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Family support and involvement are essential factors for helping students achieve their academic and career goals.

At RIT, we know that parents are an important part of the campus community. In our partnership with you, we know that students will receive the information, support, and resources they need to be successful at RIT and beyond. Parent and Family Programs is here to help parents through their student’s transition into adulthood. By sharing information about student development, campus resources, and the family role, we know you can provide your student the support they need.

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The RIT Parent Newsletter, sent monthly, provides information about campus events, timely issues, and family engagement opportunities.

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Timely Issues

This time of year, graduating students continuously hear the question, “What are you going to do next?” This question can be frustrating if the graduate does not yet have a job lined up, or is not happy with the available options.

Read more about how to support your graduating student

Current Poll

How do you keep your student connected to family traditions while they’re away at college?

  • Send familiar or comforting items 10%
  • Share photos of recent or past family gatherings 11%
  • Regular phone and video calls 76%
  • Encourage student to share traditions with friends 3%
View Previous Polls

Contact Parent and Family Programs

Chelsea Petree

Chelsea Petree
Director
Parent and Family Programs
Student Affairs
585-475-4198
parents@rit.edu

Other Important Contacts

RIT Service Center
help.rit.edu
help@rit.edu
585-475-5000

Public Safety
rit.edu/publicsafety/
585-475-2853
Emergency line: 585-475-3333

Financial Aid and Scholarships
rit.edu/financialaid
ritaid@rit.edu
585-475-2186

Student Financial Services
rit.edu/sfs
asksfs@rit.edu
585-475-6186