Welcome Guide 2020 - RIT
Welcome Guide2020
ContentsWelcome, Tigers!1Welcome, Tiger Families!2Your Timeline4Navigating Orientation6Housing8Dining9Academics at RIT10Health and Wellness12Orientation 202017Rochester Transportation18Apps at RIT20Stay Connected21RIT CoronavirusInformationWe are planning the best and safest ways in which to bring the residential academicexperience back, with public health considerations at the forefront. A return to campusin the fall will require innovative practices and new safety standards related to placesand spaces, and how we learn, study, conduct research, collaborate, and engage withone another. The RIT Coronavirus website will be updated throughout the summer asdecisions are made about our return to campus in the fall.rit.edu/coronavirusPlease be sure to check your email frequently for important updates andinformation designed to make your transition to RIT as smooth as possible.Welcome, Tigers!On behalf of everyone at RIT, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the Tiger family. Your decision to attend RIT is the beginning of what I know will be anextremely rewarding experience for both you and your family.Our students – YOU – are essential to the future and direction of RIT. Here you’ll find endless opportunities to make your mark on our RIT community,the Rochester area, and beyond. As you embark on this exciting journey, I encourage you to let your dreams soar – take advantage of our one-of-a-kindopportunities to discover and explore. But remember, you are not alone in this journey. The staff and faculty at RIT are incredibly passionate about theirwork and are eager to help you in a time of need as well as celebrate your successes along the way.Our team is working diligently planning for your arrival this fall, of course with much thought in regard to the current circumstances. Throughout thesummer, you and your family will receive frequent email communications containing updates and information about the current context as well as actionitems that you will need to complete to ensure a smooth transition. Please reach out if you have any questions or if there is any way that we can help youas you prepare to launch your RIT experience.I wish you all the best in the coming year!Sandra (Sandy) S. Johnson, Ed. DSenior Vice President for Student Affairs2020 Welcome Guide 1
Welcome,Tiger Families!We at RIT know the important role parents and familymembers play in their student’s life. You will be a major supportto your student – not just during their transition to RIT thissummer but throughout their entire college experience! ThisWelcome Guide is your student’s first introduction to collegelife, and we hope that you will help your student completethe action items outlined in this guide. While college is a timefor students to gain independence, this transition can beoverwhelming and they may need your support. Remindersand assistance from you will be very helpful as your studentbegins to navigate campus on their own.Parent and Family ChecklistWatch out for the Family Orientation Newslettercoming to your inbox beginning in June.Join our Tiger Parent Talks to connect with other RITfamilies in July and August. Upcoming dates, times, andtopics can be found in the Family Orientation Newsletter.Check out Parent and Family Program resources atrit.edu/parents.Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/RITParents.The Parent and Family Programs office is here to support youduring this transition and beyond. Please connect with ourresources and reach out with any questions along the way.Watch for the Family Orientation Newsletter arrivingin June which will help prepare you and your student forthe transition to RIT. Please have your student check andupdate your email address at rit.edu/studentcontact.Best,Chelsea Petree, Ph.D.Director, Parent and Family Programsparents@rit.edu2 2020 Welcome Guide2020 Welcome Guide 3
You are on tosomethingamazing.Use this timeline as your guide, working with your family tomake sure that you have everything you need as you beginyour journey.Take note of deadlines that are upcoming, and plan ahead.Account SetupAccount SetupOrientationHousing, Dining, and CommutingAcademicsHealth and Wellness4 2020 Welcome GuideEarly JuneEarly JuneEarly JuneActivate your RIT computer account and RIT emailPay your bills and authorize access to eServicesUpdate parent and emergency contact informationYou will receive an account activation email from RIT when yourenrollment deposit has been received and posted to our system.Please allow 1-2 business days for deposit payment processing.The account activation email will go to the email address suppliedon your admissions application.Email notifications are sent to students and authorized payers (parents,guardians, etc.) when bills become available. Student Financial Serviceshas information on fee rates, billing, payment options, loan repayment,and educational tax credit (rit.edu/sfs). The online eServices siteprovides real-time account inquiry and electronic payment for tuition/fees and Tiger Bucks. You can authorize up to three people to receiveeBill reminder notifications and access food or Tiger Bucks balances,course schedules, and grades by logging in at rit.edu/eservices.Take two minutes to update your parent and emergencycontact information in the Student Information System atrit.edu/studentcontact.For detailed account management information or to contact theITS Service Desk, visit rit.edu/its/help.If you are unable to access the Student Information System,visit rit.edu/its/help to report an issue.2020 Welcome Guide 5
