Semester-Away Opportunities

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.

Individual Learning Experience (ILE) Opportunities

Student poses on-site at his internship
Co-op/Internship

Enhance your professional portfolio and competitive edge through work-related experience (domestic or international) in a field aligned with your academic major and career goals.
Two students build a house out of recycled bottles
Civic Engagement

Through civic engagement, donate your time, skill set, and unique talent to help communities in need. A minimum of 260 hours of experience is required during a semester and should be related to your field of study or career interest.
Students at Mt. Sinai meet with professor
Research

Become immersed in faculty-led research while gaining professional hands-on experience on a topic that aligns with your academic interests. Experiences are available to work full-time/full-semester with RPI faculty or at other institutions. Opportunities are also available at Albany Medical School, Mount Sinai, and more for pre-health students looking for medical research experience.
Two students working with a telescope
Self-Design Experience

Through a self-design plan, you’ll have the opportunity to innovate, explore, and expand your boundaries. This personalized opportunity allows you to design a unique and meaningful away experience that combines your professional goals and interests.
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