Hosting an Event at RIT

Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), RIT space requests will not be considered on a case-by-case basis.

The Office of Special Events and Conferences is the principal point of contact for all organizations that wish to use RIT facilities. We provide a full range of services, including comprehensive event management; housing, dining, and catering arrangements; coordination of meeting and support facilities; and technical support. Successful conferences, meetings and workshops are valuable tools in highlighting the accomplishments of RIT, recruiting potential faculty, staff & students, and provide increased revenue and exposure for your organization for years to come.

RIT Special Events & Conferences Office
Phone: (585) 475-2069
Email: cmfgrl@rit.edu

Address:
30 Lomb Memorial Dr
Rochester, NY 14623

Office Hours:
Monday – Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Faculty/Staff

When planning an internal RIT event or conference, faculty members are encouraged to contact the Government & Community Relations staff for consultation services. Event management services are available to faculty for their external professional organization conferences and events.

Students

If interested in hosting a club or student-run organization event at RIT please contact the Center for Campus Life (https://www.rit.edu/studentaffairs/campuslife/event-planning).

To schedule an appointment with an event registration representative, please email evrgrad@rit.edu.

External Visitors

All external visitors who wish to utilize RIT facilities are required to contact the Office of Special Events & Conferences. This office will provide comprehensive event management services including: budget development, facilities reservations, coordination of logistics and service needs and onsite event management.

Event Planning Terms & Conditions

General Institute and Governance policies have been adopted to facilitate the best possible use of campus facilities and services. Should exceptions to these policies be required, please contact your assigned RIT event planner.

All external clients are required to sign a facility and service use contract. Please review the RIT policies below prior to signing the final event contract.