Part-time Undergraduate

To accept our offer of admission and reserve your place in RIT’s entering class, please confirm your intention to enroll by completing the online “Reply to Offer of Admission” Form which can be found on your Admissions Application Status page at https://join.rit.edu/status.

The deadline for completing the form is:

• May 1 (Summer or Fall term entry)
• December 1 (Spring term entry)
• If your acceptance offer is received after the standard due date, you will be required to complete the reply form within 2 weeks of your acceptance notification.

No additional steps are required. You will have confirmed your enrollment by completing the “Reply to Offer of Admission” form as stated above. This will secure your place in the entering class and allow you to register for courses. A tuition deposit is not required of part-time graduate students.

You will receive an account activation email from RIT within two business days after you have completed the online Offer of Admission Reply Form. The account activation email will go to the email address supplied on your admissions application. If after two business days you have not received the account activation email but HAVE accepted your offer of Admission, please contact the ITS Service Desk for assistance at https://www.rit.edu/its/help.

RIT is provides Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) as an extra layer of security for systems that store sensitive data. MFA is a way of ensuring that only you are able to access your accounts in these applications. In addition to your username and password, MFA requires you to provide an additional verification step to prove it is really you accessing your account. All RIT students’ need to enroll in MFA. Steps on how to enroll or to more about how MFA works can be found here https://www.rit.edu/its/mfa.

*Current RIT community members/current students who already have an active RIT computer account will not receive an activation email as your current RIT account will remain the same.

The RIT Computer Account will be used to:

• Access eServices, RITs hub to make payments, view student accounts, view bills, and view financial aid, and authorize access for parents and other third parties.
• Access the student information center (SIS) for course registration information

Your RIT Student Email Address will be your preferred email address in our system. It is your responsibility to check your RIT student email account on a regular basis as it is our primary means of campus communication. It will include:

• Orientation information for new students
• All student account messages, including billing, payment, and tuition options
• Any information from the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships
• Faculty and departmental communication to students

RIT has partnered with Google to provide RIT Gmail accounts for all students. To access your RIT Gmail account, visit the home for Google Apps at RIT, google.rit.edu. Additionally, you can set e-mail preferences by visiting https://start.rit.edu. Your RIT Gmail can also be forwarded to your preferred email account.

Review of your previous college records and determination of transfer credits and year level are part of the admissions process. If you do not find the transfer credit evaluation enclosed in this mailing, your college records are still under evaluation for a final determination. The evaluation will follow shortly in the mail.

All students enrolled in another college must submit final official transcripts and degree certification. If you will receive a degree prior to enrollment at RIT, final transcripts must indicate receipt of the degree. When all your classes are complete, make arrangements to send transcripts:

Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Rochester Institute of Technology
60 Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester, NY 14623-5604

Failure to submit official original transcripts required for entry to your RIT program will result in your being unable to register for courses.

The advisor in your academic department will assist you in reviewing program requirements, planning a schedule, and guiding you through the initial course registration process. Please visit https://www.rit.edu/advising and select “Advising Offices” to locate the contact information for your academic advisor assignment.

NOTE: If you do not find the transfer credit evaluation enclosed in this mailing, please do not contact your advisor until you receive your mailed evaluation. Your academic advisor will be unable to assist you until the transfer credit evaluation has been completed and you have received a copy by mail.

First year and transfer students who have confirmed their enrollment for the fall semester are encouraged to visit the New Student Orientation website at www.rit.edu/orientation. Their website contains all of the information about New Student Orientation Schedules and Programming for first year and transfer students. In addition, in early June you will receive a Welcome Guide which will provide more detailed information regarding the New Student Orientation program. Orientation programming for families will take place August 20-21, 2019 and programming for first year and transfer students will run from August 20 to the start of classes.

New students entering during the Spring Semester must register for the New Student Orientation program. During this program, students will have the opportunity to meet with their academic department for advising and course registration. Students can register for the program by visiting http://rit.edu/orientation.

Directions for completing required health history and immunization forms will be emailed to your RIT student computer account from the Student Health Center. Forms should be submitted as early as possible. Please contact the Student Health Center at (585) 475-2255 or ritshc@rit.edu with questions. Additional information is available at https://www.rit.edu/studentaffairs/studenthealth/

If, due to unusual circumstances, you are unable to attend RIT in the term you have been admitted, you may be able to defer your admission to a future term. Please contact Undergraduate Admissions at 585-475-6631 or admissions@rit.edu for more information and to find out if a deferral is possible.

The information provided here will help you as you plan for your studies at RIT. The RIT Institute Calendar, which includes important dates can be viewed at https://www.rit.edu/calendar/. With academic department approval, you may join classes NO LATER than the sixth class day from the beginning of the term.

