SIS - Initial and Password Change

Overview

Your SIS account is used to access your personal information in the Student Information System (SIS) (also known as Rensselaer Self Service (RSS) for faculty and staff).

Procedures

You will need access to your RPI email which uses your RCS userid and password.

Effective November 1, 2021, SIS login for all faculty, staff and student employees will require logging in with Duo Multi-Factor authentication

1. Go to https://sis.rpi.edu

2. If First time logging in click on First Time Login

If you Forgot Password click on Forgot Password

[Banner/RSS  login screen]

3. Next screen enter your RIN and click on "Reset Password"

[Forgot Password window showing RIN field completed and Reset Password highlighted]

 4. Check your RPI email for a reset link and follow the instructions in the email

NOTE: The new password must meet these requirements:
   - be 15–30 characters in length
   - cannot contain spaces
   - contain at least 1 number, 1 alpha and 1 punctuation character

5. Go to https://sis.rpi.edu and login with the new password.

IMPORTANT:  If you are bookmarking a page to SIS/RSS the bookmark URL should be going to: https://sis/rpi.edu    so bookmark that address before hitting enter.

Effective 06/01/2022:  In order to simplify accounts, SIS login will be your RCS userid and password.

If you need assistance, please submit a Support Request.

Last Reviewed:   23-Apr-2022