Resources for Your Success

For College of Liberal Arts degree program students and RIT students who are pursuing an immersion, minor, or secondary major in the College of Liberal Arts, academic advisement for:

• Selecting the right courses for your degree or interests
• Planning your schedule
• Staying on track for graduation
• Pre-professional advising for those interested pursuing pre-law or becoming a teacher
• Pursuing study abroad, internships or co-ops, and other experiential learning

Academic Advising, College of Liberal Arts

• RIT's Academic Success Center provides support for nearly any kind of academic support you might need, including: 
  • Tutoring
  • Study Skills Help
  • Academic Coaching
  • Test Prep
  • Time Management Tools and Training
  • Math and Science Help
     
• The RIT University Writing Program offers help with writing skill development. 
   
• The Expressive Communication Center provides help for building presentation and public speaking confidence and skills. 
   
• Saturday Math Academy, offered by the College of Science, offers weekly math help and free breakfast on Saturday mornings. 

An internship or co-op can help you get hands-on experience, explore your career field, network with professionals in the field, and earn an edge in the job market. While not every College of Liberal Arts major requires a co-op or internship, these richly valuable experiences are highly encouraged, and at RIT you can tap into a co-op/internship program that's ranked 6th in the nation. 

Co-op and Internship Information for College of Liberal Arts Students

Read the COLA Career & Life bi-monthly email newsletter for advice and co-op, internship, and job postings. 

Leading up to your big finale—Commencement Day at RIT— there are lots of steps to follow to make sure you're cleared to graduate and ready to participate in all the celebrations and ceremonies. Visit our College of Liberal Arts commencement webpage for the latest updates, "to do" list items, and more. 

Commencement Information for College of Liberal Arts Students, Faculty, and Staff

• School of Communication
• School of Performing Arts
• Department of Criminal Justice
• Department of Economics
• Department of English
• Department of History
• Department of Modern Languages and Cultures
• Department of Philosophy
• Department of Political Science
• Department of Psychology
• Department of Public Policy
• Department of Science, Technology, and Society
• Department of Sociology and Anthropology
• Museum Studies Program 
• Women’s, Gender, and Sex and Gender Studies Program

Your first year at RIT will be one of amazing growth and opportunity. Take it week by week or plan way ahead. On our Roar and Soar web page for first-year students, you'll find a summary of key things to know and do as you progress.  Plus, check your email inbox for weekly reminder emails designed to keep you in the know and on track for stellar transition to your new life as a college student. 

Roar and Soar Resources for First-Year Students

The Wallace Library at RIT has resources that can make your academic life easier and your research and study time more productive—including a dedicated College of Liberal Arts librarian, Alison Bersani. Need help finding a source, navigating various databases, formatting a citation, or you just aren’t sure where to start? Alison is here for you. Contact her at ajbwml@rit.edu or 585-475-6381.

Additionally, for students enrolled in Humanities, Computing, and Design, a discipline specialized librarian Rebekah Walker, rgwtwc@rit.edu is available. 

In addition to activities, meetings, and programs hosted by RIT student life, the College of Liberal Arts presents sessions during orientation designed to get you connected with other new students like you in your major as well as with faculty, staff, and a whole host of resources provided for your success. 

Orientation Downloadables from the College of Liberal Arts

RIT Orientation Schedule and Information

Often thanks to generous gifts from our own alumni, special funding options for College of Liberal Arts students can help offset expenses for pursuing your degree, internship or co-op, or study abroad or study away. Visit the web page for application deadlines, eligibility information, and application instructions.

Scholarships, Grants, and Special Funding Opportunities for RIT College of Liberal Arts Students 

The Student Information System (SIS) is your hub for:  

• Class and exam schedules
• Enrollment appointments
• Required textbooks
• Final grades and GPA
• Course history
• Transfer credit
• List of advisors
• Holds on your account
• Searching for classes
• Enrolling in, drop, swap, or withdraw from classes
• Viewing an unofficial transcript
• Requesting an official transcript to be mailed by the Registrar's Office

How to Use the RIT SIS (instructions from ITS)

Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Started in SIS (blog post)

600+ study abroad programs in more than 60 countries, short- and long-term opportunities, international campuses, and more—at RIT, your options for study abroad are nearly limitless. Take advantage of these resources and embrace the chance for a transformative experience that can: 

• Examine your field of study from a new perspective 
• Meet, collaborate with, and learn from global innovators
• Build professional skills that will set you apart as a leader in a globalized work environment

RIT Study Abroad

RIT in L.A. Study Away

Find the best prices for the materials for your classes and get them shipped directly to you through the RIT Virtual Bookstore. The virtual bookstore:

• Connects with RIT’s secure login.
• Shows you the classes you're enrolled in and which materials that class requires or recommends. Offers both purchase and renting options, including third parties like Amazon, so you can compare prices and modalities. 
• Ship materials directly to you. Living on campus? You orders will ship to campus post offices at Nathaniel Rochester Hall and Global Village.

• Student Health Center: Provides primary and urgent care services, including general medical, laboratory, medications, nutrition, mental health, and sexual and gender health services.
   
• Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS): Offers goal-focused individual and group therapy, crisis support, and psychiatric services.
   
• Case Management: Assists students in connecting to on- and off-campus resources and navigating complex personal problems (e.g., health insurance, food/housing insecurity, financial concerns). 
   
• Disability Services Office (DSO): Facilitates equitable access for students with disabilities.
   
• Spectrum Support Program: Provides support and connection for autistic and neurodivergent students.
   
• Recreation and Wellness: Offers a variety of programs, facilities, and courses related to fitness, nutrition education, and overall well-being, including:
  • Hale-Andrews Student Life Center
  • Better Me Wellness Center
  • Wellness and Recration Courses
  • Nutrition Education
  • RIT Wellness Portal: A secure online website for students to access personal health information, view immunization details, and communicate with healthcare professionals.