News

Webstream back onlineMay 24, 2023

The technical issues have been resolved, and the webstream is now back online!

Webstream OutageMay 09, 2023

Due to technical difficulties, the webstream will be down until further notice.

WeR Gold FundraisingMar 21, 2023

WRPI now has a new donations project! If you are interested in helping our effort to upgrade our broadcasting equipment, or would like to learn more about the project, the page can be found here.

Transmitter Back OnlineJan 15, 2023

Painting work and maintenance are completed for now, so we have returned to regular 24/7 broadcasting.

Thank you all for tuning in!

WRPI Meetings

About us

WRPI is the campus radio station at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. We broadcast 365 days a year at 10,000 effective watts from our tower in North Greenbush, New York, which gives WRPI an approximate listening radius of 75 miles. Our offices and studios are located on the Rensselaer campus in the Darrin Communications Center. Our programming includes a wide range of alternative and experimental music, cultural and public affairs programs, live local bands, special events and sports simulcasts.

Contact us

On-air phone: (518) 276-6248
Business phone: (518) 276-2648
Address: WRPI
1 WRPI Plaza
Troy, NY 12180

Featured shows

Grown Man Rap Show

Sunday
10:00PM-12:00AM

30+ year radio veteran DJ Toast brings you 2 hours of the best in vintage and true school hip hop, usually with a theme.
P-Brane DMG

Monday
7:00AM-9:00AM

Tuesday
7:00AM-9:00AM

Wednesday
7:00AM-9:00AM

Thursday
7:00AM-9:00AM

Friday
7:00AM-9:00AM

Mixed bag of tricks, live, blues, fock, rock, classical, countey, hip hop, rythuman blues,metal,soul,reggae, documentaries, international music, etc
Pick It Up!

Tuesday
10:00PM-11:00PM

A weekly plunge into the depths of Ska and Punk Rock where The Mav talks about ska history, terminology, and any random stories that come to mind cuz remember SKA IS NOT DEAD
The Light Within

Tuesday
11:00AM-3:00PM

I plan on exploring consciousness through spoken work, music, guests and interviews. Music will be used the most. Playing CDs from various artists that inspire me.
Silly Little Guys

Wednesday
10:00PM-11:00PM

Mei and Tree take turns showing each other new music from silly little guys each week