Health Insurance
RIT expects all students to have health insurance. Health insurance coverage ensures that your student receives the appropriate medical care in the event of an injury or illness that requires prescription medication, a referral to a specialist, or even hospitalization. Health insurance may be obtained through the university,
or through family or individual policies.
If your student will use a family plan, please contact the company to determine what coverage your student has in Rochester, as many companies have limited out-of-network coverage. If your student currently has insurance through a Medicaid based plan, please know that most Medicaid based insurance plans only provide emergency level coverage outside of the area they are issued in. If your student will not be on a family plan, RIT offers a robust student health insurance plan
with an expansive provider network across the U.S. and out-of-network benefits.
Learn more about health insurance requirements
College Tuition Insurance
This elective insurance plan
provides coverage for tuition, fee, and housing charges in the event of an unexpected withdrawal from classes due to an illness or accident.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
If your student has not begun the COVID-19 vaccination process, please help them schedule an appointment immediately as the length of time between shots will vary for two-dose vaccine series. After they’ve completed the vaccination process, students should complete the COVID-19 Vaccine form on the Wellness portal and upload a photo or scanned copy of their vaccination card or receipt with name, date of birth, name of the vaccine, and the date(s) of the shots. It is expected that all students will make every effort to complete a COVID-19 vaccine series and provide proof of full vaccination by August 1, 2021.
As in the case with other required immunizations,
there is a process for accommodating medical and religious exemptions. Students seeking a philosophical exemption to RIT’s COVID-19 vaccine requirement must complete the Request for Philosophical Exemption Form. RIT requires this form to be notarized.
More information on vaccines, including FAQs, can be found on the RIT Ready website.
Deaf Culture at RIT
One of the most unique aspects of RIT is that it is home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID); more than 1,200 deaf and hard-of-hearing students study at RIT. Hearing students will interact with the Deaf community in courses, residence halls, and at campus events. There are many ways hearing students can be involved in Deaf culture, including taking ASL courses and learning through peer-to-peer opportunities like No Voice Zone.