2012-2013 Enrollment Guide - Student Information System ...

Rochester Institute of Technology 

2012-2013 Enrollment Guide 

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Contents 

Academic Calendar 2012-2013 ........................................................32 

Academic Probation and Suspension ..............................................7 

Adding and Dropping Courses ........................................................6 

Advanced Placement (AP) ...............................................................7 

Auditing Courses .............................................................................5 

Bookstore - Barnes & Noble @ RIT..................................................5 

Campus Sources of Information & Assistance .................................30 

College and Department Contact Information ..................................24 

College Programs, Minors and Disciplines..................................14-23 

Computer Account Access & Assistance ..........................................4 

Confidentiality of Student Records (FERPA) ...................................10 

Confirming your Registration ...........................................................5 

Co-op Registration ...........................................................................5 

Dean’s List .......................................................................................7 

Enrollment and Billing Dates - Fall Term ..........................................27 

Enrollment and Billing Dates - Winter Term ......................................28 

Enrollment Checklist .........................................................................3 

Enrollment Form (Non-Degree) ........................................................31 

eServices Access Instructions ..........................................................4 

Enrollment Verification ......................................................................6 

Global Initiatives: Study Abroad and Fellowships .............................8 

Grade Definitions .............................................................................7 

Grade Point Average .......................................................................7 

Grade Reports .................................................................................7 

Health Insurance ..............................................................................9 

Holds ...............................................................................................3 

Imagine RIT Innovation & Creativity Festival ....................................32 

Immunization Requirements .............................................................9 

Liberal Arts Concentrations and Minors............................................11 

Missing Student Notification .............................................................9 

Not Attending ..................................................................................5 

NTID Access Services ......................................................................5 

Ombuds Office..................................................................................9 

Part-time Study .................................................................................10 

Registrar’s Office Information ...........................................................2 

Student Information System FAQs ...............................................12-13 

Repeating a Course .........................................................................6 

Rochester Area College Registration ..............................................8 

SIS - Student Information System ....................................................4 

Students with Disabilities College Contacts .....................................9 

Transcript Requests ........................................................................8 

Transferring Credit from Other Colleges .........................................7 

Transfer Advising or Considering a New Major ................................8 

University ID Number and Card .......................................................4 

University Studies Program ..............................................................8 

Voter Registration .............................................................................10 

Wallace Center - RIT Libraries .........................................................22 

Year Level Status .............................................................................3 

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Enrollment for Fall 2012 was our first using our new 

Student Information System. The new enrollment process 

is quite different from what students, staff and faculty have 

used in the past, but we are all excited about learning the 

new terminology, processes and features. We hope you 

are too. New features include enrollment appointments, 

and use of a shopping cart system to plan your courses. 

The new system also allows for wait listing and swapping 

courses. 

This publication includes enrollment and billing dates 

for Fall and Winter terms of the 2012-2013 academic 

year, important policies and procedures, key campus 

contacts and more. The publication will be updated as new 

information becomes available. 

What this document does not include is a list of course 

offerings. You can access RIT’s course listings by going to 

infocenter.rit.edu. Under the Public block select New SIS 

Class Search. Here you will find current and future class 

listings and locate course days and times, descriptions, 

prerequisites, restrictions, the instructor assigned and 

more. 

Enrollment or Records Assistance 

If you have specific questions about enrollment, deadlines, 

your academic record, or academic policies, contact the 

Office of the Registrar via e-mail at registrar@rit.edu or by 

phone at 585/475-2821. 

Fall/Winter/Spring walk-in service hours are: 

Monday-Thursday: 8:30 am-5:00 pm; 

Friday: 8:30 am-4:30 pm. 

Summer hours are: Monday-Friday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. 

Photography: A. Sue Weisler 

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Enrollment Checklist 

Key Steps to Successful Enrollment 

Prior to enrolling for classes, one of the most important meetings 

you need to schedule is with your advisor. Meet with your advisor 

on a regular basis to review program and class requirements, 

current needs and future plans. 

As you prepare to enroll, review the most recent course 

listings on-line at infocenter.rit.edu. If you are a current or 

former student, and want to access your student information, 

go to the Students box and select “Student Info System”. 

You will need your RIT computer account and password to 

login. 

The same information is available to non-RIT students in the 

Public box where you can select New SIS Class Search. 

