Student Health Insurance Coverage
RIT expects all students to have health insurance. Health insurance coverage ensures that your student will receive the appropriate medical care in the event of an injury or illness that requires prescription medication, a referral to a specialist, or even hospitalization. Health insurance may be obtained through the university,
or through family or individual policies.
If your student will use a family plan, please review the Third Party Insurance Coverage
information so you know what your insurance will cover and where prior to your student’s arrival on campus. We recommend contacting the company to determine what coverage your student has in Rochester, as many companies have limited out-of-network coverage. If your student will not be on a family plan, RIT offers a robust student health insurance plan
with an expansive provider network across the U.S. and out-of-network benefits. More information about this plan will be available in July. Learn more about these requirements on the Student Health Center website.
College Tuition Insurance
This elective insurance plan
provides coverage for tuition, fee, and housing charges in the event of an unexpected withdrawal from classes due to an illness or accident. Visit this website
for information on other types of student insurance, such as personal property and dental insurance.
Deaf Culture at RIT
One of the most unique aspects of RIT is that it is home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID); more than 1,100 Deaf and hard-of-hearing students study at RIT. Hearing students will interact with the Deaf community in courses, residence halls, and at campus events. There are many ways hearing students can be involved in Deaf culture, including taking ASL courses and learning through peer-to-peer opportunities like No Voice Zone.
