The RIT Master Plan
Your student has earned an RIT undergraduate degree and built a solid resume full of creative and innovative experiences. Now is the perfect time to add a master’s degree to their already impressive credentials. The RIT Master Plan includes a special scholarship covering 40% of graduate tuition for qualifying master’s degrees. With 65+ graduate degrees in everything from the arts and design, business, computing, engineering, science, health sciences, and the liberal arts, your student has their choice of exciting programs. RIT graduates from December 2019 or later who begin a master’s degree program by January 2025 are eligible. For more information, please visit The RIT Master Plan.
Career Services for Graduates
Graduation can be an exciting and stressful time for students who are answering the question “What are you doing after graduation?” Some students are proud to say they have plans of employment, graduate school, military, etc. Other students have leads but haven’t made a decision yet. There are also students who focused on getting to graduation and haven’t put much thought into what happens next.
The Office of Career Services and Cooperative Education
is here to help. Career Services Coordinators are available to assist graduates with post-graduation plans. Additionally, alumni have access to Career Connect,
career fairs, webinars, Tigers Connect,
and more. Students and alumni can make an appointment by logging in to their Career Connect account or by emailing careerservices@rit.edu.
Post-Graduation Plans
Please encourage your graduate to fill out the First Destination Survey. The survey captures information regarding their plans and lets us know if they are still looking. Students who report that they are still looking are forwarded to their Career Services Coordinator for individual follow-up.
Graduates Returning Home
It is not unusual for young adults to move home with parents following graduating from college. While going home may not be everyone’s first choice, there are also many benefits to graduates and families, including saving money, exploring career options, having help around the house, and getting in some family time. After four or more years away, adjustments will have to be made for all parties. Here are a few suggestions for parents and grads from others who have gone through it:
Suggestions for parents
- Set boundaries for both yourself and your adult child. Remember that it is important to balance boundaries with mutual respect and independence.
- Establish expectations about finances. If you’re going to charge rent or ask for contributions to household expenses, clarify the amount, the due date, and consequences if payment is not made.
- Discuss household responsibilities. Ensure that all family members are contributing to the upkeep of the home.
- As you interact with your graduate, remember that they have experienced a lot and changed while in college. Take advantage of this time to get to know your graduate as the adult they have become.
Suggestions for graduates
- Remember that your return home requires an adjustment for parents and siblings as well. Be understanding as the family navigates this transition.
- Living with others brings responsibilities—expect to contribute to your parents’ household as you would your own apartment.
- When young adults return home, there is always a tendency to revert to pre-college behaviors and patterns. Make a commitment to yourself to maintain your adult status, and when necessary, have calm conversations with your parents about your maturity.
- Establish a plan for next steps—finding a job; moving out—and work on these goals daily.
Commencement Keepsakes
If you are interested in purchasing photos, frames, class rings, or other commencement keepsakes for your graduate, please check out the Commencement Keepsakes
section of the Commencement FAQs. A recording of Convocation will soon be available on the Commencement website.
