Arch Discovery Day Opening Session - Required Sophomore Attendance
August 23, 2021 via Livestream at 4pm - Receive the YouTube Link after Registration here.

Arch Discovery Day is an annual event that is attended by all Rensselaer sophomores as the onset to the school year, preparation for The Arch summer term, and the semester away experience.  During this time, students have the opportunity to engage with key areas such as their Academic Departments, The Center for Career and Professional Development, and Undergraduate Education to begin exploration and planning.

Resource materials include: The Arch Calendar, Academic Sessions Schedule, and Handshake Profile Completion. 

• FAFSA renewal for sophomores
• Semester Away Selection 
• Arch Exploration and Planning Course 
• Arch Summer Term Registration
• Arch Exception Review 
• Arch Programmatic Resources
• Employer Engagement with the CCPD

• Arch planning based on Major
• Departmental Resources available
• Semester Away Selection and Preparation 
• Discussion about Departmental engagement and opportunities

Through the existing job search programs and services, The Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD) supports the search and registration of Arch Semester Away experiences, including Co-ops, Paid/Unpaid Internships, and Civic Engagement Experiences.

Search for The Arch opportunities and make an appointment with a CCPD counselor through Handshake. A variety of opportunities are available in Handshake for RPI students. Start planning for your semester away term now.