Beginning March 1, 2022, vaccinated family members of our student-athletes and visiting student-athletes, as well as other vaccinated guests, will be permitted to attend athletics events in person on campus.
Communications
- February 28, 2022From: Shirley Ann Jackson, Ph.D., President, Institute Professor, Professor of Physics, Applied Physics, and Astronomy, Professor of Engineering Sciences
- February 28, 2022From: Shirley Ann Jackson, Ph.D., President, Institute Professor, Professor of Physics, Applied Physics, and Astronomy, Professor of Engineering SciencesVaccinated family members of our student-athletes and visiting student-athletes, as well as other vaccinated guests, are now permitted to attend athletics events in person on campus.
- February 4, 2022From: Leslie Lawrence, M.D., Executive Director for Health and WellnessDue to severe ice and hazardous conditions during the morning commute, COVID-19 testing at the Alumni Sports & Recreation Center (AS&RC) will shift operations today and run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- February 1, 2022From: Les Lawrence, Executive Director, Student Health CenterThe COVID-19 testing center at the Alumni Sports & Recreation Center (AS&RC) will re-open tomorrow Wednesday, February 2.
- February 1, 2022From: Les Lawrence, Executive Director, Student Health CenterThe COVID-19 testing center is experiencing technical difficulties this morning and is not able to provide testing. As soon as the system becomes available, we will notify the Rensselaer community.
- January 21, 2022From: Shirley Ann Jackson, Ph.D., President, Institute Professor, Professor of Physics, Applied Physics, and Astronomy, Professor of Engineering SciencesI would like to take this opportunity to welcome you back to campus for the Spring 2022 Academic Semester. As we continue our testing regimen, I appreciate your compliance with our COVID-19 health and safety protocols. We will begin in-person instruction on Monday, January 24.
- January 14, 2022From: The Student Health CenterEffective Monday, January 17 through Saturday, January 22, the COVID-19 testing location will move from the Alumni Sports & Recreation Center (AS&RC) — also known as the Armory — to the East Campus Athletic Village (ECAV). Hours will be Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.
- December 23, 2021From: Shirley Ann Jackson, Ph.D., President, Institute Professor, Professor of Physics, Applied Physics, and Astronomy, Professor of Engineering SciencesAs we prepare for the holiday winter break, I wish to thank you for your flexibility and cooperation during the Fall academic semester.
- December 21, 2021From: Curtis Powell, Vice President for Human ResourcesThe Fall 2021 semester is coming to an end, and the Troy and Hartford campuses will be closed for the Holiday/Winter Break beginning Friday, December 24, 2021, and will reopen on Monday, January 3, 2022.
- December 16, 2021From: Shirley Ann Jackson, Ph.D., President, Institute Professor, Professor of Physics, Applied Physics, and Astronomy, Professor of Engineering SciencesAs we approach winter recess, I want to take a moment to thank you for your hard work and continued efforts to follow our COVID-19 policies and protocols during the pandemic. Staying vigilant has not been easy, but the Rensselaer spirit continues to shine through.
- December 10, 2021As winter recess draws near, all students are required to take the following steps before departing. In addition, we have outlined the important testing and residential information necessary for your return to campus in January.
- November 8, 2021From: Shirley Ann Jackson, Ph.D., President, Institute Professor, Professor of Physics, Applied Physics, and Astronomy, Professor of Engineering SciencesRensselaer Polytechnic Institute is committed to protecting the health of all of our students. Thanks to our risk-informed planning, and comprehensive health and safety protocols, we have managed to keep the COVID-19 case rate on our Troy campus extremely low.
- October 14, 2021From: Shirley Ann Jackson, Ph.D., President, Institute Professor, Professor of Physics, Applied Physics, and Astronomy, Professor of Engineering SciencesAs you know, and as the current pandemic has reinforced, my first obligation as President of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is keeping our students, faculty, and staff safe.
