In just a few short months, you will launch your child into adulthood and life as an RIT student. There is so much on your mind right now-how do you wrap up high school celebrations while managing the RIT checklist while shopping for their dorm room and arguing about curfews? We know it’s can be overwhelming, and are here to help your family through the transition.
This college experience will be different from anything you experienced yourself or have experienced with other children, as each college student’s journey is individual. Additionally, sending a student to college in 2021 brings an added level of newness, as it comes on the heels of the global pandemic that has shaped the way your family has lived and learned for over a year. Your student’s high school experience ended in ways you didn’t expect. They have missed out on opportunities and milestones, and you may be worried that they aren’t quite as prepared as they would have been in a world without COVID.
The purpose of the Family Orientation Newsletters-along with other Orientation programming-is to give you the tools and information you need to guide your student and get them ready for college life. We will be sending you deadlines, resources, and fun facts to get you started and excited about this new journey.
You, as parents, family members, and supporters, play a vital role in your student’s transition and success. You are an important part of the RIT community, and we are thrilled to have you as our partners.
Welcome to the RIT Family!
Chelsea Petree, Ph.D.
Director, Parent & Family Programs