R.I.T
Rochester Institute of Technology
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Rochester Institute of Technology
Bausch & Lomb Center
60 Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester, New York 14623-5604
Phone: (585) 475-6631
E-mail: [email protected]
www.admissions.rit.edu
Winter/Spring 2015
Dear Open House Registrant:
We have received your reservation for our Accepted Student Open House on Saturday, April 4, 2015 and
are looking forward to having you on campus. The enclosed schedule outlines the activities we have
planned for your visit.
Enclosed you will find a campus map, a visitor parking permit, and directions to RIT. When you arrive on
campus, please follow the signs to parking lots D or E, and display your parking permit on the dashboard of
your vehicle. Once you park your vehicle, please follow the signs to the lobby of the Gordon Field House
(GOR on the enclosed map) where our staff and students will be available to greet you and help you plan
your day. Coffee and continental breakfast will be served following Check-In and the Opening Session
will begin at 9:00 a.m.
Each College will provide a light or discounted lunch after the formal academic meetings. However, if you
would like to have lunch in our student cafeteria, Gracie’s, you are welcome to do so. Lunch passes for
Gracie’s can be purchased during Check-In or at the door for $8.50 per person.
A group session regarding financial aid will be held in the afternoon. This session is designed to answer
the most frequently asked questions at this point in a student’s college selection process. We have
enclosed an overview of the most popular questions we receive. If you have questions that we haven’t
answered in our written materials, you are welcome to contact the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships
now.
Since all of our Accepted Student Open House events are optional, we recommend reviewing the enclosed
schedule before you arrive. Please contact us in the Admissions Office if you have questions, or if we can
assist you with planning your visit. We look forward to having you on campus, and congratulations on
your acceptance to RIT!
Sincerely,
Daniel R. Shelley, Ph.D.
Assistant Vice President and
Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Tentative Accepted Student Open House Schedule
Event
8 am
9 am
10 am
11 am
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm
3 pm
Check-in/Continental Breakfast (8:15 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.)
Opening Session (9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.)
Academic Meetings (10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon)
ROTC Presentation (12:00 noon - 12:30 p.m.)
Lunch (11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.)
Campus Tours/Student Table (11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
Residence Hall Tours (11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
Special Interest House Tables (11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
Activities & Services Fair (12:00 noon - 3:00 p.m.)
Financial Aid Presentation (1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.)
Intercollegiate Athletics Presentation (2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
Pre-Health Professions & Pre-Law Information Sessions
(2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
The Undergraduate Admissions staff will be available from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Gordon Field House & Activities Center (GOR).
Please stop by if you have any questions!
A Shuttle Bus will be available from 11:30 a.m.– 3:30 p.m., making a continuous loop between the Student Alumni Union Circle (SAU), Grace
Watson Hall (GWH), Institute Hall (INS) Lot J, and Barnes & Noble @ RIT.
Tentative Accepted Student Open House Schedule
Check-in/Continental Breakfast
8:15 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
During this time, you will check-in and receive a
complete schedule for the day. If you would like to
have lunch in Gracie’s Dining Hall, our main dining
facility, you may pre-purchase lunch passes for $8.50
per person. Enjoy some light refreshments and continental breakfast!
Gordon Field House (GOR)
Opening Session
9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.
The Associate Vice President and Director of
Undergraduate Admissions would like to take this
opportunity to welcome you to the RIT community
and share some insight into the resources that RIT has
to offer you! Dismissal for Academic Meetings will
take place after the presentation.
Gordon Field House (GOR)
Academic Meetings
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Representatives from the academic departments will
welcome you and discuss curriculum requirements, as
well as acclimate you to our state-of-the-art facilities.
You will be escorted to your meeting from the Gordon Field House (GOR).
ROTC Presentation
12:00 noon - 12:30 p.m.
Hear from Army and Air Force regarding ROTC
programs and scholarship opportunities.