If you have an academic, advising, English Language 

Center, disciplinary, financial, international, medical or 

PREP hold on your record, you will not be able to enroll. 

Check SIS to see that no holds are listed on your account, 

and clear them up before you are scheduled to enroll. The 

system will direct you to the area you need to contact to 

resolve your hold. You can also refer to the list at the right as 

a general reference. 

Students enroll on-line using the Student Information Sys 

tem (SIS). If you are new to RIT, an enrollment form is 

included at the end of this publication, or can be downloaded 

from: rit.edu/registrar/forms. 

In our new student system, students are parsed by year 

level, randomly placed in groups of about 150 students, 

and assigned appointment times at which they can begin 

enrolling into their classes. Appointment times are assigned 

every half hour between 7 am and 4:30 pm. 

12 units are the minimum required to be considered a full- 

time student. Students are permitted to enroll for up to 19 

units. They can also add themselves to wait lists for an 

additional 15 units. 

If you are able to schedule all the courses you need, print 

a copy of your schedule and review it. To revise it, go back 

into the SIS system and make corrections. Changes must 

be made no later than the last day of the 7-day Add/Drop 

period. See the Academic Calendar on page 29 to review each 

quarter’s Add/Drop dates. 

Remember to check your schedule again before classes 

begin, as room or other changes may have occurred. 

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Determining Your Year Level 

Year level is determined by the number of credit hours an undergraduate 

student has earned. Please refer to the chart below to 

determine your year level. (This does not include current course 

work in progress.) 

4 Year Programs Year Credits Earned 

1 0 - 39 

2 40 - 83 

3 84 - 127 

4 128 - above 

5 Year Programs Year Credits Earned 

1 0 - 39 

2 40 - 83 

3 84 - 113 

4 114 - 143 

5 144 - above 

Clearing Holds 

If you have one of the following Holds on your record, you must 

resolve the issue causing the hold before you can enroll. Use the 

following contact information to get yourself back on track: 

Department/Academic Suspension/Dean’s/Advising 

Your college/department advisor 

Disciplinary Suspension 

Student Affairs 585/475-2265 

English Language Center (ELC) 

English Language Center 585/475-6684 

Financial 

Student Financial Services 585/475-6186 

International 

International Student Services 585/475-6943 

Medical 

Student Health Services 585/475-2255 

PREP (Professional Re-employment Education Program) 

Part-time Enrollment Services 585/475-6008 

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Information Access Center - infocenter.rit.edu 

SIS in Transition 

RIT is in the midst of a transition from our 

“old” legacy Student Information System 

to a “new” unified, enterprise system. 

All access begins at infocenter.rit.edu, 

better known as the Student Information 

System Information Access Center. 

If you are looking for classes go to the 

Public box and select New SIS Class 

Search. Supplemental materials are also 

included there to assist you in learning 

how the new SIS operates. 

If you are a current or former student, and 

want to access your student information, 

go to the Students box and select “Student 

Info System”. You will need your RIT 

computer account and password to login. 

Other areas of useful information can be 

accessed at the following: 

• Enrollment Verification 

Students can print their own verifica- 

tions as needed for loans, insurance, 

scholarships, or other purposes. You 

can also access this information at the 

Registrar’s website: rit.edu/registrar. 

• eServices 

This is where all of your student ac- 

count financial information will be 

available, including bills. Billing notifications 

are sent to RIT student e-mail 

addresses. If you have not set up your 

RIT computer account, please do so at 

start.rit.edu. All communication from 

RIT will go to this e-mail account. 

If a parent or other 3rd party is helping 

you with your finances or student account, 

please sign them up for their 

own access to eServcies. This will allow 

them to receive their own notifications 

and be able to access your account us- 

ing their own log in information. 

On eServices you can: 

• view your account 

• set up payment plans 

• make online payments 

• view your schedule and grades 

For details, go to: rit.edu/eservices. 

Getting Computer Help 

Your RIT Computer account is your passport to RIT online services such as e-mail, the 

Student Information System/SIS (infocenter.rit.edu), myCourses, Wallace Library databases 

and more. Student Financial Services uses your RIT e-mail account to notify you 

when your eBill is available online. If you are an enrolled student, and you have not set 

up your RIT computer account, please contact the ITS Service Desk. 

