Resource Fair: A variety of RIT departments and programs will highlight their individual services. This is a time to get questions answered while picking up valuable literature and information. Area banks will be available for students to open accounts; you will need one of the following documents in order to obtain an account: temporary or permanent motor vehicle operator’s license, US Passport/Foreign Passport or Alien Registration Card, or an Armed Forces ID. The Resource Fair will run until 6:30pm in the Gordon Field House and Activities Center.  

President's Meet and Mingle (for families): Meet and mingle with RIT's President, Dr. William Destler, provost and senior vice president for Academic Affairs, Dr. Jeremy Haefner, senior vice president for Student Affairs , Dr. Mary-Beth Cooper, and other special guests. Light refreshments will be served.

Meet Your Resident Advisor (RA) (for residence hall students): Join your Resident Advisor in getting to know the rest of the students living on your floor. Your RA will also go over the many exciting opportunities to get involved in your new community, and inform you about various staff and resources available to you. Look for signs on your floor for meeting locations.

NTID Suppport Services Orientation (NSSO) Welcome: Deaf and hard-of-hearing baccalaureate students and families ONLY - Meet the support services staff and other NTID supported BS students, and get your questions answered.

Convocation for New Students and Families: Convocation is the official opening of the academic year. Join us for this ceremony as we formally welcome students to the academic community. The program includes remarks by President William Destler, provost and senior vice president for Academic Affairs, Dr. Jeremy Haefner, senior vice president for Student Affairs , Dr. Mary-Beth Cooper, and a keynote address by Dr. Sandra Connelly, assistant professor, School of Biological and Medical Sciences, College of Science, 2011 recipient of the Richard and Virginia Eisenhart Provost’s Award for Excellence in Teaching.

RIT & You: Partners in Your Student's Success (for families): This program will provide insight to the transition issues first-year students face, as well as, the resources and services available to assist your student in achieving academic and personal success. This session will include a question and answer period.

Academic Advising and College Meetings: Each student will have the opportunity to speak directly to a college representative(s) who will answer individual questions regarding his/her class schedule and future course selections. Schedules may also be revised based on Liberal Arts Qualifying Exam and/or Math Placement Exam results.

College Life 101 Program: An interactive program in which students discuss academic and transitional issues new students may face during their first year. Programs and services that can help ease the transition process for students are highlighted.

Meet Your Orientation Assistant (OA): During this mandatory and fun event, you will meet your OA and the students in your OA Group. Your OA will be your guide for Orientation.

OCASA Reception for Commuter Students: A chance for commuter students to meet each other and learn what the Off-Campus & Apartment Student Association (OCASA) can do for you.

Club Fair: Enjoy live music, games, food and fun while finding out about Greek organizations and student clubs.

NTID Suppport Services Orientation (NSSO) Workshop:For NTID supported BS students ONLY - in this hands on orientation, you will learn how to request support and access services using RIT's Student Information System (SIS).

SpiRITs: The goal of this program is to raise self-awareness and understanding of the role alcohol plays in a university setting, the expectations RIT has regarding the responsible use of alcohol, and the ability for all students to impact the drinking patterns of those around them.

• Nationally-known comedians
• Hypnotist and magician programs
• Outdoor dance party
• Live, acoustic music at one of our on-campus coffee houses
• Rock climbing at the Red Barn
• Ice skating
• LAN party