Transfer Admission

Your Strong Start Deserves a Spectacular Finish

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RIT students thrive in an environment rich with hands-on learning, customizable experiences, and global opportunities. We celebrate each student’s unique path and provide them tools for success. Don’t just take our word for it—RIT is nationally recognized for excellence.

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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 

Join Us for a Transfer Virtual Information Session

The perfect opportunity to learn more about transferring to RIT to complete your undergraduate degree.

Learn more and register

On-Campus Tours and Information Sessions

Visit campus six days a week or explore other ways to experience RIT.

Schedule your visit


Academic Session Recordings

We hosted dozens of virtual sessions about academics/majors this year. You can gain access to our library of recordings.


Live Beyond Academic Sessions

These virtual sessions will give you an inside look into RIT’s campus life, clubs, career and co-op preparation, dining, and more.

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Transferring Credits

Navigate transferring your credits to RIT with ease! We provide you with the tools to understand how your credits will transfer and how to send in test results.

Learn more about transferring credits

How to Apply

RIT welcomes you to take the next step—apply now! We walk you through how to start an application, review our transfer application checklist, important deadlines, and more. 

Learn how to apply

Financial Aid and Scholarships

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We’re here to help make RIT financially within reach

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 part-time employment
  • Transfer merit scholarships range from $10,000 - $25,000 annually
  • Opportunities to stack additional scholarships on top of merit scholarships

Financial Aid
Estimated Cost of Attendance

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Gain real world experience while you earn a degree

RIT is known for providing extraordinary, real-world experience. Our cooperative education program (co-op) offers paid, full-time experience that launches careers. As a transfer student, you can:

  • Complete a co-op with no delay to finishing your degree
  • Gain real world experience before you graduate
  • Earn money during your co-op, without paying tuition for that semester—co-op students typically earn an average of $15,345

Learn more about co-op

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International Transfer Students

RIT attracts students from every state and more than 100 countries

RIT hosts nearly 2,000 international students from 100 different countries 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.

International Student Information
International Applicant FAQs
English Language Proficiency Requirements

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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.

Learn why RIT is a good fit for your family

Accepted Students

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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...

Resources for Accepted Students

Contact Admissions

If you have questions regarding your application, we’re here to help.

Jennifer Zirnheld
Co-Director Undergraduate Admissions
585-475-5501


Academic Focus: Art and Design and Health Sciences

Molly Lane
Senior Assistant Director
585-475-2612


Academic Focus: Computing and Engineering

Salvatore Mazzara
Associate Director
585-475-2345


Academic Focus: Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Emily Cooper
Assistant Director
585-475-4398


Academic Focus: Liberal Arts, Business, Engineering Technology, and Science

Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing and Hearing NTID-Supported Students in all programs can contact ntidadmissions@rit.edu with questions regarding your application.