The ITS Service Desk 

The ITS Service Desk is located in room 1113 of Gannett Hall. You can contact Service 

Desk staff via the web, phone, TTY, or e-mail at: 

Phone: (585) 475-4357 (475-HELP) TTY: (585) 475-2810 

E-mail: servicedesk@rit.edu web: rit.edu/its/help 

Service Desk Service Hours 

Fall, Winter and Spring Summer, Holiday, and Quarter Break 

Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

Friday 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday/Sunday Closed 

Saturday/Sunday Noon - 5:00 p.m. 

Your University ID Number and ID Card 

Your University ID number (UID) is 

your primary identifier on campus, and 

is encoded on the back of your RIT ID 

card. Your student ID card is required 

for access to Institute facilities such as 

the Wallace Center and the Student Life 

Center, to participate in the RIT meal 

plan, and to use the Tiger Bucks campus 

debit account for services through- 

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out the campus. Lost cards should be 

reported to the Registrar’s Office, Food 

Service, or Public Safety immediately. 

Any of these offices can deactivate the 

lost card in order to prevent unauthorized 

use of your funds or ID. To obtain a 

new card, come to the Registrar’s Office 

during office hours. 

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Audit & Co-op Registration, NTID Access Services, more… 

Audit Registration (Academic) 

To take an academic course for audit you must complete an 

Add/Drop/Audit Form (rit.edu/edu/registrar/forms) and get 

the approval of the department offering the course before you 

can be enrolled in the course. The last date to change from credit 

to audit or audit to credit is the last day of the Add/Drop period. 

Enrolling in Wellness Courses, for Either 

Audit or Credit 

Once students have completed their wellness requirements, 

many decide to take additional courses. Taking these additional 

courses for audit instead of credit allows them the flexibility they 

need to participate as their schedules permit. RIT students can 

enroll on-line for wellness courses in the following disciplines: 

1107 – 1113. Using the on-line system, students can enroll for 

credit or audit. This process is only available for Center for Recreation 

and Intramurals, Wellness Instructional Program. Fees 

charged for the courses are the same whether they are taken for 

audit or credit. 

Co-op Registration 

Co-op students MUST be registered on SIS and RIT Job Zone. This 

is especially important for verification purposes, so that you are 

recorded as having registration status while being away from 

campus. Please contact your academic department with any 

questions you may have about your co-op registration status. 

In addition, you must also notify the Office of Co-op and Career 

Services of your placement. This can easily be done by going 

on-line to the RIT Job Zone at rit.edu/emcs/oce. The Office of 

Co-op and Career Services uses this information to establish and 

maintain contact with your employer and provide an Evaluation 

of Co-op form to your employer to complete and return. The 

completed evaluation form is required in order for you to receive 

co-op credit. 

Recommended co-op work periods for the 2012-2013 academic 

year are listed below: (Exceptions require academic department 

approval). 

Fall Quarter (2121)* September 3 - November 23, 2012 

Winter Quarter (2122)* November 26, 2012 - March 1, 2013 

Spring Quarter (2123)* March 4 - May 24, 2013 

Summer Quarter (2124)* May 27 - August 23, 2013 

Confirming Your Enrollment 

Once you finish enrolling for your courses, it is your responsibility 

to review your schedule on SIS. Be sure to check your schedule 

a day or two before classes begin to confirm that times and locations 

are accurate. After Add/Drop, review your schedule once 

again to confirm that you are attending the courses and sections 

as listed. Any discrepancies should be reported to your department 

immediately. You will be held academically and financially 

accountable for all of the courses listed under your name/university 

ID. 

* New PeopleSoft SIS Term Codes 

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Not Planning to Attend this Term? 

Please note that, if you enroll and then decide not to attend RIT 

for a quarter, it is your responsibility to notify your academic 

department. Failure to do so may result in failing grades and full 

tuition liability in accordance with RIT billing policy. If you’re not 

sure who to contact, please send an e-mail to registrar@rit.edu. 

NTID Access Services 

The Department of Access Services (DAS) provides 

interpreting, note-taking and real-time captioning services to 

the RIT community so that all members can enjoy access to 

communication. Access services enable deaf and hard-of-hearing 

RIT students to register and fully participate in more than 200 

highly competitive academic programs. Services include sign 

language interpreting services, assistive listening FM systems, 

captioning services, and note taking services. Access Services 

teams also provide interpreting for deaf and hard of hearing 

students with vision impairments who require specialized 

services. 

