The Residential Commons is a part of the Student Living and Learning Office at RPI.
The focus of our office is to assist students with questions related to on campus housing and to share programmatic efforts in the residence halls.
Attention!!! The spring break housing form is open! Spring break is from February 28th - March 7th! If you plan on stay on campus you need to fill out the spring break housing form by February 20th at 5 pm. Check your email for the link!
01/26/2026
Student Living and Learning is open normal time, 9 am-5 pm. Feel free to brave the snow and stop by, or give our office a call at 518-276-6284 if you have any questions or need assistance!
01/22/2026
Student Living and Learning is hiring!! Apply to become an RA! We are looking for candidates for the Fall 2026 semester! For full consideration please submit an application before January 31st at 5 pm. A link to the application website can be found in our bio!
01/21/2026
COLD WEATHER WARNING!⚠️ 🧊 Troy is about to face low temperatures for the next 10 days! Daytime temperatures will be in the low 20 degrees Fahrenheit and evening temperatures will be close or below 0 degrees Fahrenheit! 🧊Bundle up when you go outside 🧊Close your windows to avoid a pipe freezing and bursting! 🧊Contact FIXX or Public Safety if your windows do not close, or you notice extremely cold temperatures inside!
12/25/2025
Happy Holidays from Student Living and Learning. We hope you are enjoying your break! We can’t wait to see you on January 11th!
Reminder!!! Residence Halls close December 23rd at 12 pm. Please make sure you vacate your room by that time. Please close your windows and take your trash out before leaving. Best of luck on finals and safe travels home!
12/08/2025
Breaking News!! The weather forecast for tonight has temperatures as low as 0 degrees! Make sure to bundle up and close your windows!
ANNOUNCEMENT!!! If you are looking to stay on campus for Winter intercession housing, the application is now open! You can find the application link on the Student Living and Learning website under “Break and Recess Housing.” Please apply before December 12th at 8 am!
11/26/2025
Happy Thanksgiving from Student Living and Learning!
10/31/2025
Student Living and Learning wishes everyone a safe and Happy Halloween!
09/17/2025
Swing by our office to get your pocket constitution, register to vote, and a cotton candy for the road!
08/26/2025
Don’t be late on your first homework assignment of your college career! Knock this out today!
| Monday | 8:30am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am - 5pm |
| Friday | 8:30am - 5pm |