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1^st

College of Its Kind

NTID is the first and largest technological college in the world for deaf and hard-of-hearing students.

1.1k

Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students

RIT/NTID serves more than 1,100 deaf and hard-of-hearing students from around the United States and the world who live, study, and work alongside hearing students on the mainstream RIT campus.

96^%

Employed

RIT/NTID graduates are successful in a broad range of career fields.

90^%

Receive Financial Assistance

The percentage of full-time deaf and hard-of-hearing undergraduate students who receive financial assistance.

Immerse Yourself

Christopher Robinson wearing glasses, bright green golf shirt holding safety glasses standing with CNC machinery

Experiential Learning

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Programs of Study

Beyond Academics

Two women signing to each other in front of a scientific display

Research @ NTID

Faces of RIT

Picture Perfect

Amelia Hamilton

Photography

With only a split second to get the perfect shot, Hamilton's passion for capturing emotion is an asset to creating authentic images in the moment.
Medicine's Future

Nicole Pannullo

Biochemistry

By working on a faculty-guided research project, Pannullo has gained hands-on research experience to pursue a future in regenerative medicine. It’s one way Pannullo is putting experiential learning to work.
Bringing Deaf Culture to the Big Screen

Rydrea Walker

Design and Imaging Technology

Walker wants to share Deaf and hard-of-hearing stories to bridge the gap between cultures and represent the Deaf community in Hollywood.
Visual Exploration

Fred Beam '85

As outreach coordinator for Sunshine 2.0, a theater group at RIT's National Institute for the Deaf, Beam and his troupe provide performances and activities for deaf and hard-of-hearing children and adults that highlight the fields of deaf culture, literacy, and STEM.

Meet the President and Dean

NTID has revolutionized education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. Everything we do is focused on providing the education and experiences these students need to pursue their goals and lead successful lives. No other university in the world provides better support for deaf and hard-of-hearing students, and no other college provides better outcomes.

Gerard Buckley

President NTID/Vice President and Dean RIT

585-475-6724

gjbcfo@ntid.rit.edu

About Dr. Buckley

Latest News

November 14, 2024

Tiger Love: New major leads to lifetime of love

Bob Mather will forever remember the summer of 1970. He was attending a visual performance in American Sign Language at RIT’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf and Sue Mozzer was signing.
November 11, 2024

RIT's NTID presents 'Peter & the Starcatcher'

FOX Rochester is joined by JW Guido, visiting assistant professor in NTID's Department of Performing Arts, and Serena Rush '24 (psychology) to highlight the upcoming performance of Peter & The Starcatcher.
November 8, 2024

Passion for prioritizing accessibility inspires alumna

Valerie Horn believes accessibility should be at the forefront of entrepreneurs’ minds when developing their businesses. This belief pushed her to co-found Zestability, a consultation firm that advocates for prioritizing accessibility and inclusive business practices.
November 4, 2024

Students form band after chance meeting on campus

A chance encounter on the RIT campus has resulted in a student band forming, playing gigs, and working on an album. It’s a testament to the performing arts ecosystem at RIT, and how easy it can be to find other students who share the same passion for performing arts.