National Recognition

RIT’s commitment to access, engagement, and success is a strategic campus-wide initiative. The Division of Access, Engagement, and Success empowers and enriches the RIT Community through a range of comprehensive events, programs, and services that widen the windows of access and broaden the pathways to success. Through meaningful engagement, the division identifies gaps and creates opportunities for all to develop, flourish, and succeed.

We are pleased to share with you the ways in which RIT has been recognized nationally for our continued commitment to these values.

Military Friendly School

RIT is designated a Military Friendly® School for the 2022-2023 Military Friendly® Cycle. Survey categories include: Military Student Support & Retention, Culture and Commitment, Financial Aid & Loan Repayment, Academic Policies and Compliance, Graduation & Career Outcomes and Admission & Orientation.

Best Employers

RIT ranked #115 on Forbes “America’s Best Employers for Diversity 2021 List”

RIT recognized by Diverse: Issues In Higher Education as one of the “Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs” for 2020.

Committed to Access, Engagement, and Success

RIT listed among the “Top 200 Colleges for Indigenous Students” by Winds of Change Magazine.

RIT received the Higher Education Excellence in Distinction (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Academia magazine, a national honor recognizing U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to advancing best practices in Higher Education excellence and belonging.

RIT was named a Distinction Champion by INSIGHT Into Academia for its work campus wide in the efforts of advancing best practices in Higher Education excellence and belonging.