Summer Services

Counseling and Psychological Services

Counseling and Psychological Services will be open for RIT students through the summer. Counseling and Psychological Services is open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Please call ahead or check out our website for brief closings.

Please submit additional questions, including patient scheduling concerns, through RIT Wellness Portal or by phone at (585) 475-2261. 

Students seeking services from the Counseling and Psychological Services over the summer must be enrolled in at least one summer credit or enrolled in Spring 2022 and Fall 2022. The Counseling and Psychological Services Fee is $205 or $60/visit; paying the fee of $205 covers services from May 9 - August 21. Learn More >

Case Management 

The Case Management team will be available to assist students throughout the summer semester. The Case Management team is available Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. to meet with students for in-person appointments, via zoom or to connect with via telephone/email. To schedule an appointment email casemanagement@rit.edu or call 585-475-3963.

Case Management assists students with navigating resources and supports. We can assist you in connecting with health/wellness providers on campus, in the Rochester community, or in home/co-op community. We can help you understand your own health insurance or explore what options for health insurance are available to you. Struggling with food or housing insecurity? – Please let us know. 

Outdoor Education 

Come rock climbing at the Red Barn or check out our outdoor and adventure-related wellness courses!

Red Barn Climbing:

• Closed May 7-8 for Commencement then resuming normal open hours on Monday, May 9
• Monday – Friday: 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.
• Saturday – Sunday: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.
• $4 RIT Single Day Pass
• $40 RIT Summer Semester Membership
• RBC.rit.edu for full details

OE Wellness Courses: Check SIS for topic WINT to enroll

• Indoor Bouldering (4 Sections)
• Explore Hiking (Online)

Disability Services Office 

The Disability Services Office remains open 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. every weekday throughout the summer term. DSO-affiliated students taking summer classes are encouraged to request their accommodations via the MyDSO portal. Additionally, any existing or new student wishing to pursue disability accommodations is encouraged to connect with us anytime this summer (the earlier, the better!) More on how to submit an application for accommodation is here.

Student Health Center

The Student Health Center will be open for RIT students throughout the summer. The Student Health Center is open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. from May 9 - Aug. 12. Please call ahead or check out our website for brief closings for staff trainings. We will be closed all day August 10. 

Please submit additional questions, including patient scheduling concerns, through Patient Chat, studenthealth@rit.edu, or by phone at (585) 475-2255.

Students seeking services from the Student Health Center over the summer must be enrolled in at least one summer credit or enrolled in Spring 2022 and Fall 2022. The Student Health Services Fee is $205 or $60/visit; paying the fee of $205 covers services from May 12- August 12.

Planning Ahead:

• COVID-19 Vaccine: RIT requires full COVID-19 vaccination for undergraduate and graduate students. A booster, though not required, is highly recommended. If not already done, please upload your vaccines to the Wellness Portal. 

• Health Insurance:  RIT has worked with Gallagher Health & Aetna to offer a comprehensive health insurance program for RIT students at a reasonable price.  It covers lab, office visit, emergency and hospital care across the United States. Learn more > 

• Summer Safety:  With nicer weather headed our way, try to get outside and get some fresh air outdoors! Be safe: wear a helmet if you’re on a bicycle or board with wheels and use sunscreen with at least 15 SPF. 

Fitness Center and Recreation

Finals Week Hours (4/26 - 5/5)

During finals, the Student Life Center will observe abbreviated hours of operation.

Student Life Center:

• Monday – Friday: 6 a.m.-8 p.m.
• Saturday – Sunday: 1 p.m.-5 p.m.

Aquatics Center

• Monday – Friday: 12 p.m.-1:45 p.m. / 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
• Saturday – Sunday: 2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

Commencement and Summer Break Week Hours (5/6 – 5/11)

During summer break week, the Student Life Center will observe abbreviated hours of operation due to Commencement and electrical shutdown.

Student Life Center:

• 5/6 & 5/7: Facilities closed for Commencement
• 5/8: 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
• 5/9 – 5/11: 6 a.m.-5 p.m.

