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GRADUATES
IN DEMAND
95%
CLASS OF OUTCOME RATES*
97%
Employed
Graduate
study
Alternate
plans†
RIT COLLEGES
95%
RIT
To t a l
84%
3%
9%
92%
57%
29%
6%
College of
Science
91%
7%
66%
18%
College of
Liberal Arts
98%
3%
66%
29%
College of
Health
Sciences
and
Technology
3%
92%
2%
College of
Engineering
Technology
97%
2%
87%
8%
Kate
Gleason
College of
Engineering
96%
2%
91%
3%
Golisano
College of
Computing
and
Information
Sciences
93%
73%
5%
15%
Saunders
College of
Business
97%
2%
91%
4%
College
of Art and
Design
EXPERIENCE COUNTS
AS A WORLD LEADER IN
EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION,
RIT ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
FEATURE DISTINCT AND
DIVERSE OPPORTUNITIES
TO APPLY CLASSROOM
EDUCATION TO REALWORLD
PROBLEMS.
* Based on verified information for 90 percent of the class.
† Refers to military service, volunteer service, or those not seeking employment.
OUR OFFICE OF
CAREER SERVICES
AND COOPERATIVE
EDUCATION HELPS
TO ENSURE YOUR
FUTURE WITH:
2,300
RECRUITING EMPLOYERS
10,000
JOB POSTINGS
6,000
ON-CAMPUS INTERVIEWS
300+
GRADUATE SCHOOL
CONNECTIONS
TRANSFER ADMISSION GUIDELINES
SCHOOL OF INDIVIDUALIZED STUDY
Majors and Options Transfer Course Recommendations without
Associate Degree
Appropriate Associate Degree Programs for Transfer
Applied Arts and Sciences The applied arts and sciences program is particularly appropriate
for individuals who have prior college-level learning, are interested
in changing majors, have unique ideas about how they want to
design their academic areas of study, or want to prepare them-
selves for a career that requires skills and expertise from several
disciplines.
COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN
Majors and Options Transfer Course Recommendations without
Associate Degree
Appropriate Associate Degree Programs for Transfer
School of Art
Illustration, Medical Illustration, Studio Arts
School of Design
3D Digital Design, Graphic Design,
Industrial Design, Interior Design,
New Media Design
Courses in studio art, art history, and liberal arts.
A portfolio of original artwork is required to determine admissions,
studio art credit, and year level in the program.
Related programs or studio art experience in desired disciplines.
A portfolio of original artwork is required to determine admissions,
studio art credit, and year level in the program.
School of Film and Animation
Film and Animation
Courses in liberal arts, science, design, drawing, and film, video,
or animation
Transfer as a third-year student is uncommon, as comparable
programs are not generally available at other colleges.
Motion Picture Science Courses in calculus or higher mathematics, college chemistry,
calculus-based physics, and liberal arts
Transfer as a third-year student is uncommon, as comparable
programs are not generally available at other colleges.
School of Photographic Arts
and Sciences
Photographic and Imaging Arts
Advertising Photography Option
Fine Art Photography Option
Photojournalism Option
Visual Media Option
Courses in liberal arts, photography, design, and art history.
Portfolio required for photo credit.
Applied Photography. Portfolio required for
photo credit.
Photographic and Imaging Technologies
Biomedical Photographic
Communications Option
Courses in biology, photography, and liberal arts. Portfolio required
for photo credit.
No common program available
Imaging and Photographic
Technology Option
Courses in college physics, mathematics, photography, and liberal arts.
Portfolio required for photo credit.
