Accepted Graduate Students
PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION
- WHEN TO ARRIVE
- IMPORTANT DATES
- ARRIVAL INFORMATION
- ACCOMODATIONS FOR EARLY ARRIVAL
- TRAVEL TIPS
- SHIPPING BELONGINGS
Welcome to the RIT community! The information provided here will help you as you plan for your arrival at RIT. Fall 2008 move in date is Friday August 22, 2008. If you are beginning your studies at RIT in Winter, Spring or Summer quarters, you may move into your RIT housing on the day before classes begin.
IMPORTANT DATESFall Quarter, 2008
Friday, August 22, 2008 - Move in Day for International Students
Saturday, August 23, 2008 - Orientation for International Students
Sunday, August 24, 2008 - Orientation for International Students
Winter Quarter, 2007-2008
December 2, 2007 Move in Day for new Graduate Students
December 3, 2007 Day and Evening Classes Begin
Spring Quarter 2008
March 9, 2008 Move in Day for new Graduate Students
March 10, 2008 Day and Evening Classes Begin
RIT Institute Calendar. Check for more details.
ARRIVAL INFORMATIONRIT is located within 7 miles of the Rochester International Airport. If you are arriving by plane, you should take a taxi from the airport to the campus. The taxi fare is approximately $15. If you are arriving by bus or train, you should choose the destination of “Rochester, New York” and take a taxi from the train station or bus terminal to the campus. The ride will be about 20-30 minutes and the taxi fare will vary.
Students arriving in New York City (NYC) by plane should book passage through to Rochester, which is an additional one-hour flight. You may also take a train or bus from New York City, which will take an additional 8 hours to reach Rochester. Allow yourself enough time to travel from the NYC airport (LaGuardia, Kennedy, or Newark) to the train station or bus terminal, as ground transportation in NYC can be time consuming.
If you are assigned campus housing, the Housing Operations Office will contact you with more details regarding move-in dates and procedures. Check the website at On-Campus Living for more information.
ACCOMODATIONS FOR EARLY ARRIVALIf you will arrive in Rochester prior to the arrival date above, you should make arrangements to stay in an area hotel. You should make a reservation at the hotel/motel before you arrive, and be sure to ask if there is an RIT discount rate. RIT does not offer early arrival accommodations. Following is a list of area hotels/motels for your reference:
| Hotel | Address and Phone Number |
| RIT Inn and Conference Center | 5257 West Henrietta Road (585) 359-1800 |
| Radisson Hotel | 175 Jefferson Road (585) 475-1910 |
| Courtyard by Marriott - Brighton | 33 Corporate Woods (585) 292-1000 |
| Red Roof Inns | 4820 West Henrietta Road (585) 359-1100 |
| Econo Lodge Rochester South | 940 Jefferson Road (585) 427-2700 |
| Super 8 Hotel - Rochester/Henrietta | 100 Lehigh Station Road (585) 359-1630 |
| Holiday Inn Henrietta | 1111 Jefferson Road (585) 475-1510 |
| Wellesley Inn | 797 East Henrietta Road (585) 427-0130 |
| Microtel Inn - Rochester | 905 Lehigh Station Road (585) 334-3400 |
TRAVEL TIPS
If you are traveling from abroad, keep your passport, I-20 or DS-2019, other important documents, and your money on your person at all times. Immigration documents must be presented at the port of entry to the United States. Contact the nearest U.S. Consulate for a copy of the booklet United States Customs Hints for Visitors. This booklet will help you clear customs without loss of any of your possessions.
During travel, you should carry a small bag with personal items, a change of clothing, and any valuable items in case your luggage does not arrive in Rochester when you do. You should contact the airline or other carrier with which you will be traveling to find out about any luggage weight, size, or quantity restrictions. Be sure to label your luggage with your name, address, and telephone number, both at home and at RIT.
You should bring enough money to cover your expenses while traveling. We recommend that you carry at least $50 in U.S. $1 bills, and coins (preferably quarters), as you may need them for telephone calls, airport shuttles, taxis, etc.
Remember that most of the RIT housing available for graduate students is not furnished. In many cases, the apartment will be empty. You should have something to sleep on for your first night on campus.
The weather in Rochester is varied. It is usually hot and humid from June through September, and cold and snowy from November through March. Other months are moderate in temperature. You will need a heavy wind and rain resistant coat, waterproof boots, and gloves for the cold months. Students usually wear comfortable, informal clothing to attend classes.
SHIPPING BELONGINGSStudents living in RIT apartments should not send their belongings ahead. Please DO NOT send baggage to the Center for Student Transition and Support.