College of Liberal Arts

95^%

Outcome rate

College of Liberal Arts undergraduate students have a 95% career outcome rate 6 months after graduation.

4:1

Student-to-faculty ratio

Classes are small and students receive personal attention from faculty and staff.

13

Countries represented

Students from across the United States and from 13 countries are enrolled in the College of Liberal Arts.

^$2.9M

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Building Your Network Begins Here

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Pursuing Knowledge Across Disciplines

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The Performing Arts as a Craft and Science

Meet the Dean

Through innovative curricula in the arts, humanities, and social sciences, our College of Liberal Arts prepares students not only for successful careers, but also for a lifetime of personal growth and responsible citizenship.

James Winebrake

Dean College of Liberal Arts

585-475-2447

jjwgpt@rit.edu

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Faces of RIT

The Hands of Time

Landyn Hatch

Museum Studies

At RIT’s makerspace you’re free to design, test, tinker, and build. Hatch utilizes The Construct to create 3D-printed mannequin hands for Genesee Country Village & Museum's 19-century clothing exhibit.
Beyond Human

Jessica Wegman

Psychology Major

Seeing the world through the eyes of a different species is just one way we connect with the world around us. Through faculty-led research, Wegman is working to improve the quality of life for North American River Otters by studying their visual perception.
Giving a Voice to a Community

Tianna Manon '15

Communication

As an alum of the journalism program, Manon has put into practice the storytelling platforms and opportunities She took advantage of at RIT. Today, Manon serves as editor-in-chief of Open Mic Rochester, an online magazine that gives a voice to Rochester’s black community.
Evoking Emotion Through Music

Jonathan Kruger

Professor

A difficult task to accomplish, yet a joy to teach, Kruger enjoys composing for visual mediums. As chair of the Department of Performing Arts and Visual Culture, Krugar focuses on enhancing a scene with music while keeping the audience immersed in the medium.

News

April 2, 2020

COLA Cares established for friendly support

Nearly 30 faculty and staff members from RIT’s College of Liberal Arts have volunteered to help their colleagues run errands, walk their dogs or just offer a voice of support during this period of social distancing.
April 2, 2020

What Coronavirus Teaches U.S. About Putting All Its Eggs in One Basket

Essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics, published by The Globe Post.
April 2, 2020

RIT Rallies: Bringing expertise to battle with Coronavirus

Many RIT faculty, students, staff and alumni are among the collaborations here and across the nation, providing expertise to improve or create much-needed equipment and protective gear for medical personnel fighting the Coronavirus.
March 31, 2020

Podcast: Experiencing History Where it Happened

Intersections: The RIT Podcast, Ep. 34: Studying history is more than poring over textbooks and old documents. History Professor Richard Newman and humanities Professor Lisa Hermsen talk about place-based learning, which gets students into the community to experience where the history happened.

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Apr 03RIT Liberal Arts Retweeted @BobFinnerty

RT @BobFinnerty: Syndicated cartoonist Leigh Rubin, the creator of Rubes, is @RITtigers first cartoonist-in-residence. @RubesCartoons says: "Stay well and laugh a lot. I hear it's good for the immune system!" We second the motion. t.co/PAr50mkmfu

Apr 02RIT Liberal Arts Retweeted @RITtigers

RT @RITtigers: “Our job, as a society, it to make the best of this time alone, together." Thomas Kinsman, a lecturer of computer science in @RITGolisanoCCIS, shared some thoughts with his students on making the best of the coronavirus quarantine. t.co/sVKG8gruAD

Mar 31RIT Liberal Arts Retweeted @RITtigers

RT @RITtigers: If you're missing campus, we can help you add a little bit of #RIT to your online meetings and classes. We made some Zoom backgrounds for you. For the entire collection & instructions on setting a background, visit: t.co/skrOW4oXLo t.co/roubnf9KCy

Mar 30RIT Liberal Arts @rit_liberalarts

Registration for Fall 2020 opens today! Check your enrollment appointment time in SIS, and contact your Academic Advisor if you have any questions.

Mar 27RIT Liberal Arts Retweeted @RITtigers

RT @RITtigers: We know these are uncertain times, but the uncertainty will ebb, & life will return to normal. RIT plans to have campus open as soon as possible. It is important that you register for fall classes as you normally would. Registration opens Monday t.co/bFJ4BMExYf

Mar 27RIT Liberal Arts @rit_liberalarts

Sometimes, when things are hard, people just need to hear that they're doing a good job. So here it is: YOU ARE DOING A GOOD JOB. Students, faculty, staff. Everyone. #tigerpride #RIT

Mar 25RIT Liberal Arts Retweeted @RITStudentLife

RT @RITStudentLife: We’ve put together some self-care tips to help you focus on your health and well-being during this time of change. For professional support, learn more about scheduling a virtual appointment with Counseling and Psychological Services: t.co/xJ8Ri8kGCD #WellnessWednesday t.co/w3qqPqfwm9

Mar 25RIT Liberal Arts Retweeted @RITbetterme

RT @RITbetterme: HAPPINESS HACK! Take one minute to tidy your work space! We’ll wait… t.co/qPs0uZISmH

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