How to Apply as a Transfer Student

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If you’ve taken college classes after graduating high school or earning your GED, you’re considered a transfer student. RIT welcomes you to take the next step—apply today and join our dynamic community!

Start an Application

Applying to RIT is simple! You have two options: the RIT Application or the Common Application. On your application, you will select a first-choice major, and if applicable, a second and third choice.

RIT Application

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Common Application

Manage an Application

Within the RIT admissions portal, you can monitor your application, submit a portfolio (if required), apply for the Performing Arts Scholarship, receive your admissions decision, and more.

If you need to change your submitted application, do not submit a new application. Please email admissions@rit.edu with your request (e.g. change academic program choices, change your term, withdraw application, etc).

Log Into Your Admissions Account

Application Checklist

Use this list to make sure you don't miss a step!

  • Complete the Common Application or RIT Application

  • Pay the $65 application fee

  • Request official academic transcripts from all colleges you have attended (even if only one class).

    Transcripts should be sent to RIT Undergraduate Admissions* either electronically to admissions@rit.edu or by mail to the address below.
    Undergraduate Admissions Office
    60 Lomb Memorial Drive
    Rochester, NY 14623-5608

    Note: Please do not send transcripts to the Registrar.
     

Conditional Requirements

  • If you have completed fewer than 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) at the time of your application, high school transcripts are required and SAT/ACT scores are optional. 

  • For international applicants only, students whose native language is not English must submit results of the TOEFL, IELTS or PTE Academic examination.Testing can be self-reported. 
    View English Language Proficiency Requirements

  • An Art Portfolio is required for admission to the BFA programs in the School of Art, School of Design, and School of Film and Animation.

  • * For deaf and hard-of-hearing applicants, please refer to the NTID Transfer Admission Checklist. Applicants to American Sign Language Interpreting Education should refer to ASL-English Interpretation Admissions.

When to Apply

Try to Apply by Priority Deadlines: Priority deadlines secure space in academic programs and provide the needed time to complete your enrollment before your first semester at RIT.

Missed the Deadline? Not a Problem! We accept applications after deadlines on a rolling, space-available basis. Questions? Contact admissions@rit.edu.

Fall

Application Priority Deadline: 
February 11
Recommended FAFSA Submission Deadline: 
February 1
Decision Notification: 
Rolling 2
Deposit Deadline: 
May 1

Spring

Application Priority Deadline: 
November 1
Recommended FAFSA Submission Deadline: 
November 1
Decision Notification: 
Rolling
Deposit Deadline: 
December 1

1 Fall applicants to the Physician Assistant (BS/MS) program must have all application material in by December 1.
2 Fall applicants to the following programs will receive admission decisions starting in mid-March: Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering,  Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Film & Animation, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Physician Assistant (BS/MS), or Game Design and Development and programs within the School of Design.
3 Select programs admit for Summer term. Contact admissions@rit.edu if you have any questions about enrolling in Summer.

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Transferring Credits

Navigate transferring your credits to RIT with ease! We provide you with the tools to understand how your credits will transfer and how to send in test results.

Learn more about transferring credits

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Maximize Your Credits, Personalize Your Major

We know you’ve worked hard for the credits you earned. Explore our School of Individualized Study, where you can create a personalized program tailored to your unique goals and interests, giving you the flexibility to study online if preferable and maximizing your transfer credits.

Learn more about the Individualized Program BS

Degree-Specific Requirements

Have you completed 30 college-level credits or more?

1

Yes
Specific requirements are detailed by college below. View degrees by college if you are not sure which college your degree is in.
   

2

 No
Please refer to the First Year Degree-Specific Requirements to see degree-specific requirements.

Programs in the School of Art and in the School of Design

  • All programs require studio art experience and a portfolio of original artwork. View portfolio guidelines
  • Medical Illustration requires biology.

Programs in the School of Film and Animation

  • Film and Animation requires a portfolio of expressive, original work. View portfolio guidelines
  • Motion Picture Science requires a minimum of pre-calculus. Calculus is preferred. Chemistry or physics is required and both are recommended.

Programs in the School of Photographic Arts and Sciences

  • Photographic Sciences requires biology.
  • Photographic Sciences requires a minimum of college algebra. Pre-calculus is preferred.
     

All Programs
A minimum of college algebra is required. Pre-calculus or calculus is preferred.
 

Computing and Information Technologies, Human-Centered Computing, and Web and Mobile Computing

  • A minimum of college algebra is required. Pre-calculus or calculus is preferred.
  • Chemistry or physics is required.
  • Computing courses are preferred.

All Other Programs

  • A minimum of precalculus is required. Calculus is preferred.
  • Chemistry or physics is required.
  • Computing courses are preferred.
     

All Programs

  • A minimum of precalculus is required. Calculus is preferred.
  • Chemistry and physics are required.
  • Biomedical Engineering requires biology.
     

All Programs

  • A minimum of college algebra is required. Pre-calculus or calculus is preferred.
  • Chemistry or physics is required.
     

All Programs

  • A minimum of college algebra is required. Pre-calculus or calculus is preferred.
  • Biology is required for all programs.
  • Chemistry is required for all programs except Diagnostic Medical Sonography
  • Physics is preferred for Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
     

All Programs

  • A minimum of college algebra is required.

Applied Mathematics, Applied Statistics and Data Analytics, Computational Mathematics, and Imaging Science

  • A minimum of precalculus is required. Calculus is preferred.
  • Chemistry or physics is required.

Physics

  • A minimum of precalculus is required. Calculus is preferred.
  • Physics is required.

All Other Programs

  • A minimum of college algebra is required. Pre-calculus or calculus is preferred.
  • Biology is required for Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology and Molecular Bioscience, Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, Environmental Science, and Neuroscience.
  • Chemistry is required for all programs.
     

Deaf and hard-of-hearing students seeking admission to bachelor’s degree programs in the other colleges of RIT should refer to the information for the appropriate college and apply for NTID support and access services during the application process.

A Pre-baccalaureate Studies Option is also available for students who may need additional preparation before entering a bachelor’s degree program in engineering, liberal arts, science and mathematics, or visual communications.

The following requirements are for Bachelor's degrees offered by NTID. For requirements for all other NTID degrees, visit How to Apply to NTID.

American Sign Language-English Interpretation

  • Strong performance in English is expected.
  • Must demonstrate competency to begin at ASL II.

Community Development and Inclusive Leadership

  • Strong performance in English and social sciences is expected.
  • ASL fluency is required for hearing students applying to the Deaf Leadership track.
     

Contact Admissions

If you have questions regarding your application, we’re here to help.

 

Live Chat

+1-585-475-6631

admissions@rit.edu