Online Study

Welcome to RIT online! We offer more than 45 graduate and undergraduate degrees and certificate programs as well as hundreds of courses through online study. Below is a classification of programs by type as well as details to get you started in online learning at RIT.

RIT has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report magazine as the number one comprehensive university in the North for academic reputation and as one of America's "Best College Values." RIT is chartered by the legislature of the state of New York, accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. In addition, individual colleges have professional accreditation for specific programs.

RIT has been offering distance education for over 25 years and was among the first universities nationwide to utilize the Internet as a mode of delivery. Our online learners receive the same education by the same faculty as our campus students with the added flexibility of an anytime, anywhere classroom.