Transfer Admission
Transfer Admission
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We have opportunities every day to come to campus or visit virtually! Get to know RIT/NTID, meet our students and staff, and ask questions. Students who attend one of these visit opportunities will have their application fee waived.
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Attend an info session, event, or schedule a campus tour.
Ways to Apply
Admission to RIT is competitive, but our admission process is a personal one. Each application is reviewed holistically for strength of academic preparation, performance on standardized tests, counselor recommendations, and your personal career interests. We seek applicants from a variety of geographic, social, cultural, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.
Phi Theta Kappa members are eligible to receive a $5000 a year scholarship. Click here to learn more.
Manage Your Application
With an RIT admissions account, you can monitor your application, submit a portfolio (if required), apply for the Performing Arts Scholarship, receive your admissions decision, and more.
If you need to change your submitted application, do not submit a new application. Please email ntidadmissions@rit.edu with your request (e.g. change academic program choices, switch to Early Decision, change your term, withdraw application, etc).
Transfer Application Checklist
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Complete the Common Application or RIT Application
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Request official academic transcripts from all colleges you have attended (even if only one class).
Transcripts may be sent electronically to NTIDadmissions@rit.edu.
If you or your school would prefer to mail them, please send to:
RIT/NTID Office of Admissions
52 Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester, NY 14623-5608 -
If you have completed fewer than 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) at the time of your application, your final high school transcript is required.
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SAT/ACT scores are optional. Ask your test center to send us your official SAT/ACT scores if you wish us to consider your test scores..
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Deaf and hard-of-hearing applicants need to submit one recommendation. Ask the individual writing the letter to send the letter to RIT/NTID Admissions or you can upload the letter to your application. The author of the letter should be someone who is familiar with your work in school, for example, a school counselor, a teacher or a coach.
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Submit an essay that talks about why you want to transfer to RIT. The personal essay helps us to become acquainted with you as a person and student, apart from courses, grades, test scores and other objective data. It will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and express yourself. The essay questions are included in the application.
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Deaf and hard-of-hearing applicants, including those with cochlear implants, need to submit an audiogram as part of the application process. The audiogram should include all hearing test results and etiology, along with the requisite provider signature. Uploaded files should be in PDF format, and we cannot accept photographed copies. Audiograms can also be emailed to NTIDAdmissions@rit.edu or faxed to 585-475-2696.
Every deaf and hard-of-hearing student is an RIT student. Some study in associate degree programs within the College of NTID at RIT and some in bachelor's degree programs at one of RIT's eight other colleges. In all cases, RIT/NTID receives funding from the federal government for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. An audiogram is needed to determine eligibility for the reduced tuition rate. The audiogram has no role in determining academic admissibility.
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International Applicants Only - Students whose native language is not English must submit results of the TOEFL, IELTS or PTE Academic examination. Deaf and hard-of-hearing students only need to take the reading and writing components. Testing can be self-reported. Frequently Asked Questions for International Applicants
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An Art Portfolio is required for admission to the School of Art, School of Design, and School of Film and Animation. (A portfolio is not required for admission to our School of Photographic Arts and Sciences unless an applicant is seeking transfer credit for completed coursework in photography.)
General Timeline |
Fall | Spring | Summer |
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| Application Priority Deadline | February 1 | November 1 | February 1 |
| Recommended FAFSA Submission Deadline | February 1 | November 1 | February 1 |
| Decision Notification ** | Rolling | Rolling | Rolling |
| Deposit Deadline | May 1 | December 1 | Determined at the time of admission |
Applications will be accepted after those dates and reviewed on a rolling, space-available basis.
Fall applicants to the Physician Assistant (BS/MS) program must have all application material in by December 1. ** Fall applicants to Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering, Film & Animation, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Physician Assistant (BS/MS), or Game Design, Development, and Arts will receive admission decisions starting in mid-March.
Transferring Credits to RIT
- A transfer credit evaluation is completed as part of the application process.
- Credit is granted by the academic departments for coursework that is related to your intended program.
- A grade of "C" or better is required for transfer credit to be awarded.
- For a complete listing of transfer credit policies, please refer to information provided by the RIT Registrar.
Transfer Credit Equivalency Tool
You can get a general sense of how transfer credits may be awarded by checking the Transfer Credit Equivalencies. We encourage you to reach out to your admissions counselor for any questions.
Academic Preparation and Requirements
Learn more about the variety of academic opportunities available to deaf and hard-of-hearing students at RIT.
Most students applying to RIT choose a specific major as part of the admission process. In addition, undecided career exploration programs are available to explore major options, and the School of Individualized Study can help you design a major around your interests if they don’t fit into a single degree program or college. Given the variety of majors, admission requirements and entrance exam score ranges will vary from one major to another. For all bachelor’s degree programs, a strong performance in a college preparatory program is expected. Generally, this includes 4 years of English, 3-4 years of mathematics, 2-3 years of science and 3 years of social studies and/or history.
See specific math and science requirements and other recommendations
Financial Aid and Scholarships
RIT/NTID receives support from the federal government, and as a result, deaf and hard-of-hearing students enrolled in any undergraduate degree program pay less than one-half of RIT’s tuition. The reduced tuition rate also applies for students enrolled in the American Sign Language-English Interpretation program.
Deaf and hard-of-hearing students enrolled in graduate degree programs also pay a reduced tuition rate. At RIT/NTID, we pride ourselves on making a great education truly affordable.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Estimated Cost of Attendance (see Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing and Hearing NTID-Supported Students)
Vocational Rehabilitation (VR)
You might not be aware that your state’s Vocational Rehabilitation office is an important resource available to you to help you plan and finance a college education. VR offices exist in every state, and VR counselors work with high schools, junior colleges and universities across the country to help students who are deaf or hard of hearing or who have disabilities get the education they need for career success. VR may assist with vocational training or college.
VR services may include financial assistance, employment planning, counseling, transportation, and job placement assistance. A VR counselor, who determines eligibility for services, is assigned to each individual requesting assistance. States have various names for VR, and services vary depending on need and the state in which a student lives.
If you have questions related to VR or financial aid, contact a member below.
Denise Hampton
Assistant Director
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
585-475-2582 (V)
dchsfa@rit.edu
Barbara Polle
Coordinator, NTID Student Financial Services
585-475-6863 (voice/TTY)
585-286-5516 (VP)
blpnod@rit.edu
Heather Johnson
Assistant Director, NTID
Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships
Rochester Institute of Technology
56 Lomb Memorial Drive, Rochester, NY 14623
585-475-2186
ritaid@rit.edu
Matthew Reynell
Assistant Director, NTID
Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships
Rochester Institute of Technology
56 Lomb Memorial Drive, Rochester, NY 14623
585-475-2186
ritaid@rit.edu
International Students
RIT/NTID is an exceptional college choice for deaf and hard-of-hearing students from all countries.
RIT/NTID provides excellent academic programs, outstanding access and support services, and diverse educational, social and personal development opportunities that you won't find anywhere else in the world. If you're looking for a superior education and a truly unique college experience, you'll find it here at RIT/NTID.
Among RIT's 18,000 students are hundreds of international students, including nearly 100 deaf and hard-of-hearing students from countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, and North and South America.
RIT/NTID has welcomed students from countries around the world, including deaf and hard-of-hearing students from places like Australia, Bolivia, Canada, China, Czechoslovakia, Dominican Republic, Ethiopia, France, Germany, Greece, Haiti, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Russia, South Korea, Spain, Thailand, Uganda, United Kingdom, Vietnam, and others!
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Rochester, New York 14623
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