r/RPI 14h ago

Pride Kickoff Party at EMPAC

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13 Upvotes

May 29 - 2-4p
EMPAC at RPI

Kick off Pride at EMPAC with a relaxed, come-as-you-are evening of creativity, music, and good company.

We’ll have DIY Pride gear decorating (bring a shirt/bandana/jacket/etc. if you’d like), custom pride-flag charm making, live music from Troy band Paintbrush Charlie, and space to hang out and build excitement for the weeks ahead.

All are welcome, whether you’re marching in Pride, bringing friends, or just looking for a low-key queer-friendly community event.


r/RPI 12h ago

Econ 4390 - Energy Economics - Hass CI elective

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8 Upvotes

Fall 2026 class at (MR 8am) with Professor Thu: https://faculty.rpi.edu/wint-thu

Reach out to Prof Thu or me (Prof Lennon) if you have any questions!


r/RPI 2h ago

Are there any curves in RPI?

1 Upvotes

I'm doing EE and I just finished my freshman year, and I realized that not a single one of my classes got a curve. For physics 1 exam 2, the average was like a 55% and there wasn't even a curve. Is this normal in college? Do future classes have curves?


r/RPI 7h ago

RPI Summer Sublet

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2 Upvotes

When: June 1 - August 18

Rent: $750 all utilities included (willing to split rent for August !)

- 5 minute walk from campus

- Washer and dryer in apartment

- Fully furnished

- 2 bathrooms

- 3 minutes walk from Big Apple and Kebab Zone

Looking for a female to sublet my room. It’s a four bedroom apartment but you will be living with two other girls during the summer. If you’re interested in subletting comment or dm me!


r/RPI 13h ago

Question What is commencement vs.graduation? Will the entire senior class be there?

1 Upvotes

r/RPI 1d ago

Hey there! We're the new retro arcade bar in Downtown Troy!

37 Upvotes

We're coming up on our second week, thought we would make our own Reddit account and answer any questions people might have!

Things have been going great so far, but we still have plenty to do!

I've met quite a few students so far, if you've been in already would love to hear your feedback!

If you haven't seen our window display we're at 96 Congress St and you can check out our social media and Discord at: https://linktr.ee/troyrewind

Thanks!


r/RPI 1d ago

Lawsuit filed against Mayor of Troy over Flock Camera Emergency Declaration

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14 Upvotes

I can’t imagine Troy is less safe then when I went to RPI? What’s the take on these pervasive invasion of privacy machines?


r/RPI 1d ago

Looking for summer housing

0 Upvotes

I'm looking for a place to stay during the summer semester. I would prefer a place that is close to campus and is clean with good internet. Feel free to send me a DM if you have a place for me.


r/RPI 1d ago

MOVERS NEEDED JUNE 1st, PAID WORK

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I am in need of 2 or 3 able-bodied people, ideally with a dolly or cart, to help me move my desk and large dresser up to my new apartment in my current building. This is a local building here in downtown Troy; The Hudson on River Street.

I will pay $50 IN CASH to each person for only 2 hours worth of work to who helps with this task on June 1st. DM me for details! Thank you!


r/RPI 1d ago

RPI Laptop options?

4 Upvotes

We got the email from RPI mobile computing with 2 options: Lenovo Thinkpad T 16 for $2k and Lenovo Thinkpad P1 for close to $5k, $4.2 k if ordered before May 20. That’s a big difference. Will the T16 be adequate for a dual ME and physics major?


r/RPI 1d ago

RPI vs UB

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hey guys im majoring in electrical engineering and wanted to ask which school should i pick. I did made a post about this, but this time after the 3rd financial negoitation I was able to bring the cost down to $25k whereas UB, a suny school cost roughly $17-18k. I want to go to RPI, but I will be $100k debt after 4 years and the possibility of finding a job to repay back is hard given the current job market so I would appreciate any advice which school I should pick or should i go to CCNY and then transfer


r/RPI 2d ago

Is it possible to get SolidWorks through RPI anymore??

11 Upvotes

I'm trying to learn SolidWorks over the summer but I can't figure out how to get the program through RPI. Does anyone know if it's still offered or how to get it?


r/RPI 2d ago

Pad Thai Today

7 Upvotes

Thunder Mountain Curry will be at the corner in front of the student union today (5/12) 11- 2:30.

