Wellness
Wellness is a key component of student life at RIT.
Our multifaceted approach to student wellness encompasses all aspects of your personal well-being, including physical and emotional health as well as accessibility. We are here to support you during your time at RIT, and prepare you for continued success and growth through our innovative and inclusive programs, services, and education.
Wellness Updates
Tigers Care
Tigers Care is a campus-wide effort to enhance, promote, and sustain a culture of care and support at RIT. It’s who we are, how we act, and how we treat one another.
Workshops and Outreach Groups
Did you know workshops and outreach groups are offered at different points throughout the semester to provide additional support to RIT students? You do not need to be connected to Counseling and Psychological Services for treatment to attend these sessions.
TigerChat App
Masks can make it hard for everyone to communicate.
Now you can use TigerChat to converse with another person or group using automatic speech recognition (ASR) technology and typing. RIT Wellness service providers are equipped and ready to use the TigerChat App to help eliminate communication barriers with the RIT Community.
Emergency Support Resources
RIT is committed to a safe and secure learning and working environment.
If you think that you or another person is in immediate risk or in danger:
Call Public Safety
if you are on campus
585-475-3333
Call 911
if you are off-campus
Use the Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741
Available 24/7
Learn more about emergency preparedness and emergency response on campus.
Wellness Facilities
August Center
Located on the Quarter Mile across from the Hale Andrews Student Life Center, the August Center is home to Counseling and Psychological Services, the Student Health Center, Case Management, RIT Ambulance, and Substance and Alcohol Intervention Services for the Deaf (SAISD).
Disability Services Office & Test Center
The Disability Services Office is located in the Student Alumni Union and includes a Test Center, consisting of a group-testing room, individual cubicles, and private exam rooms.
Gordon Field House and Activities Center
Directly attached to the Student Life Center, the 160,000 square foot facility includes a multi-purpose arena, fitness center, and aquatics center.
Hale-Andrews Student Life Center
Services the recreational, athletic, and wellness instructional needs of the RIT community.
Judson/Hale Aquatics Center
The Aquatics Center includes a competition pool, recreation pool, and hot tub.
Nature Trails and Jogging Routes
Beginning behind Grace Watson Hall, there are three nature trails maintained for students and any member of the RIT community to become one with the great outdoors.
Red Barn
Located at the west end of campus, this facility houses Outdoor Education programs and an indoor rock climbing gym.
Turf Field and Tennis Courts
Located near U-Lot, the turf field and tennis courts are used for athletics, wellness, recreation, intramurals, and major campus events. There are nine lighted outdoor tennis courts with windscreens.
Wiedman Fitness Center
Two-story 16,000 square foot area featuring a full range of selectorized machines, free weights, cardiovascular equipment, and a large stretching area.