Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, or RPI, is a large university in Troy, New York, near Albany, founded in 1824 by Stephen Van Rensselaer. It is the oldest civilian technological university in the English-speaking world.

Clubs and Organizations

The students of RPI have created and participate in student-run clubs and organizations funded by the Student Union:

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• Radio Rensselaer (WRPI)
• Rensselaer Ballroom Dance Club
• Rensselaer Model Railroad Society
• Rensselaer Outing Club
• Rensselaer Space Society
• The Polytechnic
• RPI Players
• RPI Photography Club
• Game Development Club

About 130 organizations are funded by the Student Union. Another thirty, which consist mostly of political and religious organizations, are not funded by the Student Union.

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Greek organizations are popular with 31 social fraternities and 4 sororities. There are two coed fraternities, one of which is a social fraternity, Psi Upsilon, while the other, Alpha Phi Omega, is a service fraternity. As such, 39% of men are in fraternities and 18% of women are in sororities. Intramural sports are also very popular.

Related Topics:
Psi Upsilon - Alpha Phi Omega - Service fraternity

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See the official listing of clubs and organizations for a full list.

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