Welcome Back, Tigers!

Classes are underway, campus is buzzing, and we could not be more excited that you are part of our RIT Community.

If you are a returning student, you may be familiar with our services. If you’re new to RIT, welcome to RIT Wellness! Allow us to introduce ourselves…

• The Student Health Center provides primary and urgent care services to RIT students in a culturally sensitive manner. Services range from support for acute medical concerns to sexual health and immunizations. To schedule an appointment, contact the office at 585-475-2255 or send us a secure message on the RIT Wellness Portal. Learn more >
  
  
• Counseling and Psychological Services offers steps of care for student mental health needs. There are online self-help resources, educational workshops, single session therapy, short-term individual therapy (6-8 sessions), group therapy, urgent care (same day appointments), psychiatric services, and a 24-hour mental health line. All services are confidential. To schedule an appointment, contact the office at 585-475-2261 or send a secure message on the RIT Wellness Portal and select “Counseling Services – for General Questions.” Learn more >
  
  
• The Case Management team assists students in connecting to resources on- and off-campus, as well as helping students navigate complex personal problems including health insurance, food and housing insecurity, financial concerns, and more. Learn more >
  
  
• Disability Services employs an interactive, student-centered process to determine and approve reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. Accommodations can help mitigate barriers in any facet of the RIT experience, whether academic, residential, or co-curricular, and may support needs related to mental health, learning, chronic illness, communication, mobility, and more. Learn more >
  
  
• Wellness Programs and Services promote and develop healthy lifestyles, social interaction, and leadership skills among RIT students. This includes:
  • The Center for Recreational Sports manages recreation facilities on campus, Intramurals, and club sports. If you’re interested in playing your favorite sport, trying out a new activity, or making friends with similar interests, join an Intramurals team! Recreation facilities and Intramurals are also great places on campus for student employment.
  • Health Promotion hosts a variety of programs throughout the academic year focused on health education information, skill development, and opportunities for growth. Topics include alcohol and cannabis education, mental wellness and social connection, sexual health education, as well as stress and sleep management.
  • Wellness Education and Outdoor Education, combined, offer over 400 wellness-related classes each year. There is a large variety of courses available for you to choose from, including Zumba, Juggling, Stress Management, Maple Syrup and our Environment, and more. Students are required to take two wellness classes prior to graduation, but there is no limit to the number of classes you can take.
  • Outdoor Education also manages “Red Barn Climbing”, RIT’s own indoor rock climbing gym, and a variety of outdoor and adventure-related Wellness Education courses.

RIT Financial Literacy is a team of staff and community members who support RIT students with the knowledge, confidence, and skill set to understand and manage your finances – both now and in the future. Each week, we will share 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 one’s mental and physical health.

The RIT Financial Literacy team promotes financial literacy through a variety of learning opportunities to aid in financial skill development, assist you in avoiding financial pitfalls, and foster your resiliency to manage setbacks when they occur. Check back each week and follow the Financial Literacy team on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for additional financial tips and tricks throughout the semester!

Navigating Add/Drop Period: August 22-29
Any academic courses dropped (withdrawn from) after August 29 will result in a grade of “W”.  While a “W” will appear on your transcript, it carries no credit and does not affect your GPA. However, there will be no refund of tuition dollars for that course, and you will incur additional tuition charges to repeat the course if required for your program or major. We strongly recommend meeting with your academic advisor and financial aid counselor before making any academic decisions so you fully understand their financial and degree planning impact. Additionally, there are support resources available to you such as the Academic Success Center, the Disability Services Office, and Counseling and Psychological Services early on in the semester if you find yourself struggling with any courses.

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