RIT Institute Advising Office

Welcome to the Institute Advising Office!

We are dedicated to helping all RIT students explore and identify alternative majors/programs. The Institute Advising Office provides sound, objective information about RIT's undergraduate programs. We support all phases in the internal transfer process, from preliminary information-gathering to facilitating the actual transfer process.

Are You Considering a Change of Program?

You probably have a lot of questions. The Institute Advising Office works with students to help identify appropriate majors and careers.

The Institute Advising Office can offer students:

Information about programs at RIT
Help navigating a change of major/program at RIT
Assistance with reapplication to RIT
Information regarding a possible GPA Recalculation in a new major.

We make sure students are aware of services on campus, and often refer students to colleagues in other departments, such as RIT's career counselors. The Institute Advising Office also works closely with academic departments at RIT. Students leave our office with a detailed checklist of contacts and resources to help ensure informed decision-making.

Would you Like to Schedule an Appointment?

If you are interested in exploring programs that may be better suited to your academic goals and career interests, the Institute Advising Office can help.

We realize your time is valuable, and encourage appointments so that you won't have to wait. Set up an appointment with us by emailing transfer@rit.edu.

To request information, click on the Information Request Form, and submit your request. We'll reply back to you within two business days.

How to Prepare for Your Meeting

If you decide to schedule an appointment, the following information may help you prepare for your meeting:

Be sure that you are knowledgeable about RIT majors. Read the Undergraduate Bulletin to learn more about other majors and what their programs entail. Ideally, you should be able to express your reasons for changing your major and discuss one or more majors of interest.
Bring copies of any paperwork that you think will be helpful or relevant, such as career interest inventories or questionnaires that indicate your preferences.
Please arrive on time; if you are unable to keep your appointment, email or call to reschedule.
You will be asked to complete an Intake Form during your first appointment. This information will be helpful for your first meeting.

*Click here for our printable information sheet*

About Our Office

Location:

We are located inside the Registrar's Office,

1202 Eastman Building (1)

Hours:

Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Office E-mail:

transfer@rit.edu

Meet Our Team:

Colleen Manioci