- September 29, 2021From: The Student Health CenterEffective Monday, October 4, the COVID-19 testing location will move from the East Campus Athletic Village (ECAV) to the Alumni Sports & Recreation Center (AS&RC), also known as the Armory.
- August 13, 2021From: Shirley Ann Jackson, Ph.D., President, Institute Professor, Professor of Physics, Applied Physics, and Astronomy, Professor of Engineering SciencesMany members of our community have been eager to hear additional details about our plans for the upcoming 2021-2022 academic year. We are planning on a full return to campus.
- July 21, 2021From: Curtis N. Powell, Vice President, Human ResourcesAs Rensselaer is welcoming back undergraduate and graduate students for the fall academic semester, I am writing to inform you that all faculty and staff are expected to return to their regular in-office work schedule no later than Monday, August 23, 2021.
- June 22, 2021From: Shirley Ann Jackson, Ph.D., President, Institute Professor, Professor of Physics, Applied Physics, and Astronomy, Professor of Engineering SciencesAs the FY 2021 academic year ends, I would like to take this opportunity to share a few highlights of where we are as a university. Leading Through COVID-19
- June 7, 2021From: Shirley Ann Jackson, Ph.D., President, Professor of Physics, Applied Physics, and Astronomy, Professor of Engineering SciencesRensselaer is following a risk-informed, performance-based plan for campus health and safety. This plan will be evaluated regularly and updated as needed, particularly as planning for the fall semester continues. At this time, the following protocols apply for summer 2021:
- May 26, 2021Effective Wednesday, May 26, 2021, the COVID-19 Testing Site for faculty, staff, and students has been moved from the Alumni Sports and Recreation Center (AS&RC) to the East Campus Athletic Village (ECAV) practice gym. The hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. beginning June 2, 2021.
- April 20, 2021From: Prabhat Hajela, ProvostAs we approach the final weeks of instruction for the Spring semester, planning is in full swing for the summer and fall semesters.
- April 16, 2021From: Strategic Communications and External RelationsAs we anticipate a brighter future on the public health front, Rensselaer is making plans for a fully in-person Arch summer semester and 2021-2022 academic year.
- April 13, 2021From: Shirley Ann Jackson, Ph.D., President, Professor of Physics, Applied Physics, and Astronomy, Professor of Engineering SciencesYesterday, April 12, 2021, New York State released expanded guidelines related to commencement exercises for higher education institutions.
- April 8, 2021From: Shirley Ann Jackson, Ph.D., President, Professor of Physics, Applied Physics, and Astronomy, Professor of Engineering SciencesOn Tuesday, April 6, New Yorkers 16 years of age and older became eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. While expanding eligibility was an important step, it has also been my goal to bring the vaccine directly to our students.
- March 31, 2021From: Curtis N. Powell, Vice President, Human ResourcesNew York State has authorized vaccinations for individuals age 30 or older.
- March 24, 2021From: Arthur Golden, Chairman, Board of Trustees, Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteJust over a year ago, COVID-19 was classified as a global pandemic. The Rensselaer community, under Dr. Jackson’s leadership, has faced the pandemic with courage, determination, extra effort, and resourcefulness, while sharpening our focus on our mission.
- March 22, 2021From: Strategic Communications and External RelationsThank you for your compliance with the Institute’s health and safety protocols during the two-week suspension of in-person instruction and access to campus facilities.
- March 17, 2021From: Shirley Ann Jackson, Ph.D., President, Professor of Physics, Applied Physics, and Astronomy, Professor of Engineering SciencesThank you for your compliance with the Institute’s health and safety protocols during the two-week suspension of in-person instruction and access to campus facilities. As a result of our collective diligence, testing results have begun to improve.
- March 2, 2021From: Shirley Ann Jackson, Ph.D., President, Professor of Physics, Applied Physics, and Astronomy, Professor of Engineering SciencesI am writing to inform you that we now have had more than 30 confirmed COVID-19 cases (faculty, staff, or students), within a rolling two-week period, among those with campus access.
