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Attendees can pick up or purchase commemorative t-shirt and an additional opportunity to register for any open events they did not pre-register for.

Friday, October 17

     Student Alumni Union (SAU), Fireside Lounge, Time 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 18

     Student Alumni Union (SAU), Fireside Lounge, Time 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

PLEASE BE ADVISED: RIT SPECIAL EVENTS ARE DOCUMENTED WITH PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEOTAPING

By your entrance and admission to this event, you hereby give consent to RIT to use your likeness for documentary, marketing or branding purposes. Additionally, RIT reserves the right to remove any attendees deemed to be disruptive or who violate federal, state or local laws.

Dining Locations

RIT offers several dining locations on campus. View the locations here

 

Participating Food Trucks will be announced at a later date.

Roc City Sammich

A Rochester, NY Food Truck specializing in Pittsburgh-Style Sammiches and Wing Nutz!

Located near: Student Alumni Union (SAU), Lobby

Schutt's Apple Mill

Try a delicious selection of mini fried cakes with varied toppings, and our fresh apple cider!

Located near: Student Alumni Union (SAU), Lobby

Wraps on Wheels

Whether you choose one of our healthy choice meals, or are looking for something from the grill or fryer, you are sure to enjoy your authentic and delicious meal.

Located near: Global Village Plaza

Macarollin

Superior service, exceptional quality & family-owned. We’re proud to offer the most delectable, creamiest, gourmet Mac & Cheese you’ll find in New York State!

Located near: Global Village Plaza

Sweet Sammie Jane's

A delicious collection of sweets, ranging from beignets to crème brulee, and our specialty French macarons!

Located near: Global Village Plaza

FAQs

Brick City Weekend is RIT's annual celebration of families, students, alumni, staff, and friends of the university. It takes place in early October and has a long standing tradition of having distinguished speakers, 5k race, and a Men's Hockey game in Downtown Rochester.

The event schedule will be available for preview mid-July and registration will open in August.

COMING SOON!

Signing up for text message alerts will allow you to get reminders from our team with important information and any last minute changes that may happen during the weekend.

To opt in:

Text "BrickCity" to 888777 to receive the latest weekend updates*

*message & data rates may apply

 

Interpreting services have been requested for the central programming events. Please look for the ASL/English Interpreting symbol in the description. To make specific requests please email RIT Department of Access Services at bchcaccess@rit.edu.

We recommend making requests as early as possible. All Service Requests should be made a minimum of three business days in advance. Without adequate advance notice, we are unable to satisfy access service requests.

You can register for events ahead of time online. Please see the step by step instructions below. This is the most efficient way to guarantee your tickets and attendance at various events. Registration will be available during the weekend, but space will not be guaranteed.

How do I create an account and register for events?

RIT ACCOUNTS

1. Click on the RIT Log in button at the top left of the screen of the left grey RIT Login Button.

*NOTE: RIT Accounts must use the RIT Shibboleth login.

**Only RIT Student, Alumni, Faculty and Staff accounts will be able to log in. Parent eServices accounts will not be able to log in through the RIT Login.

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2. Enter your RIT Username and password

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3. Complete the registration information to complete the account creation. Some of the information will be pre-loaded from your RIT account.

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4. Don’t forget to add guests to your account before registering for events. See “How to add guests to my account” FAQ.

 

NON-RIT ACCOUNTS

1. Click the Register button on the top left of the screen or the grey box at the right.

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2. Complete the registration form.

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3. Don’t forget to add guests to your account before registering for events. See “How to add guests to my account” FAQ.

 

 

1. Log in to your BCW Account. You know you are logged in when you see your name at the top right of the screen.

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2. Click your name at the top right of the screen, then select “My Account” from the menu.

 

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3. Scroll down to the guest section and click the “Add Guest” button.

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4. Complete the form to add your guest. Please make sure to mark each guests relationship to RIT.

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5. Click the Add Guest button at the bottom to complete. Repeat the process for every guest you plan to register for events. Each guest will need to register for events they are interested in. Each account will have a limit of 10 guests.

Yes! We strongly encourage registering for events ahead of time. Most events, including free ones, have a limited capacity and fill up or sell out quickly.

1. Log in to your BCW Account. You know you are logged in when you see your name at the top right of the screen.

2. Click your name at the top right of the screen, then select “My Registrations” from the menu.
3. Click the “View Tickets” button

You have the option to print your tickets from this page or scan from your device.