NTID students should contact Access Services regarding their 

own service needs (interpreting, real-time captioning, or 

notetaking), even if a course has services planned for other 

students. These are the steps for requesting Access Services 

support: 

1. Plan ahead and register at your earliest opportunity and 

request services immediately after you register. 

2. Choose courses with services already planned whenever 

possible. (Find an up-to-date list of courses with services 

already planned at myAccess.rit.edu under the “Course 

Search” tab on the home page) 

3. If you need a course that is not listed as supported, request 

services as soon as possible. Requesting services does not 

guarantee that services will be provided. 

4. If you are not sure if the course you want will be supported, 

contact a manager or coordinator of Access Services to discuss 

your request. 

There are many improvements planned in the new Access 

Services department. To find out the latest tips and the most 

accurate and up-to-date information, use our on-line site: www. 

ntid.rit.edu/DAS. To make requests for services or access class 

notes link to myAccess.rit.edu 

For additional assistance, contact DAS directly at: 

E-mail: AccessServices@rit.edu 

AIM: NTIDAccess 

Phone: 585/475-6281 

Information: www.ntid.rit.edu/das 

Requests: myAccess.rit.edu 

Barnes & Noble @ RIT ~ Bookstore 

Barnes & Noble @ RIT, the RIT bookstore is located at 100 Park 

Point Drive (at the corner of Jefferson Road and John Street). To 

order your textbooks on line, and to view hours of operation, 

special events and more, go to their website at 

rit.bncollege.com or call 585/424-6766. 

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Add/Drop, Withdrawal, Enrollment Verifications, Repeats… 

Self-Service Enrollment Verification 

Enrollment verifications are requested for a number of reasons, 

but generally are used by students to confirm their registration 

for scholarships, loans, students discounts, dental and health insurance, 

apartment rentals and auto loans. Verifications of enrollment 

for matriculated and non-matriculated undergraduate and 

graduate students are based upon the following each quarter: 

• Full-time = 12 or more credit hours 

• Half-time = 6-11 credit hours 

• Part-time = 1-5 credit hours 

Courses taken for an audit grade cannot be used toward determining 

enrollment status. 

RIT uses the National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) to provide 

enrollment information to various insurance companies, lenders, 

and other third party agencies. In most cases these agencies 

automatically receive enrollment information directly from the 

NSC based on data RIT provides. However, in some cases, you 

may need to provide proof of enrollment beyond what the NSC 

provides. 

Students can go on-line to print their own Enrollment Verifications 

by going to infocenter.rit.edu and under the Students box, 

select Enrollment Verification. Or, you can go to rit.edu/registrar, 

and under Quick Links, select Enrollment Verification. 

Follow the 4 steps below to obtain your Enrollment Verification: 

1. Login using your RIT Computer Account 

2. Select either: 

a. “Current Enrollment” for the current/upcoming quarter 

b. “All Enrollment” for a list of all terms enrolled 

3. Select “Obtain an Enrollment Certificate” 

4. Print as many verifications as you wish and send them 

to any agency seeking proof of enrollment. 

Key points to remember: 

• Enrollment verifications are available daily from 

7:30 a.m. until 11:30 p.m. 

• You may obtain an Enrollment Verification for an 

upcoming quarter based on the dates listed on the web-site. 

(Dates are typically 15-20 days before a quarter begins.) 

All Terms Enrolled are always available 

• You may obtain an Enrollment Verification for a current 

or past quarter at any time. 

• If you do not have a social security number in our files, 

the self-service option will not work for you. 

If you need assistance obtaining an enrollment verification, 

please contact us or stop by the Registrar’s Office. 

Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 

Summer Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 

phone: (585) 475-2821. 

e-mail: registrar@rit.edu 

location: George Eastman Hall (EAS), room 1202. 

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Automated Repeat of Grade Process 

Undergraduate students may repeat a class to improve a grade. 

The repeat of grade process is automated; the exact same classes 

taken a second time will update once the new grade is entered. 

RIT Policy states: If a student repeats a class, the last grade 

will stand as final and figure into the earned units and GPA. The 

previous grade will remain on the student’s transcript noting that 

the course has been repeated. Classes taken at other colleges or 

universities may not be used to remove a grade at RIT. The time 

limit to repeat a course is established by your department. 

