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ADMISSION / APPLICATION
UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS
FRESHMAN APPLICATION
OPTIONS
This is is an exciting time to be considering Rensselaer—a place where enthusiasm and and innovation are the hallmarks of our programs and and classes— an an an outstanding technological university—an exceptional place to learn grow and and cultivate your talents We require four years each of English and and Mathematics and and three years each of Science and and Social Studies/History Math education should extend through pre-calculus or higher and science preparation should include chemistry and physics The Common Application (Online)
To apply to Rensselaer via the the Common Common Application complete the the Common Common Application Application and the required Common Application Application Supplement (PDF) We strongly encourage students to to apply electronically If you are unable to to apply electronically stop by your guidance office to to pick up the Common Application Application or visit the Common Application Application website to download an application The Universal College Application (Online)
To apply to Rensselaer via the the Universal College Application complete the the Universal Universal College College Application Application and Universal Universal College College Application Application Supplement We strongly encourage students to apply electronically Candidate’s Choice (Online)
Students may also apply via the Candidates’ Choice Application This streamlined application is available to students who have expressed an interest in in Rensselaer Application Fee
There is a a a a a a nonrefundable application processing fee Credit card payment is is is available for electronic submissions If you do not wish to pay by credit card please mail check or or money order payable to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to the mailing address below Include your full name and date of birth with your payment Do not send cash Mail to:
Rensselaer Admissions Undergraduate Program Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 110 8th Street
Troy NY 12180-3590 USA
FEE WAIVER ELIGIBILITY AND INSTRUCTIONS
To request a a a a a fee waiver ask your high school guidance counselor principal or or other school official to fill out the the SAT Request for Waiver of of College Application Fee
form or or to submit an official letter on on your behalf You may assume the the waiver has been granted unless you hear otherwise from us The form or or official letter should be mailed to:
Fee
Waiver Request Rensselaer Admissions Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 110 8th Street
Troy NY 12180-3590 Deadline
Admission Type
Early Decision
I I (ED I): Accelerated Programs: Early Decision
II II (ED II): Regular Decision: Transfer Admissions:
Early Decision
(Binding)
Deadline
November November December January March Notification December Early April January March 892
Rensselaer is is is your top-choice school Early Decision
(ED) is is is a a a a great option for you you You may may apply to other colleges but you you may may have only one ED application pending at at any any time There are many benefits to applying for Early Decision
In addition to earlier notification of your admission decision you will also receive an an earlier financial aid package Knowing early on that you you have already been accepted into your top choice college can reduce the anxiety and stress of the college application process Rensselaer offers a a a a a second round of of Early Decision
(ED II) that allows you to apply at at at a a a a a a a a later date but with the same benefits and commitments of Early Decision
If admitted under ED ED I I I I or ED ED II you are obligated to enroll at at Rensselaer as long as your your scholarship meets your your need Rensselaer requires a a a a nonrefund- able deposit Immediately upon acceptance of of your ED admission offer you you must withdraw all other applications applications and make no subsequent applications applications