About Your Room - University Commons

All University Commons suites have wireless network access. 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.

An ethernet jack is provided for every student in each University Commons bedroom which allows you direct access to the RIT network and the internet.

• Full-sized bed
• Dresser
• Closet space
• Desk
• Nightstand
• Rolling chair

Each room comes with outlets, ethernet ports, and free wifi. 

Automatic AC/Heat is provided in the units, and students have the ability to turn it on and off as they please.

Only surge protectors are allowed within the apartments and residence halls. Extension cords are prohibited in RIT Housing.

All rooms have window shades. Curtains are not needed and are prohibited. 

Our mattresses have a vinyl covering for health and sanitary reasons and have a firm and plush side. Due to safety requirements, only RIT mattresses can be used. We recommend that you bring a cotton mattress cover to place over the vinyl covering. Mattresses in all University Commons rooms are full sized. 

All rooms have an overhead light, but we suggest that you 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 not provided. If you require a phone line to be activated in your student room, contact the ITS Service Desk at 585-475-5000 or help.rit.edu to request a line be activated.

• Island with four chairs
• Couch
• Two armchairs
• Coffee table
• End table
• TV Stand (TV not included)

Kitchens are provided in University Commons suites. Each kitchen contains an electric stove, oven, a full sized refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, sink, and cabinet space. Washers and dryers are provided in the units.

Students are allowed to bring in cooking items such as coffee makers, rice cookers, keurigs, etc., but they must remain in the kitchen.

Each building is card swipe access 24/7, and there are apartments inside of each UC building that are ADA accommodating (strobe lighting, accessible, etc.). 

The post office is located in Global Village. It is a fully functioning post office for mail and package pickup. Mailboxes are available if you choose to have one but are not required to receive packages. Mail is delivered once a day and picked up twice a day at posted hours. You can ship some of your items prior to arriving on campus.

The proper mailing address for University Commons is as follows:

(Your Name)
(Your UC Apartment)
6000 Reynolds Drive
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.

All apartments in RIT Housing have 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.

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.