According to New York State regulations, repeat of classes previously 

completed with a grade of “D” or better do not count toward 

the minimum 12 credit hours per quarter requirement for 

TAP and other State awards. Consult your financial aid counselor 

if you plan to repeat a class you have previously passed. 

Add/Drop Period 

The Add/Drop period is the first seven days of a quarter (including 

weekends; typically Monday through Sunday). Not showing 

up for class is not considered an official drop! 

You may adjust your schedule from the time you first enroll until 

the end of the Add/Drop period which are the first seven days 

(including Saturday and Sunday) of each quarter beginning with 

the first day of classes. During this period, you can modify your 

schedule by either adding or dropping classes on-line via SIS, or 

in-person (Monday through Friday) in your academic department 

or the Registrar’s Office. Access to SIS is available online 

24/7. When you drop a class during this 7-day period, there is no 

record kept that will show on an official transcript. 

Dropping a Class with a Grade of “W” 

Once the Add/Drop period has ended, and until the Friday of the 

eighth week of the term, students can officially remove themselves 

from a class by logging in to infocenter.rit.edu and selecting 

the enroll menu item. From the enrollment page, students 

should select the drop sub tab and indicate the class they wish to 

drop. Once you click “finish dropping”, a grade of “W” is assigned 

to that course, and becomes part of your permanent record. 

Dropping a class with a grade of “W”, will not change your enrollment 

status (e.g., full-time to part-time). 

Before deciding to drop a class, after add/drop, please discuss 

your concerns with your instructor. Not attending a class does 

not constitute an official drop. If you do not officially drop, the 

instructor must give you a grade at the end of the term. 

Final Day to Drop for Short (1-6 week) Courses: 

1 Week: 3rd Day of Session 

2 Weeks: 6th Day of Session 





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AP, Transfer Credit and GPAs 

Advanced Placement (AP) 

and Transfer Credit 

Advanced Placement credit is awarded if a student has taken a 

course at his or her high school, and attained a satisfactory grade. 

In order to receive credit for the courses, a transcript must be 

submitted to RIT undergraduate Admissions directly from the 

College Board Testing Center (www.collegeboard.com). An 

exam score of 3 or higher is necessary to be considered for credit. 

In some cases, a minimum score of 4 is required to obtain credit 

for specific college courses (e.g., University Physics). Once the 

scores are received by RIT, the appropriate college/department, 

the College of Liberal Arts and/or the College of Science will 

evaluate your transcript for applicable credit and have it posted 

to your records. A grade of X (Credit by Exam) is granted for AP 

courses. AP credit is not averaged into your overall grade point 

average at RIT. 

Transferring Class Credits from Other 

Colleges and Universities 

If you are transferring class credits from another college, request 

that an official transcript be sent from your former college to: 

RIT Registrar’s Office 

Attention: Records Department 

George Eastman Hall 

27 Lomb Memorial Drive 

Rochester, NY 14623-5603 

If you plan to take a class at another college while a student at 

RIT, be sure to obtain written approval from your department 

beforehand. The College of Liberal Arts advising office should approve 

of any liberal arts courses. 

Grade Reports 

At the end of each quarter, faculty enter grades into the student 

record system. Using your RIT computer account, you may view 

your grades on-line via SIS. 

Grade Definitions 

RIT currently uses a single letter grading system. Grade point 

averages are based on the grades earned. 

Grade Description Quality Points 

A Excellent 4 

B Good 3 

C Satisfactory 2 

D Minimum Passing 1 

F Failure 0 

AU Audit 0 

I* Incomplete 

* Temporary grade given when the instructor observes conditions beyond 

control of the student which would prevent the student from completing his 

or her course requirements in the given quarter. 

The student has two quarters immediately following the quarter in which the 

“I” was given to complete the course requirements (including summer quar- 

ter). At that time, the instructor assigns a permanent grade and submits a 

Change of Grade form to the Registrar’s Office. If the change is not made dur- 

ing that time, the grade reverts to an “F”. 

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Grade Point Average 

The program quarterly Grade Point Average (GPA) is the grade 

average of all of the classes you have taken in a quarter that apply 

to your degree requirements. It is calculated at the end of each 

quarter and is used to determine eligibility for the Dean’s List for 

outstanding academic achievement, as well as for probation and 

suspension for that quarter. 

