Rensselaer Prepares for Full Implementation of The Arch

After years of planning and two successful pilots, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute will break down the barriers of the traditional academic calendar this summer by fully implementing The Arch. This transformative program, developed in collaboration with faculty, staff, students, alumni, and industry leaders, will provide undergraduate students with unique academic and professional opportunities. Beginning this summer, all undergraduate students will live on campus during the summer after their sophomore year, taking junior-level courses and participating in unique co-curricular activities. More than 210 academic courses and numerous field trips, evening programs, and pop-up courses are scheduled for the inaugural summer.