NavigatingOrientationTransfer OrientationTransfer students must registerfor Orientation 2020.Access the Transfer RegistrationForm to secure your spot. Youwill only have access if you haveactivated your RIT email account.rit.edu/orientation/transferExplore RIT CampusGroupsOrientation6 Available June 1Early JuneEarly JuneRegister for Orientation alertsFind the RIT Orientation 2020 event on FacebookRead the RIT newslettersText RITORI to 888777 to receive immediate text alerts andupdates related to Orientation. The Orientation text alertsystem will be available on June 1, and will only be used tocommunicate about on-campus emergencies and inclementweather during move-in and Orientation.Search for the RIT Orientation 2020 event on Facebook andfollow Rochester Institute of Technology and RIT Student Lifeon Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to stay connected.You must activate your RIT email to guarantee you receiveall communications from RIT. The RIT newsletters fromNew Student Orientation and Parent and Family Programswill help you and your family navigate the important stepsrequired to ensure a smooth transition.2020 Welcome GuideParents and family members – connect with RIT Parent andFamily Programs on Facebook.RIT has put together an online closed group for all incomingstudents through our student engagement platform, RITCampusGroups. Here, you’ll have the ability to review all emailsand communications sent to you prior to the start of your fallsemester classes. You will also have an opportunity to connectwith other incoming students by engaging in discussiontopics, asking questions facilitated by Orientation staff, andparticipating in events. Important RIT resources will assist youas you transition into the Tiger family this summer.Access the group at campusgroups.rit.edu. Log in using yourRIT username and password. Once logged in, click the NewStudent Orientation group on your homepage. If you havetrouble accessing the group, email ritcampusgroups@rit.edu.* You will not have access to this closed group page until you have activatedyour RIT email account. Instructions on how to activate your RIT emailaccount have been sent to the email address used when you filled outyour Admissions application to RIT.2020 Welcome Guide 7
HousingDiningRIT has 13 residence halls for first-year students to choosefrom, offering a variety of special interest and lifestyle options.RIT has over 21 dining locations, including an all-you-care-to-eatdining hall, coffee shops, convenience stores, and restaurants.To find more information regarding all residence halls, pleasevisit the RIT Housing website at rit.edu/housing.First-year students living in theresidence halls are required tohave a meal plan:Special Interest HousingTiger 10: 2,918RIT provides you an opportunity to connect with other studentsthat share a common interest, offering seven houses with aspecific community focus to residence-hall living.Tiger 14: 3,000Tiger 19: 3,050Meal plans are available for all RITstudents, including students livingoff campus.If you're interested in special interest housing, submit yourapplication and essays to RIT Housing. You will receive anotification regarding your request for special interest housing.To learn more about your meal plan and dining options, visitrit.edu/dining.Dining Payment OptionsTiger BucksTiger Bucks can be used at all RIT dining, retail, labs, and designatedoff-campus locations. Funds are held in a separate account that willbe rolled over each semester, with an 8% sales tax on all purchases.You can add funds at any time via rit.edu/eservices.Dining DollarsDining Dollars can be used at all RIT Dining locations (excludingNathan’s Soup and Salad, and Java Wally’s), convenience stores, andvending machines. You will save 8% tax on all food purchases, and10% at Gracie’s, the all-you-care-to-eat dining hall. Any unused DiningDollar balances at the end of the fall semester will roll-over into springsemester, and all funds must be used by the end of spring semester.Living Off CampusOff-Campus and Commuter Services provides socialevents and programs that connect you with otheroff-campus students and on-campus resources.Spend your down time at the Commuter Lounge,located in the Campus Center. In the lounge,you'll find a place to study, computers andprinting capabilities, free coffee, a microwave,and refrigerator.Meal ExchangesMeal Exchanges are valued at 9.50 and apply to any meal planwith Meal Exchanges included. They can be used at any RIT Dininglocation, excluding Nathan’s Soup & Salad and Java Wally’s. Mealsreset every Sunday before breakfast.Housing, Dining, and CommutingJune 8June 17-30Early JulyEarly JulyComplete your housing contract to receivean appointment timeStudents with appointment times self-selectrooms onlineReview your Housing ArrivalGuide and move-in materialsSelect your meal planIf you complete your housing contract at myLife.rit.eduby June 8, you will receive an email on June 10 with anappointment date and time to select your room.Log in to myLife.rit.edu at your assigned date and time toselect your room, and indicate your roommate at that time.Review Arrival Guides and other move-inmaterials at rit.edu/housing.You can select your meal plan in the myLifeportal after you have selected your housing.Visit myLife.rit.edu to select your meal plan.If you choose not to self-select or complete your contractafter June 8, RIT Housing will assign you to a room androommate in July.8 2020 Welcome Guide2020 Welcome Guide 9