- March 1, 2021From: Strategic Communications and External RelationsThe health and safety of Rensselaer community members, within and outside of the campus, remains our top priority.
- February 24, 2021From: Leslie Lawrence, M.D., Executive Director for Health and WellnessThe health and safety of students and community members is the top priority of the Institute.
- February 1, 2021From: Strategic Communications and External RelationsIt has now been more than a year since the first cases of COVID-19 emerged in the United States. The Rensselaer community has stepped up in numerous ways during this ongoing health crisis.
- December 30, 2020From: Strategic Communications and External RelationsAs we have examined the overall public health situation related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and New York State, we are shifting the start of the spring semester to January 25, 2021.
- December 21, 2020From: Curtis N. Powell, Vice President, Human ResourcesThe fall 2020 semester is ending, and the Troy and Hartford campuses will be closed for the Holiday/Winter Break beginning Thursday, December 24, 2020 and will reopen on Monday, January 4, 2021.
- December 21, 2020From: Curtis N. Powell, Vice President, Human ResourcesThe fall 2020 semester is ending, and the Troy and Hartford campuses will be closed for the Holiday/Winter Break beginning Friday, December 25, 2020 and will reopen on Monday, January 4, 2021.
- December 18, 2020From: Strategic Communications and External RelationsThe Return to Campus-Based Operations Plan, finalized by the Startup Task Force in June 2020, was successfully implemented for the fall semester.
- December 16, 2020From: Shirley Ann Jackson, Ph.D., President, Professor of Physics, Applied Physics, and Astronomy, Professor of Engineering SciencesThe National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the New York Capital Region and the Hartford metropolitan area for Thursday, December 17, 2020.
- November 20, 2020From: Curtis N. Powell, Vice President, Human ResourcesThe last day of in-person academic instruction for the fall semester is Friday, November 20, 2020, and the campus is closed for the Thanksgiving holiday from Thursday, November 26 through Sunday, November 29, 2020, with the exception of faculty and staff who are designated as “Essential” by their
- November 17, 2020From: Shirley Ann Jackson, Ph.D., President, Professor of Physics, Applied Physics, and Astronomy, Professor of Engineering SciencesAt the end of this week we will conclude the in-person instructional portion of our fall semester. I write today to provide a brief update on the end of the fall semester and planning for the spring semester. COVID-19 Testing
- November 12, 2020From: Shirley Ann Jackson, Ph.D., President, Professor of Physics, Applied Physics, and Astronomy, Professor of Engineering SciencesCOVID-19 is one of the greatest public health challenges we are currently facing as a global community.
- October 30, 2020From: Richie C. Hunter, Vice President, Strategic Communications and External RelationsDriven by our focus to protect the health and safety of the Rensselaer community, and to reduce the risk from COVID-19 disease, the last day of in-person academic instruction for the fall semester will be Friday, November 20, 2020.
- October 30, 2020From: Strategic Communications and External RelationsEffective Thursday, October 29, the COVID-19 testing location has moved from the East Campus Athletic Village (ECAV) to the Alumni Sports & Recreation Center (AS&RC), also known as the Armory.
- August 28, 2020From: Leslie Lawrence, M.D., Executive Director for Health and WellnessI am writing to provide you with a coronavirus testing update. As of today, we have tested over 4,200 members of the Rensselaer community for COVID-19. There have been two confirmed positive results. Both individuals who tested positive are students who live in off-campus housing.
- August 28, 2020From: Curtis N. Powell, Vice President, Human ResourcesRensselaer has implemented its Plan to Return to Campus-Based Operations for the 2020-2021 academic year, in accordance with the provisions set forth by Governor Andrew Cuomo. All of us have worked hard to implement health and safety protocols to keep members of our community safe.
