RIT is monitoring conflict in the Middle East

Dear RIT community:

We are closely monitoring the recent developments in the Middle East as the conflict has spread in parts of the region, including in Dubai. We want to reassure you that there has been no direct impact to our RIT Dubai campus. Leadership there is working closely with local officials and are following all guidance to keep our students, faculty, and staff safe.

In line with the announcement by the UAE Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, all classes at the RIT Dubai campus will move to online delivery from Monday, March 2, through Wednesday, March 4, subject to ongoing assessment. All teaching and administrative operations will continue remotely during this period.

At our Henrietta campus, the Division of Student Affairs is reaching out to international students who are from the nations affected by the conflict to assess their needs.

The conflict has impacted air travel throughout significant portions of the Middle East. The U.S. Department of State has issued travel advisories for U.S. citizens.

As a global university, a team of representatives from the RIT Henrietta and Dubai campuses remain in close contact and will continue to monitor the situation and provide additional guidance as needed.

Please know we are committed to maintaining a safe campus environment for RIT throughout the globe and will keep you updated as appropriate.

Sincerely,

William H. Sanders

President, Rochester Institute of Technology