School of Individualized Study
Can you recognize problems and identify solutions? Are you a creative, out-of-the box-thinker? Do you have entrepreneurial pursuits? Are you a risk-taker? Will you shape the community around you?
Students in the School of Individualized Study (SOIS) are independent, mission-driven learners. They often have a range of interests that don’t fall into one convenient major. SOIS degrees allow students to explore the integration of multiple degree programs to create a customized program that meets specific career aspirations.
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Individualized Program BS
Professional Studies MS
Experiential Learning
Individualized, personal career and academic counseling will help identify your interests and guide you through course selection.
Personalized Attention
The resources you need, all in one place, to help you achieve your goals.
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Latest News
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May 12, 2025
Graduate finishes BS degree through the ‘Roar to the Finish’ degree completion program
When a mental health crisis in 2009 prevented Sarah Collins from finishing her bachelor’s degree, a college education felt far out of reach. An unexpected path led Collins back to RIT, and she graduated on May 9 from Roar to the Finish, a degree completion program in RIT’s School of Individualized Study.
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May 9, 2025
Astro Teller encourages Class of 2025 to unlock their creativity and be grateful
Emphasizing the power of a creative mindset over mastering the pursuit of excellence, Astro Teller urged the Class of 2025 to embrace the journey ahead with curiosity, humility, and a willingness to be intentionally foolish.
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May 7, 2025
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May 1, 2025
Crucial training pipeline for Deaf scientists dismantled by NIH funding cuts
Science speaks to Michelle Koplitz '08 (biotechnology), Sara Blick-Nitko '17 (professional studies), and Wyatte Hall '08 (psychology) about the impact of budget cuts on the Deaf Scientists Pipeline.
