OMSA, Office of Minority Student Affairs

The Office of Minority Student Affairs at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute upholds a high standard in academic excellence and post-baccalaureate achievement. Our mission is to develop, support, and retain talented, high-achieving scholars for post-baccalaureate education and professional achievement at Rensselaer. As an integral component to the experience at Rensselaer, the Office of Minority Student Affairs, aims to reinvent scholarship for undergraduate and graduate students as they pursue their academic goals. Our vision is to be the principal source of student enrichment and preparation as a part of the Rensselaer community.

As OMSA embarks upon this journey with you, it is through our programs and initiatives that we envision enriching experiences and encouraging cross-cultural dialogue. Your experiences during the coming years will guide you toward major decisions concerning your life and your career. The quality of those decisions will depend, in great measure, upon the approach that you take toward life at RPI. The level of initiative, dedication, and commitment put forth will determine your personal and professional success in years to come. Take great care and pride with the opportunity to develop into celebrated scholars!