RIT and Pearl Partnership

Start your studies at Pearl. Finish them at RIT.

Pearl Academy has a strong, multifaceted partnership with RIT. Students from Pearl Academy receive special benefits when applying for a Master's degree at select programs in RIT's College of Art and Design.

Benefits Exclusive to Students from Pearl Academy


Application Fee Waived

The $65 application fee is waived for students applying from Pearl Academy.


Expedited Application Review

Receive your admission decision and scholarship details within 1 – 2 weeks.


30% Tuition Scholarship

Receive a scholarship worth 30% off your annual tuition when transferring from Pearl Academy.


No Testing Requirement

There is no GRE, GMAT, or English-language test scores required to apply.

How to Apply

  • Submit a complete admissions application with supporting documents
  • Your application fee and test requirements will be waived upon submission of your application
  • Application status updates will be communicated to you via email

  Application deadline extended to February 15

Apply to select RIT graduate programs between December 15 – February 15 for expedited review of your Fall 2022 application.


Unprecedented times call for a degree of certainty.

The RIT Fast-Track Application helps you plan for graduate studies early. Through the Fast-Track Application, you will receive an admissions decision and scholarship offer quickly, providing confidence and ease throughout the application process. 

Applications for Fall 2022 can no longer be fast-tracked.

You can still apply to RIT! Applications are accepted for many graduate degree programs.
View application deadlines

 

Connect with Us

Daniel Kopperud
Assistant Director, Strategic Global Enrollment Initiatives
585-475-5332