Communications to New Students

ISSS sends messages to new students leading up to the start of the semester through our Via International (VI) software. These messages are sent to students who have been issued an I-20 by the Office of Admissions, and, who also have already set up their Rensselaer Computing Service (RCS) credentials.

New F-1 Students

1. Welcome Emails
   1. Welcome to the RPI International Community! (scheduled to be sent by end of day on July 20, 2026)
   2. Action Items for F-1 Status + Welcome Event (coming in August 2026)
2. Via International Action Emails
   1. Action Required - Submit ISF Request (coming in August 2026)
   2. Action Required - Submit ECI Request (coming in August 2026)