- June 30, 2020From: Shirley Ann Jackson, Ph.D., President, Professor of Physics, Applied Physics, and Astronomy, Professor of Engineering SciencesThe Startup Task Force, chaired by Prabhat Hajela, Provost, and Curtis Powell, Vice President of Human Resources, has finalized the Return to Campus-Based Operations Plan, which we will implement, if and when we are permitted to do so by New
- June 8, 2020From: Shirley Ann Jackson, Ph.D., President, Professor of Physics, Applied Physics, and Astronomy, Professor of Engineering SciencesMany members of our community have been eager to hear about our plans for the upcoming 2020-2021 academic year. At this point, we do not know when New York state will allow the higher education sector to restart.
- May 28, 2020From: Prabhat Hajela, Provost, and Curtis Powell, Vice President of Human ResourcesDear members of the Rensselaer community,
- May 19, 2020From: Leslie Lawrence, M.D., Executive Director for Health and WellnessYesterday we were notified that one of our graduate students, living in our housing, tested positive for COVID-19. The student was asymptomatic, is doing well, and will remain in isolation until cleared by the student’s health care provider.
- May 11, 2020From: Prabhat Hajela, ProvostAs we come to the close of the academic year at Rensselaer, I want to thank all students and faculty for their perseverance, adaptability, and creativity in making this very challenging semester a success. From everything I have heard to date, the move to online classes went quite well.
- April 23, 2020From: Shirley Ann Jackson, Ph.D., President, Professor of Physics, Applied Physics, and Astronomy, Professor of Engineering SciencesSix weeks ago we made the decision to move instruction completely online, and instituted remote working, except for critical on-campus functions, in the face of the global COVID-19 pandemic.
- April 21, 2020From: Curtis N. Powell, Vice President, Human ResourcesMany organizations in the United States, and throughout the world, continue to struggle with financial challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and Rensselaer is no exception.
- April 7, 2020From: Prabhat Hajela, Provost, and Peter Konwerski, Vice President for Student LifeEven as we approach the final weeks of instruction for the spring semester, planning is in full swing for the summer semester.
- April 3, 2020From: Shirley Ann Jackson, Ph.D., President, Professor of Physics, Applied Physics, and Astronomy, Professor of Engineering SciencesDear Members of the Rensselaer Community,
- March 27, 2020From: Shirley Ann Jackson, Ph.D., President, Professor of Physics, Applied Physics, and Astronomy, Professor of Engineering SciencesThe health and safety of our students, faculty, staff, and visitors are our top priorities.
- March 27, 2020The COVID-19 pandemic, and the resulting economic downturn, may have an adverse impact on your employment prospects following graduation.
- March 25, 2020From: Shirley Ann Jackson, Ph.D., President, Professor of Physics, Applied Physics, and Astronomy, Professor of Engineering SciencesDear Members of the Rensselaer Community,
- March 22, 2020From: Richie C. Hunter, Vice President, Strategic Communications and External RelationsTROY, N.Y. — Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is enlisting AiMOS, one of the most powerful supercomputers in the world, in the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic.
- March 22, 2020From: Prabhat Hajela, ProvostIn light of the transition to remote instruction necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic, we are implementing a temporary change to our academic and grading policies for the Spring 2020 semester.
- March 17, 2020From: Shirley Ann Jackson, Ph.D., President, Professor of Physics, Applied Physics, and Astronomy, Professor of Engineering SciencesGiven the coronavirus global pandemic, and our necessary responses to it, we are moving into a world of uncharted waters — one that none of us have experienced before. We are entering new territories that bring uncertainty, distress, and confusion.
- March 16, 2020From: Travis T. Apgar, Assistant Vice President for Student Life Dean of Students and Keith Moo-Young, Vice Provost and Dean for Undergraduate EducationDear Students,
- March 15, 2020From: Curtis N. Powell, Vice President for Human ResourcesThis past week, due to the growing public health crisis, the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak a pandemic; the President of the United States declared a national emergency; and the Governor of the State of New York declared a state of emergency.
