Why RIT Online?
You're on to
a world of possibilities
Award-winning faculty
With access to leading educators, you can achieve greatness. RIT’s outstanding faculty are committed to helping you take full advantage of the educational opportunities that await you. The faculty are your partners in scholarship, research, and ultimately, career development. They care deeply about you and your intellectual growth.

Personalized support
Online students have full access to student success coaching. We will provide one-to-one support, connect you to all the essential services you are entitled to as an RIT student, and are always available. You will also have an academic advisor who will help guide your academic path to successful completion.

Powerful force for change
You’re in good company when you graduate, joining the 135,000+ and growing global RIT alumni community, a group of innovators and change agents. Our alumni are truly special. They get and stay connected with one another, to our current students and faculty, and to the university.
40+ years in distance learning
RIT was born providing technical training for industry in the late 1800’s. We were one of the first universities to provide distance education in 1979. The world has changed mightily, and so have we. RIT has always applied creativity and innovation to help students succeed in business, industry, and higher education. As technology, business, and academia evolve, we not only respond, but lead the way.