About Your Room - 175 Jefferson

All rooms at 175 Jefferson have wireless network access and wired ethernet ports. To access the RIT network, you must have an RIT computer account and agree to abide by the RIT code of conduct for computer and network use. Students are responsible for protecting their own computer systems with UL-approved surge protectors.

Each room includes:

• Full sized bed
• Desk
• Desk chair
• One night stand
• One dresser
• One side chair
• Window shades
• Built-in closet
• Wastebasket and recycle bin
• TV
• Microfridge

A microfridge (microwave/refrigerator/freezer) is provided in each room. Additional personal microwaves or refrigerators are not allowed.  

To comply with fire-safety regulations, we limit appliances to clocks, televisions, personal computers, printers, surge-protection outlet strips, stereos, record players, fans, hairdryers, curling irons, electric razors, and electric toothbrushes. Any beverage appliance that has an automatic shut off can be used in a student room. All appliances must be UL-approved.

Cooking meals in residents’ rooms is not allowed. Appliances that are intended to be used for cooking are prohibited; examples are, but not limited to, rice maker, toaster, toaster oven, instant pot, air fryer, etc. No appliance may have an exposed heating element.

Due to safety requirements, only RIT mattresses can be used. We recommend that you bring a cotton mattress cover. All rooms have window shades. Curtains are not needed and are prohibited. 

175 Jefferson provides on-wall bedside lamps, floor lamp, and desk lamps. You may bring your own lamps. Torchier or any style lamp(s) that use a halogen bulb 300 watts or more are prohibited. Torchier style lamps that use a compact florescent or incandescent bulb are permitted.

Telephones and phone lines are provided. There will be no charge for local phone calls.

The mailing address for 175 Jefferson is as follows:

Your Name
175 Jefferson Rd, (Room Number)
Rochester, NY 14623

Storage space is not available. We suggest that at the beginning of the year you attempt to send home as much of your excess luggage, boxes, and crates as possible.

Room care and cleanliness of common areas (bathroom, kitchen, living room, etc.) are the responsibility of the students who share the space—one reason we ask students about their cleaning preferences. Rooms must be kept clean for health and safety reasons.

• RIT strongly encourages all students to maintain insurance coverage for their personal possessions while attending school. RIT assumes no responsibility for losses of students' personal belongings.
• RIT is pleased to offer Personal Property Insurance through Gallagher Student Insurance. The College Student Property & Renters Insurance is underwritten by Allianz and offers several different limit and deductible options providing students greater flexibility to select the type and amount of coverage that best serves their needs. All GSI policyholders are automatically eligible to purchase ALL risk coverage for photography related equipment that is rented or borrowed for short term periods up to an additional $25,000 in value per occurrence.
• The plans are available through Gallagher Student Insurance (888-411-4911). Please refer to their website for additional details and exclusions. Also included are annual rates, additional general information about the program, and an application form.

Strobe light warning equipment is provided in each room where a deaf or hard-of-hearing student might live. All deaf or hard-of-hearing students will be assigned to fire-strobed rooms.

RIT Housing has ADA accommodated rooms and spaces for students with disabilities and special medical needs. 

To discuss accommodation needs, contact the Office of Disability Services as early as possible at 585-475-2023. For fall term entrance, the Application for Services for Students with Disabilities must be submitted to Disability Services by May 1. RIT will make all efforts to accommodate your needs based on the availability of resources. Severe allergies that cannot be managed with medication are the only types of allergies that may qualify for a special housing accommodation.

A resident with a disability who would like to request the use of a service or assistance animal due to their disability must contact the Director of Disability Services.