Graduate Orientation Newsletter 3

Before you know it you’ll be arriving here on campus! We encourage you to read the information below, to assist with the transition to RIT and to help you plan for day-to-day activities and time in and out of the classroom.

Eat on Campus

Fuel your body and mind with RIT Dining’s diverse menus, from international cuisine and in-house-made specials to unique dietary offerings and freshly baked desserts.

Build-your-own-menus provide customization to meet your preferences and the convenience stores have everything you need, including fresh fruits, high-quality meats, health care, laundry, and toiletry items. Everything is steps from your classes, recreation facilities, and lounge areas.

Places to Eat
RIT Dining operates twenty-one campus locations including six restaurants and dining halls, five markets and convenience stores, six express dining locations, a full service catering department, three venues that offer full concessions and all campus dining. Our talented, personable and dedicated staff are available at any time to answer questions to help you achieve consistent positive experiences.

Review locations and menus

Meet with RIT Dining Registered Dietician

Are you curious to learn how to navigate eating on campus due to specific dietary needs or meal preferences? Schedule an appointment for a consultation, nutritional counseling, support for an eating concern, or general nutrition questions with RIT Dining’s registered dietician.

Schedule an appointment >

Information for Commuter Students

Get connected with Off-Campus and Commuter Services through social programs, events like Commuter Spirit Week, and informal gatherings in the Commuter Lounge.

The Commuter Lounge, located in the A-level of the Campus Center, has a study space, computers and printer access, free coffee, a microwave and a refrigerator, and games. Consider it your home away from home!

Living in Rochester

Almost all RIT graduate students live off campus, in the multitude of housing communities and apartment complexes located within minutes of campus. We encourage incoming students to connect with each other and research housing options early.

Many students find roommates in our Facebook group for Admitted Students.

A guide to get you started looking for off-campus housing.

About Rochester, NY.

You may also find it beneficial to watch our recent webinar, containing many housing tips. The recording of that webinar can be accessed any time via this link.

Parking and Transportation

RIT has on-campus transportation services to make your everyday commute to, from, and around campus easier.

Campus Shuttles
Campus shuttles help you get from place to place, both on and off campus. You can get up-to-date bus information with the TransLoc app and track your bus in real time!
Parking Passes
Parking pass options differ for students living in RIT Housing and those commuting to campus. Learn more about student parking pass options to find out which option is best for you.
ParkMobile
ParkMobile is a mobile payment service for hourly or daily parking on campus. You can set up an account and pay via the free ParkMobile app or by calling a toll-free number. No pay stations, tickets or cash/coin are required. As your paid parking time comes close to expiration, ParkMobile can notify you via text with the option to extend your time right from your smartphone.
Regional Transit Service (RTS) provides bus connections between Henrietta, downtown Rochester and other routes around the greater Rochester region. Four RTS routes stop at the Henrietta Hub on Hylan Drive. Commuters can connect with the RIT Off Campus Express at the Hylan Drive Hub or WalMart to get to campus.

Important note:

On June 30, 2022 we will no longer send important RIT email communications, including New Student Newsletters, to your non-RIT email account. If you have not yet activated your RIT account, please do so immediately by following the account activation instructions that were sent to the email address supplied on your admissions application. For detailed account management information please contact the RIT Service Center by calling 585-475-5000 or visit help.rit.edu.

Reminders:

Upcoming Webinar for Admitted Graduate Students

Student Financial Services, Employment, & Health

Wednesday, June 22, 2022, 9 a.m. and 7 p.m.

As you finalize your plans to begin graduate study at RIT, join us for this live event featuring representatives from our offices of Student Financial Services, Student Employment, and the Student Health Center.
We will answer your questions and share updated information about graduate student resources and support services including:

-      Enrollment Next Steps
-      Student Financial Services
-      Student Health & Wellness
-      Student Employment
-      Getting Connected

To register for the event log into your RIT application portal.

Optional Virtual Orientation

As we mentioned in the first newsletter, all incoming students have access to the RIT Virtual Orientation modules. You can go through this program at your own pace, and if you need to take a break, you can log back in at any time and pick up where you left off. The virtual orientation experience will provide you with important information, including an introduction to services and resources, to help you successfully launch your RIT journey.

If you have not set up your RIT email account yet, please complete the setup process immediately by following the instructions sent to the email provided on your admissions application. If you need assistance please contact the RIT Service Center.

Tiger Resource Series - Upcoming Events

Tuesday, June 28, 2022 - Off-Campus & Commuter Services
Thursday, June 30, 2022 - Academic Success
Tuesday, July 5, 2022 - Wellness
Wednesday, July 6, 2022 - Student Government*

View the calendar of events