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Engineering Programs for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing
Students
The key to a successful future in engineering is a good education, and
the best education is one designed especially for you. That's what you'll
find at RIT. What makes RIT the best choice for deaf and hard-of-hearing
engineering students?
A Top Quality Education
RIT offers undergraduate and graduate programs in a full spectrum of engineering
disciplines. In US News & World Report's "America's Best Colleges,
2002," the Kate Gleason College of Engineering at RIT was ranked
sixth in the nation among engineering colleges that do not grant Ph.D.
degrees.
Outstanding Support Services
We are totally committed to your success. As an engineering student at
RIT, you can request support services such as sign language interpreting,
notetaking, and tutoring/advising.
Interpreting
RIT has the largest staff of professional interpreters of any college program
in the world. Last year, we provided more than 90,000 hours of interpreting
services.
Notetaking
Trained notetakers record information during your class and laboratory
lectures, discussions, and multimedia presentations. Class notes are then
placed on the Web so you can easily access them.
Tutoring
Faculty tutors/advisors help answer questions and clarify concepts and
information taught in class. They also provide academic advising, helping
you plan your schedule and select courses.
Flexibility
If you're interested in a bachelor's degree in engineering, but do not
yet fully qualify, you may qualify for a pre-baccalaureate program. All
pre-baccalaureate programs are individualized, planned by you and your
academic advisor to help prepare you for the specific RIT engineering
program to which you wish to apply.
What Our Students Say
"If you have the motivation and the persistence to study
engineering and the desire to study and socialize with deaf people, RIT
is the best choice."
Lindsay Buchko
Homewood, Il
Industrial Engineering
"I chose RIT because its engineering program is ranked highly among
colleges in America. It's a good place for deaf students to study engineering
because of the support services. There are tutors who know sign language
and help a lot. And, there also is a large deaf community on campus with
many activities available."
Brendan Ryan
Kingsbury, NY
Computer Engineering
"I chose RIT because of its outstanding reputation and because of
the many services available here-like tutors, notetakers, interpreters,
and the engineering support department designed especially for deaf and
heard-of-hearing students."
Elizabeth Carter
Mesa, Ariz.
Industrial Engineering
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