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You are on to something amazing.

Orientation is a series of events, activities, and opportunities developed to assist you and your family transition to life at RIT. We help you establish a place within the RIT community, build community, and connect you with campus resources before classes even start.

You are on to something amazing.

Orientation is a series of events, activities, and opportunities developed to assist you and your family transition to life at RIT. We help you establish a place within the RIT community, build community, and connect you with campus resources before classes even start.

Collage of Students attending convocation

Tiger Walk and Fall Convocation for New Students
Thursday August 22, 2024 at 9:30 a.m.

Orientation Fall 2025

If you are starting your RIT journey this Fall 2025, we look forward to welcoming you to campus for your new student orientation experience.

New Student Checklist

The New Student Checklist will help you navigate all of the required action items you must complete prior to your arrival on campus.

move-in day lot

Welcome Days

Aug. 17-18, 2025
During Welcome Days, you'll move into your campus residence (if applicable), check in for orientation, and participate in resource fairs and presentations alongside your family. 

student moving in

Family Orientation

Aug. 17-18, 2025
Activities to welcome parents and families to the RIT community will take place during RIT’s Welcome Days.

Students gathered in an open seating area

New Student Orientation

Aug. 19-24, 2025
Your formal Orientation experience will begin on Tuesday, Aug. 19, and will continue through Sunday, Aug. 24.

15:1

Student to Orientation Leader ratio

200+

Programs and events for you and your family

3K+

New Tigers this fall

300+

Student clubs and organizations at RIT