You can cancel your registration online. However, refunds will NOT be given for the featured events (including the guest speaker, comedian or the hockey game). All other refunds will be honored.

You may park in any general or reserved space around campus, as all ticketing is suspended for the weekend.

If you need to park in an accessible space, make sure your accessible parking tag/sticker are properly displayed.

Seating for most ticketed events is general admission, including seating for the BCW Comedian, SG Presenter and the Women's hockey games. Venues will open one hour before each event. 

Seating for the men's hockey game at Blue Cross Arena is RESERVED and the Blue Cross Arena Opens at 5:00 PM.

Yes. Accessible seating is available in the Gordon Field House through the lower level. We recommend arriving early, as the seating is general admission.

The Blue Cross Arena is ADA accessible and has designated seating areas for wheelchairs and strollers.

No, there are no guest accommodations on campus. But, we do have a list of nearby hotels discounted rates for Brick City Homecoming Family Weekend visitors. You can find them under the Info tab. Be sure to reserve your rooms early!

A new app that’s been developed to help the RIT community eliminate communication barriers. As a member of the RIT community, you can use TigerChat to converse with another person or group using automatic speech recognition (ASR) technology and typing. You can watch the conversation as is happens rather than wait for someone to press the “send” button.

Read More Here

RIT does not provide off-campus transportation from the airport, train station, or hotels. Attendees staying at RIT Inn & Conference Center will be able to use the complimentary shuttle service to and from campus. Schedules will be available at the hotel check-in. RIT will also provide complimentary shuttle service from campus to the hockey game at the Blue Cross Arena in downtown Rochester, on Saturday, October 19th. Shuttles will run from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm, departing from Lot S on campus, to the Blue Cross Arena. Shuttles will return to campus immediately following the end of the game. Uber and Lyft transportation are also now available in the Rochester area!

Dining will be available at various locations across RIT's campus. Food Trucks will be available at various locations throughout the weekend. Click here for a list of food trucks!

No, RIT does not provide these items. You may contact Numotion @ 585-385-3920 and arrange a rental if needed. RIT will have people movers; (golf carts) roaming around campus to help shuttle guests who have difficulty walking.

Once you purchase tickets to the Men's Hockey Game at the Blue Cross Arena, you will recieve an email from arenas@rit.edu with a pdf version of your ticket.

Hotels

Book with select hotels to receive special Brick City Weekend deals!

RIT Inn and Conference Center

5257 West Henrietta Road
Henrietta, NY 14467

(585) 359-1800

Start every day of your visit to the RIT Inn & Conference Center well rested, whether you’re here on business, touring our local colleges and universities or visiting family and friends. With 304 spacious sleeping rooms and an array of amenities we provide everything needed for a comfortable night’s stay.

Guests can call the number above and ask for the RIT discounted rate.

Hampton Inn & Suites Rochester/Henrietta

280 Clay Rd
Rochester, NY 14623

(585) 475-1300

We're off I-390, with the Rochester Institute of Technology within three miles. We are 10 minutes to Greater Rochester Airport and Downtown Rochester is six miles away. Relax in our indoor pool or work out in our fitness center. Daily hot breakfast and WiFi are free.

Visit the link above for a discounted rate.

*Portions of the hotel will be under construction

Staybridge Suites Rochester University Hotel

1000 Genesee St
Rochester, NY 14611

(585) 527-9110

Staybridge Suites® is an extended stay hotel, offering elevated residential style-studios and suites, complimentary daily breakfast buffet, complimentary light bites & happy hour 3 days a week, and ample amenities to accommodate both short-term and extended-stay guests.

Visit the link above for a discounted rate.

Comfort Suites Rochester Henrietta University Area

2085 Hylan Dr.
Rochester, NY 14623

(585) 487-8500

And at our Comfort Suites® Rochester Henrietta University Area hotel, you’ll find more of the space you need to spread out, relax or work. We have the essentials you need to stay on your game and be your best. The hotel is just 3 miles from RIT and 10 miles away from Blue Cross Arena.

Visit the link above or call and request "RIT Brick City 2025" for a discounted rate.
Home2 Suites by Hilton Rochester Henrietta

999 Jefferson Road
Rochester, NY 14623

(585) 272-0090

Take advantage of this all-suite hotel with full kitchens, free breakfast daily, WiFi, pet-friendly rooms, and an indoor pool. We're nine minutes from both the University of Rochester and Rochester Institute of Technology.

Visit the link above for a discounted rate.