Grades which do not affect GPA calculation: 

I = Incomplete R = Registered 

W = Withdrawn S = Satisfactory 

X = Credit by Examination NG = Non-graded 

or Experience AU = Audit 

To calculate your quarterly GPA: 

1. To determine quality hours (QH) for each grade earned, 

multiply the Quality Points (QP) by the number of units 

for the course. 

Example: A “B” grade earned in a 4-unit course is worth 

12 quality hours. 

2. Total the number of quality hours. Then divide that number by 

the total number of credit hours attempted. For Example: 

Course Grade QP x UNITS = QH 

Freshman Seminar A 4 1 4 

Calculus I B 3 4 12 

College Chemistry I C 2 4 8 

Materials Processing B 3 4 12 

Liberal Arts Core B 3 4 12 

17 48 

48 quality hours ÷ 17 units attempted = 2.82 GPA 

Cumulative GPA 

The cumulative GPA is the grade average for all coursework you 

take at RIT. 

Dean’s List 

Degree-seeking undergraduate students are eligible for the 

Dean’s List in a particular quarter if they earn at least 12 units in 

that quarter, have a quarterly GPA of 3.40 or higher, have not been 

placed on probation due to a low cumulative grade point average, 

and do not have any I, D or F grades. 

Academic Probation 

A student will be placed on probation if his or her quarterly GPA 

falls below 2.00 (C average). To be removed from probation, the 

GPA must improve to at least a 2.00. 

Academic Suspension 

Specific rules for suspension are outlined in the Undergraduate 

Bulletin. Generally, a student may be suspended if his or her 

program quarterly GPA falls below 1.00 and/or if he or she is put 

on probation for three quarters in a row. With the approval of the 

department head, an academic suspension may be waived under 

certain conditions. 

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Transcript Requests, Transfers, Study Abroad, more… 

Requesting Transcripts 

You can request transcripts in person at the Registrar’s Office 

in Eastman Hall (EAS), first floor, room 1202. The Transcript 

Request form is available online at: rit.edu/registrar/forms. 

Complete, print, sign and return your form by mail, fax or by 

attaching to an e-mail at: rit.edu/registrar. Select Contact Us, 

then select, Email: Ask the Registrar. 

If you do not use our form, requests must include: 

• your name/former name, 

• your birth date 

• your student ID number (only if you know it), 

• the dates you attended RIT, 

• the number of transcripts you are requesting, and the 

address(es) where they are to be sent, 

• and most importantly, your signature. 

Mail your request to: 

RIT Registrar 

1202 George Eastman Hall 


Rochester, N.Y. 14623-5603 

Fax your request to: 585/475-7540 

No requests will be taken over the phone or via an e-mail message 

as the student’s signature is required for release of the 

record. A signed and scanned request that is attached to an e-mail 

to registrar@rit.edu is also acceptable. 

RIT does not provide copies of other institutions’ transcripts. 

Transcripts from U.S. and international high schools or other 

universities cannot be duplicated. You must contact them directly 

for transcripts. 

If you come in person, you can pick up 1-2 transcripts while you 

wait. Otherwise, due to the large volume of requests we receive 

daily, it may take 5-7 weekdays to process your transcript once 

the request is received. Questions regarding your request may be 

addressed to 585/475-6178 or on-line at rit.edu/registrar. 

Global Initiatives: 

Study Abroad & Fellowships 

RIT offers exciting educational and professional opportunities 

through 3 types of programs, affiliated partnerships with other 

institutions, RIT Global Campuses, and Faculty-Led. We have over 

250 programs in over 50 countries. Students taking a full course 

load abroad may be eligible for financial aid. In addition we can 

advise on a number of independent scholarships and fellowships 

to study, research, or do projects abroad. 

For information on study abroad at RIT, please consult the 

study abroad website at studyabroad.rit.edu. or email 

goabroad@rit.edu. For an appointment call 585/475-4466. 

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Considering a new major? 

The University Studies Program (USP) assists undergraduate 

students who are considering internal transfer. University Studies 

provides services for all phases of internal transfer, whether it 

be for those wanting information on the process to change from 

one program to another, or for those who wish to change into 

the University Studies Program to explore their RIT options. 

