Your Spring Start at RIT

Welcome to RIT! We’re excited to welcome you to the Tiger community. 

Starting at RIT this spring? Use this page to prepare for your first semester. From paying your deposit to arriving on campus, you’ll find the information, resources, deadlines, and next steps to navigate your transition with confidence. 

Before you arrive this spring, you’ll complete required onboarding tasks, explore university services and resources, and prepare for Spring Orientation. You’ll also find ways to get involved, access support, and build your RIT community before classes begin. 

Spring Start Checklist

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Use the Spring Start Checklist to complete the required steps before you arrive at RIT. Finish each item as soon as possible once you've committed to RIT to ensure a smooth, confident start to your first semester. 

Get started on your checklist

Spring Orientation

Spring Orientation is designed for incoming first-year and transfer students. Graduate students participate in a separate orientation experience through the Graduate School and should review the Graduate Student Orientation information for details. 

Learn more about Spring Orientation