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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May 4, 2026
NTID computing graduate from Ghana hopes to remove barriers to communication and accessibility
Driven by a desire to make accessibility available to everyone, Charles Coleman Jr., a graduating computing and information technologies student from Ghana, has dedicated his studies to the fields of accessibility, inclusion, and instructional technology.
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April 25, 2026
Campus transforms into innovation showcase at 2026 Imagine RIT
Robots, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and performing arts were just a sampling of what visitors experienced at the 2026 Imagine RIT: Creativity and Innovation Festival on April 25.
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November 24, 2025
RIT partners with Gallaudet University to launch research traineeship program in Universal AI
RIT is teaming up with Gallaudet University to prepare the next generation of artificial intelligence researchers and practitioners who will develop AI for everyone.