Aquatics Center

• 5/6 & 5/7: Facilities closed for Commencement
• 5/8: 2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
• 5/9 – 5/11: 12 p.m.-1:45 p.m.

Summer Hours (5/12 - 7/29)

During the summer semester (beginning May 12), all recreation facilities will be available for use. All recreation facilities will be closed for annual maintenance 7/30 – 8/7/22.

Student Life Center:

• Monday – Friday: 6 a.m.-8 p.m.
• Saturday: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
• Sunday: 1 p.m.-8 p.m. 

Aquatics Center

• Monday – Friday: 6:45 a.m.-8:45 a.m. / 12 p.m.-1:45 p.m.
• Mon./Wed.: 4:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
• Tues./Thurs./Fri.: 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
• Saturday – Sunday: 2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. / 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

Hours and availability can also be found on the Center for Recreational Sports website.

Summer Wellness Courses 

Summer Wellness courses start May 12.  Check SIS for multiple sections of the following courses. 6 week and 12 week courses available!

• Advanced Ballet (WDAN)
• Ballet (WDAN)
• Financial Fitness (WHWS)
• Horseback Riding/Western (WREC)
• Personal Training (WFIT)
• Tennis (WREC)
• Vinyasa Power Yoga (WFIT)
• Wellness for Life (WHWS)

COVID-19 Booster Vaccine Requirement Suspended Indefinitely 

The university recently announced the COVID-19 booster vaccine requirement has been suspended indefinitely. We continue to strongly encourage everyone in the RIT community to get a COVID-19 booster when eligible, as it effectively prevents severe illness, hospitalization, and death. For more information on booster eligibility, visit the CDC booster shot eligibility webpage.

Vaccination site resources are available to help you locate COVID-19 vaccine options in the area, including vaccine appointment options offered in Monroe County. Monroe County offers a variety of mass vaccination sites throughout the week with the ability to schedule an appointment in advance online or by phone with transportation assistance.

Upon receiving your COVID-19 booster vaccine, you must complete the COVID-19 Booster form under the "My Forms" tab in the RIT Wellness Portal.

Looking for an instant mood lift and a break from studying? Head outside!

Just five minutes of activity outdoors can improve your mood, according to a recent report for the University of Essex. When authors of the report reviewed ten studies on the effects of nature on various aspects of mental health, they found that even a few minutes of outdoor time each day increased people's happiness. 

To get the biggest mood boost, researchers found that being active in the outdoors is best. Consider a longer walk down the Quarter Mile or playing catch outside with a floor mate. You'll feel better after!

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.

Loan Repayment

Graduation day will be here before you know it! That also means the start of loan repayment will be here, too. 

According to Great Lakes Higher Education Service Corporation, the following are ten things to know and do before you leave college:

• KNOW your loan servicer. Program their contact information into your phone and follow them on social media.

• KNOW your loan balance. Find and organize your loans from your credit report.

• KNOW your first due date. Lock in your monthly due dates and prepare for success.

• KNOW your repayment options. Standard plans aren’t for everyone, so talk with your servicer.

• DO update your contact information. Set up and online account with your servicer and update your contact information.

• DO seek forgiveness. Research loan forgiveness options for teachers, nurses and public service employees.

• DO watch for impostors. Don’t be duped by scams, work with your servicer instead.

• DO read all the memos. Read email from your servicers as they have info to help you repay your loans.

• DO weigh the pros & cons of consolidation. Single monthly and possible lower payments vs higher interest rates and loss of federal benefits.

• DO pay down interest before it caps. Be strategic as interest could be accruing. Start paying high interest loans first.

If you have borrowed outside of the federal loan program, you should contact your lender to find out when your repayment begins. 

Did you miss any of the Money Mondays sessions this semester? These sessions covered topics on budgeting and savings goals, understanding the key elements of a job offer, strategies for evaluating multiple offers, and how to negotiate your salary requirements. You can find recordings of the sessions on the Financial Literacy website. Follow the Financial Literacy Team on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for more financial tips and tricks.

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