Financial Aid Review
We encourage students to review their financial aid information under “My Summary” in the Financial Aid and Scholarships section of their eServices
account as soon as possible and prior to arriving on campus. There may be important action items for them to complete. Please remember that students can grant you guest access
to this information.
To maximize time on campus during Welcome Days, students should submit any requested documents this summer. Documents for many financial aid requirements may be uploaded securely via the Financial Aid website; documents that cannot be uploaded can be dropped off in the Financial Aid office during Welcome Days.
Goodbye, Goodbuy!
Goodbye, Goodbuy!
is a student-run initiative that provides both new and returning students the opportunity to furnish dorms and apartments at affordable prices. Last spring during move-out week, Goodbye, Goodbuy! collected goods left behind by students, which will be on sale during Orientation week. Inventory includes items such as furniture, clothing, fans, lamps, fridges, televisions, and speakers, as well as items that students might have forgotten to bring to campus (hangers, school supplies, and kitchenware). This year’s sale will be on Aug. 18-19 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and on Aug. 20-22 from 12-2 p.m. in the Gene Polisseni Center.
RIT Housing and Residence Life
As most of you prepare your student to move into the residence halls or RIT Inn, you have likely heard of RIT's two offices related to on-campus living: RIT Housing and Residence Life. While these departments work closely together, they have separate areas of focus:
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RIT Housing
handles housing assignments and roommate selection. The team also assists with incidents like key losses, lockouts, and billing questions.
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The Center for Residence Life
is made up of professional staff and student Resident Advisors (RAs) who build a vibrant, safe, and inclusive community. Your student will most closely work with their RA, who will host activities, help students navigate roommate conflicts, and connect students with the broader RIT community. Your student will meet their RA during Orientation.
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Maintenance requests
are handled through RIT Housing (issues with furniture or laundry machines) and Facilities Management Services (common areas such as bathrooms and elevators). Remind your student to request maintenance as soon as they see something wrong in their room or in a common space.
You will see staff from RIT Housing and Residence Life on Welcome Days handing out keys, helping carry belongings to your student's room, and welcoming your family to the RIT community.