Academics at RITAcademic Success CenterSend your Transcriptsand ACT/SAT Score ReportThe Academic Success Center supports you in developing theskills and competencies necessary to be successful in youracademics and future career. Connect with the Academic SuccessCenter to improve your time management and organizational skills,develop study strategies and skills, and for content support in mathand physics.Request your final official high school/secondaryschool transcripts and official ACT/SAT ScoreReport as soon as possible to:RIT Undergraduate Admissions Office60 Lomb Memorial Drive Rochester, NY 14623Learn more at rit.edu/asc.Your official final high school/secondary schooltranscript should verify your graduation date.Please contact your high school counselingoffice or school official and request that theysend this information in an official electronicformat or in a school envelope.University Writing ProgramCheck out the University Writing Program at RIT. This programoffers resources to assist you with your writing skills throughoutyour college experience including: UWRT 100: A preparatory class before UWRT 150To check the receipt, you can log in to your RITapplicant account to review your checklist atjoin.rit.edu/status. One-on-one consultations Appointments in the Writing Commons with UniversityWriting Program facultyYou can view your academic checklist atrit.edu/orientation.If you would like to take advantage of any of theseresources, you will be given an opportunity on thefirst day of your UWRT 150 writing class.For more resources to explore, go torit.edu/writing.AcademicsEarly JuneMid-JuneJune 30June 30Send us your transcripts and scoresRead your college's welcome emailTake the required Math Placement ExamTake the Language Placement ExamSubmit a request to have your official test scores andhigh school transcript sent to RIT. Official test scorescan be requested from the testing agency and highschool transcripts can be requested through yourhigh school counseling office or school official.Be on the lookout for an email from your college. The welcomeemail will detail important information that must be completed inorder for your advisor to build your fall semester schedule.The Math Placement Exam is open now until June 30,and is used to help place you into your initial mathematicsor statistics courses.If you plan to take a foreign language course for the fall 2020semester and have prior language experience and/or languagetransfer credits, you are required to take the LanguagePlacement Exam that is open now until June 30.Detailed information about the Math Placement Examis available at rit.edu/science/mpe.Visit rit.edu/languageplacement to schedule your exam.* Bachelor of Fine Arts in the College of Art and Designstudents are not required to take the Math Placement Exam.10 2020 Welcome Guide2020 Welcome Guide 11
Health andWellnessPhysical and Emotional Fitness PlansThe departments within Wellness Programs and Servicesstrive to promote and develop healthy lifestyles, socialinteraction, and leadership skills among RIT students.Participating in recreation activities, health promotionprogramming, club sports, or intramurals is a great wayto meet new friends who share a common interest.Personal Wellness PlanTake the first steps in personalizing yourwellness plan at RIT by considering the following:In addition, Wellness Education and Outdoor Education,combined, offer over 400 wellness-related classes eachyear. Students are required to take two wellness classesprior to graduation, but there is no limit to the number ofclasses you can take. There is a large variety of coursesavailable for you to choose from, including Zumba, Juggling,Stress Management, Maple Syrup in our Environment,Sunrise Yoga, CPR and First Aid, Futsal, Rock Climbing,and more.Medical care and services offered on campusFilling prescriptions away from homeLong-term or specialized mental health counselingPhysical and emotional fitness plansDisability services and accommodationsFor more information on the items above andtips for developing your personal wellness plan,visit rit.edu/orientation/freshman.Health and WellnessJuly 1Mid-JulyMid-JulyComplete and submit your healthhistory and immunization formsDevelop your Personal Wellness PlanReview RIT safety informationWellness is a key component of student life at RIT.To help you engage with your physical, emotional, andspiritual well-being, we encourage you to develop yourpersonal wellness plan before you arrive on campus.Your safety is our priority. Familiarize yourselfwith the RIT emergency information andprotocols at rit.edu/emergency-information.We support your health needs through our StudentHealth Center, which provides primary care andurgent care services to all RIT students. You mustcomplete the five required health documents locatedonline at wellnessportal.rit.edu. These include yourimmunization record, health history, tuberculosisscreening, treatment authorization, and insurance plan.12 2020 Welcome GuideVisit rit.edu/wellness tolearn about all of the differentresources available to enhanceyour quality of life at RIT.2020 WelcomeGuideOrientation2020 WelcomeGuide13 13
