There is a large variety of courses available for you to choose from, including Zumba, Juggling, Stress Management, Maple Syrup and our Environment, and more. Students are required to take two wellness classes prior to graduation, but there is no limit to the number of classes you can take. Class registration is open for the spring – check out the available Wellness courses in SIS!

Goodbye Message Center, Hello RITmail

There’s a new way to manage your email with RITmail. In order to receive updates on the topics you care about on campus, you need to update your subscription preferences.

Interested in receiving updates on recreation programs and facility operations? Make sure you’re subscribed to the Main Campus Wellness and Recreation Services topic and the Recreation Programs and Recreation Facilities Operations subtopics.

If you’d like to subscribe to these topics, follow these simple steps:

• Go to ritmail.rit.edu/sympa/home
• Log in using your RIT credentials
• Select the Products and Services category
• Scroll down to Main Campus Wellness and Recreation Services
• Select the “Show Topics” button and you will see a list of subtopics
• Check the box for Recreation Programs and Recreation Facilities Operations

We want to wish the RIT community a happy and healthy Thanksgiving break!

The university will be closed beginning at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 and will re-open on Monday, November 29, 2021.

The RIT Department of Public Safety will remain open 24/7 and can be reached at 585-475-3333 or via text at 585-205-8333. For emergencies, please call 911.

View the Thanksgiving Break Guide for information about campus programs, service schedules, dining location hours, travel information, and things to do in the area.

Water. You need more of it.
Make water your college best friend!

Water won’t drain your bank account, make you jealous, or ruin your night. In fact, drinking water only provides positive outcomes, making it the perfect addition to your life. Savanna Shoemaker, MS, RDN, LD provided us with some simple ways to drink more water. You can up your water intake by:

• Keeping a reusable water bottle with you throughout the day.
• Setting reminders on your phone to drink more water.
• Make it a goal to drink a big glass of water before every meal.
• Flavor your water. Fresh fruit is the best option but you can also use powdered/liquid water enhancers.
• Make drinking a glass of water the first thing you do in the morning and the last thing you do before bed.

Water helps your body digest food, get rid of waste, regulate your body temperature, prevent dehydration, and so much more. Use these helpful tips to drink more water and therefore optimize your health!

Each week, we are sharing a financial wellness tip to help you make the connection between financial management decisions, your overall wellness, and student success. Money touches every aspect of our lives, and a lack of financial literacy can cause unnecessary stress and negatively impact our mental and physical health.

Banking
As an RIT student, you may have a need for banking services including use of an ATM machine or physical branch location. If you are a student employed on- or off-campus, your employer may highly encourage direct deposit of your paycheck. Not all banking customers utilize traditional brick-and-mortar institutions, often opting for online banks instead.

Here are some of the pros and cons of each type of banking institution to help you determine which may be best for you:

At RIT, students have a variety of ATMs available on campus including Bank of America, M & T, and Advantage Federal Credit Union. Located on the physical campus is an Advantage Federal Credit Union branch in Global Village, and within a few mile radius of RIT in Henrietta, there are KeyBank, Bank of America, Citizens Bank, M & T, Chase, ESL Federal Credit Union, and Summit Federal Credit Union branches.

There’s no rule dictating you must choose between a brick-and-mortar bank and an online bank - choose the bank that's best for you!

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