Adult & Continuing Education Part-time Study

Although adult / non-traditional students are juggling careers, families and everyday lives, they have a unique advantage over traditional students - the ability to apply real world knowledge and experience in an appreciative, non-threatening environment.

As an adult learner you may be feeling apprehensive about returning to college, but don’t be! RIT has a support system that goes far beyond your family and friends, and we are ready to help you complete your educational goals. Take advantage of all that RIT has to offer, and so much more.

• Variety of part-time program offerings ranging from certificates to graduate degrees
• Flexible day, evening and online class options
• Transfer credit-friendly programs
• Career fairs with more than 400 employers annually
• Experienced faculty with industry knowledge

* Most undergraduate day programs can be completed through part-time study, some exceptions apply

Success Stories

Rochester Mayor Bob Duffy was a city police officer, husband and father when he earned his RIT degree. He says it paid off. [more]

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From a Part-time Student

“The things I learned at RIT enabled me to be promoted to a senior image scientist and compete with other top-notch researchers” - Ray Ptucha, Senior Image Scientist, Eastman Kodak Company

RIT News

• RIT Professor Makes Clean Water in Chiapas, Mexico, a Priority »
• RIT Doctoral Candidate Teaches ‘Computers to Understand Images’ »
• New Exhibit in Rochester to Feature Creativity of Art Educators »
• Sustainability Initiative Earns RIT Student Top Honors at International Symposium »
• RIT Researcher Serves on International Environmental Panel »
• Impact of RIT’s K-12 Program Shines Through Conference »