Location TBD
Lunch
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
A light or discounted lunch will be provided by your
college. If you would like to dine at Gracie's, our allyou-can-eat dining facility, tickets can be prepurchased at Check-In or will be sold at the door for
$8.50 per person.
Campus Tours/Student Table
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Enjoy a student-led, 1-1/4-hour walking tour of the
academic side of campus. Tours depart approximately
every half hour. Current RIT students will also be on
hand to answer your questions and give you an
insider’s perspective of life at RIT!
Gordon Field House (GOR)
Residence Hall Tours
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
A 30-minute walking tour of our residence halls will
include a visit to a dorm room and information on our
tunnel system, campus safety, meal plans, and services available.
Grace Watson Hall (GWH) - Lobby
Special Interest House Tables
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Our seven Special Interest Houses are designed for
students who like to share their interests! Take this
opportunity to meet representatives from these houses
and learn more about this housing option!
Location TBD
Activities & Services Fair
12:00 noon - 3:00 p.m.
Representatives will be available from a number of
areas across campus to provide you with information
about student clubs, organizations, and support
services. Visit our Student Table to meet current RIT
students and learn more about life at RIT!
Gordon Field House (GOR)
Admissions Staff will be available from 10:00 a.m. to
3:30 p.m. in the Gordon Field House &
Activities Center (GOR).
Please stop by if you have any questions!
Barnes & Noble @ RIT:
Located at Park Point 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Financial Aid Presentation
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Whether or not you have received your financial aid
package, Financial Aid representatives will share valuable information on what to expect next, how to interpret your financial aid package, and how to manage
your financial aid paperwork. General Q&A time is
offered at the end of the presentation, and you’ll have
the opportunity to ask counselors individual questions
after the presentation as well.
Student Alumni Union (SAU) - Ingle Auditorium
Intercollegiate Athletics Presentation
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Representatives from our Intercollegiate athletics program, including current RIT student-athletes, invite you
to attend an information session about RIT Athletics.
This is a great opportunity to learn more about our 24
men’s and women’s varsity sports, academic policies
required by NCAA regulations and the process for
walk-on tryouts. Go Tigers!
Location TBD
Pre-Health Professions Studies Information Session
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Stop by to learn more about our pre-medical and prehealth professions advising opportunities.
Location TBD
Pre-Law Studies Information Session
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Stop by to learn more about our pre-law advising
opportunities.
Location TBD
R∙I∙T
UNDERGRADUATE
ADMISSIONS
Accepted Open House
Parking in Lots D & E
Gordon Field House:
Check-In & Opening Session,
Campus Tours and Student
Services & Activities Fair
Grace Watson Hall:
Gracie’s Dining Hall &
Residence Hall Tours
Shuttle Bus Stops
11:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Student Alumni Union:
Financial Aid Presentation
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RIT CAMPUS BUILDINGS
In case of a campus emergency, you can reach RIT Public Safety at (585) 475-3333.