No common program available
SAUNDERS COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
Majors and Options Transfer Course Recommendations without
Associate Degree
Appropriate Associate Degree Programs for Transfer
Accounting Courses in economics, accounting, liberal arts, science, and
mathematics
AS degree in Accounting or Business Administration
Finance
International Business
Management
Marketing
New Media Marketing
Supply Chain Management
Courses in economics, liberal arts, science, and mathematics AS degree in Business Administration or Liberal Arts
Management Information Systems Courses in liberal arts, math, science, economics, and
computer science
AS degree in Data Processing/Management Information
Systems or in Business Administration
Hospitality and Tourism Management Courses in business and economics, foreign language, math,
science, and liberal arts
Dietetics or Nutrition, Food Service Management, Hotel/
Resort Management, Restaurant Management, Travel/
Tourism Management, Agriculture and Technology,
Business, or Liberal Arts
RIT admits transfer students directly to a specic academic major. Given the variety of academic majors at RIT,
admissions requirements and guidelines may dier from one major to another. The table below provides an
overview of the recommended courses and/or associate degree programs transfer students should consider to
maximize their transferable credits.
FLEX TRACK
TRADITIONAL TRACK
GOLISANO COLLEGE OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATION SCIENCES
Majors and Options Transfer Course Recommendations without
Associate Degree
Appropriate Associate Degree Programs for Transfer
Computer Science Department
Computer Science
Courses in computer science, calculus, liberal arts, calculus-based
physics, chemistry, or biology
AS degree in computer science, engineering science,
or liberal arts
Computing Security Department
Computing Security
Information Sciences and
Technologies Department
Computing and Information Technologies
Human-Centered Computing
Web and Mobile Computing
School of Interactive Games and Media
Game Design and Development
New Media Interactive Development
Courses in programming, computer applications, calculus,
lab sciences, liberal arts
AS degree in Computer Applications, Computer Science,
Information Technology, or Liberal Arts
Software Engineering Department
Software Engineering
Courses in computer science, calculus, liberal arts,
calculus-based physics, chemistry, or biology
AS degree in Computer Science, Engineering Science,
or Liberal Arts
KATE GLEASON COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Majors and Options Transfer Course Recommendations without
Associate Degree
Appropriate Associate Degree Programs for Transfer
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Microelectronic Engineering
Pre-engineering courses such as calculus, calculus-based physics,
chemistry, and liberal arts. Computer science courses for computer
engineering applicants.
AS degree in Engineering Science (plus computer science
electives for computer engineering applicants)
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Majors and Options Transfer Course Recommendations without
Associate Degree
Appropriate Associate Degree Programs for Transfer
Civil Engineering Technology Courses in mathematics, science, engineering
science, and engineering technology
Civil, Construction, Environmental, Architectural,
Transportation, or Surveying Technology; Engineering
Science
Computer Engineering Technology Courses in computer science, math, science,
engineering science, and engineering technology
Computer Technology, Electrical or Electronic Technology,
or Computer Science
Electrical Engineering Technology Courses in mathematics, science, engineering
science, and engineering technology
Electrical Technology, Electronic Technology, Engineering
Science
Electrical Mechanical Engineering Technology Courses in mathematics, science, engineering
science, and engineering technology
Electrical or Mechanical Technology, Electronic Technology,
Engineering Science
Environmental Sustainability,
Health and Safety
Math through Calculus I, micro and macro economics, introductory
courses in biology, chemistry, and physics
Biology, Chemistry, or Environmental Sciences; Business or
Public Administration; Liberal Arts with math/science
Manufacturing Engineering Technology Courses in mathematics, science, engineering
science, and engineering technology
Manufacturing, Mechanical, Drafting and Design, Robotics,
or Electromechanical Technology; Engineering Science
Mechanical Engineering Technology Courses in mathematics, science, engineering
science, and engineering technology
Mechanical, Design and Drafting, Air Conditioning, or
Electromechanical Technology; Engineering Science
Packaging Science
Courses in business, mathematics, science, liberal arts, statistics, or
computer science
Business Administration, Marketing, Management, Graphic
Arts, Engineering Science, Liberal Arts with math/science
School of Media Sciences
Media Arts and Technology
Courses in liberal
arts, college math, physics and
chemistry, business
Transfer from associate degree programs considered
on an individual basis
COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY
Majors and Options Transfer Course Recommendations without
Associate Degree
Appropriate Associate Degree Programs for Transfer
Biomedical Sciences Courses in liberal arts, science, and math AS degree in Biology or Liberal Arts with biology option
Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Ultrasound) Courses in liberal arts, science, and math AS degree in Liberal Arts with science option; Allied Health;
Radiologic Technology
Dietetics and Nutrition
Nutritional Sciences
Courses in liberal arts, science, and math. Science courses are required for
Nutrition Management major.
