Office of Student Engagement and Belonging
The Office of Student Engagement and Belonging (OSEB) in the Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences is committed to providing all students with a community where they feel they belong. We offer a range of comprehensive events, programs, and services that widen the windows of access and broaden the pathways to success.
Initiatives in the OSEB are open to all eligible members of the RIT community, regardless of protected category.
Women in Computing
Women in Computing at the Rochester Institute of Technology (WiC) is an all inclusive organization that provides an interdisciplinary networking forum for students, faculty, staff and alumni involved in the field of computing at RIT, regardless of gender, race or sex. WiC at RIT also encourages the success of women and all gender minorities through community outreach, professional, leadership, mentorship, and technical development opportunities.
Computing Organization for Multicultural Students
Computing Organization for Multicultural Students (COMS) at RIT is an all-inclusive organization committed to building a supportive community that celebrates the talent of underrepresented students in computing and technology. COMS offers community engagement, mental health awareness, leadership and mentorship opportunities.
Learn more about Computing Organization for Multicultural Students
Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students
What makes RIT the best choice for deaf and hear-of-hearing computing students? The Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences, in collaboration with the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, is committed to providing deaf and hard-of-hearing students with outstanding access and support services, such as interpreting services, note-taking, real-time captioning, and tutoring/advising.
Learn more about Access and Support Services
NTID also offers individualized pre-baccalaureate programs to help students prepare for specific RIT programs. Contact the NTID Admissions for more information.
Student Engagement Computing News
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September 3, 2026
RIT’s Destler/Johnson Rochester City Scholars program helps students achieve college goals
For over 15 years, the Rochester City Scholars program has helped Rochester students turn college aspirations into successful careers, with alumni becoming doctors, designers, executives, sonographers, artists, teachers, and more.
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August 28, 2026
The Princeton Review cites RIT as a top university for career outcomes
RIT once again made The Princeton Review Best Colleges list and was ranked among the top 50 schools for “Colleges that Create Futures” in its Best 392 Colleges 2027 edition.
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August 11, 2026
RIT computing Ph.D. student earns prestigious SMART Scholarship
Cedric Bone wants to better understand how humans adapt to artificial intelligence systems. His research has led to a government scholarship award that fully funds his tuition and guarantees a research role upon graduation.