Spring Planning
All students are required to complete the Spring Circulation Plan to notify RIT of your intended plans for the Spring 2021 Semester. In addition, there are several steps students need to take before arriving on campus for Spring Semester.
Spring Circulation Plan
All students are required to complete the Spring Circulation Plan. The Spring Circulation Plan applies to all students, no matter their Spring 2021 plans (co-op, online classes, etc.).
By completing the Spring Circulation Plan on the MyLife Portal, you are notifying RIT of your intended plans for the Spring 2021 Semester. Your responses will determine the required action steps that you must complete.
“Circulating” on campus means you will be on campus during the spring term for any reason (including but not limited to classes, laboratory work, meetings, dining, socializing, using RIT services such as the library, etc.).
Here is a summary of what you might expect as you complete the Spring Circulation Plan:
Spring Checklist
Here’s what new and returning RIT students need to do before arriving on campus in the spring.
Download a PDF of the Spring Checklist
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COVID-19 Test
You are required to complete a COVID-19 test and provide evidence of a negative result before circulating on campus. The test must be administered on or after January 7, 2021. Learn more about test requirements. -
Seasonal Flu Vaccine
You are required to receive a seasonal flu (influenza) vaccine and submit proof prior to the first day of classes on January 25, 2021. Learn more about the flu vaccine requirement. -
NYS Travel Requirement
You are required to comply with NYS Travel Guidelines. Please continue to monitor the NYS Travel Guidelines as they change frequently. RIT is offering an RIT Coordinated Travel Quarantine Program for those who are interested. Learn more and sign up. -
COVID-19 Student Training
If you did not complete the COVID-19 student training module in the fall semester, you must do so prior to your arrival on campus in the spring. The training will provide you with resources and tools to protect yourself and others. Learn more about the COVID-19 training requirements. -
RIT Daily Health Screen
You are required to complete the Daily Health Screen every day, seven days a week starting two weeks before you enter campus for the spring semester. Learn more about the Daily Health Screen. -
Student Contact Information
Your contact information is used in the event of an emergency. Review and update your contact information, including permanent address (i.e. home), current/local address, cell phone number, emergency contact person(s), and contact information for any family relationships (i.e. parent, spouse, other relatives). -
Immunization and Health History Forms
All students who will be on the RIT campus for the first time (including new students and those who started their RIT career online in the fall) must complete the five required health documents located on the Wellness Portal: immunization record, health history, tuberculosis screening, treatment authorization, and insurance plan. Learn more about immunization and health history requirements.
Spring Semester Calendar
RIT classes for the Spring Semester will begin Monday, Jan. 25. The semester will include three “recharge” days and one reading day before final exams. The recharge days have been incorporated into the calendar to give students and faculty additional break days throughout the semester to account for eliminating spring break. The last day of classes for the semester will be Wednesday, May 5, with final exams running May 7-13. Commencement is scheduled for May 14-15 (format to be determined).
Go to the academic calendar
Sign language interpreted video on changes to the academic calendar
Flu Vaccine Requirements
RIT is requiring that students, faculty, and staff who will be on campus for any reason receive a seasonal flu vaccination by the start of Spring Semester. We encourage all to get the vaccine as soon as possible.
Learn more about flu shot requirements
Sign language interpreted video on flu vaccine requirements
COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Multiple COVID-19 vaccines have been provided with Emergency Use Authorization by the U.S. Federal Drug Administration. Health officials in the state of New York have full confidence they are safe and effective. While RIT strongly encourages a COVID-19 vaccination, the university is not requiring immunization at this time.