Fall 2026 – Grad – New Student Newsletter #1

Welcome, Grad Tiger!

Now that you’re officially part of the Tiger family, your graduate journey at RIT is just beginning. Get ready for the next chapter as we help guide you through the important information, resources, and next steps you’ll need before arriving on campus.

If you haven't done so already, set up your RIT computer account by following the steps in your Accepted Graduate Student Checklist. Check the Graduate Orientation webpage frequently. It contains all the essential orientation information in one place.

Save the Dates

Welcome Days &
New Student
Orientation
Aug. 17-20

Graduate School Orientation & Semester Kick-Off
Aug. 20

First Day of Day, Evening, and Online
Classes
Aug. 24

graduate student holing up a postcard that reads "Hello" with a large group of students behind at orientation

Graduate Orientation & Semester Kick-Off

Attend Graduate Orientation to learn about RIT Graduate School services, graduate student organizations, and need-to-know resources. The Semester Kickoff is a fun event for new and returning graduate students to celebrate the start of the Fall semester.

Visit the Graduate Orientation webpage

Get Started!

Upcoming Grad Accepted Student Webinars

Throughout the summer, RIT hosts a series of webinars and virtual sessions designed to help newly admitted graduate students prepare for enrollment and life at RIT. Topics include enrollment next steps, billing and payment, student employment, health requirements, orientation, campus resources, and transitioning to Rochester.

View upcoming sessions and register through the Portal >

Accepted Graduate Student Checklist

The checklist will help you navigate all of the required action items you must complete before you arrive at RIT. It is important to note that some action items contain mid-summer deadlines, so we encourage you to review the full checklist as soon as possible.

Start checking items off your list >

Virtual Orientation

Jumpstart your Orientation experience with our RIT Virtual Orientation. The virtual component of your Orientation experience will provide you with important information, including an introduction to services and resources, to help you successfully launch your RIT journey.

You must complete all virtual orientation modules before you arrive on campus for your in-person Orientation experience. Feel free to go through this program at your own pace. You can log in at any time and pick up where you left off.

Get started with Virtual Orientation >

International Student Orientation

Are you an international student? International students have additional requirements and should plan to attend the RIT International Student Services (ISS) orientation in addition to other orientation events. Visit the ISS website and click on the New Students tab on the top left of the page for Pre-Arrival and ISS Orientation information.

RIT International Student Services >