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We'll provide the future-focused degree programs, imaginative environment, real-world career experiences, and a vibrant campus life.
You bring you.
Visit and Events
Whether you can visit in person or want to experience virtually, we offer opportunities every day for you to get to know RIT, meet our students and staff, and ask questions. View all the ways you can experience RIT
Meet Us On Campus
Learn about academics, co-op and internships, financial aid, and more at one of our on-campus open houses.
October 14 | October 26 | November 9
Daily Tours and Information Sessions
Visit campus six days a week or explore other ways to experience RIT.
Did you miss Introducing RIT? You can still access recordings from this year's event! Access Recordings
Student Perspectives
Learn about RIT through the eyes and words of our students. Student creators share their tips, tricks, and stories about RIT on the TigerTalk blog. Browse blog posts
Financial Aid and Scholarships
2025-2026 FAFSA® Updates
The U.S. Department of Education has announced that the 2025-26 FAFSA will not be available until December 1, 2024. Students applying Early Decision I and II who are seeking need-based aid will need to complete the RIT Financial Aid Application in addition to the FAFSA. Learn more
Make RIT financially within reach
We realize that you are taking an important step in your life; one that is exciting, yet challenging. Since you have many other things to consider as you prepare for college, we want to help make your financial aid experience as smooth as possible. Currently, more than 16,000 RIT undergraduate students receive over $550 million dollars in financial assistance from federal, state, and institutional resources, in the form of scholarships, grants, loans, and student employment.
International Students
RIT attracts students from more than 100 countries
RIT hosts nearly 2,000 international students on the main Rochester, New York campus. The variety of backgrounds and perspectives represented in the RIT community enriches the living and learning experience for all. As students interact on team-based projects, in campus housing and in day-to-day activities, they become enriched and better prepared for the opportunities and challenges of global interdependence.
Information for Parents and Families
Parents and families play a critical role in the college search process. Families are often involved in campus visits, financial planning, and helping to weigh the pros and cons of where their student will go to school. We are here to help your family navigate the process and provide the information you need to make the best decision.
Accepted Students
You've been accepted, now it's time to be on to something amazing. Your next steps are just a click, swipe, or tap away.
- Pay your deposit
- Connect with us
- Review your enrollment checklist
- Understand your financial aid
- For international students, find your comprehensive arrival guide
- and much more...
Information for School Counselors
Thank you for your interest in RIT. We realize that understanding all that colleges and universities have to offer can be overwhelming. The following events are designed to help you assist your students to make college choices that are right for them.
We invite you to join us for a Virtual RIT Counselor Information Session. During our presentation, we will discuss RIT’s experiential-based curriculum, cooperative education, personalized attention for students, state-of-the-art facilities, student support services, co-curricular and extracurricular activities, potential match between students and RIT, and application processes for admissions and financial aid.
Contact Admissions
We’re here to help
If you have questions or would like to request more information, get in touch.
Live Chat
585-475-6631
admissions@rit.edu
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Schedule an Interview or Meeting
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