Student Life at RITWith over 300 student clubs and organizations at RIT supporting over13,000 on-campus and off-campus events, you are sure to stay busy.Whether you are into art, gaming, music, politics, science, sports, or theater,you’ll almost certainly find others at RIT who share your same passion.yourpassion.Get the most out of life at RIT!Follow us on social media.RITTigersRITStudentLife14 2020 Welcome GuideRITTigersRITStudentLifeRochester Institute of TechnologyRIT Student Life2020 Welcome Guide 15
You will have an Orientation Leader to help you.As part of your Orientation experience, you and a small group of incomingfirst-year students will be assigned an Orientation Leader. OrientationLeaders are hand-picked to be your first mentor and friend at RIT, providingyou with resources and answering questions as you begin your journey.Orientation2020Launch your RIT experience with events, activities,and unique opportunities for connection.The Orientation program is designed toprovide you with the information andresources you need to be successful.Transfer students may request to be placed in a group and assigned anOrientation Leader at rit.edu/orientation/transfer.You will be given resources and havediscussions with your group.Connecting with Clubs and OrganizationsThere are many opportunities for you to engage in clubs and activitiesduring your time at RIT. Throughout Orientation, you'll get a little taste ofall the opportunities RIT has to get involved.Community of CareCaring is one of the many things that makes the RIT experience unique.Caring for yourself (self-care) and caring for others (culture of care) willbe a daily part of your time here. This program will review how you canpractice self-care, and participate in our culture of care.Visit rit.edu/tigerscare to learn more.Diversity and InclusionRIT is a diverse community of learners. With international students fromover 100 different countries, our deaf/hard of hearing students, membersof our queer community, and students from various religious backgrounds.RIT is a place where diversity is not just a buzzword but a way of life.RIT 365*As an incoming first-year student, you will start your academic career withthe required RIT 365 course. RIT 365 is designed to help you learn thevalues and expectations of the RIT community, while establishing your placein the community. During Orientation, you will meet your RIT 365 group.* This does not apply to transfer students.Title IX Policies and ResourcesCheck out rit.edu/orientationfor more details.Send us your questions atorientation@rit.edu.All students, faculty, and staff are protected under Title IX at RIT. Thisincludes sexual misconduct (including sexual violence, dating violence,and stalking), sexual harassment, gender discrimination, and retaliation.Title IX violations are taken very seriously at RIT, and we are committedto providing you resources and training to help you navigate.Visit rit.edu/fa/compliance/title-ix to learn more.16 2020 Welcome Guide2020 Welcome Guide 17
RochesterTransportationRIT Shuttle ServiceParking and Transportation Services provides a shuttle servicewith scheduled stops around the RIT campus, housing, andselect adjacent apartment complexes. Schedules are availableat rit.edu/parking/transportation/bus. Track your bus andreceive real time updates using the free TransLoc app.In addition, the Off Campus Express shuttle route connects youto the RTS routes servicing Henrietta and the Rochester area.For information about parking registration and permits, visitrit.edu/parking.Greater Rochester International Airport1200 Brooks Ave. Rochester, NY 14524New York Trailways186 Cumberland St. Rochester, NY 14609Rochester Amtrak Train Station320 Central Ave. Rochester, NY 14524Check Out OurInteractive Campus Map!With the interactive map, you can search forbuilding locations, parking lots, landmarks,gender neutral bathrooms, and more.Visit maps.rit.edu to start navigating RIT’s campus!Didn't Get a Chance to Walk Around Campus?Experience Rochester Institute of Technology's campusthrough our virtual interactive student led tour atrit.edu/admissions/explore-rit-virtually.18 2020 Welcome Guide2020 Welcome Guide 19
StayRIT AppsCampusGroupsThe RIT CampusGroups appallows you to register for and easilycheck in at events, find clubs andorganizations, and more.DuoMobileIn order to log in to your RITaccount, you will need to enrollin Multi-factor Authenticationand download this app.rit.edu/its/mfa/enrollContact Us!RIT MobileNew StudentOrientationParent and FamilyProgramsInternational t.eduTigerSafeRIT Global OfficeEnglish Language CenterSummer Vestibule ProgramTigerSafe is RIT’s official safety app.It includes campus emergencycontact information, Public Safetyrequests, and @rit.edurit.edu/ntid/svpkjmnlc@rit.eduRIT HousingRIT dining@rit.eduThe RIT Mobile app containsimportant information such asthe interactive map, eventinformation, and bus schedules.20 2020 Welcome Guide18For an all-exclusive list of resourcesat RIT, visit rit.edu/myrit/home2020 Welcome Guide 21
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