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Transportation to campus
For those arriving by plane, at the Greater Rochester International Airport, you may contract a taxi to transport you to campus. The taxi pick up is located outside the baggage claim area of the terminal. The taxi fare for the trip from the airport to RIT will cost you approximately $20.
For those arriving at the train depot, you may obtain a taxi to transport you to campus. As you exit the train depot taxis are generally lined up to the left of the depot. If a taxi is not available, the staff at the ticket window will call a taxi for you. The taxi fare for the trip from the train depot to RIT will cost you approximately $20.
For those arriving at the bus station, you may contract a taxi to transport you to campus. Taxis are generally parked in front of the bus station. If a taxi is not available, the staff at the ticket window will call a taxi for you. The taxi fare for the trip from the bus station to RIT will cost you approximately $20.
Shuttle Service – On-campus
Shuttle buses, including accessibility vans, will be running throughout campus on Sunday and Monday. A golf cart, operated by the Orientation Staff, will be available for senior citizens and individuals with special needs. We do not have wheelchairs available on campus. If you would like to rent a wheelchair, you may contact Southside Medical Supply (585) 271-7141, Monroe Wheelchair at (585) 546-8595, or Fonte Surgical Supply at (585) 338-1000 or (800) 836-2130.
Parking
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Residence hall students and families: please follow the directions of Campus Safety staff to the color-coded move-in staging areas. After moving in, you will park your vehicle in Lots G, H with overflow in lots E and F. First-year students, bringing vehicles to stay for the year, should park in Lot B. Commuter students and families, please park in Lot U.
Monday, August 31, 2009
All families and commuter students: please park in Lot D or U.
Move in to Residence Halls
First-year students living in the residence halls will move in on Sunday, August 30, 2009. (NTID SVP students will move in on Saturday, August 22, 2009.)
Starting August 1st, you can go to the Housing Operations website and click on “Housing Confirmation” to get specific information on your housing assignment, roommate, and your scheduled move-in time. Please follow instructions for move-in to ensure a smooth and comfortable process for everyone. The Housing Operations Office is open from 8:00am - 5:00pm Monday through Friday and can be reached at (585) 475-2572 or (585) 475-2113 v/tty or online.
Specialized Move-in Dates
Some RIT students are affiliated with groups who have an early move-in date and/or a specialized orientation program in addition to the Orientation program. Specific information from the coordinators/directors of these programs will be sent separately.
Move-in Day Checklist
- get settled in your room in the residence halls
- go to Field House to:
- register for Orientation and get your schedule
- upgrade cable television service
- register your vehicle
- get your UID (University ID)
- open a bank account
- get your questions answered at the Resource Fair
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