University Studies advisors will provide objective information 

about the undergraduate majors at RIT, assist students to make 

a well-informed program choice, and help facilitate the actual 

change process to a new major. For those students who are 

academically strong, open-minded, and who have a desire to 

explore the many options available to them at RIT, USP may be a 

good fit. 

Students may inquire at the University Studies Program Office 

located inside of the Office of the Registrar, Eastman Hall (EAS), 

Room 1202. Advising by appointment at transfer@rit.edu. 

rit.edu/universitystudies 

Ms. Marty Burris Ms. Susan Lindsay 

Director Senior Staff Assistant 

585/475-4027 585/475-5263 

marty.burris@rit.edu slbsse@rit.edu 

Undergraduate Opportunity to Take 

Courses at Rochester Area Colleges 

RIT is a member of the Rochester Area College consortium. 

These colleges have instituted a cooperative program which 

provides undergraduate students the opportunity to register 

at a member college without additional tuition charges. 

Consortium members: 

• Alfred University • Roberts Wesleyan College 

• Empire State College • Rochester Institute of Technology 

• Finger Lakes Community College • St. John Fisher College 

• Genesee Community College • SUNY Alfred 

• Hobart & William Smith Colleges • SUNY Brockport 

• Keuka College • SUNY Geneseo 

• Monroe Community College • University of Rochester 

• Nazareth College 

Students must meet the following criteria in order to enroll as an 

intercollegiate student: 

1. The requested course is NOT available at the home school. 

2. The student is a full-time (12 credit hours or more) matri- 

culated undergraduate student at his/her home school 

throughout the duration of the requested course. 

3. The course shall be applicable toward the student’s under- 

graduate degree program. 

4. Registration is on a space available basis. 

5. If the requested course causes the student to assume a 

course overload, the additional charges will be based on 

the current rates of the home school during the semester 

or quarter in which the registration takes place. 

6. Students enrolled at area colleges may register for two 

courses per quarter at RIT. 

7. This program is not available in the summer. 

Additional criteria are listed on the intercollegiate registration 

form available at rit.edu/registrar/forms. 

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Immunization, Disability Services, Ombuds, more… 

Students with Disabilities 

RIT is committed to providing students with disabilities equal access 

to programs, services and physical facilities, and to fostering 

an environment where all community members are welcomed, 

valued, and respected. Students who would like to request accommodation 

due to a disability should submit a “Request for 

Accommodations” form and appropriate documentation of the 

disability to the Disability Services Office. The request form can 

be found online at www.rit.edu/dso or requested from disability 

Services at 585/475-2023. 

The Disabilities Services Director will review the request for 

accommodation and supporting documentation and recommend 

appropriate and reasonable accommodations as needed. 

Disabilities Services Office Director: Susan Ackerman 

Student Alumni Union (SAU) Room 1150 

Phone: 585/475-6988 E-mail: smacst@rit.edu 

A Disabilities Liaison is available in each college: 

Name/E-mail College/Office Phone/Fax (585) 

Kathryn Schmitz NTID/LBJ-2825 475-6327/475-7850 

kls4344@ntid.rit.edu 

Fredda Bishop COE/GLE-2123 475-4595/475-6879 

flbeen@rit.edu 

Gail Quartieri CAST/ROS-1121 475-5435/475-7080 

gaqcad@rit.edu 

Kathleen Estabrooks SCB/LOW-A300 475-6085/475-7450 

kaebbu@rit.edu 

Joanne Roets GCIS/GOL-1013 475-4779/475-4775 

jxrgla@rit.edu 

Debbie Kingsbury CIAS/GAN-1065 475-5154/475-7279 

debbie.kingsbury@rit.edu 

John Smithgall CLA/LBR-2210 475-2440/475-7166 

jssgla@rit.edu 

Michael Cross COS/GOS-1130 475-2484/475-2398 

michael.cross@rit.edu 

Kristen Waterstram-Rich CHST/CBT-1109 475-5117/475-6970 

kmw4088@rit.edu 

Elizabeth White CMDS 475-6679/475-6292 

epwism@rit.edu EAS-2210 

Susan Lindsey University Studies 475-5263/475-7005 

slbsse@rit.edu EAS-1202 

Donna Podeszek GIS 475-4990/475-4880 

dkpcpm@rit.edu SLA-2402 

Missing Student Notification 

Each student living in an on-campus student housing facility has 

the option to register a confidential contact person to be notified 

in case the student is determined to be missing and that only 

authorized campus officials and law enforcement officers, in 

furtherance of a missing person investigation, may have access to 

this information. Contact RIT Public Safety at 585/475-6620 for 

specifics. 