Dietetics or Nutrition, Foodservice Management, or Liberal Arts
Exercise Science Courses in liberal arts, science, and math AS degree in Liberal Arts with science option; Allied Health areas
Physician Assistant (Fall Entry Only) Courses in liberal arts, science, and math AS degree in Liberal Arts with science option; Allied Health areas
TRANSFER ADMISSION GUIDELINES
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS
Majors and Options Transfer Course Recommendations without
Associate Degree
Appropriate Associate Degree Programs for Transfer
Advertising and Public Relations Courses in advertising, marketing, communications, liberal arts, and science Advertising, Business/Marketing, Communications, Public
Relations, or Liberal Arts
Communication Courses in liberal arts, math, science, and computer science Liberal Arts with emphasis in communication and a technical field
such as business, photography, or computer science
Criminal Justice Courses in criminal justice or related areas, liberal arts, math, and science Criminal Justice, Human Services, or Liberal Arts
Digital Humanities and Social Sciences Courses in liberal arts, math, science, and computer science Liberal Arts with emphasis in communication and a technical field
such as business, photography, or computer science
Economics Courses in business, liberal arts, math, science, and computer science AS degree in Business Administration or Liberal Arts
International and Global Studies
Political Science
Courses in liberal arts, science, foreign language, and history Liberal Arts with social sciences, science, or languages
Journalism Courses in liberal arts, math, science, and computer science Liberal Arts with emphasis in communication and a technical field
such as business, photography, or computer science
Museum Studies Courses in liberal arts, art history, studio arts, photography, business, and
chemistry
Fine Arts, Liberal Arts, or Business/Marketing
Philosophy Courses in liberal arts, math, science, philosophy, and ethics Liberal Arts
Psychology Courses in liberal arts, sciences, social sciences Liberal Arts with science or social science
Public Policy
Sociology and Anthropology
Courses in liberal arts, sciences, and math Liberal Arts, Environmental Studies, Economics, Government,
Science
NATIONAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE FOR THE DEAF
Majors and Options Transfer Course Recommendations without
Associate Degree
Appropriate Associate Degree Programs for Transfer
3D Graphics Technology, Accounting Technology,
Administrative Support Technology, Applied Computer
Technology, Applied Liberal Arts, Applied Mechanical
Technology, ASL-English Interpretation, Business,
Business Technology, Civil Technology, Computer
Aided Drafting Technology, Computer Integrated
Machining Technology, Design and Imaging Technology,
General Science, Hospitality and Service Management,
Laboratory Science Technology, Mobile Application
Development, Pre-baccalaureate Studies
Transfer requirements vary by program. Transfer requirements vary by program.
Please contact NTID Oce of Admissions, 585-475-6700,
toll free in the U.S. and Canada at 866-644-6843, or by
videophone at 585-743-1366.
