This essential part of the RPI experience allows you to take a dive deep into your field of study, develop valuable on-the-job skills, grow personally, and build meaningful professional connections. Paired with the ILEA 4400 (LMS) online course, you'll maximize your experiential learning journey.
Through internships, co-ops, civic engagement, research, and self-designed experiences, RPI students made a remarkable impact around the globe. With over 960 RPI employer partners, students secured experiences from 18 countries across five continents and in 40 states during the 2023-24 academic year.
Top employers included GE, GlobalFoundries, Johnson & Johnson, NASA, Regeneron, and Western Digital.
Planning and Registration
Each away experience has unique planning and registration requirements. Select an ILE to learn how to find, register, and get support for a specific away experience.
*Students must register their experience for summer in SIS and complete the necessary assignments connected to each ILE.