Get Yourself Tested

Many sexually transmitted infections (STI) have no symptoms. The only way you can be sure of your status is to Get Yourself Tested (GYT). Register for an STI screening at the Student Health Center on campus this week.

How to Get Yourself Tested:

• Log in to the RIT Wellness Portal
• Select Schedule Appt. under the Appt. Scheduling drop down menu
• Select 1-STI Screening Week (Mar. 27-31 only) under Reason for appointment

Not available for an appointment during GYT week? No problem. The Student Health Center promotes GYT, a week of STI screenings, each semester as a reminder to check in on your sexual health. However, if you’re unable to make a GYT appointment, the Student Health Center offers STI screenings and various sexual and gender health services year-round.

The Student Health Center is a non-judgmental space for confidential screenings of all sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV, Syphilis, Chlamydia, & Gonorrhea, as well as treatment and prevention of STIs. You can stop by the office to pick up free condoms (both latex and non-latex), dental dams, and lubrication upon request.

National Nutrition Month:
Fuel for the Future

As we wrap up National Nutrition Month, we’re focusing on the most important meal of the day – breakfast!

Does your breakfast contain protein? Eating a breakfast high in protein (along with carbohydrates and healthy fats, of course) will help give you sustained energy throughout the day. To incorporate more protein into your breakfast, try:

• Avocado and egg on whole grain toast
• Overnight oats with milk and yogurt of choice, fresh fruit, nut butter, and chia seeds
• Tofu and veggie scramble
• Not someone who likes breakfast foods? Give Cottage Cheese a try! Add fruit or even salsa to it to add more flavor

We hope you tried something new this month to fuel your future! If you’re looking for additional nutrition guidance or want more tips, consult with a nutrition professional. The Student Health Center offers Peer Nutrition Education with a 4th year Nutrition and Dietetics student.

Additionally, you can make an appointment with the Registered Dietitian, Kelly Read MS, RD, CDN, if you have a medical-nutrition related concern, such as diabetes or high blood pressure. Book an appointment on the RIT Wellness Portal or call the Student Health Center at 585-475-2255.

Each week, we are sharing a financial wellness tip to help you make the connection between financial management decisions, your overall wellness, and student success. Money touches every aspect of our lives, and a lack of financial literacy can cause unnecessary stress and negatively impact our mental and physical health.

The Impact of Withdrawing From A Course With A Grade Of A “W”

The deadline to withdraw from a course with a grade of “W” this semester is Friday, Apr. 7. Although withdrawing from a course with a grade of a “W” does not negatively impact your GPA, it can affect your SAP (Satisfactory Academic Process) status. 

But did you know it can also have an impact on your bank account? If you have to re-take a class because you need it for your degree, then you are essentially paying for a class twice! There is no tuition refund when you withdraw from a course with a grade of “W”. If you have taken out a student loan, you'll be paying interest on any courses you re-take, plus the courses withdrawn from. If you receive federal financial aid, withdrawing from too many courses may make you ineligible for federal aid (grants, loans, work study).

If you are struggling academically and are considering withdrawing from a course, be sure to check in with your academic advisor and financial aid counselor before taking any action. 

Your academic advisor can...

• Suggest academic support resources to utilize before withdrawing from any courses in SIS
• Review your degree requirements and talk through your options (such as repeating a course in a future semester, taking a summer class, or transferring credit from another college if you complete the course elsewhere)
• Discuss the impact of course withdrawals on course sequencing (if it’s a pre-requisite for other required courses) and the impact on your graduation timeline

Your financial aid counselor can...

•  Review any impact on your eligibility for current or future financial aid

If you're considering withdrawing from a course with a grade of a “W”, be sure to consult the resources you have available to you – your instructors, your academic advisor, and your financial aid counselor before withdrawing from any course.

Check out the Financial Literacy website, and/or follow the team on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram for more tips throughout the year!

For additional events and event information, go to rit.edu/events.