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New Student Newsletter

In just a few short weeks, you will be arriving here on campus. Whether you are planning to live in RIT Housing or will be commuting to RIT, you will be spending a lot of your time on campus. Familiarize yourself with RIT’s dining and transportation options, so you are prepared when you arrive. 

Eating on Campus

Fuel your body and mind with RIT Dining's diverse menus, from international cuisine and house-made specials to unique dietary offerings and freshly baked desserts. Dining has ten restaurants, five coffee shops, two convenience stores, venue concessions, a full-service catering department, and a food truck.

Build-your-own-menus provide customization to meet your preferences and dietary needs, and convenience stores have everything you need, including fresh fruits, high-quality meats, health care, laundry, and toiletry items. Everything is steps from your classes, on-campus housing, recreation facilities, and lounge areas.

Eliminating the Nine Common Allergens

Gracie's is our largest and only all-you-care-to-eat facility. It is a peanut and tree-nut-free (except coconut) facility. Simply Eats, an allergen-free station, serves gluten-free and vegan entrées daily. It eliminates nine common allergens: milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts (except coconut), peanuts, sesame, wheat, and gluten.
Gracie's

Kosher Eating

Loaded Latke, a STAR-K® kosher-certified location with an RIT alum as our Mashgiach (Kosher Supervisor), is opening this fall. This Kosher deli will serve handcrafted sandwiches with premium meats and house-made sides, including bagel chips, pickles, matzo ball soup, potato salad, and latkes.

Meet with RIT Dining’s Registered Dietitian

Are you curious about navigating eating on campus due to specific dietary needs or meal preferences? We recommend you schedule an appointment for a consultation, nutritional counseling, support for an eating concern, or general nutrition questions with RIT Dining's registered dietitian, Marisa Bellanca.
 
Schedule an appointment via email or call 585-475-2491.
 

Living on Campus

If you are planning to live on campus, we are looking forward to welcoming you to your new home away from home.

Living on campus provides access to great amenities and close proximity to on-campus events, dining, and other key campus resources.
Dorm room

You will also be assigned a Resident Advisor (RA). An RA is an RIT student who will help you connect with other RIT students while supporting others in celebration and times of crisis and conflict. They build a community for their resident students and encourage a sense of belonging through participation in residence hall floor and community events. They will be a great resource for you as you navigate your new home away from home. 

Take the summer to get to know your roommate and start with formalizing a roommate agreement. Discuss expectations, cleaning schedule, guests, personal property, and quiet hours. Review the Housing What to Bring checklist so you only bring what you need. 
Living in the Residence Halls - What to Bring
Living at the RIT Inn - What to Bring

On Friday, June 30, you will receive an email with information about how to select your move-in appointment time. 

Move-In will take place during Welcome Days: 

  • Sunday, Aug. 20, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • Monday, Aug. 21, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. 
 

Commuting to Campus

Get connected with Off-Campus and Commuter Services through social and educational events like Breakfast in the Basement, an off-campus housing fair, and informal gatherings in the Commuter Lounge. The Commuter Lounge, located on the A-level of the Campus Center, has community space, computer and printer access, free coffee, a microwave, a refrigerator, games, locker sign-out options, and more. Consider it your home away from home!

You can save money on food purchases with a meal plan or by adding Dining Dollars to your RIT ID card. Dining Dollars are accepted in all dining facilities and vending machines. Meal plans start as low as $750 per semester or $47 per week, and you do not pay New York state sales tax on purchases. 
Commuter lounge
 

Parking and Transportation

RIT has on-campus transportation services to make your everyday commute to, from, and around campus easier.

  • Campus Shuttles
    Campus shuttles help you get from place to place, both on and off campus.

  • Parking Permits
    Parking permit options differ for students living in RIT Housing and those commuting to campus. Learn more about student parking permit options to find out which option is best for you.

  • ParkMobile
    ParkMobile     is a mobile payment service for hourly or daily parking on campus. You can set up an account and pay via the free ParkMobile app or by calling a toll-free number. No pay stations, tickets or cash/coins are required. As your paid parking time comes close to expiration, ParkMobile can notify you via text with the option to extend your time right from your smartphone.   
 

Important Reminders
  • All academic items listed in your New Student Checklist must be completed by Friday, June 30.
    • View and complete the New Student Checklist > 
    • Self-track your checklist progress >

  • On Friday, June 30, we will no longer send important RIT email communications, including New Student Newsletters, to your non-RIT email account. If you have not yet activated your RIT account, please do so immediately by following the account activation instructions that were sent to the email address supplied on your admissions application. For detailed account management information or to contact the RIT Service Center, visit help.rit.edu.
 
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