Undergraduate Open House
Get ready to find out what amazing looks like during our open house events.
Get to know our ambitious students and dedicated faculty, find out about our degree programs, tour campus, see the residence halls, and more at our on-campus open houses.
Register for Open House
register for the open house on November 11
You can also get information virtually through sessions covering academics and beyond. Per RIT policy, parents or legal guardians are expected to supervise visiting minors on campus at all times.
Here is what you can expect:
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Academic Meetings
Dive into the area you want to study; meet faculty, view our state-of-the-art facilities, talk to students, and ask your questions.
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Campus and Residence Hall Tours
Interact with RIT students and get your questions answered as they guide you through campus and give you a peek into the dorms.
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Financial Aid Presentation
Hear from Financial Aid and Scholarships to understand the ins and outs of funding an RIT education.
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Lunch Is On Us
Try the favorite mascot panini from the RITz or build your own burrito at Salsarita’s. Get a taste of dining on campus at one of our 21 dining locations.
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Performing Arts Presentation
Performing arts at a university known around the world for its excellence in science and tech? You better believe it. Learn about our performing arts scholarship, facilities, and more.
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Admissions Presentation
Learn more about the application process, what we look for and how we make our decisions. Plus get details on the honors program, early decision, and more.
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Portfolio Review
Let our faculty help prepare your artwork for college admission! Expert faculty will be on hand to review prospective students' portfolios and answer questions about admission.
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Campus Resources Fair
Meet with departments across campus that support students. Ask any questions you may have for resources ranging from campus life to club sports to wellness.
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Special-Interest Housing Fair
Learn about our campus living options that may fit your hobbies or personal interests.
Open House Schedule
You will receive a detailed schedule upon arrival, but here is an overview of the day:
| 8:15 - 9:00 a.m. | Check-in and Continental Breakfast |
| 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Opening Session and Academic Meetings |
| 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Admissions Presentation, Lunch, Tours, and Fairs |
Take the Night Before Campus Tour
The Night Before Tour event has reached capacity and registration is now closed.
Join us for a campus tour the evening before an open house. You'll have more time on the day of open house to attend fairs and get a feel for campus. Tours depart at 5:00 p.m. and last about an hour. Registration is required.
On-Campus Open House
The on-campus open house events have concluded but you can still visit our campus by registering for a campus tour and information session.
You can also get information virtually through sessions covering academics and beyond.
Looking for other virtual or on-campus opportunities? Experience RIT
Learn about academics at RIT from wherever you are. Choose from the areas of study below and register for as many virtual sessions as you like. Zoom links will be sent in a confirmation email prior to the event.
September 26 - 29
Browse all academic sessions:
Deep dive into your area of interest, discover how our signature co-op program will help you launch a remarkable career, explore RIT's vibrant campus life, and so much more.
Save the Date for On-Campus Open House
Monday, October 9
Saturday, October 21
Saturday, November 11
Registration details will be available in August.
The live open house events have concluded, but you can access the event recordings.
Planning is underway for Fall Open House events. While we prepare, learn more about these other opportunities to experience RIT.
Live, Virtual Beyond Academic Sessions
With so much to see and do at an open house, these sessions are provided virtually to help give you an inside look into RIT’s campus life, clubs, career and co-op preparation, dining, and more.
October - November
Register for Beyond Academic Sessions
Planning is underway for Beyond Academics sessions. Check back soon for details and to register.
Apply for Fall 2025
First-year students can apply for Early Decision II by Jan. 1 to get an admissions and financial aid assessment by mid-January.
