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Visit RIT Mechanical Engineering!

We would be pleased to have you visit our department, and learn about all that we have to offer! The department offers numerous opportunities for prospective students and their families to learn about mechanical engineering at RIT. You may sign up for any of these events through the RIT admissions office.

College and Careers is a program focused on High school students who are entering their senior year. Rising seniors are invited to investigate their career options through hands-on activities at RIT. Working with our students and faculty, they will use our state of the art facilities and technology to help them get started in making choices for their future. Spend a night in the dorms, attend admissions sessions, participate in a classroom experience, and have fun socializing with other prospective students. Feel free to try out a couple of different academic programs, and learn about various career opportunities!

Mechanical Engineering Information Sessions provide prospective studentsStudents recruit peers to colloraborate on their Senior Design Projects. and their families with an opportunity to learn about the ME department and career opportunities for mechanical engineers. Meet with an ME faculty member, and tour our facilities to learn about what makes our program so special! Also, attend an information session hosted by admissions, and participate in a walking tour of the academic side of campus. On weekdays, you may also be able to tour a dorm room.

RIT Open Houses provide students with an opportunity to attend admissions and financial aid sessions, get an overview of the college of engineering from Dean, and then tour the ME department facilities and attend information briefings for parents and students.

Calendar of Events!

The department of mechanical engineering is located on the 2nd Floor of the James E. Gleason Building.

Friday, Saturday, July 24-25, 2009
College and Careers! Learn all about campus life with a series of social events and exposure to one or more academic programs. This program is focused on rising high school seniors.  Register online! Please note that the ME department also hosts a special introductory program for parents as part of the College and Careers events!
Friday, Saturday, August 7-8, 2009
College and Careers! Learn all about campus life with a series of social events and exposure to one or more academic programs. This program is focused on rising high school seniors. Register online! Please note that the ME department also hosts a special introductory program for parents as part of the College and Careers events!
Saturday, October 11 , 2008      Register Online!

Brick City Weekend for Alumni and First Year Student Parents

Saturday, September 27, 2008      Register Online!
RIT Prospective Student Open House
Saturday, October 11 , 2008      Register Online!

Mechanical Engineering Information Session   

9:50 am Arrive at RIT Admissions Office (Bausch & Lomb Building)
10:00 am Admissions Information Session (Bausch & Lomb Building)
11:00 am Campus Walking Tour (Departs from Bausch & Lomb Building)
12:00 pm Lunch at Gracie's! (Grace Watson Hall, Buffet is $9.40 per person)
1:00 pm M.E. Department Overview (James E. Gleason Building)
2:30 pm Depart campus
Monday, October 13 , 2008      Register Online!

Mechanical Engineering Information Session   

9:50 am Arrive at RIT Admissions Office (Bausch & Lomb Building)
10:00 am Admissions Information Session (Bausch & Lomb Building)
11:00 am Campus Walking Tour (Departs from Bausch & Lomb Building)
12:00 pm Lunch at Gracie's! (Grace Watson Hall, Buffet is $9.40 per person)
1:00 pm M.E. Department Overview (James E. Gleason Building)
2:30 pm Depart campus
Sunday, October 19, 2008      Register Online!
RIT Prospective Student Open House
Saturday, November 8, 2008      Register Online!
RIT Prospective Student Open House
Tuesday, November 11, 2008      Register Online!
Mechanical Engineering Information Session
9:50 am Arrive at RIT Admissions Office (Bausch & Lomb Building)
10:00 am Admissions Information Session (Bausch & Lomb Building)
11:00 am Campus Walking Tour (Departs from Bausch & Lomb Building)
12:00 pm Lunch at Gracie's! (Grace Watson Hall, Buffet is $9.40 per person)
1:00 pm M.E. Department Overview (James E. Gleason Building)
3:30 pm Depart campus
Friday, December 5, 2008        Register Online!
RIT Prospective Student Open House
Friday, January 9, 2009
Transfer Student Open House (Upper division transfers)
Monday, February 16, 2008         Register Online!
Mechanical Engineering Information Session
9:50 am Arrive at RIT Admissions Office (Bausch & Lomb Building)
10:00 am Admissions Information Session (Bausch & Lomb Building)
11:00 am Campus Walking Tour (Departs from Bausch & Lomb Building)
12:00 pm Lunch at Gracie's! (Grace Watson Hall, Buffet is $9.40 per person)
1:00 pm Residence Life Tour (Departs from Grace Watson Hall)
2:00 pm M.E. Department Overview (James E. Gleason Building)
3:30 pm Depart campus
Friday, March 13, 2009        Register Online!
Transfer Student Open House (Upper division transfers)
Friday, March 27, 2009
RIT Accepted Student Open House
Friday, April 3, 2009
RIT Accepted Student Open House
Friday, April 10, 2009        Register Online!

Mechanical Engineering Information Session

This Info Session is Designated for Current High School Juniors

9:50 am Arrive at RIT Admissions Office (Bausch & Lomb Building)
10:00 am Admissions Information Session (Bausch & Lomb Building)
11:00 am Campus Walking Tour (Departs from Bausch & Lomb Building)
12:00 pm Lunch at Gracie's! (Grace Watson Hall, Buffet is $9.40 per person)
1:00 pm M.E. Department Overview (James E. Gleason Building)
2:00 pm Depart campus
Monday, April 13, 2009        Register Online!

Mechanical Engineering Information Session

This Info Session is Designated for Current High School Juniors

9:50 am Arrive at RIT Admissions Office (Bausch & Lomb Building)
10:00 am Admissions Information Session (Bausch & Lomb Building)
11:00 am Campus Walking Tour (Departs from Bausch & Lomb Building)
12:00 pm Lunch at Gracie's! (Grace Watson Hall, Buffet is $9.40 per person)
1:00 pm M.E. Department Overview (James E. Gleason Building)
2:00 pm Depart campus
Friday, April 17, 2009        Register Online!

Mechanical Engineering Information Session

This Info Session is Designated for Current High School Juniors

9:50 am Arrive at RIT Admissions Office (Bausch & Lomb Building)
10:00 am Admissions Information Session (Bausch & Lomb Building)
11:00 am Campus Walking Tour (Departs from Bausch & Lomb Building)
12:00 pm Lunch at Gracie's! (Grace Watson Hall, Buffet is $9.40 per person)
1:00 pm M.E. Department Overview (James E. Gleason Building)
2:00 pm Depart campus