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In the School of Individualized Study, you have the freedom and flexibility to design a degree as unique as you. Supported by faculty mentors, advisors, and signature hands-on experiences, you’ll plug into RIT’s world-class facilities and pulse of innovation—empowering you to bring your educational goals to life. 

 

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James Hall

At SOIS, you’ll find skilled conversation partners excited to help you set a strategy and find a way forward to professional success, continuous intellectual curiosity, and engaged, thoughtful citizenship.   Shape courses, experiences, conversation, and self-reflection into a transformative educational package that lets you be you.
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  • April 9, 2025

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    RIT summer semester registration open

    Registration for RIT’s summer semester, offering in-person and online formats, is open. Undergraduate and graduate students can take advantage of a 12-week session and two six-week sessions. Graduate students can also enroll in a targeted seven-week session.

  • January 28, 2025

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    William H. Sanders named RIT’s 11th president

    The dean of Carnegie Mellon’s College of Engineering is praised for his research credentials, success in global partnerships and entrepreneurship, and strong student engagement. He starts at RIT July 1.