Transfer Admission
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Select majors have space available for transfer applicants.
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The perfect opportunity to learn more about transferring to RIT to complete your undergraduate degree.
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Applying for Admission
Admission to RIT is competitive, but our admission process is a personal one. Each application is reviewed holistically for strength of academic preparation and your personal career interests. We seek applicants from a variety of geographic, social, cultural, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.
There's Still Time to Apply - Fall 2024 Transfer Applications Accepted
Applications are being reviewed on a rolling, space-available basis. The Fall 2024 Transfer Application deadline is July 28*. Merit and need-based financial aid are still available. Fall 2024 classes start on Monday, August 26.
* The following programs have reached their capacity of students and will not accept further applications for Fall 2024: 3D Digital Design, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Film and Animation, Game Design and Development, Illustration, Mechanical Engineering, and Physician Assistant.
Ways to Apply
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Statement on Ethical and Fair Admissions Practices
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions continues to put students first in the admissions process. We continue to use fair and ethical practices as we recruit, review applications, and counsel our prospective students and their families. Our admissions officers support and promote ethical responsibility with our colleagues in the admission profession.
Phi Theta Kappa members are eligible to receive a $5000 a year scholarship. Learn more
Manage Your Application
With an RIT admissions account, 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).
Transfer Application Checklist
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Complete the Common Application or RIT Application
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Request official academic transcripts from all colleges you have attended (even if only one class).
Transcripts may be sent electronically to admissions@rit.edu.
If you or your school would prefer to mail them, please send to:
Undergraduate Admissions Office
60 Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester, NY 14623-5608 -
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.
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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 for further information.
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An Art Portfolio is required for admission to the School of Art, School of Design, and School of Film and Animation.
Transferring Credits to RIT
- A transfer credit evaluation is completed as part of the application process.
- Credit is granted by the academic departments for coursework that is related to your intended program.
- A grade of "C" or better is required for transfer credit to be awarded.
- For a complete listing of transfer credit policies, please refer to information provided by the RIT Registrar.
Transfer Credit Equivalency Tool
You can get a general sense of how transfer credits may be awarded by checking the Transfer Credit Equivalencies.
Determining Year Level
A matriculated undergraduate student's year level is determined by the number of credit hours the student has earned according to the scale below. (This does not include course work in progress).
| YEAR LEVEL | 1-4-YEAR PROGRAMS | 5-YEAR PROGRAMS |
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| 1 | 0-26 | 0-26 |
| 2 | 27-55 | 27-55 |
| 3 | 56-84 | 56-75 |
| 4 | 85-above | 76-95 |
| 5 | 96-above |
Scholarships and Financial Aid
We’re here to help make RIT financially within reach
We realize that you are taking an important step in your life-one that is exciting, yet challenging. We want to help make your financial aid experience as smooth as possible. Currently, more than 16,000 RIT undergraduate students receive over $550 million dollars in financial assistance from federal, state, and institutional resources, in the form of scholarships, grants, loans, and part-time employment.
International Students
RIT attracts students from every state and more than 100 countries
RIT hosts nearly 2,000 international students on the main Rochester, New York campus. The variety of backgrounds and perspectives represented in the RIT community enriches the living and learning experience for all. As students interact on team-based projects, in campus housing and in day-to-day activities, they become enriched and better prepared for the opportunities and challenges of global interdependence.
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Information for Parents and Families
Parents and families play a critical role in the college search process. Families are often involved in campus visits, financial planning, and helping to weigh the pros and cons of where their student will go to school. We are here to help your family navigate the process and provide the information you need to make the best decision.
Accepted Students
You've been accepted, now it's time to be on to something amazing. Your next steps are just a click, swipe, or tap away.
- Pay your deposit
- Connect with us
- Review your enrollment checklist
- Understand your financial aid
- For international students, find your comprehensive arrival guide
- and much more...
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Rochester, New York 14623-5604
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