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE
Majors and Options Transfer Course Recommendations without
Associate Degree
Appropriate Associate Degree Programs for Transfer
Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science
Imaging Science
Courses in math, computer science, and liberal arts AS degree in Liberal Arts with math/science option, Computer
Science, Engineering Science, Science
Thomas H. Gosnell School of Life Sciences
Biology
Courses in liberal arts, sciences, and math AS degree in Biology or Liberal Arts with biology option
Bioinformatics
Biotechnology and Molecular Bioscience
Courses in liberal arts, sciences, math,
and computing
AS degree in Biotechnology or Liberal Arts with biology
Environmental Science Courses in liberal arts, sciences, and math AS degree in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Liberal
Arts with science option
School of Mathematical Sciences
Applied Mathematics
Applied Statistics
Computational Mathematics
Courses in liberal arts, physics, math, and chemistry AS degree in Liberal Arts with math/science option
School of Chemistry and Materials Science
Biochemistry
Chemistry
Courses in liberal arts, chemistry, math, and physics AS degree in Liberal Arts with chemistry option; Chemical
Technology, Laboratory Technology
School of Physics and Astronomy
Physics
Courses in calculus or higher mathematics, college chemistry, calculus-based
physics, and liberal arts
No common program available.
TRANSFER ADMISSION GUIDELINES
MERITBASED SCHOLARSHIPS ELIGIBILITY AMOUNT HOW TO APPLY
RIT Trustee Scholarships for Transfer
Students
Awarded to incoming full-time transfer students with an
exceptional academic record.
Up to $15,000 per year. May be combined with
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship. Renewable.
For best consideration, submit all required
admissions application documents by February 1
for summer or fall entry; by November 1 for
spring entry.
RIT Founders Scholarships
for Transfer Students
Awarded to incoming full-time transfer students with
an outstanding academic record.
Up to $12,000 per year. May be combined with
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship. Renewable.
For best consideration, submit all required
admissions application documents by February 1
for summer or fall entry; by November 1 for
spring entry.
RIT Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships
for Transfer Students
Awarded to transfer students elected to Phi Theta Kappa
honor society.
$2,000 per year. May be combined with RIT Trustee
or RIT Founders scholarships. Renewable.
For best consideration, submit all required
admissions application documents by February 1
for summer or fall entry; by November 1 for
spring entry.
RIT Hillside Scholarships Awarded to transfer students to recognize outstanding graduates
of the Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection program. Recipients
are identified based on previous college performance, personal
recommendations, and involvement in the Hillside Work-Scholarship
Connection program.
$10,000 per year. May be combined with Phi Theta Kappa
Scholarship. Renewable.
For best consideration, submit all required
admissions application documents by February 1
for summer or fall entry; by November 1 for
spring entry.
ROTC Scholarships Students enrolling in ROTC who are academically qualified. Tuition support, fees, books, and monthly stipend. Air Force: 585-475-5197, Army: 585-475-2881,
Navy: 585-275-4275
RIT ROTC Scholarships Awarded to Army, Air Force, or Navy ROTC cadets awarded three-
or four-year scholarships prior to enrollment.
Up to the amount of a standard room and board plan,
minus other financial aid and benefits.
Contact the Oce of Financial Aid and Scholarships.
RIT Yellow Ribbon Scholarships Eligible students must be approved for Post 9/11 benefits at the
100% tier.
Up to the amount of tuition. Contact the Veterans and Military Services Oce,
585-475-6641.
RIT Nathaniel Rochester Society (NRS)
Scholarships
Full-time undergraduate students who have achieved 2nd year
standing at RIT with a GPA of 3.4 or higher. Winners selected by NRS
Scholarship Committee.
Maximum awarded is $2,000 for four semesters
of academic study (applied toward tuition
charges). Awarded in addition to other financial
aid and scholarships.
Download scholarship application at:
www.rit.edu/nrs. File scholarship application
in March.
NEEDBASED GRANTS ELIGIBILITY AMOUNT HOW TO APPLY
RIT Grants Full-time students demonstrating financial need. Amounts vary up to $20,000 per year for full-time study. File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
by February 1 for priority consideration.
RIT Part-Time Studies Grant Part-time undergraduate students enrolled in an RIT degree program
who demonstrate financial need.
Amounts vary. File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
by February 1 for priority consideration.
Federal Pell Grant Students who are pursuing their first bachelor’s degree and meet
need criteria.
$605 to $5,645 per year. Prorated for part-time study. File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity
Grant
Students with high financial need (normally those who qualify for
Federal Pell Grant).
