Experiential Learning & Co-op

Gaining experience that makes a difference
At RIT, cutting-edge academic programs, outstanding faculty, and first-rate classroom and laboratory facilities provide you with a great educational experience. But today’s world demands more. You need to be prepared for the real challenges and opportunities you will experience once you’ve graduated. Your education must be real. It must be relevant. It must be tested in real-world settings and on real-world problems before you graduate. Experiential education allows you to do that—and more. RIT offers a full range of experiential learning opportunities. You may, for example …

As the roles of research and innovation—the driving forces in our world economy—continue to expand, the importance of a university that gives you opportunities to participate in creative projects and faculty-guided research can’t be overlooked. At RIT, recognizing that many of the best careers in the future will likely require strong research skills, our undergraduates find opportunities to apply their knowledge in all kinds of fields.

There’s no better way to gain an understanding of another culture than to experience it firsthand. To prepare you for success in our global society, RIT offers a range of exciting study abroad opportunities that expand your horizons in every sense.