The RIT student ID is a picture ID, your RIT library card and your access to campus facilities. You will need your RIT student ID for student rates for tickets to special campus events, to obtain an on-campus parking permit, or to write a check on campus. You can obtain your RIT student ID once you arrive on campus at the Office of the Registrar on the first floor of the George Eastman Building. ID cards are activated each semester once you are registered for courses. Hours of operation are posted on the Registrar website https://www.rit.edu/academicaffairs/registrar/. For more information, phone the Registrar at 585-475-2821 or click the “Ask the Registrar” link on their website.

All vehicles operated on campus must be registered with Public Safety, and must display an Institute parking hangtag. Both a valid RIT ID and a state car registration (or a copy) are required to register your vehicle. You may register you vehicle online at https://www.rit.edu/fa/facilities/pats/parking or by going to the Public Safety Office in Grace Watson Dinin Hall (Building 25). When you register your vehicle, you will receive a Public Safety map that shows the locations of the courtesy call boxes, parking regulations, and other important information.

The Barnes & Noble @ RIT Bookstore is the place to buy textbooks and any educational materials you may need for your courses. You can make your course material purchases online at http://rit.bncollege.com/ or in-person. The Barnes & Noble @ RIT Bookstore is located at 100 Park Point Drive, adjacent to the campus. Hours of operation are listed on their website. As a RIT student, you may also purchase computer equipment and software at discount rates. For more information call the Barnes & Noble @ RIT Bookstore at 585-424-6766.

The Student Information System, or SIS, provides a convenient method for students to register for courses and obtain information from the Registrar’s and Student Financial Services offices. SIS is a menu driven system which uses onscreen prompts to allow you to access the function you desire and navigate through the various options. Once you have a RIT student computer account you can access SIS via: http://infocenter.rit.edu.

New students will receive assistance selecting courses and creating your initial class schedule. Your academic advisor will pre-enroll you for your first classes or assist you with self-registration – contact your department for specific procedures. Once you obtain your RIT Computer Account you will be able to access your class schedule online at http://sis.rit.edu. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your schedule, you will need to contact your academic department directly

Continuing students may register online through the Student Information System (SIS) at http://sis.rit.edu, in person, by mail, or by fax 585-475-7005.

Tuition for part-time undergraduate study is based on the number of credits you enroll in during each academic term. You may view and pay your electronic bill at https://www.rit.edu/eServices.

Due dates, payment options, and policies are available at http://www.rit.edu/fa/sfs/.

Email notifications are sent to students and authorized payers (e.g. parents, guardians, etc.) when bills become available. Student Financial Services has information on fee rates, billing, payment options, loan repayment, and educational tax credit (www.rit.edu/sfs). Their online eServices site provides real-time account inquiry and electronic payment for tuition/fees and Tiger Bucks.

RIT partners with many organizations that provide post-term reimbursements to their employees. Firms offering $5,250 or more in annual tuition assistance may qualify for the Employer Sponsored Tuition Plan. RIT extends a fullsemester deferment to students from participating firms. Students who wish to take advantage of this program must obtain official verification of their eligibility from their Tuition Aid Administrator, and must be in good financial standing at RIT from previous semesters. Students complete and submit an application for payment deferment once per year and the tuition bill is payable by the student directly to RIT three weeks after the term is over. To determine if your organization participates in this value-added benefit, please visit https://www.rit.edu/estp Please send an email request to opes@rit.edu to obtain a tuition deferment form if your company is on the list or to learn how to initiate participation if your company is not on the list

RIT's Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships assists students and their families in identifying sources of financial aid to help meet the cost of a quality education.

To apply for federal financial aid, you will need to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA collects the basic information needed to determine your eligibility for all of the financial aid programs sponsored by the federal government, including Federal Pell Grants, Federal Perkins Loans, and Federal William D. Ford Direct Loans.

Please note that in order to be eligible for federal funding, students must be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen; must be matriculated through the Admissions Office into a degree program which is at least 16 credit hours in length (certificate programs); and must demonstrate financial need (except the Federal Unsubsidized Loan and the Federal Direct Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS)).

You can file the FAFSA electronically at https://www.fafsa.gov. The information you provide will be used to calculate your Expected Family Contribution (EFC). The EFC is used to determine your eligibility for federal student aid. After you file your FAFSA, the federal processor will send your information to all colleges that you have listed. Please use the federal school code 002806 for the Rochester Institute of Technology.

Every student who completes a FAFSA receives a Student Aid Report (SAR) from the federal processor. If RIT is listed on your SAR, we will receive the same information electronically. Please review your SAR for accuracy. If you find that you need to make corrections, follow the instructions and submit your SAR back to the processor. Once you’ve submitted your FAFSA, you can sit back and relax; we’ll take care of the next step. Award letters reflecting your annual costs and financial aid eligibility will be mailed out on a rolling-basis, beginning in mid-March.

