Health Resources
RIT offers a variety of services and resources to help our students be their healthiest selves. It is important, however, to understand the scope of care RIT provides in order to ensure that all students find the care they need on or off campus.
- The Student Health Center
provides primary and urgent care services for all RIT students. For chronic health needs and conditions that are beyond the Student Health Center’s scope of practice, students should work with a primary care provider from home or a specialist in the Rochester community.
- Counseling and Psychological Services
mental health providers understand the complexities of student life and support students’ mental health needs through short-term, goal-focused individual therapy, group therapy, and crisis support in an open, safe, and confidential environment. Students who are currently, regularly seeing a professional for counseling or need long-term or specialized treatment should continue treatment with their provider or connect with our Case Management
team for off-campus options.
- Case Management
is available to assist students in connecting to resources on and off campus, as well as helping students navigate complex personal problems such as insurance, hospitalizations, financial issues, and housing/food insecurity.
For more information, watch the What if my student gets hurt or sick on campus?
Series of Queries video.
Packing Lists
What to bring checklists are available as you help your student prepare for life at RIT:
Be sure they pack required forms of identification—students are required to provide a photo ID to obtain a bank account, University ID Card, and Employment Eligibility Card.
While it’s good to prepare early, don’t panic if you don’t have everything your student needs right away! Not only is there a lot of retail just down the road from RIT for last-minute shopping, but students will have opportunities during Orientation to pick up needed items.
Fridges and Microwaves
A micro-fridge (microwave/refrigerator/freezer) will be provided in all residence hall and RIT Inn rooms to allow students to prepare and warm their food. Students are not allowed to bring their own refrigerator.