The Rensselaer Computing System (RCS) ID is used to access email, RPI WiFi, Rensselaer Self-Service (RSS/SIS), VPN, LMS, WebEx and most software/web applications. You must have an RCS userID login and have Duo Mobile for multi-factor authentication setup.

• Freshmen and transfer students are emailed their account pickup PIN from the Student Living and Learning Office.

Most Rensselaer systems require Multi-Factor Authentication using Duo Mobile.

• Installing and Configuring Duo Mobile

The Rensselaer Self-Service (RSS/SIS) system provides access to bill paying (via the Bursar), course registration (via the Registrar), and parking passes.

Requires:

• RCS userid login
• Duo Multi-Factor authentication

Login

Wireless

Connect to Rensselaer's Wireless Network (This requires an RCS userID and password.)

Virtual Private Network (VPN)

Connecting from off-campus? VPN lets you connect securely and access Rensselaer resources.

• VPN installation and connection
• Off-campus access with Duo and VPN

Rensselaer students can access their RPI email at outlook.office.com using their RPI email, RCS password and Duo multi-factor authentication.

• How to use an email client (Outlook, Mail app, etc.) to manage RPI email.
• Rensselaer security protocols do not allow the configuration of Gmail with your RPI email.
• Using a non-RPI email address to conduct Rensselaer work could result in email being mistaken for spam.

Mobile device setup

• Reference Mobile Device configurations

Campus Directory

• Update your campus directory information including preferred first name

RPI Alert (emergency notification system)

• Update your RPI Alert contact information

• Learning Management System (Blackboard)
• File sharing and collaboration (Box.com) and Box Drive
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Webex