Accepted Graduate Students
Congratulations!
You are among a select group of individuals to be accepted to RIT. As an RIT Tiger, you’ll forge a track full of transformative experiences that encompass global perspectives, hands-on learning, and complete customization to match your aspirations. We can’t wait for you to join our community!
Here are your first steps:
- Accept your offer of admission
Complete the Reply to Offer of Admission form, found on the My Next Steps page of your admissions portal. Log in to your portal - View your checklist
You’ll get the detailed next steps you need to enroll at RIT. Find your checklist
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Virtual Campus Tour
Get a glimpse of the RIT campus through this 15-minute video tour. Learn more about academics at RIT, explore state-of-the-art facilities, and see a sneak peek of construction projects that are transforming campus.
View the Virtual Campus Tour
Get a glimpse of the RIT campus through this 15-minute video tour. Learn more about academics at RIT, explore state-of-the-art facilities, and see a sneak peek of construction projects that are transforming campus.
About Rochester, NY
RIT is located in a suburb of the city of Rochester and is about six miles from downtown. Rochester provides the dining and nightlife opportunities you expect in a bigger city, yet is smaller, safe, friendly, inviting, and accessible. Rochester is within six hours by car to New York City, Toronto, Boston, Detroit, Cleveland, and Philadelphia.
Housing Options
Most graduate students live off-campus as there is a wide variety of housing options available in the immediate campus area and on major transportation routes to campus.
The RIT Graduate School
The RIT Graduate School acts as a central hub for graduate students offering events, support, and robust professional development programs so they can excel in their research, scholarship, and creative endeavors.
RIT Campus Life
From the moment you first arrive on campus, to the late-night pizza runs, to the victories shared on the field, to the teamwork that goes into launching a project, you’re going to come into contact with a unique group of people. They’re your friends, your circle, your community.
Over 300 student clubs and organizations will keep you busy and help you find others who share your passion.
You’ll find strength in the diversity of RIT. Join students from every U.S. state and nearly 2,000 international students from more than 100 countries.
By combining the constantly innovative nature of technology with traditional art and performance, RIT is breaking new ground in the realm of artistic experience.
RIT’s International Student Services (ISS) team works with our international students to ensure their time at RIT is both successful and enjoyable. ISS hosts International Student Orientation and advises on international student affairs.
Contact Your Admissions Counselor
Each degree program is assigned an admissions counselor to help you as you apply and begin your program. You can contact your counselor by searching your degree program and emailing the counselor shown. You may also connect with your academic department contact for questions.