Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute was established by Stephen Van Rensselaer for the purpose of instructing persons ... "in the application of science to the common purposes of life.” Maintaining Stephen Van Rensselaer’s vision Summer at Rensselaer offers challenging and exciting programs for the Rensselaer community as well as visitors to our campus.

There is a renaissance under way at Rensselaer. You can look out any window on campus and see impressive signs of growth and progress. An$80 million biotechnology center has been constructed. New and revitalized residence halls are enhancing campus living. Ground has been brokenfor the $140 million Experimental Media & Performing Arts Center. Numerous faculty are bringing new ideas to our classrooms and labs.Rensselaer and its people are clearly on the move. This summer we offer you the chance to take credit courses and academic short coursesreflecting the ground-breaking research being conducted in our state-of-the-art facilities. Summer campus and pre-college programs allowtoday’s youth, tomorrow’s leaders, to explore and begin to develop their passions and interests.

Enroll in credit courses, take a short course, or participate in a camp or program this summer and actively participate inthe Rensselaer Renaissance. Find out where you fit in! Come experience the Summer@Rensselaer!