$100 to $4,000 per year. File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
New York State Tuition Assistance Program
(TAP), Aid for Part-time Students (APTS)
Students who are New York state residents and meet state income
guidelines.
Amounts vary according to need and enrollment status File New York State TAP Application and the
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
NYS Higher Education Opportunity Program
(HEOP)
Economically and academically disadvantaged residents of New
York state.
Varies according to need and New York state funding. Contact HEOP at RIT 585-475-2506 for eligibility guidelines.
Other State Grants Varies Amounts vary. Contact the State Education Department in your
state of residency.
LOANS ELIGIBILITY AMOUNT HOW TO APPLY
Federal Direct Loans All students enrolled at least half time in a
degree program.
Maximum amount: 1st year: $3,500—
2nd year: $4,500—3rd, 4th, 5th: $5,500.
Additional maximum $2,000 Unsubsidized
Federal Direct Loan—all years.
File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Federal Direct Loans—Independent Students All independent undergraduates enrolled at least half time in a
degree program.
Maximum amount (including unsubsidized):
1st year: $9,500—2nd year: $10,500—
3rd, 4th, 5th: $12,500.
File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Federal Direct
PLUS Loans
Parent of a dependent student who is enrolled at least half time in a
degree program.
Total cost of education minus all other financial aid awarded. File the FAFSA and apply online at
www.studentloans.gov.
Employment Eligibility Amount How to Apply
Federal Work-Study Program Students with financial need. Most jobs provided on campus. Some
community service positions are available.
Varies, depending on hours and wage rate. File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
RIT Employment Program No financial need requirement. Varies, depending on hours and wage rate. Contact the RIT Student Employment Oce.
FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS
FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS
Notes
• This chart covers the most commonly awarded financial aid programs
available to full-time undergraduate transfer students at RIT.
Information is correct at time of printing.
• Most programs require satisfactory progress toward
degree completion to maintain eligibility (see RIT Undergraduate Bulletin).
• Federal Student Aid programs are subject to government appropriations.
• Scholarships provided by RIT will be prorated for NTID-
sponsored students to reflect lower NTID tuition rates.
RIT has a long history of providing educational opportunities to qualified transfer students regardless of their families’
economic circumstances. We oer a comprehensive financial aid program consisting of merit-based scholarships
and a full range of need-based grants, loans, and campus employment programs. More than 77 percent of full-time
undergraduate students at RIT received more than $320 million in financial aid this year. Many students and families
also take advantage of our monthly payment plan, tuition prepayment plan, and opportunities for students to earn
salaries through cooperative education.
Transfer Admission Checklist
√ Complete and submit/sign
your application by using the
RIT Online Application or the
Common Application
√ Pay the $65 application fee
√ Request official academic transcripts
from all colleges you have attended
(even if only one class)
√ If you have completed fewer than
30 semester hours (45 quarter hours)
at the time of your application, high
school transcripts and SAT/ ACT
scores are required
√ A portfolio is required for admission
into our School of Art, School of
Design, and School of Film and
Animation. A portfolio is not
required for admission to our School
of Photographic Arts and Sciences
unless an applicant is seeking
transfer credit for completed course
work in photography.
Application Timelines
For best consideration for admission and
scholarships—and because many programs
fill to capacity—we strongly recommend that
applicants file their materials on or before
February 1 for fall or summer
admission
November 1 for spring admission.
Fall applicants to the physician
assistant program must have all
application materials in by December 1.
Applications for transfer admission will be
accepted after those dates and reviewed on
a rolling, space-available basis.
Transferring Credits to RIT
• A transfer credit evaluation is
completed as part of the application
process.
• Credit is granted by the academic
departments for course work that is
related to your intended program,
if it is taken at a regionally accredited
college or university. Usually a grade
of “C” or better is required for transfer
credit to be awarded.
