Orientation Information

RIT offers a number of orientation programs for their newly-accepted students.

• Graduate Student Orientation and Welcome Reception
• Academic Department Orientation
• International Student Orientation
• Online Learning Orientation
• International Student Pre-Departure Orientation Sessions

GRADUATE STUDENT ORIENTATION AND WELCOME RECEPTION

We’re pleased that you have decided to join our Graduate Student community here at RIT, and invite you to join us at the Fall RIT Graduate Student Fair and Reception. Graduate student orientation for the Fall 2013 semester will be August 19 2013. All graduate students are encouraged to attend.

Notifications of specific times and registration information will be sent via RIT email and posted on various social media networks. Be sure to connect with RIT using your preferred social media networks.

At the orientation you will have the opportunity to meet our staff, faculty and students, learn about our community and the services available to you, and speak with representatives from such areas as Alumni Relations; Cooperative Education and Career Services; Financial Aid and Scholarships and Student Financial Services; Parking and Transportation; Registrar’s Office; Student Affairs; Wallace Library; Housing and Residence Life; Health Services, Graduate Enrollment Services; Catering and Food Services, as well as Rochester area services.

RIT President, William Destler, and Dean of Graduate Studies, Hector Flores will welcome you, and you'll have the opportunity to meet representatives from your academic department, and other graduate students at RIT.

ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT ORIENTATION

In addition to the Graduate Student Fair and Reception, you are required to attend your Academic Department Orientation.

Notifications of important dates and registration information will be sent via RIT email and posted on various social media networks. Be sure to connect with RIT using your preferred social media networks.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORIENTATION

All international students must attend the International Student Orientation Program. This program provides information on programs and services offered by the International Student Services and other RIT Offices. Information sessions cover topics such as employment in the U.S., immigration information, health care and health insurance, U.S. tax obligations, safety concerns, and U.S. Social Security Numbers. At International Student Orientation, you will meet the PALs (Peer Advisor Leaders). PALs are current RIT International and American student volunteers who will help answer your questions and assist you in getting settled at RIT. The International Student Orientation Program registration forms can be found here http://rit.edu/b4Nqu.

Notifications of important dates and registration information will be sent via RIT email and posted on various social media networks. Be sure to connect with RIT using your preferred social media networks.

International Student Orientation dates for the 2013 - 2014 academic year:

Fall Semester (2013-2014)

August 18th, 2013: Move-in Day International Students
August 18th – 20th, 2013 - International Orientation (Mandatory) Register here http://rit.edu/b4Nqu

ONLINE LEARNING ORIENTATION

Orientation information designed to prepare students for their coursework is sent to students officially registered for an Online Learning course about three weeks before the semester begins. Click here for more information.