best fits your departure, plan accordingly as it could take up to one hour to get you to the terminal. Please schedule Departure and Return on separate forms.

Faculty and Staff: If you haven’t already signed up for a Community RAD account, now’s a great time to get started and take advantage of the added convenience, flexibility, and savings.

Why Use Community RAD?

We would like to share that Rob Carney has announced his retirement from his role as Director of Campus Planning & Facilities Design, effective September 30, 2026.

Rob's career at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute spans 38 years of leadership, dedication, and service. Throughout his tenure, he has played an integral role in planning, developing, and stewarding the Institute's physical campus.

Enjoying the retail locations on campus and looking to add more funds to your RAD or Flex account? We can help! Click here to find out how to open and deposit to your RAD account or click here to purchase more Flex Dollars. Two great ways to get you in and out of your favorite on campus retail locations quickly! 

After an extraordinary 46-year career in higher education, including 27 remarkable years of service at RPI, Steve Schwan, Director of Capital & Auxiliary Budget Planning, will retire effective September 15, 2026.

Fall 2026 Dining and Retail Hours of Operations beginning August 27th

Check out the hours of operation for Rensselaer dining halls, restaurants, and cafés beginning on August 27th.

From breakfast and brunch to late-night dining, there are plenty of options available throughout the week. Hours vary by location and day, so be sure to check the schedule before heading out and be sure to follow Rensselaer Dining on social media @rensselaerdining.

You may start to notice some new signs and updates to signage around campus! We’re making a few changes to help create a more welcoming, clear, and easy-to-navigate environment for everyone in our community.

As the updates roll out, you may see new signs popping up or some familiar ones being replaced. We’re excited for you to see the changes and appreciate your patience as we work to give our campus a fresh new look!

New signage so far: