Transfer Orientation | Orientation

Welcome, Transfer Students

Welcome to RIT! We are excited that you will soon be joining our Tiger family!

Schedule for Welcome Days

All incoming students must attend one of two Welcome Days (Sunday, Aug. 18, and Monday, Aug. 19). Feel free to attend one or both days depending on your schedule. Detailed event descriptions and programming information is available for students to view in the Orientation App.

Welcome Events

Resource Fair
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Gordon Field House and Activities Center (GOR)
Orientation Check-in - ALL STUDENTS MUST CHECK-IN FOR ORIENTATION.
9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Gordon Field House and Activities Center (GOR)
Academic Advising: Tips for New Students and Families
Hale-Andrews Student Life Center (HAC), Rooms 1320-1325
10-11 a.m. and 4-5 p.m.
Lingo Bingo
11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Gordon Field House and Activities Center (GOR), Reception Room
Affinity Welcome Lounge
2-4 p.m.
Student Alumni Union (SAU), Fireside Lounge
Welcome to RIT Presentation
7-8:30 p.m.
Gordon Field House and Activities Center (GOR)

Open Hours and Shuttles

Campus Shuttles
7 a.m.-Midnight
Various Stops - Please refer to the RIT app for bus stop locations and a schedule.
Campus Stores
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Monroe Hall (MON), Room 1040 (Campus Store)
Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships: Open Office Hours
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Bausch and Lomb Center (BLC), First Floor
Campus Tours
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Gordon Field House and Activities Center (GOR)
Goodbye, Goodbuy!
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Gene Polisseni Center (GPC), Lower Level Concourse
Food Trucks
11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Gordon Field House and Activities Center (GOR), Outside
Retail Shuttle
Noon-8 p.m.
Pick-up Locations: F lot, Greenleaf Court (near residence halls), and Global Village

Sign up to receive alerts about inclement weather

Our text alert system will communicate important announcements regarding inclement weather emergencies on Move-In and Welcome Days. Text RITORI to 888777 to receive important information and alerts.
Please encourage any family members or friends who will be on campus with you to sign up for weather alerts, as well.

Transfer Orientation Program Options

Transfer students starting their RIT journey in Fall 2024 have the opportunity to customize their Orientation experience by selecting from two different program experiences. Review the two Transfer Orientation options below and register online for the program that best suits your needs.

Please read the descriptions of each program carefully and choose the option that best describes your previous college experience.

Students who have attended less than one year at a previous institution and/or are living in our first-year residence halls should register for Transfer Program #2, following the traditional first-year student Orientation experience. This will ensure that you have the most successful transition experience possible.

Transfer Program #1

Transfer Program #1 is a two-day comprehensive program that focuses on getting you acclimated to RIT, your new college/program, and providing you with the information you need to ensure a smooth transition to RIT. Students participating in this program will attend one of two Welcome Days (Aug. 18 or Aug. 19) and will attend a full-day Transfer Orientation on Tuesday, Aug. 20 starting at 9 a.m. Families are encouraged to attend your selected Welcome Day to participate in family programming. Tuesday programming is not designed for parents and family members.

This program is designed for students who have completed a prior degree or more than one year of courses at another institution. Students who opt into this program will not be placed in an Orientation group and will only have two formal days of programming (either Sunday, Aug. 18, or Monday, Aug. 19, AND Tuesday, Aug. 20). All transfer students can participate in any/all social activities throughout the remainder of the week.

If you are commuting or living off-campus, please review our Commuter Orientation information and register for this program if you would like to participate. Commuter Orientation is scheduled after Transfer Orientation on Tuesday, Aug. 20.

All transfer students can participate in any/all social activities throughout the remainder of the week.

Transfer Program #2

Transfer Program #2 is designed for students who have not completed a full year at another institution. These students will be assigned to an Orientation group with other transfer students with a similar background to ensure a smooth transition. This program will allow students to participate in group activities as part of New Student Orientation, connecting them with other new students and opportunities to participate in a variety of on-campus programs. This program offers students RIT’s full orientation experience. Please note this will include meetings, programs, and events with traditional-aged first-year students.

Transfer Program #2 begins on Sunday, Aug. 18, or Monday, August 19 for Welcome Days, and formal programming runs Tuesday, Aug. 20 - Sunday, Aug. 25. Students participating in this program will not attend Transfer Program #1 on Tuesday, Aug. 20, and will instead begin their New Student Orientation program on that day. Families are encouraged to attend your selected Welcome Day to participate in family programming.

If you are living in RIT Housing or if you have not completed a full year of college, this program is for you.

All transfer students can participate in any/all social activities throughout the remainder of the week.

If you are unsure which program to select, or if you registered for one program and wish to change your selection, please contact the Orientation team via email at orientation@rit.edu or via phone at 585-475-7995.

Orientation App

To navigate your full Orientation journey, download the CampusGroups app or visit campusgroups.rit.edu on your web browser.

View the Orientation schedule in the CampusGroups app:

Download the CampusGroups app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store
Search for and select RIT (Rochester Institute of Technology)
Select RIT Orientation 2024
Select RIT Orientation 2024 Login to log in using your RIT account

Virtual Orientation

Jump start your Orientation experience with our RIT Virtual Orientation. 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.

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. The orientation team is eager to answer any questions you may have about your RIT journey.