Fall 2023 - Grad - New Student Newsletter 5

At RIT, you’ll find a welcoming and inclusive environment for all. Build lasting relationships by joining one of our many cultural clubs that are supported by our Representative Student Organization. Connect with Spirituality and Religious Life at RIT to find those who share a similar religious, secular, or spiritual practice. Students of all genders, gender identities, and sexual orientations can find opportunities for advocacy, education, and celebration at the Women, Gender, and Sexuality Resource Center. Discover programs, scholarships, and dedicated spaces like the MOSAIC Center through RIT’s Division of Diversity and Inclusion.

Students dressed up in costume for annual Tora Con event

Student climbing at Red Barn Climbing Gym

Student Clubs and Organizations

SAVE THE DATE: Attend the Semester Kick-off Social, Wednesday, August 24th, 5:00-6:30 PM (in the University Gallery) to meet representatives from graduate student clubs and organizations.

Additionally, there are more than 300 student clubs and organizations that support thousands of on and off-campus events every year. Connect with others who share your passions or explore new interests by joining these groups. With clubs and organizations dedicated to art, sports, politics, music, science, theater, and everything in between, there’s something for everyone at RIT.

Learn about RIT clubs and organizations

Gordon Field House packed with students during the Tiger Activities Fair

Plan to attend the annual Tiger Activities Fair on Tuesday, Aug. 29 from 6-9 p.m. in the Gordon Field House and Activities Center. Learn about the over 300 clubs on campus, chat with current club members, and sign up to be part of the excitement!

CampusGroups

Stay up to date with the latest activities and connect with student clubs and organizations through RIT CampusGroups. CampusGroups is RIT's student engagement platform, which allows clubs and organizations to manage their membership, events, and operations. Here, you can get connected with organizations that are of interest to you and register for upcoming events.

Events at RIT

Want to be in the know about everything happening on campus? We’ve got you covered!

Check out the RIT Events Calendar, where all major campus-sponsored and hosted events are listed.

Our RIT Student Life team also posts weekly event snapshots on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Follow RIT Student Life to learn more about what’s happening on and off campus.

Featured Events

TigerFest
Aug. 27-Sept. 1, 2023
Start the semester off strong during TigerFest, RIT’s weeklong welcome celebration. TigerFest activities and events will help you connect to the resources you’ll need to get set up for success. Check out the Tiger Activities Fair to learn more about student clubs and organizations on campus. Learn about leadership opportunities during the momentum Mixer. Women and non-binary students can find community during the annual Lighting the Way ceremony.

FallFest
Sept. 21-24, 2023
As you settle into life at RIT, join us for our seasonal celebrations starting with FallFest! Enjoy an extra long weekend of food, festivities, and more sponsored by on-campus departments and student clubs and organizations.

CollegeFEST
Sept. 23, 2023
Gather with friends and college students from the Greater Rochester Area to experience the best five hours in #GreaterROC! Sponsored by CampusROC, CollegeFEST features co-op and internship opportunities, live music, city tours, and more! Join us for a day of festivities at Innovation Square.

Brick City Homecoming & Family Weekend
Oct. 12-15, 2023
This yearly tradition honors RIT’s families, students, alumni, staff, and friends of the university. Get involved in one of the many Brick City happenings: check out one of our distinguished speakers, enter the Brick City 5k race, cheer on our Tigers at sporting events, and more!

Learn more about RIT Campus Traditions

Leadership and Career Development

Graduate Career Bootcamp
Did you know that employers start recruiting graduate students a year or more in advance? Make sure you set yourself up for success and get ready for the Fall recruiting season by attending our Graduate Career Bootcamp! Through this event, you will learn how to create a graduate-level resume, job and internship recruiting timelines and tools, and how to effectively network with employers and alumni.

The Bootcamp will take place on Wednesday, August 23 from 3:00 to 6:00 PM at the Bausch and Lomb Center.

Register here for the Bootcamp by August 22nd.

Momentum Mixer
Interested in learning what it takes to be a leader at RIT? Develop your leadership skills by enrolling in the momentum series, a portfolio of programs designed to introduce you to the core competencies needed to step into leadership roles on campus and in the Rochester community. You’ll start with momentum I, RIT’s leadership launchpad that will introduce you to key student leader roles on campus while helping you develop meaningful leadership competencies.

Register for the Momentum Mixer on Wednesday, Aug. 30, to learn more about the program, how to participate, and to meet other aspiring leaders on campus.