Spring 2024 Orientation
Orientation for first-year and transfer students starting their RIT journey this Spring (2024) will be held on Friday, Jan. 12 and Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024.
Please review the detailed information below and register for Orientation as soon as possible.
Orientation Schedule
Friday, Jan. 12, 2024
| Start Time | End Time | Program Title | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 a.m. | 9 a.m. | Check-in | Student Alumni Union (SAU), Fireside Lounge |
| 9 a.m. | 10:30 a.m. | Welcome to RIT | Student Alumni Union (SAU), Ingle Auditorium |
| 10:30 a.m. | 11 a.m. | Meet your Orientation Leader (OL) | Location TBD |
| 11 a.m. | 12 p.m. | Student Life Information Session | Student Alumni Union (SAU), Ingle Auditorium |
| 12 p.m. | 1 p.m. | Lunch with your Orientation Leader (OL) | Various Locations |
| 1 p.m. | 4 p.m. | Academic Programs | Various Locations |
| 4 p.m. | 5:30 p.m. | Friday Tailgate & Resource Fair | Student Alumni Union (SAU), Fireside Lounge |
| 5:30 p.m. | RIT Women's Basketball Game | Clark Gymnasium | |
| 6 p.m. | RIT Women's Hockey Game | Gene Polisseni Center (GPC) | |
| 6 p.m. | 8 p.m. | Social Programming | TBD |
| 7:30 p.m. | RIT Men's Basketball Game | Clark Gymnasium | |
| 9 p.m. | Orientation Movie Night | Student Alumni Union (SAU), Ingle Auditorium |
Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024
| Start Time | End Time | Program Title | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 a.m. | 10:30 a.m. | Meet your Orientation Leader (OL) | Student Alumni Union (SAU) |
| 10:30 a.m. | 11:30 a.m. | Campus Tour | Student Alumni Union (SAU) |
| 11:30 a.m. | 12:30 p.m. | Ask Me Anything with your Orientation Leader (OL) | Student Alumni Union (SAU) |
| 12:30 p.m. | 2 p.m. | Lunch with your Orientation Group | Various Locations |
| 2 p.m. | 3:30 p.m. | Educational Session | Student Alumni Union (SAU) |
| 3:30 p.m. | 5 p.m. | Educational Session | Student Alumni Union (SAU) |
| 5 p.m. | 7 p.m. | Saturday Tailgate | Student Alumni Union (SAU), Fireside Lounge |
| 7 p.m. | RIT Men's Hockey Game | Gene Polisseni Center (GPC) | |
| 9 p.m. | Orientation Movie Night | Student Alumni Union (SAU), Ingle Auditorium | |
New Student Checklist
New Student Checklist
The New Student Checklist will help you navigate all of the required action items you must complete before you arrive at RIT.
Virtual Orientation
Virtual Orientation
Jump start your Orientation experience with the RIT Virtual Orientation platform. The virtual orientation experience will provide you with important information to help you successfully launch your RIT journey. The modules cover topics such as student life, wellness, cybersecurity, Title IX, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Completion of all modules is required for all new students.
- You must complete all modules before your in-person Orientation begins. Feel free to go through this program at your own pace. If you need to take a break, you can log back in at any time and pick up where you left off.
- Write down your questions and bring them with you to in-person Orientation. Your Orientation Leader is eager to answer any questions you may have about your RIT journey.
If you have questions about this process, please contact orientation@rit.edu.
Get started with Virtual Orientation
Student Resources
For information about student health, housing, transportation, dining, and more, view our Orientation resources.