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Information for Parents
College & Careers also includes a separate, but optional, program for parents, which will provide parents with information about the college search process, financial aid and more. We invite parents to join us for a program that is both social and informational. All events are optional, so join us for any or all that interest you!

Parent Program Schedule (tentative)
July Optional Parent Academic Sessions
August Optional Parent Academic Sessions
Emergency Contact
Family Accommodations


Parent Program Schedule:
Friday
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Check-In
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Campus Tours (approximately 1 hour walking tour – wear comfortable shoes!)
1:30 p.m.- 3:30 p.m. Room-With-a-View (decorated Residence Hall rooms for viewing)
3:45 p.m.- 4:45 p.m Academic Session Part 1 (College reps provide overview of majors & more) *
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Academic Session Part 2 (College reps provide overview of majors & more) *
6:00 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. Parent Reception
Saturday
8:00 a.m.- 9:45 a.m. Continental Breakfast
8:30 a.m.- 9:30 a.m. Academic Session Part 3 (College reps provide overview of majors & more) *
8:30 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Campus Tours (approximately 1 hour walking tour – wear comfortable shoes!)
9:45 a.m.- 10:45 a.m. College Prep 101: A Guide for Parents
11:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Financial Aid Presentation
12:00 p.m.- 1:30 p.m. Lunch at Gracie's ($8.25 per person all-you-can-eat)
12:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m. Room-With-a-View (decorated Residence Hall rooms for viewing)
1:30 p.m.- 2:15 p.m. RIT Student Panel
2:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Career Trends & Opportunities for the 21st Century
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Check-Out

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* July Optional Parent Academic Sessions
:
Part I
A: College of Applied Science & Technology (Majors)
B: College of Imaging Arts & Sciences - Photography, Film & Animation, & Print Media (Majors)
C: College of Science (Majors)
D: College of Liberal Arts (Majors)
Part II
E: Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences (Majors)
F: College of Imaging Arts & Sciences - Art, Design and Crafts (Majors)
G: University Studies (for undecided students)
H: College of Health Sciences & Technology (Majors)
Part III
I: Kate Gleason College of Engineering (Majors)
J: Saunders College of Business (Majors)

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* August Optional Parent Academic Sessions:
Part I
C: College of Science (Majors)
D: College of Liberal Arts (Majors)
E: Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences (Majors)
F: College of Imaging Arts & Sciences - Art, Design and Crafts (Majors)
Part II
A: College of Applied Science & Technology (Majors)
B: College of Imaging Arts & Sciences - Photography, Film & Animation, & Print Media (Majors)
G: University Studies (for undecided students)
H: College of Health Sciences & Technology (Majors)
Part III
I: Kate Gleason College of Engineering (Majors)
J: Saunders College of Business (Majors)

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Emergency Contact:
In case of emergency, or to reach a member of the Undergraduate Admissions College & Careers staff during the program, you may call: 1-866-9ASK RIT (1-866-927-5748). For situations requiring immediate emergency response, you may contact RIT Public Safety at 585-475-3333 or 911.

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Family Accommodations:
Family members may be interested in staying in an area hotel. Many of these hotels offer a special RIT rate, please ask when you are making your reservations. For a listing of hotels in the area: http://www.rit.edu/emcs/admissions/hotels

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