- March 12, 2020From: Jonathan D. Wexler, Vice President, Enrollment ManagementWe understand that over the course of the next several weeks, accepted students will be working together to make the best decision as to where they will continue their academic journey. We look forward to helping them make that very important decision.
- March 12, 2020From: Robert Hull, Acting Vice President for ResearchIn light of the global COVID-19 outbreak (info.rpi.edu/coronavirus) we wanted to follow up with further guidance to ensure research continuity, especially as it relates to graduate students and the research staff. 1. Immediate Situation
- March 12, 2020From: Campus LeadershipFrom: Shirley Ann Jackson, Ph.D., President, Professor of Physics, Applied Physics, and Astronomy, Professor of Engineering Sciences; Prabhat Hajela, Provost; Leslie Lawrence, M.D., Executive Director for Health and Wellness; Curtis Powell, Vice President for Human Resources; Claude Rounds, Vice
- March 11, 2020From: Shirley Ann Jackson, Ph.D., President, Professor of Physics, Applied Physics, and Astronomy, Professor of Engineering SciencesThe novel coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak has spread rapidly across the globe and presents a unique public health challenge that is compounded by the uncertainties associated with its spread and severity.
- March 11, 2020From: Dr. Peter Konwerski, Vice President for Student LifeDear Students, In an effort to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus to our community and in the important interest of public health, we are requiring all undergraduate students in Rensselaer Residential and Greek Commons to move out of these residences by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, March 20, 2020. To facilitate this transition, we will extend Spring Break through March 20, 2020. Spring semester classes will resume with remote instruction on March 23, 2020.
- March 10, 2020From: Shirley Ann Jackson, Ph.D., President, Professor of Physics, Applied Physics, and Astronomy, Professor of Engineering SciencesIn an effort to protect the health and safety of our community from the novel coronavirus disease COVID-19, beginning Monday, March 16 through at least March 30, the university is suspending all in-person instruction, and is moving to online and other alternative learning options.
- March 9, 2020From: Leslie Lawrence, M.D., Executive Director for Health and WellnessFollowing the confirmation of two cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the Capital Region this weekend, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute enacted social distancing protocols to help prevent the spread of the virus within our community. Until further notice:
- March 7, 2020From: Richie Hunter, Vice President for Strategic Communications and External RelationsFollowing the confirmation of two cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the Capital Region, we immediately enacted social distancing protocols to prevent the spread of the virus within our community.
- March 5, 2020From: Leslie Lawrence, M.D., Executive Director for Health and WellnessRensselaer continues to closely monitor the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
- March 2, 2020From: Leslie Lawrence, M.D., Executive Director for Health and WellnessRensselaer continues to closely monitor the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
- February 28, 2020From: Leslie Lawrence, M.D., Executive Director for Health and WellnessI am writing to provide you with an update on coronavirus (now called COVID-19) and influenza.
- February 11, 2020From: Leslie Lawrence, M.D., Executive Director for Health and WellnessI am writing to provide you with a coronavirus update. Since our last communication, there have been no confirmed cases of coronavirus on our campus or in New York state. The U.S.
- February 5, 2020From: Leslie Lawrence, M.D., Executive Director for Health and WellnessI am writing to update you on further developments with the coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak that originated in Wuhan, China, and to ask for your help in continuing to ensure the health and safety of our campus community.
- January 31, 2020From: Leslie Lawrence, M.D., Executive Director for Health and WellnessI am writing to update you on developments with the coronavirus outbreak that originated in Wuhan, China, and to further ask for your help in ensuring the health and safety of our campus community.
- January 24, 2020From: Leslie Lawrence, M.D., Executive Director for Health and Wellness; Prabhat Hajela, Ph.D., Provost; Curtis Powell, Vice President for Human ResourcesWe are writing to ask for your cooperation in ensuring the health and safety of the campus community in light of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak in China.
- January 22, 2020From: Leslie Lawrence, M.D., Executive Director for Health and WellnessI write to inform you about Rensselaer’s recommendations and plan regarding the recent novel coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan, China. Background: