Getting Started for Students
Students
Popular Topics for Students
Manage your identity
start.rit.edu puts you in charge of your online identity at RIT. Manage preferred names, passwords, e-mail and directory preferences, and more.
Google Apps
RIT Student email accounts are hosted by Google. Students can access their email and other Google Apps at google.rit.edu by logging in with their RIT Computer Account credentials.
Connecting Game Consoles and Devices
Most game consoles do not support WPA or WPA2 with enterprise encryption. These devices must be manually registered at start.rit.edu.
Microsoft Office 365 for Personal Computers
RIT students have access to a Microsoft O365 subscription at portal.office.com by logging in with their credentials.
ITS Computer Labs
ITS Computer Labs offer cutting edge software and hardware.
Multi-Factor Authentication
Multi-Factor Authentication is a way of ensuring that only you are able to access your accounts. Enroll your phone in Duo at start.rit.edu.
ID Cards
RIT provides each student, faculty, staff and alumni with a University ID card. That card is used for a variety of services across campus such as dining, housing and building access.
