Academics

Your Fall Semester Course Schedule

Your Fall semester course schedule and your primary academic advisor are available for you to view in the RIT Student Information System (SIS). Refer to our brief guide which explains how to access your schedule and find your academic advisor in SIS.

As we approach the start of the Fall semester, your primary academic advisor may still be making slight adjustments to schedules. Keep in mind that your schedule has been designed to fulfill general education and academic program requirements.

You will have the opportunity to meet your primary academic advisor during Academic Day at New Student Orientation. At that time, you will learn more about your academic program and course requirements. You will also have an opportunity to discuss any questions or concerns you may have regarding your course schedule and academic plan.

Course Materials

RIT has partnered with online bookstore company, Akademos, as our provider of course materials. Purchasing textbooks and other course materials can be done completely online and materials will be shipped directly to you. If you are planning to send course materials to your home, please order at least two weeks prior to the time that you will arrive on campus, otherwise, ship books to your campus mailing address. 

Planning for the Fall Semester

Begin preparing for the semester by reviewing the RIT Academic Calendar. 

Did you know that the Academic Success Center has a Semester Calendar and other tools available in the Study Tool Kit to help you plan your semester? 

Welcome Days and Orientation

Transfer Orientation

If you have not yet registered for Transfer Orientation, please register as soon as possible. All transfer students are required to register for Orientation by Monday, Aug. 14.

What to Expect at Move-in and Orientation Webinars

If you have not already, please register for one of our two What to Expect at Move-in and Orientation webinar sessions. Participate on Tuesday, Aug. 8, or Thursday, Aug. 10, to learn more about the move-in process, Welcome Days, and Orientation.

• Register for the Aug. 8 webinar >
• Register for the Aug. 10 webinar >

Welcome Days Weather Alerts

We also ask that you sign up to receive Welcome Days weather alerts. Important announcements regarding inclement weather emergencies will be communicated through our text alert system.

RITmail

On Aug. 5, you will receive a notice that you have been added to the RITmail system, RIT’s mass email communications platform. The system allows you to customize your email subscriptions based on your preferences. Please note that some subscriptions are mandatory to ensure that you receive important notifications and information about RIT policies and procedures. 

Learn more about RITmail >