New Student Newsletter 4 - TR

Action Required:

Complete all necessary academic items on the New Student Checklist by Tuesday, June 30, so your academic department can build your fall course schedule.
Email is the main way RIT will communicate important information about your academics and life at RIT. Get in the habit of checking your RIT email frequently. On Wednesday, July 1, we’ll no longer send important RIT email communications, including New Student Newsletters, to your non-RIT email account. Start checking your RIT email often.

As you check those final academic checklist items off your New Student Checklist, it’s time to start thinking ahead.

Academic Calendar

Review the academic calendar now to set yourself up for success this fall. It's more than just a list of dates; it's a valuable resource for planning ahead. Knowing when classes begin (Monday, August 24), when breaks occur, and when finals are scheduled helps you manage your time proactively and stay organized throughout the semester.

A busy campus walkway outside a modern glass building, with students walking in multiple directions along a wide path. Nearby brick buildings, steps, and landscaping frame the scene on a sunny day.

Check out the RIT academic calendar

Connecting with your Academic Advisor

Before the start of the semester, you’ll have opportunities to connect with your academic advisor to ask questions and plan your next steps at RIT.

If you participate in Transfer Orientation Program #2, you’ll take part in College Connections and other academic sessions designed to help you meet faculty and staff, learn more about your program, and connect with your advisor. These sessions provide time to talk through how your transfer credits apply, review your course schedule, and discuss your academic plans.

Students work together around a table in a glass-walled study room, looking at a laptop and notes. A whiteboard with writing is visible behind them, and the space includes modern chairs, carpeted flooring, and nearby greenery outside the room.

If you participate in Transfer Orientation Program #1, you will still have opportunities to connect with your academic advisor if you have questions about your schedule, credits, or next steps.

Learn more about Transfer Orientation options >

Tuition Information

Granting Parent Access to eServices

We encourage you to grant your parent or a designated family member access to your eServices account so they may view your financial aid information and receive billing notifications.

Granting parent or third party access:

Log in to eServices
Click on Manage Accounts and then Add A New Account
Enter your parent's or third party’s information and select which areas of eServices they can have access to: financial aid, billing, and grades.

Tuition Refund Insurance

RIT partners with GradGuard to offer optional tuition refund insurance. This coverage helps protect your tuition if an unexpected illness or accident requires you to withdraw from classes.

Learn more about GradGuard’s tuition refund insurance >

College 101: Laundry, Roommates, and Life Outside the Classroom

Tuesday, June 30 | 7 p.m. | Register to attend >

Thursday, July 9 | 7 p.m. | Register to attend >

Join current RIT students and staff for a practical College 101 webinar focused on everyday life at RIT, from doing laundry and living with roommates to finding a campus job and staying safe on campus. Open to incoming students and families.