Fall 2026 - Grad - New Student Newsletter 3

Discover the health and wellness resources available at RIT to help you stay healthy, supported, and successful as you begin your graduate experience.

Action Required: Health History Information

The Accepted Graduate Student Checklist provides all the health and immunization action items you must complete before you arrive on campus. Be sure to review and complete all health and immunization items noted on the checklist, which include New York State and RIT health history and immunization requirements.

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Please complete and submit all required health history and immunization forms via the RIT Wellness Portal as soon as possible to prevent delays or disruptions to your enrollment.

Learn more about immunization requirements >

Student Health Center

Our well-equipped Student Health Center is staffed with doctors and nurses who provide high-quality primary health care and education to students in a caring and supportive environment. We also have a community-run Emergency Medical Services (EMS) agency and ambulance service that responds to emergency medical calls primarily on the RIT campus. The office of Counseling and Psychological Services offers treatment for stress, anxiety, and depression, as well as other mental health issues.

Please contact the Student Health Center at (585) 475-2255 or ritshc@rit.edu with questions.

View Student Health Center Services

Insurance

RIT requires full-time graduate students to maintain health insurance coverage for services received outside of the Student Health Center at RIT. Health insurance helps ensure you receive appropriate medical care in the event of an injury or illness, including, but not limited to, prescription medication, specialist referrals, and hospitalization. Coverage may be obtained through the university or through a family or individual policy.

International Students (except those on H1b visas) will automatically be enrolled in and billed for the plan each semester. International students who have comparable ACA-compliant coverage may submit a waiver form. View the student insurance info page for details.

Please note that the current academic year’s waiver/enrollment process is scheduled to go live on June 24, 2026.

View the student insurance info page

Recreation and Wellness

RIT offers lots of opportunities to connect, de-stress, and build skills that support your physical health. Our team of health professionals, counselors, and support staff is dedicated to providing student-centered wellness services and connecting you to additional resources at RIT.

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Learn more about wellness and recreation at RIT

Upcoming Accepted Grad Student Webinar

Graduate Accepted Student - Your First Weeks at RIT
Wednesday, July 15th at 9 a.m. (0900 hours) or 5 p.m. (1700 hours) ET

Join the RIT Graduate School’s Assistant Dean and student leaders for an overview of Graduate School Orientation, an introduction to graduate student clubs, and a review of resources you’ll need as you transition to life in Rochester.

Get Ready for Fall Graduate Orientation

Make sure you're prepared for the beginning of your graduate journey! Visit our Fall Graduate Orientation page for essential details about orientation sessions, schedules, and helpful resources to kick off your time at RIT. This is your go-to resource for a smooth and informed start.

Visit the Fall Graduate Orientation page