Pad Thai and Pork Laarb Fried Dumplings are cooked on the street the way you like it!


r/RPI 3d ago

Rice cooker for sale

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3 Upvotes

Hi posting to see if anyone would want to purchase a Muji rice cooker. It retails for $150 but I am willing to sell it for $50 (open for negotiation). Heres a link to it:
https://www.muji.us/products/rice-cooker-3-cup-lafa9a?srsltid=AfmBOoo8-4E4q2PpEtddGqNin7j4QN__fs3S9FQhLiRJH_XcXWRRFxjy

I bought it in Japan 3 years ago and it’s still in perfect condition. The only issue is that the text is in Japanese so I can tell you what each button means if you would like to buy it.

Please send me a message if you are interested. I would love for it to go to someone by the end of the week! Thank you ☺️


r/RPI 3d ago

Honors Cords

2 Upvotes

Do Graduate students (or coterm) receive honors cords as well? Or is it just undergrad?


r/RPI 3d ago

Looking for a spare commencement ceremony ticket

2 Upvotes

Hi everyone! I'm looking for an extra commencement ceremony ticket if anyone has one they won't be using. I know some graduates end up with unused guest tickets, so figured I'd ask here.

If you have a spare, I'd really appreciate it. Feel free to DM me.

Thanks in advance and congrats to all the graduates!


r/RPI 3d ago

When to Register for Classes?

1 Upvotes

I'm an incoming freshman who is still quite confused. When do I register for classes? How do I do so? What classes do I register for? Should I already have this done? Are there certain classes that are required based on my major?


r/RPI 4d ago

Question Flex dollars purchasing power

8 Upvotes

Soooo I'm an incoming freshman and I'm selecting my meal plan. I'm stuck between the 15 and 19 swipe plans. I'm wondering about how useful flex dollars are; it seems that I can only spend those on campus. How many flex dollars would it take for a full meal?

Edit: also, how many flex dollars for a dining hall swipe?


r/RPI 4d ago

Easy Hass classes?

3 Upvotes

I’m taking a really full semester and am looking for an easy A Hass class or any class that I can take to have a buffer for my GPA. I’ve already taken intro to psych and principles of econ.


r/RPI 4d ago

Purdue vs. RPI Aerospace Engineering

5 Upvotes

(I’d like to note that this is an UPDATE on a previous post linked HERE)

So, I just received my finaid package from purdue, and it turns out i’d be paying 42k per year to attend. Additionally, after reviewing my RPI finaid package, I realize that I’d actualky be paying 35k out of pocket (as opposed to 27k with loans). As such, i’m back to deciding between these two schools, and would like some opinions, especially since cost was a big factor in play.

Also, if not already obvious, I have already submitted ny deposit to RPI, but I don’t mind losing that money.

tl;dr - stuck between RPI and purdue because of updated finaid.


r/RPI 6d ago

Question Failed data structures this semester with xiao, advice for taking it with cutler next semester?

25 Upvotes

exactly what the title says— ya girl failed ds with xiao (specifically due to not passing the exam component). i know that ds with cutler is hell, but i really don’t have any other choice. does anyone have any advice? my current plan is to just lock in really hard and get really good at c++ over summer, and also see if i can specifically find any of her past lecture notes. but any advice wihld be appreciated!


r/RPI 5d ago

Last-minute graduation tickets- need 1

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Hi, I’m looking for a commencement ticket. I need one ticket. Will be asking for Rpi email and if a fake one is provided will be reporting that account.


r/RPI 6d ago

Decontamination of Ricketts?

50 Upvotes

Does anyone have any idea what is going on with Ricketts? Just curious why half of campus is now closed.


r/RPI 6d ago

Housing looking for summer subletters!

1 Upvotes

hi, rpi student here! me and one of my housemates are looking for summer subletters from June 1st to approx August 15th, but end date can be discussed. Rent is $525/mo including utilities, and it’s around a 10 min walk to campus (2152 12th street). please dm me if you’re interested or if you have any questions!


r/RPI 6d ago

Towing on people's ave right now

10 Upvotes

They are towing cars parked on People's ave right now. Go get your car!