ANX-Annex
CSI-Center for Student Innovation
AUG-August Center
Counseling Center, Student Conduct, Student
Health Center
EAS-George Eastman Hall
Center for Multidisciplinary Studies
College of Applied Science & Tech (UCST):
International Hospitality & Service Innovation
College of Liberal Arts (UCLA):
Dept of Communication, Criminal Justice,
Economics, Modern Languages & Cultures, Psychology, Sociology & Anthropology
University Studies Department
Administrative:
Office of the President, Academic Affairs,
Academic Senate Office, Commission for
Promoting Pluralism, Controller’s Office,
Development, Finance & Administration,
Human Resources, Institutional Research,
Office of the Provost, Registrar
BLC-Bausch & Lomb Center
Undergraduate Admissions, Part-time
Enrollment Services, Cooperative Education &
Career Services, Office of Financial Aid &
Scholarships, Office of Vice President for
Enrollment Management & Career Services,
Graduate Enrollment Service
BOO-James E. Booth Hall
Academic:
College of Imaging Arts & Sciences
(UIAS):
School of Art, School of Design, School
for American Crafts
Webb Auditorium, Bevier Gallery
ENG-Engineering Hall
Kate Gleason College of Engineering
(UCOE):
Microelectronic Engineering
BRN-Brown Hall
University News Services, University
Publications
CAR-Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging
Science
College of Science (UCOS):
Imaging Science, Astronomy, Physics
CBT-Center of Bioscience Education & Technology
College of Health Science & Technology
(UHST)
Biomedical Science, Diagnostic Medical
Sonography (Ultrasound), Nutrition Management, Physician Assistant, Premedical
Studies
CLK-George H. Clark Gymnasium
Intercollegiate Athletics
COL-Color Science Hall
College of Science (UCOS): Color Science
$
CPC-Campus Center
Campus Life, New Student Orientation, Association for Commuter Engagement, Student Government, Reporter, Women & Gender Center,
Higher Education Opportunity Program
(HEOP), Student Support Services (TRiO)
$
CRS-Crossroads
Alumni Relations, Crossroads Café & Market
CSD-Student Development Center
Dining Hall (The Commons)
$
ENT-Engineering Technology Hall
College of Applied Science & Technology
(UCST):
Civil, Computer, Electrical Engineering
Technology, Environmental Sustainability, Packaging Science
FMS-Facilities Management
GAN-Frank E. Gannett Hall
College of Imaging Arts & Sciences (UIAS):
School of Film & Animation, School of
Photographic Arts & Sciences, School of
Media Sciences
SPAS Photo Gallery
Administrative:
Information Technology Services & Help
Desk
GLE-James E. Gleason Hall
Kate Gleason College of Engineering
(UCOE):
Computer, Electrical, Industrial,
Mechanical, Microelectronic &
Engineering Exploration
College of Computing & Information
LOW-Max Lowenthal Hall
Sciences (UCIS):
College of Business (USCB):
Computer Science, Computing Security,
Accounting, Finance, International
Information Sciences & Technologies, InBusiness, Management, Management
teractive Games & Media, Software EngiInformation Systems, Marketing, New
neering
Media Marketing
Control ATL DELi
$
MON-Monroe Hall
$
GOR-Gordon Field House & Activities
Academic Support Center, Artesano Bakery &
Center
Café, Bytes on the Run, Digital Den, English
Fitness, recreation and aquatics center
Language Center, Year One
GOS-Thomas Gosnell Hall
College of Science (UCOS):
Life Sciences, Chemistry & Materials
Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Science
Exploration
Van Peursen Auditorium
ORN-Orange Hall
K-12, Office of Academic Enhancement
(Honors Program), Parent Liaison
REB-Red Barn
Interactive Adventures Programs, Climbing
Wall
GVP-Global Village Plaza
Salsarita’s, Global Grille, Oishii Sushi, The
Market, Shop One, Study Abroad, Credit Union
RIA-Frank Ritter Arena
$
GWH-Grace Watson Hall
Campus Safety, Housing Operations, Gracie’s
Dining Hall, Beanz Coffee Shop
ROS-Lewis P. Ross Hall
College of Applied Science & Technology
(UCST):
Deans Office, Army & Air Force ROTC
HAC-Hale Andrews Student Life Center
Gordon Administration & Activity Wing,
Physical Education & Recreation, Spinney
