Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Social & Lifestyle
What's it like at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?
Fitness junkies, social butterflies and devoted bookworms all have a home at Rensselaer. Here's a rundown of some of the most important non-academic factors.
Greek Life
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has a moderate Greek life scene. 16% of men join fraternities. 11% of women join sororities. 14% of the undergrad student body participates in Greek life.
Generally speaking, students a schools with noticeable Greek participation tend to find that Greek life dominates the social scene.
Sports
Athletics are a perfect way to being a student body together.
Weather
Gotta dress for it! Here's a season-by-season summary of the average temperatures at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute:
Geography
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is in a suburban setting with high walkability and is close to an airport.
Location
State Laws and Politics
The social environment at colleges can be majorly impacted by the laws and politics of the area and the state. Review the information below to determine if politics might impact your experience at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Politics
New York elected a Democrat in the most recent Presidential election. The sitting governor is a Democrat, and the county votes Democrat.
Abortion
State Laws
Reproductive laws change quickly. CollegeIQ does its best to update this information as soon as new laws are passed. Learn more about how this is calculated.
Guns on Campus
Some states have laws about the legality of guns on campus. In general, schools fall into one of three categories:
- Permissive: The state requires campuses to allow guns on campus but allows for certain restrictions.
- Restrictive: The state requires campuses to restrict guns on campus.
- Institutional: The state leaves it up to each campus.
New York's gun laws are:
Most state laws apply only to public colleges and universities. Additionally, these laws often change frequently. If gun laws are important to you, you should inquire directly with Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute about its regulations.
Religious Affiliation
The religious affiliation of a school can impact the on-campus environment. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is affiliated with:
Student Life
Eager to get involved at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute? Here are the most popular student organizations and the main campus events to look forward to.
- 1. Humans Vs. Zombies
- 2. Rensselaer Music Association
- 3. Outing Club
- 4. Black Student Alliance
- 5. RPI Ambulance
- 1. Activities Fair
- 2. GM Week
- 3. Winter Carnival
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