Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) - Undergraduate Admissions

09/25/2026

The first couple weeks of the semester can be a bit of a blur between syllabus week and getting back into the swing of classes. Tigers love soaking up every bit of late-summer sun out by Louise Slaughter Hall, a popular favorite spot to decompress, review notes, or just take a breather outside. ☀️🍂

09/24/2026

You don’t have to major in the arts to take center stage at RIT. This month, more than 30 performances at the ESL Rochester Fringe Festival feature our students, faculty, staff, and alumni showcasing their creative passions across downtown Rochester. From computer science and physician assistant majors performing in campus a ca****la groups to student dance crews, our Tigers bring their talents everywhere they go. Learn more:

More than 30 RIT performances—from a ca****la to animation screenings—are part of this year's Rochester Fringe Festival, running Sept. 15–26.

09/23/2026

Our fall career fair is happening today! So, what’s a career fair like as a mechanical engineering technology student? RIT student Itzel documented her day during the RIT Career Fair in the spring. She met recruiters, explored different companies, and gained insight into potential co-op and internship opportunities. From preparing beforehand to navigating the event itself, career fairs at RIT are all about building confidence, making connections, and taking steps toward your future career. Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21x5TMT

09/22/2026

When you're choosing a college, you want to know the investment actually pays off. U.S. News & World Report just ranked RIT among the Top 100 National Universities for the fourth straight year, singling out our hands-on co-op program, campus-wide innovation, and long-term value. For our students, that translates to real career experience before graduation, cutting-edge projects from day one, and a degree with proven ROI. https://brnw.ch/21x5SoK

09/21/2026

It starts with curiosity. You're scrolling the grid, picturing yourself on campus, and wondering if this is where you belong. Then you get here, find your community, and it just clicks. 🧡 Consider this your sign to hit follow, book the tour, and trust your gut. Explore campus visits and upcoming open house dates! RIT / NTID Office of Admissions https://brnw.ch/21x5R6g

09/20/2026

Choosing where to live after your first year is a big decision. In a new post on our student blog, Elizabeth compares Perkins Green, Global Village, and The Province, highlighting the pros, amenities, and everyday experiences that make each option unique.

During your first year at RIT, you’re required to live in the dorms. Honestly, it keeps things simple while you're adjusting to college life. Once year two rolls around, though, a lot more on-campus and near-campus options open up. In this post, I’ll walk you through three popular spots: Perkins...

09/19/2026

What will be one of your favorite ways to spend time outside of class? For Jacqueline, a biomedical engineering student, it's exploring the trails around RIT! With paths on and around campus plus nearby spots like the Erie Canal and Lake Ontario, there are lots of opportunities to walk, run, bike, and enjoy the outdoors with friends.

09/19/2026

Instead of buying a textbook this term, these RIT pre-med students bought a Max subscription. In "Is The Pitt Legit?", taught by an RGH physician and RIT alum, students break down the gritty ER drama to separate TV fiction from real medical ethics, bedside decisions, and the true toll of emergency care.

Rochester Institute of Technology is offering a new class, “Is The Pitt Legit?” based on the Emmy-award winning HBO Max Original drama series.

09/17/2026

Discover a design degree that solves real-world problems. Explore RIT's industrial design program and see how students' creativity, research, and innovation come together to shape the products and experiences of tomorrow. More details: https://brnw.ch/21x5Lxm

09/16/2026

Turns out, solving the math problem is only half the job. Backed by the NSF, RIT faculty are building real-world teamwork and communication right into our engineering courses so our students graduate ready to actually lead in the workplace, not just code or build in a silo.

RIT’s College of Engineering Technology builds new research hub to improve engineering education and first-year student retention and learning.