Access, Engagement, and Success
Access, Engagement, and Success
The Kate Gleason College of Engineering is committed to providing an inclusive and equitable environment for all of its students, faculty, and staff.
Women in Engineering
Women in Engineering (WE@RIT) is dedicated to encouraging the participation of women in engineering careers and preparing students for leadership roles in the profession. WE@RIT programming is open to all students, regardless of gender.
Engineering Collaboratory Creating Opportunities
Engineering Collaboratory Creating Opportunities (ECCO) is devoted to increasing the number of African American, Latino American, and Native American (AALANA) students who pursue engineering careers. Open to all students, regardless of race or ethnicity, ECCO programming focuses on increasing graduation rates, providing networking opportunities, and preparing students for leadership roles in the engineering profession.
Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students
What makes RIT the best choice for deaf and hear-of-hearing engineering students? The Kate Gleason College of Engineering, in collaboration with the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, is committed to providing deaf and hard-of-hearing students with outstanding access and support services, such as interpreting services, note-taking, real-time captioning, and tutoring/advising. Learn more about access and support services. NTID also offers individualized pre-baccalaureate programs to help students prepare for specific RIT engineering programs. Contact the NTID Admissions for more information.