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 2024)
- 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 (In person sessions and virtual sessions listed by department)
ARCHITECTURE--TBD by Department
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING--TBA
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES--August 29th, 4-5pm, CBIS
CHEMICAL & BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING--August 31st, 4pm, Ricketts 203
CHEMISTRY--TBA
COMPUTER SCIENCE--August 30th, 6-8pm, DCC 308
EARTH & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES--TBA
ELECTRICAL, COMPUTER AND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING--August 30th, 4PM, DCC 324
HASS--Sept 5th, 6 -7pm, SAGE 3033
INDUSTRIAL AND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING (ISE)--September 1st, 1:00 pm, Link to session: https://rensselaer.webex.com/meet/hirsaa3
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & WEB SCIENCE (ITWS)--August 29th, 4:00-5:00PM, DCC 330
LALLY SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT--August 30th, 2:00 – 3:00 pm, Link to session: https://rensselaer.webex.com/rensselaer/j.php?MTID=mae92dcfd979eeb4595407dd0d8eae983
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING--TBA
MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES--August 24th, 4pm, Link to session: https://rensselaer.webex.com/meet/schwed
MANE--August 30th, 2:00 – 3:15pm, DCC 308
PHYSICS--August 29th, 4:00pm, DCC 337