TRANSFER ADMISSION OVERVIEW
• There is no limit on the number of
credit hours that can be awarded;
however, a recipient of a two-year
associate degree from another
accredited university cannot receive
more than 60 semester credits for
that degree.
• A minimum of 30 semester credit
hours needs to be completed at RIT
in the college granting the degree
for associate and baccalaureate
degree candidates. A matriculated
undergraduate student’s year level
is determined by the number of
credit hours the student has earned
according to the scale below. (This
does not include course work in
progress.)
Year Level
1- to 4-Year
Programs
5-Year
Programs
1 0-26 0-26
2 27-55 27-55
3 56-84 56-75
4 85-above 76-95
5 96-above
As one of the world’s leading technological institutions, RIT is
a vibrant, connected community that offers transfer students
an incredible array of academic programs; a diverse, committed,
and accessible faculty; sophisticated facilities; an unusual
emphasis on experiential learning; and outstanding outcomes!
Recognizing that not all transfer students have the same goals, objectives,
or journeys, RIT oers transfer students two distinct tracks.
Traditional Track Flex Track
Ideal for students wishing to enter a specific major Ideal for working adults, veterans and active military, and
students with many credits from one or more institutions
Work closely with an academic advisor and faculty mentor
to ensure alignment with career or graduate school plans
and goals
Work one-on-one with an advisor to design your own
program
Transfer credits aligned to degree requirements Flexibility in how transfer credits are applied
Generally completed on-campus although some classes
may be available online
May be completed online or blended (face-to-face and
online)
Receive credit for work experience, military experience,
and other life experience
Receive credit for work experience, military experience,
and other life experience
Pursue multiple paid co-op experiences, internships,
research, entrepreneurship projects, and other
experiential learning programs
Pursue paid co-op experiences, internships, research,
entrepreneurship projects, and other experiential learning
programs. In fact, students must complete one experiential
learning project or program to graduate
Financial aid and scholarships available Financial aid and scholarships available
Earn a bachelor’s degree in a specific major Earn a bachelor’s degree in applied arts and sciences
Transfer
Admissions
Team
Jennifer Zirnheld, Associate Director,
jmzadm@rit.edu
Molly Lane, Assistant Director,
meladm@rit.edu
Salvatore Mazzara, Admissions Counselor,
shmadm@rit.edu
For more information
OFFICE OF UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS
MAIN TELEPHONE:
VISIT TELEPHONE:
FAX:
EMAIL: ADMISSIONS@RIT.EDU
Transfer
Admissions
Team
Jennifer Zirnheld, Associate Director,
jmzadm@rit.edu
Molly Lane, Assistant Director,
meladm@rit.edu
Salvatore Mazzara, Admissions Counselor,
shmadm@rit.edu
For more information
OFFICE OF UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS
MAIN TELEPHONE:
VISIT TELEPHONE:
FAX:
EMAIL: ADMISSIONS@RIT.EDU
FOUNDED IN 1829, Rochester Institute of
Technology is a privately endowed, coeducational
university with nine colleges and two degree-
granting units emphasizing career-focused
education and experiential learning.
THE CAMPUS occupies 1,300 acres in suburban
Rochester, the third-largest city in New York
state. RIT also has international campuses in
China, Croatia, Dubai, and Kosovo.
DEGREES: RIT oers the following degrees:
doctoral (Ph.D.) programs in astrophysical
sciences and technology, color science,
computing and information sciences,
engineering, imaging science, mathematical
modeling, microsystems engineering, and
sustainability; master’s degree programs: master
of architecture (M.Arch.), master of business
administration (MBA), master of engineering
(ME), master of ne arts (MFA), master of science
(MS), and master of science for teachers (MST);
bachelor’s degree programs: bachelor of ne arts
(BFA) and bachelor of science (BS); and associate
degree programs: AS, AOS, AAS.
THE RIT STUDENT BODY consists of
approximately 15,700 undergraduate and 3,250
graduate students. Enrolled students represent
all 50 states and more than 100 countries. More
than 3,400 students from diverse racial and ethnic
backgrounds are enrolled on the main campus
along with nearly 2,700 international students.
