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The RIT Graduate School acts as a central hub, enhancing the academic journey for graduate students by cultivating a dynamic scholarly community and offering robust professional development programs. This supportive environment, backed by dedicated faculty and staff, empowers students to excel in their research, scholarship, and creative endeavors.
New Tigers, Welcome to Graduate School!
Congratulations on your admission to RIT! Graduate Orientation is designed to help you transition smoothly into your program and feel confident before your first day. Learn about academic expectations, campus resources, and student services while connecting with faculty, staff, and fellow graduate students.
Whether you're joining us from across town or across the globe, we're excited to welcome you to the RIT Graduate School community.
We can't wait to see you on campus!
Newsletter
The RIT Graduate School Pulse Newsletter is a digest that provides information on upcoming events, news highlights, helpful resources, and updates during active spring and fall semesters.
Graduate Student Toolkit
This resource page has been created to assist graduate students by providing a host of relevant information in one place. The toolkit will help guide you through your academic career at RIT.
Latest News
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July 16, 2026
Undergrads from colleges across the U.S. come to RIT for summer research
RIT is hosting four Research Experience for Undergraduate (REU) program sites this summer, which are designed for students to develop a passion for research and receive guidance for pursuing graduate careers. The university has a longstanding history hosting REU sites, which are funded by grants from the National Science Foundation.
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July 14, 2026
RIT key partner in $15 million award to establish a national laser technology hub
The National Science Foundation will award $15 million over the next two years to the Rochester/Finger Lakes region of New York to establish a national hub for laser science and development. RIT is a key partner in the initiative.
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June 30, 2026
RIT mechanical engineering graduate made career connections through K-12 University Center
RIT alumna Julia O’Gorman will relocate to the Atlanta area to start her new job at Robins Air Force Base. -
June 11, 2026
RIT researchers get design inspiration from rescuing neglected media
Like Indiana Jones, researchers at RIT’s Interaction, Media, and Learning Lab hope to save pieces of history before they disappear so that people can learn from the designs.