Gymnasium
HLC-Hugh L. Carey Hall
Center for Quality & Applied Statistics
INS– Institute Hall
Kate Gleason College of Engineering
(UCOE):
Biomedical & Chemical Engineering
SAN-Sands Family Studio
SAU-Student Alumni Union
University Studies
1829 Room, Ben & Jerry's, Brick City Café,
Center for Student Transition & Support, Dining
Services, Fireside Lounge, Ingle Aud., Multicultural Center for Academic Success, International
Student Services, Ombudsman, RITZ Sports
Zone, Staff Council, Student Affairs
SLA-Louise Slaughter Hall– CIMS
Packaging Science
LAC-Laboratory for Applied Computing
LBJ-Lyndon Baines Johnson Hall
National Technical Institute for the Deaf
(UTID):
Technical, Humanities, Social Sciences
Programs
Administrative:
NTID Administration, NTID Admissions
Office, Panara Theatre, Research
Programs, Dyer Arts Center
SMT-Schmitt Interfaith Center
Center for Religious Life
SUS– Golisano Institute of Sustainability
USC-University Services Center
Development Office, Government & Community Relations, Legal Affairs, Student Financial
Services, Student Employment
UNI-University Gallery
GOL-Golisano Hall
College of Applied Science & Technology
(UCST):
Electrical/Mechanical, Manufacturing
Engineering Technology, Packing
Science
LBR-Liberal Arts Hall
College of Liberal Arts (UCLA):
VIG-Vignelli Center for Design Studies
English, Philosophy, Fine Arts, Political
Science, Public Policy, History, LA Exploration
WAL-Wallace Library
Archives & Special Collections, Cary
Collection, Educational Technology Center,
Java Wally's Café, Online Learning, University Writing Commons
WEL-Welcome Center
Student Residences
Apartments
CMA-Colony Manor Apartments
GVC-Global Village Way C
GVD-Global Village Way D
PGA-Perkins Green Apartments
RKA-Riverknoll Apartments
UCS-University Commons Suites
Racquet Club (not shown, on East River
Road)
Residence Halls
BHA-BHD Frances Baker Hall
CGH Carlton Gibson Hall
CHA-CHG Eugene Colby Hall
FHA-FHD Helen Fish Hall
KGH Kate Gleason Hall (Residence Life)
MEH Mark Ellingson Hall
NRH Nathaniel Rochester Hall (Post Office,
Corner Store)
PTH Peter Peterson Hall
RHA Residence Hall A
RHB Residence Hall B
RHC Residence Hall C
RHD-Residence Hall D
Margaret’s House: Early Childhood
Programs
SHH Sol Heumann Hall
(Sol’s Convenience Store)
Greek Housing
GHA-Greek House A: Phi Kappa Tau
GHB-Greek House B: Delta Phi Epsilon
GHC-Greek House C: Alpha Epsilon Pi
GHD-Greek House D: Phi Kappa Psi
GHE-Greek House E: Alpha Xi Delta
GHF-Greek House F: Triangle
College Legend:
Applied Science & Technology (CAST)
Business (COB)
- Dining Facility
$
- ATM
Rochester Institute of Technology
VISITOR PARKING PASS
Undergraduate Admissions
OPEN HOUSE
Parking Lots: D & E
Valid in any General Space.
Not valid in: Handicapped, Short-term
20-minute, or Administration Spaces.
Dates Valid:
Saturday: April 4, 2015
Saturday: April 11, 2015
Rochester Institute of Technology
Directions & Nearby Hotel Accommodations
The RIT campus is located in Rochester, New York. The third largest city in New York State, Rochester is on Lake Ontario,
about midway between Niagara Falls and Syracuse and within easy driving distance to Toronto.
The Rochester area is serviced by Greyhound and Trailways bus companies as well as the Amtrak train line. The Greater
Rochester International Airport is home to most major airlines, including USAir, United, Delta, American, JetBlue, AirTran
and others. Taxis are available at the airport, train and bus stations. RIT is also a stop on Route 24 of the Regional Transit
Service, the area's mass transit bus system. RIT's main campus is five miles from both the airport and the NY State
Thruway (Interstate 90).
Directions to RIT:
From the Airport: Turn right onto Brooks Ave., then a quick right onto I-390 South. From 390, take the next exit
(Scottsville Rd.) and turn right at the end of the ramp. Drive for approximately three miles, then turn left onto Jefferson Rd.
(Route 252). Proceed east a short distance to campus (on the right). Then follow signs for Open House parking in Lots D
and G.