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. Please don’t hesitate to contact RIT’s Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships if you have any questions about filing the FAFSA or to discuss your financial award letter. We can also address any concerns that you may have pertaining to your enrollment plans and their impact to your financial aid eligibility. You will find the office phone number, e-mail address, mailing address, office hours, and a breakdown of financial aid counselors for The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships through the Contact Us page at: http://www.rit.edu/emcs/financialaid/contact.html . Also, many of your questions can be answered by reviewing the web page for the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships at: http://www.rit.edu/emcs/financialaid/contact.html

RIT is a remarkable and diverse university with a vast array of services and opportunities to attend activities and events as well as vital student needs. Some of the services provided on campus are the Office of Cooperative Education and Career Services, the Student Health Center, Public Safety, the Wallace Library, Information Systems and Computing Services, the Counseling Center, and Margaret’s House Child Care Program.

Included on campus are laundry facilities, dining halls, convenience stores, hairdressers, bookstore, religious services, athletic facilities, medical facility, and computer centers. There is transportation provided across campus during most hours. A shuttle bus service is provided at set hours between the campus and local shopping areas. Taxis and the regional public bus service also serve the campus.

RIT has self-operating dining locations and offers a variety of dining options including: Brick City Café, Global Village Cantina and Grille, Grace Watson Dining Hall (Gracie’s), the RITZ Sports Zone, the Commons, and the Crossroads Café and Market. In addition, the Corner Store offers everything a convenience store has to offer and more. Each dining facility is open at specific hours and has unique menus and services. More information can be obtained by visiting the web site at http://www.rit.edu/fa/diningservices/.

Students may open a Dining Dollars Account to be used in any of the dining location on campus. You may deposit any amount of money into your Dining Dollars account. No minimum balance is required. When using your Dining Dollars Account to pay for food in any of the dining location, you will receive an 8% savings off your total purchase. Any money deposited into your Dining Dollars account will roll over from the fall semester to the spring semester and any unused Dining Dollars will be forfeited.

A Tiger Bucks Account differs from a Dining Dollars Account in that Tiger Bucks allows students to purchase goods and services at participating locations not restricted to dining locations. For example, you may use a Tiger Bucks for purchases at all dining locations, vending machines, the library, the Barnes & Noble Bookstore, and the Digital Den, to name only a few. To add funds to either of these accounts, please visit https://tigerspend.rit.edu. If you have any questions about the dining options or meal plans, please email dining@rit.edu.

RIT has a tradition of honoring and supporting active duty military, veterans, and their families. For over 50 years, RIT has had a Veterans Services Office dedicated to supporting and advocating for active duty military, veterans, and their dependents. Please visit https://www.rit.edu/military to learn more about the resources available and for essential military education benefits information and paperwork.

The Student Health Center provides primary medical care on an outpatient basis. The staff includes physicians, nurse practitioners, a physician assistant, nurses, support staff and an interpreter for the deaf. Services available include: general medical diagnosis and treatment, immunizations, sexual health services, basic laboratory tests, mental health care, prescriptions, and lifestyle counseling.

Students can elect to pay a Health Fee of $148 per term, or a $45 fee per visit. Insurance is necessary to access off-campus services, i.e., referral to specialists and x-ray services.

Your RIT student ID card provides you with access to the Hale-Andrews Student Life Center, located between the dormitories and the Student Alumni Union. The Student Life Center features top quality equipment and athletic facilities, such as multipurpose courts, weight room, and indoor track, to help you relieve the tension of a stressful day! For hours and information, call (585) 475-2620.

Security on campus is provided by Public Safety Services, although each individual is responsible for his/her own personal safety. The safety of students and your belongings is a top priority. The campus and its buildings are patrolled regularly, a Mobile Escort van and walking escort service are available 7 days a week, and blue-light courtesy boxes are located throughout the campus.

The RIT Disability Services Office is committed to providing equal access to programs, services and physical facilities to students with disabilities. Students who would like to request academic accommodation due to a disability should submit a request form and documentation of the disability to the Disability Services Office. The Director will review the request and supporting documentation and recommend appropriate and reasonable accommodations as needed. All information submitted is considered confidential and is for use only by Disability Services. No information is released without your consent.

We do not provide or coordinate personal services. Students need to make their own arrangements for mobility training, personal care assistants and personal adaptive equipment. Tutoring is not considered an accommodation; there are various academic support opportunities available within RIT for all students.

To request accommodations due to a disability, please submit a completed Disability Services Request and documentation to the Disability Services Office. You can find the online and printable request form on our website at https://www.rit.edu/dso by clicking on the “Accommodations” link. You can also refer to the “Documentation” link for more information about documentation.

Please send requests and documentation to the Disability Services Office; do not send disability information intended to serve as documentation to Admissions, Student Health or other departments within RIT.

Rochester Institute of Technology
Disability Services Office
Student Alumni Union, Room 1150
28 Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester, NY 14623-5604
Phone: (585) 475-2023 Fax: (585) 475-2215
Web Address: http://www.rit.edu/dso