Fall Convocation for New Students

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RIT marks the opening of the university's new academic year and the beginning of new students’ careers with a special welcome event: Fall Convocation for New Students.

Thursday, August 20, 2026
10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Gordon Field House and Activities Center

The event will include a welcome from Provost David, as well as other speakers from Student Affairs, Student Government, and the RIT academic community. 

While this event is required for all new students, faculty and staff are invited to attend. Parents, families, and other supporters may join the event virtually. The live-stream link will be available a few minutes before the start of the event on the Orientation website. 

The Tiger Walk precedes this event beginning at 9:30 a.m. 

Contact
Academic Affairs
AcademicAffairs@rit.edu
585-475-5334
This event may be photographed/videoed by RIT. By attending, you grant Rochester Institute of Technology (“RIT”) permission to use photographs and/or audio-visual recordings in which you appear, now and in the future, for illustration, promotion, art, editorial, advertising, and trade, or any other purpose.
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When and Where
Thursday, August 20, 2026
10:00 am - 11:20 am
Room/Location: GFH
Who

Open to the Public

Interpreter Requested?

No

Topics
faculty
staff

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