Timelines & Requirements for Freshmen Applicants

Application Timelines

Applicant Status	Entry Term	Application Deadlines	Notification Dates
Freshman- Early Decision	Fall Semester	Submit application, test scores and transcript by 12/1 (postmarked). Special Message Regarding Hurricane Sandy & Early Decision Deadline	Early Decision notification mailed by 1/15.
Freshman- Regular Decision	Fall Semester	Submit application, test scores and transcript by 2/1* (postmarked).	Regular Decision notification mailed by 3/15.
Freshman- Regular Decision	Fall Semester	After 2/1*: Applications reviewed on a space-available basis.	Notification 4-6 weeks after all documents received.
Freshman	Winter, Spring, or Summer Semesters	Applications received on a rolling basis.	Notification 4-6 weeks after all documents received.

Standardized Tests

SAT / ACT Scores
All freshman applicants must submit results from the SAT Reasoning Test (SAT-I) of the College Board or ACT assessment scores from the ACT Testing Program. Applicants should have the testing agency send SAT or ACT scores directly to RIT or have scores included on their high school transcript. RIT will accept results from any test date, and ACT or SAT examinations are equally acceptable for admission consideration. The ACT’s optional writing test is recommended but not required for those students who choose the ACT. SAT / ACT Admission Guidelines PDF (mid 50% range)

Portfolio Requirements

The following undergraduate programs require a portfolio:

Art

Fine Arts Studio (Undergraduate)
Illustration (Undergraduate)
Medical Illustration (Undergraduate)

Design

3D Digital Design (Undergraduate)
Graphic Design (Undergraduate)
Industrial Design (Undergraduate)
Interior Design (Undergraduate)
New Media Design & Imaging (Undergraduate)

A portfolio is not required for freshman admission to Photography, Film & Animation, and American Craft programs. The School of Film & Animation and School of American Crafts recommends students submit a portfolio if one is available.

Guidelines can be found at:

Completed portfolios may be mailed to:

Rochester Institute of Technology
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
60 Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester, New York 14623-5604

Academic Transcripts

If you are applying for freshman admission, you should take this form to your high school guidance office to be completed and returned to RIT with an official copy of your transcript in a sealed school envelope.