Summer Vestibule Program

First complete these steps to get you started.

Then all students should complete the Virtual Orientation and complete the NTID Accepted Student Checklist. You will receive an email to set up a 1:1 meeting with the SVP director and she will review the accepted student checklist, explain the required placement testing, and set up a time for you to take the exams. It’s important that you check your RIT email each day because this is how we will be communicating with you.

The checklist items will help prepare you for your arrival on campus.

You will attend SVP if you are a freshman or transfer student who has been accepted into:

• An associate degree program
• An associate+bachelor’s degree program
• A pre-baccalaureate program
• Career exploration studies program

You will attend RIT’s New Student Orientation if you have been accepted into a bachelor’s degree program.

If you have any questions, please email mkgvsp@rit.edu or ntidsvp@rit.edu.

Yes, attending orientation is required! College is an amazing journey, but we want to make sure you have the information you need BEFORE starting your first semester. We want to ensure that you’re connected to the appropriate people, so you’re not overwhelmed with the information that’s out there.

Transfer students who are entering into an associate degree program, associate+bachelor's degree program, pre-baccalaureate program, or in career exploration studies in the College of NTID are required to attend SVP. We want to make sure you’re aware of all of the resources RIT/NTID has to offer and get connected with faculty/staff, so you'll be off to a great start when the academic year begins. Plus, use this time to meet other students and make new friends!

You must attend orientation even if you are a commuter student.

We are planning a fabulous program for you! A detailed schedule will be provided to you upon arrival at SVP.

You will have Dining Dollars loaded onto your RIT ID card each semester. You eat on campus and swipe your ID card to “pay” for your meals. Make sure you budget your dollars to last you through the semester. If you run out, you can add money to your account.

For more detailed information about your dining options on campus, please visit https://www.rit.edu/fa/diningservices

We encourage you to reach out to the RIT Financial Aid office for assistance.

If you have Vocational Rehabilitation questions, contact Denise Hampton.

Check out this video on VR that may be helpful for you:

VR: https://youtu.be/yjhKn3fXhTM