An additional 2,188 students are enrolled at RIT’s
international campuses.
RIT is an internationally recognized leader in
preparing deaf and hard-of-hearing students for
successful careers in professional and technical
elds. The university provides unparalleled
access and support services for the more than
1,100 deaf and hard-of-hearing students who live,
study, and work with hearing students on the RIT
campus.
RIT ALUMNI number nearly 125,000 worldwide.
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION provides paid
career-related work experience in many degree
programs. RIT has the fourth-oldest and one of
the largest cooperative education programs in
the world, annually placing more than 4,400
students in nearly 6,300 co-op assignments with
nearly 2,300 employers across the United States
and overseas.
The RIT LIBRARIES consist of Wallace Library,
the RIT Archive Collections, and the Cary Graphic
Arts Collection. Wallace Library provides a vast
array of resource materials, both print and online,
and is open 24/5 during the academic year.
Librarians associated with each college are ready
to assist with research and class assignments.
The RIT Archive Collections serves as the
ocial repository for RIT’s historically valuable
records and artifacts. The Cary Collection is one
of the country’s premier libraries on graphic
communication history and practices, and has
a policy of liberal access for all students.
For more information: http://library.rit.edu/.
HOUSING: Many of RIT’s full-time students
live in RIT residence halls, apartments, or
townhouses on campus. On-campus fraternities,
sororities, and special-interest houses are also
available. Freshmen are guaranteed housing.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES: Major social events and
activities are sponsored by the College Activities
Board, Residence Halls Association, sororities,
fraternities, and special-interest clubs of many
kinds. There are more than 300 clubs and student
organizations on campus.
ATHLETICS: Men’s Teams—baseball, basketball,
crew, cross country, ice hockey (Division I),
lacrosse, soccer, swimming, tennis, track, and
wrestling
Women’s Teams—basketball, crew, cross country,
ice hockey (Division I), lacrosse, soccer, softball,
swimming, tennis, track, and volleyball
RIT oers a wide variety of activities for students
at all levels of ability. More than 50 percent of our
undergraduate students participate in intramural
sports ranging from ag football to golf to indoor
soccer. Facilities include the Gene Polisseni
Center, which houses RIT’s hockey arena and
accommodates 4,300; the Gordon Field House,
featuring two swimming pools, a tness center,
indoor track, and an event venue with seating
for 8,500; the Hale-Andrews Student Life Center,
with ve multipurpose courts, eight racquetball
courts, and a dance/aerobics studio; the Ritter
Ice Arena; and outdoor facilities including an
all-weather track, tennis courts, and several
athletic elds.
EXPENSES: Full-time students enrolling for the
rst time and living in an RIT residence hall have
the following 2018-19 academic year expenses.
We estimate that the typical student also
spends an average of $2,054 per year for books,
transportation, and personal expenses.
Charges
2018-2019
Academic Year
(two semesters) NTID*
Tuition $43,546 $16,518
Room (double) 7,598 7,598
Board (standard plan) 5,448 5,448
Fees 584 584
Total $57,176 $30,148
* Deaf and hard-of-hearing students who are U.S. citizens
enrolled in any undergraduate program and students
enrolled in the ASL-English interpretation major will pay
these charges instead of the regular academic year
charges.
VISITS TO CAMPUS are encouraged and may
be arranged in advance by calling 585-475-6631.
Deaf and hard-of-hearing students may arrange
campus visits by calling 585-475-6700, toll free
in the U.S. and Canada at 866-644-6843, or by
videophone at 585-743-1366.
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diversity within its workforce and provides equal
opportunity to all qualied individuals regardless
of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender,
religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender
expression, national origin, veteran status, or disability.
The Advisory Committee on Campus Safety will
provide, upon request, all campus crime statistics as
reported to the United States Department of Education.
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