Arch Discovery Day is an annual event attended by all Rensselaer sophomores at the onset of the school year to prepare for the summer term and the semester-away experience.
During Arch Discovery Day, we provide the resources you need to make the most of your Arch experience. You will be introduced to the six types of semester-away opportunities that will apply your academics and interests beyond the typical classroom.
As part of Arch Discovery Day you will:
- Identify your Semester-Away Term (Spring or Fall) – (selection options opens, January 2025)
- Explore the different away options and learn how to select a Semester-Away Individual Learning Experience (ILE)
- Begin to develop a plan for the Semester-Away and connect with appropriate offices for support.
- Explore the academic courses available during the Summer Arch term (during Academic Session).
Arch Discovery Day Opening Session Video 2023
ARCH DISCOVERY ACADEMIC SESSIONS--OCTOBER 2024 (Sessions listed by department)
ARCHITECTURE--Monday, October 7, 6pm: 2nd year and up [Greene Building Gallery]; Thursday, October 10, 6pm: 1st year (and transfer 2nd years that started in F24) [Greene Building Gallery]
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING--TBA
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES--Tuesday, October 8th, 4pm, CBIS
CHEMICAL & BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING--Thursday, October 24th, 4pm, Ricketts, 211
CHEMISTRY--Tuesday, October 8th, Cogswell 238
COMPUTER SCIENCE--Monday, October 21st, at 6pm, DCC 308
EARTH & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES--Tuesday, October 8th, J-Rowl 3W13
ELECTRICAL, COMPUTER AND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING--Monday, October 7th, 5PM, Eaton 214
THE SCHOOL OF HASS--Tuesday, October 8th, 4pm, Sage, 3033
INDUSTRIAL AND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING (ISE)--TBA
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & WEB SCIENCE (ITWS)--Tuesday, October 8th, 4pm, Amos Eaton 214
LALLY SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT--Wednesday, October 2nd, 2pm, Pittsburgh 4114
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING--TBA
MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES--Tuesday, October 15th 4pm in Amos Eaton 214
MANE--Thursday, October 10th, 6:30pm, Sage 3303
PHYSICS--Tuesday, October 8th at 4pm, DCC 318