Fall 2025 - GRAD - New Student Newsletter 4

In just a few weeks, you’ll be on campus, where you’ll spend much of your time. This newsletter will help you get familiar with dining, transportation, and parking at RIT. You’ll also learn how to get your RIT ID card ready—key steps to help you navigate campus smoothly and feel prepared for your first day.

Important Reminders

Visit the Graduate Orientation webpage for information on requirements, helpful checklists, and valuable resources, including the RIT Graduate Student Welcome Guide.
Complete your mandatory virtual orientation
This experience provides you with important information and will help you successfully launch your RIT journey. RIT Virtual Orientation.
Register for the next Accepted Graduate Student Webinar taking place on July 16, at 9 a.m. or 5 p.m. EST.

Get Your RIT Student ID Card Ready

To make sure your ID card is ready when you arrive, follow these two steps:

Submit Your Photo: Upload a photo that meets RIT's guidelines. Keep an eye on your RIT email for confirmation that it's been approved.
Enter Your Chosen Name (Optional): If you'd like a chosen name on your ID card, add it in the "Display name" field at start.rit.edu.

RIT student ID with mascot RITchie as the student

Eating on Campus

beans cafe display case full of food and students in line to purchase items

Fuel your body and mind with RIT Dining's diverse on-campus options, including ten restaurants, six micromarkets, five coffee shops, two convenience stores, venue concessions, and a full-service catering department, all offering international cuisine, house-made specials, special dietary offerings, and desserts. You're able to take control of your dining experience with build-your-own menus to customize meals, and convenience stores are stocked with everything from fresh foods to health care and toiletry items, all conveniently located steps from your classes and housing.

Learn about RIT Dining options

Meet with RIT Dining’s Registered Dietitian
Are you curious about navigating eating on campus due to specific dietary needs or meal preferences? If so, we recommend you schedule an appointment.

Parking and Transportation

Transportation Services
RIT has on-campus transportation services to make your everyday commute to, from, and around campus easier. Learn about campus transportation options on the Parking and Transportation Services website.

Parking Permits
If you plan to bring a vehicle to campus, you must purchase a parking permit annually at the start of the academic year through the MyParking Portal. Review the parking permit options so you are prepared to purchase your permit when sales begin on August 13.

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.