From the NYS Thruway: Take Exit 46 and proceed North on I-390 to Exit 13 (Hylan Dr.). Take a left onto Hylan Dr. and
continue north to Jefferson Rd. (Route 252), then take a left at the Jefferson Rd. intersection. You will travel approximately
½ mile, passing South Town Plaza. Immediately after passing the Radisson Hotel, turn left onto Lowenthal Rd. Follow
Lowenthal Rd. to the end and take a right onto Andrews Memorial Dr. Follow signs for Open House parking
Nearby Accommodations:
Accessible within 10 minutes of RIT’s campus:
Best Western
Comfort Suites
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson
Courtyard by Marriott
Days Inn
DoubleTree by Hilton
Extended Stay America
Fairfield Inn by Marriott
Hampton Inn & Suites
Holiday Inn
Homewood Suites
Home2 Suites by Hilton
La Quinta Inn & Suites
Microtel Inn
Radisson Inn (on campus)
Red Roof Inn
Residence Inn
RIT Inn and Conference Center
Super 8 Motel
940 Jefferson Rd.
2085 Hylan Drive
4635 West Henrietta Rd. (Rte. 15)
33 Corporate Woods
4853 West Henrietta Rd. (Rte. 15)
1111 Jefferson Rd. (Rte. 252)
700 Commons Way
4695 West Henrietta Rd. (Rte. 15)
280 Clay Road
800 Jefferson Rd. (Rte. 252)
2095 Hylan Drive
999 Jefferson Rd, Rochester
717 East Henrietta Road
905 Lehigh Station Rd. (Rte. 253)
175 Jefferson Rd. (Rte. 252)
4820 West Henrietta Rd. (Rte. 15)
1300 Jefferson Rd. (Rte. 252)
5257 West Henrietta Rd. (Rte. 15)
1000 Lehigh Station Rd.
585-427-2700
585-334-6620
585-486-9000
585-292-1000
585-334-9300
585-475-1510
585-427-7580
585-334-3350
585-475-1300
585-475-9190
585-334-9150
585-272-0090
585-272-7800
585-334-3400
585-475-1910
585-359-1100
585-272-8850
585-359-1800
585-359-1630
Accessible within 15 minutes of RIT’s campus (Airport Area):
Fairfield Inn by Marriott
1200 Brooks Ave.
Holiday Inn – Airport
911 Brooks Ave.
Quality Inn Rochester Airport
1273 Chili Ave.
Staybridge Suites
1000 Genesee Street
585-529-5000
585-328-6000
585-464-8800
585-527-9110
Downtown Rochester accessible within 15 minutes:
Hyatt Regency
Radisson Hotel Rochester Riverside
Strathallan (DoubleTree by Hilton)
585-546-1234
585-546-6400
585-461-5010
125 East Main Street
120 East Main Street
550 East Avenue
Other Rochester area hotels accessible within 20-30 minutes:
Brookwood Inn
800 Pittsford-Victor Rd.
Woodcliff Hotel & Spa
199 Woodcliff Dr.
585-248-9000
585-381-4000
*When making a reservation, mention your visit to RIT since selected hotels offer special rates to RIT visitors.
Do You Have Financial Aid and
Scholarship Questions?
Many of the frequently asked questions we receive from families are addressed below. Every student
has a financial aid counselor, who will be happy to answer any questions we have not answered either
here or in the materials that accompany financial aid award notifications.
Q: Once I receive my financial aid award notification, what should I do next?
A: Review the award and the materials enclosed with your award. If you want to accept all awards
listed, you (the student) should sign the award letter and return it to the address at the top of the award letter. You
may also accept, decline, or reduce your awards using Financial Aid Self-Service.
Check Financial Aid Self-Service to read detailed explanations of each type of aid offered, and then check
for and complete any missing or incomplete documents. You can also calculate your anticipated cost of
attendance and grant access to a parent or other third party, so that they can also view your financial aid award.
Q: How does the Federal Work-Study Program Work?
