Wellness
Part of adjusting to life on a college campus is learning how to support your health and well-being in a new environment. At RIT, we have a wide variety of services and resources available to help you do just that. From physical and emotional health to accessibility, we are here to help.
Set Yourself Up
for Success
RIT provides diverse opportunities to build lifelong skills that will help you be successful during your college career and beyond. It’s a place to try something new, practice your new skills, and meet new people with similar interests.
Whether you’re fulfilling your wellness education requirement or are participating in an extra-curricular activity, you’re sure to find what you need to set yourself up for success here at RIT. Take advantage of the people and tools around you that will help benefit your overall health and well-being.
Get Connected
Student Health Center
The Student Health Center provides primary and urgent care services for all RIT students. Services range from support for acute medical concerns to injury evaluation, to sexual health and nutrition consultation.
Counseling and Psychological Services
Counseling and Psychological Services offers goal-focused individual and group therapy, crisis support, and psychiatric services in a safe and confidential environment.
Case Management
Case Management assists students in connecting to resources on- and off-campus, as well as helping students navigate complex personal problems including health insurance, food and housing insecurity, financial concerns, etc.
Emergency Support Resources
RIT is committed to a safe and secure learning and working environment.
If you think that you or another person is in immediate risk or in danger:
Call Public Safety
if you are on campus
585-475-3333
Call 911
if you are off-campus
Use the Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741
Available 24/7
Learn more about emergency preparedness and emergency response on campus.
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At RIT, we're always caring for each other. We are Tigers Care.
Reporting an Incident
Online reporting tools are available if you need to report a concern about a friend's well-being or need to report an incident.
Additionally, the Red Folder is a resource available to faculty and staff that provides information on common indicators of student distress, offering in-the-moment process tips, a decision tree, and a detailed list of campus resources.
Learn More about reporting an incident
Wellness Facilities
Located on the Quarter Mile across from the Hale Andrews Student Life Center, the August Center is home to Counseling and Psychological Services, the Student Health Center, Case Management, RIT Ambulance, and Substance and Alcohol Intervention Services for the Deaf (SAISD).
Disability Services Office and Test Center
The Disability Services Office is located in the Student Alumni Union and includes a Test Center, consisting of a group-testing room, individual cubicles, and private exam rooms.
Gordon Field House and Activities Center
Directly attached to the Student Life Center, the 160,000 square foot facility includes a multi-purpose arena, fitness center, and aquatics center.
Hale-Andrews Student Life Center
Services the recreational, athletic, and wellness instructional needs of the RIT community.
The Aquatics Center includes a competition pool, recreation pool, and hot tub.
Nature Trails and Jogging Routes
Beginning behind Grace Watson Hall, there are three nature trails maintained for students and any member of the RIT community to become one with the great outdoors.
Located at the west end of campus, this facility houses Outdoor Education programs and an indoor rock climbing gym.
Located near U-Lot, the turf field and tennis courts are used for athletics, wellness, recreation, intramurals, and major campus events. There are nine lighted outdoor tennis courts with windscreens.
Two-story 16,000 square foot area featuring a full range of selectorized machines, free weights, cardiovascular equipment, and a large stretching area.
