Student & Parent FAQs

In addition to the overview of the College Restoration Program, here are some questions frequently asked by students and parents.

1. Q: How do I get into CRP?
   A: First, you need a referral from your department head. We recommend you meet with your department head to discuss the CRP option. Go to the CRP web site and familiarize yourself with the program. If you feel CRP is appropriate for you and you are ready to commit to an intensive academic intervention program, go to College Restoration Program and complete an application. Once we receive BOTH the referral and your application, you are put on the A (active) list for the upcoming fall, winter, or spring quarter.
2. Q: Do you take any student?
   A: We accept up to 50 eligible students each fall, winter, and spring quarter. Eligible students:

   • do not have a financial or disciplinary hold on their account
   • are in good standing with the Office of Financial Aid (if they receive aid)
   • do not have more than one Incomplete on their RIT transcript
   • have a referral from an academic department that indicates conditions to be met for the CRP quarter and exit options
   • agree to the policies and procedures for the College Restoration Program, including use your RIT e-mail address and reading your RIT e-mail at least once a day
   • understand what CRP offers and enter the program with a positive and open attitude
3. Q: What's the maximum number of students you take? Is there a limit?
   A: We take up to 50 students each quarter on a first come first served basis. However, if you miss any of your scheduled intake appointments, you may drop down on the list. Also, if we determine that CRP is not an appropriate placement, we will let you know as soon as possible so you can begin to make other plans.
4. Q: How many courses will I take in CRP?
   A: Most students in CRP take anywhere from 4-8 credit equivalent course hours of CRP classes plus one or two credit courses.
5. Q: Do I earn college credit in CRP?
   A: The CRP classes are "credit equivalent," which means you don't earn college credit for them. You can earn credit for your credit courses; however, many students retake credit courses that they've earned a D or F in previously. The first priority is to improve your RIT transcript and prepare you to be successful at RIT.
6. Q: Do I get a grade for CRP? Does it show up on my transcript?
   A: CRP will show up on your transcript as either S (pass) or F (fail). It does not impact your college GPA. However, you will have a CRP GPA which is calculated from the grades you earn in your CRP classes. This GPA shows up on your CRP final report which is sent to you, your parents, and your prospective department head.
7. Q: Is there a charge for attending CRP?
   A: Yes. CRP is a full tuition quarter.
8. Q: Will I still be able to receive financial aid while I'm in CRP?
   A: Generally, students who receive financial aid and are in good standing with the Office of Financial Aid will receive aid for the CRP quarter. CRP does not guarantee that you will receive or continue to receive financial aid assistance. However, we provide every student with a Certificate of Enrollment which verifies their temporary full-time status. Students must make an appointment with their financial aid counselor as soon as they are scheduled in CRP and take a copy of this verification. Aid for the quarter will not be released until the student has met with his/her financial aid counselor. Postponing this meeting may result in late fees and/or registration holds. It is the student's responsibility to complete all paperwork and fulfill all contract obligations required to receive aid. Contact your financial aid counselor as soon as you know you are in CRP. Make an appointment to meet with him/her to discuss any impact CRP may have on your financial aid. The number for the Office of Financial Aid is (585) 475-2186.
9. Q: Can I retake CRP?
   A: Students can participate in CRP only once. However, if a student files a Leave of Absence (LOA) during the CRP quarter, s/he will have to go back through the program in order to be considered for reinstatement in an RIT academic program.
10. Q: Am I a full-time or part-time student while I'm in CRP?
    A:Students in CRP are classified part-time matriculated; however, since they pay full-time tuition for the quarter in CRP, including activity fees, they have the same access to RIT facilities as regular full-time students have.
11. Q: Are there any restrictions for students in CRP?
    A:The only restriction for students in CRP is that they cannot participate in NCAA sports, including practice.
12. Q: Can I work while in CRP?
    Yes, but the total number of hours should not exceed 12-15 per week.
13. Q: If I have a job through RIT Student Employment, can I continue it?
    A: Yes, but you will have to present your Certificate of Enrollment to verify your status.
14. Q: Can I continue to live in the dorms or campus apartments while in CRP?
    A: Usually. We suggest you contact Housing Operations at 475-5815 or 475-2572 as early as possible to let them know you'll be attending CRP so they can save you a spot in campus housing.
15. Q: Will I have an advisor while in CRP?
    A: Each CRP student is assigned a CRP mentor. Your mentor is your advisor and advocate. You will meet with your mentor each week at a regularly scheduled time. The purpose of these meetings is to discuss your progress and further explore pertinent issues. Your mentor receives feedback on attendance and assignments from all of your instructors. He/she writes your mid-quarter Progress Note and your CRP Final Report with recommendations for the following quarter. Our program evaluations indicate that mentoring is the most valued aspect of CRP from the student's point of view. CRP prides itself on its excellence in mentoring.
16. Q: How am I evaluated in CRP?
    A: For each CRP class you take, you will receive a syllabus detailing how you will be evaluated. Grades for CRP classes go from A to F and include pluses and minuses. At mid-quarter and in the final report, you will have a CRP GPA based on all of the grades for your CRP classes.
17. Q: How is pass or fail determined for CRP?
    A:Students with a CRP GPA of 2.0 or higher automatically pass CRP; however, most departments expect students to earn a minimum 2.5 CRP GPA. Students whose CRP GPA falls below 2.0 automatically fail CRP. Students who fail CRP will be placed on suspension regardless of whether they were on suspension or probation before entering CRP.
18. Q: If I pass CRP, will I automatically be reinstated into my academic program?
    A: CRP cannot guarantee reinstatement. That depends on your department referral to CRP. Most referrals state the conditions to be met during the CRP quarter in order to be eligible for reinstatement. Generally, students who earn a 3.0 or higher in their credit courses and a 2.5 or higher in CRP will be reinstated. Students performing below these standards are highly encouraged to develop a back-up plan in case they are not reinstated into the program of their choice.
19. Q: How will I know if I've been reinstated?
    A: At the end of the quarter, you will be writing a letter of appeal for reinstatement to your prospective department head. Once all of the final grades are reported to the registrar's office, you may contact your prospective department head to find out his/her decision. This is usually done during the quarter break. If your department head has accepted your Change of Program form, your department code will be changed from T-CRP to that department's code.
20. Q: Will I be able to register for classes for the quarter following CRP?
    A: CRP students can pre-register for classes at the same time regular RIT students pre-register. In most cases, students can only pre-register for liberal arts/general education courses. Students may have to wait until their Change of Program application is accepted to register for courses specific to their program. Changes/additions to your schedule can be done through Add/Drop into the next quarter. We advise you to work with an advisor from the academic department.
21. Q: Is there anything else I need to know about participating in CRP?
    A:Yes. CRP is dedicated to student success. However, if you, the student, don't commit yourself fully to the program and what it can do for you, you probably won't get much out of the program. You should know that we have a strict mandatory attendance policy with serious consequences for excessive absences. Research shows that the number one correlative factor for college success is attendance. If you are not ready to make this commitment, as well as committing to studying a minimum of 2-3 hours each day, you are not ready to enter CRP or re-enter RIT.
22. Q: What have past students said about their experience in CRP?
    A: Many come back to us months or years later to report that they learned more during their quarter in CRP than in any other quarter. Life themes, such as integrity, self-discipline, and responsibility, are woven through every aspect of the program. These principles, or the lack of them, is what distinguishes successful people from mediocre or unsuccessful people. Also, the emphasis on self-awareness and making conscious, positive, and proactive choices serves to build personal autonomy and enhance college success, as well as to build lifelong well-being.