A: Review your fall class schedule to determine your availability outside of class/lab time for a part-time
job. Positions for the Fall 2015 semester will be posted closer to the start of the semester, and are posted through
the Student Employment Office (SEO) Website at www.rit.edu/seo. RIT does not assign or guarantee a part-time
job, but the SEO will help facilitate the job search process. Students are paid bi-weekly through a payroll check
and your earnings can be used for personal expenses throughout the year.
Q: How do I pay for the remaining balance?
A: There are several financing options available. First, review the payment options available through
Student Financial Services. They can be found at www.rit.edu/fa/sfs/
The federal PLUS loan is a loan that the parent borrows on the student’s behalf. Additional information
about the PLUS loan can be found on the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships web site and in the materials
enclosed with your award letter. To begin the 2015-2016 PLUS loan application process, complete both the
Parent PLUS Loan application and the separate Promissory Note online after April 1st at www.studentloans.gov.
As a Parent Borrower, you (the parent) will use your Federal Student Aid PIN as your electronic signature for
both the application and the promissory note.
Alternative (or non-Federal) loans are private loans in the student’s name with a co-signer. We encourage
students and families to use alternative loans as a last option after first pursuing all federal loan options.
Alternative loans may have variable interest rates and interest begins accruing once the loan is disbursed. Actual
repayment on the loans usually begins 6 months after the student is no longer enrolled. Students may use any
lender they choose for an alternative loan. Advice on how to evaluate alternative loans can be found at
www.rit.edu/emcs/financialaid/responsible_borrowing.html.
Information accurate as of January 2015
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Q: My financial situation has changed. What should I do?
A: You should submit a letter to the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships describing the change. We
will review the new information and recalculate your financial aid eligibility. You should also provide
documentation of the change (e.g. termination letter, copies of medical bills) as well as specific dollar amounts
(e.g. amount paid out in medical/dental expenses, projected amount of decrease in annual income). A change in a
family’s financial situation can be reviewed any time during the academic year. Please note that we must receive
this information in writing in order to properly document a change in your financial situation.
Q: Can you explain the loans on the Award Letter?
A: There are full descriptions of the loans in the Understanding Your Undergraduate Financial Aid
Award booklet. Here is a brief overview:
Subsidized Direct Loan: This is a federal loan and the student is the borrower. The government pays the interest
while the student is in school. Repayment begins 6 months after the student leaves school or ceases to be
enrolled at least half-time. The federal government assesses an origination fee.
Unsubsidized Direct Loan: This is a federal loan and the student is the borrower. The interest begins accruing
while the student is in school. Students will have the option to pay the interest while in school or to defer both
interest and principle payments until 6 months after they drop below half-time enrollment (capitalize the
interest). The federal government assesses an origination fee.
Perkins Loan: This is a federal loan and the student is the borrower. The government pays the interest while the
student is in school and through the grace period. Repayment begins 9 months after the student leaves school.
Perkins loans are awarded only to students who have significant financial need remaining after all other
federal, state and RIT funding has been offered.
Q: Are there any other scholarships that I can apply for through RIT?
A: We encourage students to seek out additional scholarships. Our website www.rit.edu/financialaid
provides links to many free, reputable scholarship search engines. Please let the Office of Financial Aid &
Scholarships know if you have obtained additional scholarships so we may reflect it accurately on your Award
Letter.
Q: Will my aid change if I live at home instead of RIT housing?
A: Your award(s) may be adjusted if you live at home and are not charged for housing and meals by RIT.
Please contact our office if you would like to have your award recalculated because of your change in housing
status.
Q: I have read all of the materials and I still have questions. Should I wait until I’m at the Open
House to ask those questions?
A: No! Take care of your questions now so you have more time to explore RIT during Open House.
Every student has a financial aid counselor who is happy to answer any questions we have not answered in our
written materials. Financial aid counselors are listed on our web page, along with their email addresses.
Additional contact information is below:
RIT Financial Aid and Scholarships
56 Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester, NY 14623-5604
Voice: (585)475-2186
Fax: (585)475-7270
E-mail: [email protected]
www.rit.edu/financialaid
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