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Hi Jessica,

As we kick off June, the First-Year Experience Team wants to make sure you have the following important dates on your calendar. These items, including additional dates and details, were covered in emails sent to your student throughout the month of May. We encourage you to review this information with your student to ensure a strong start this fall.

June 5, 2026
NRB Overnight and Adventure Block Registration Opens

June 10, 2026
FYE Webinars Begin

June 25-July 8, 2026
First-Year Advising Consultation Period

Details about these dates, schedules, our communication archive and more can be found on the First-Year Experience website.

Additionally, we encourage you to review the following first-year success opportunities with your student:

• JumpStart Scholars Program is aimed at supporting First-Generation college students throughout their entire first year. This program is an invitation only experience for First Generation students enrolled at RPI in Fall 2026.
• RPI CSTEP is an academic enrichment program designed to support New York State residents who are economically disadvantaged and pursuing careers in STEM, various licensed professions and/or health-related fields. Visit the CSTEP website to learn more about the services available through the program and the link to the online RPI CSTEP application.
• Project Kaleidoscope is a 10-day transition program that encompasses an early residential program for participants to develop academic, social, and life skills through mentoring, access to academic support resources, and enrichment seminars that focus on excelling in the uniquely demanding RPI environment.

If you or your student has questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the Office of the First-Year Experience at fye@rpi.edu or 518-276-6864.

Warm regards,

Logan Gee
First-Year Experience
fye@rpi.edu

Jessica Saccardi
Dean of Students Office/Parent and Family Programs
parents@rpi.edu