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NYS and RIT Immunization Requirements 

New York State Immunization law requires that all students 

enrolled for four or more credit hours in a quarter and 

born after January 1, 1957, must provide RIT with proof of 

appropriate immunizations against measles, mumps and rubella. 

Immunization requirements include two MMR vaccinations 

(measles, mumps and rubella). New York State also requires 

students, regardless of age, to read and sign the meningitis 

awareness form. 

RIT requires that all entering students 21 years of age or younger 

be immunized against meningitis. Additional information 

concerning the necessary documentation and where it must be 

sent is included with the Admissions Office acceptance packet or 

can be downloaded at www.RIT.edu/studenthealth. 

Failure to comply may result in a $200 fine and possible 

disenrollment from classes. 

Health Insurance 

All RIT students are required to have health insurance, which 

is used to cover laboratory studies, x-rays, or referrals to local 

consultants. Please contact your insurance carrier to make sure 

you are adequately covered while at RIT. It is important that you 

and your parents understand how your insurance company will 

process claims, as the Student Health Center is not involved in the 

insurance billing. If you decide to purchase the insurance offered 

through RIT, please visit universityhealthplans.com or call 

1-800-437-6448 to have your questions answered by University 

Health Plans, Inc. 

The Ombuds Office 

The Ombuds Office offers confidential, independent and impartial 

conflict resolution and dispute management services to all 

members of the RIT community. We help individuals fully explore 

their concerns, examine options and steps for resolution, and 

provide guidance regarding relevant institutional policies and 

procedures. We facilitate communication between conflicted 

individuals, provide conflict coaching, and conduct informational 

mediations as well as other alternative dispute resolution 

processes. Additionally, we are very familiar with and provide 

referral information to many additional resources. Our role is to 

advocate to ensure that individuals are afforded fair processes at 

RIT. The Ombuds Office has the added responsibility to recommend 

changes to problematic policies and procedures and/or 

recurring campus issues. Some examples include: 

• concerns about fair treatment 

• harassment or discrimination 

• disputes among students, faculty or staff 

• work-related or interpersonal conflicts 

• access or accommodation concerns 

• questions or concerns about RIT policies and procedures 

Any time a student does not know where to go to bring a concern, 

resolve a dispute or has an unanswered question — the Ombuds 

Office is “Never the Wrong Place to Go.” 

Ms. Lee Twyman, RIT Ombudsperson 

E-mail: Lee.Twyman@rit.edu 

Phone: 585/475-2876 

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Part-time Studies & Students’ Rights Under FERPA 

Part-time Study at RIT 

In addition to traditional full-time study, RIT offers exciting 

options for adult learners interested in part-time and on-line 

courses, certificates and degrees. Whether you plan to study 

on-campus or online, RIT offer an extensive selection of academic 

programs during the day. In addition, RIT colleges provide 

evening and online learning programs for the convenience of 

working adults. 

A certificate or degree from RIT is worth more and impacts your 

earning power for years to come, preparing you to step into the 

better-paying, high-demand positions in today’s hottest, most 

lucrative fields. You are connected, whether through the network 

of companies who recruit our students, or the well-connected 

faculty and alumni who can help you be at the right place at the 

right time. And, perhaps best of all, your RIT degree gets the 

immediate attention from and respect of employers around the 

world. 

Online study is not only for students outside of Rochester. Online 

learning at RIT makes it possible to balance work, family, and 

school like never before. With the classroom on your desktop, 

you can study and take classes anywhere there’s an Internet 

connection, at times that are convenient and flexible. 

RIT has more than 30 years of experience in distance learning 

and offers one of the largest and most established online learning 

programs in the U.S. Each year, thousands of individuals take 

courses online from RIT, many from right within the Rochester 

area. We offer a wide selection of courses, as well as entire 

degree programs online including certificates, an associate 

degree, bachelor’s degrees, and master’s degrees. Several of our 

programs are the only programs of their kind offered online, and 

they are in some of today’s hottest careers. 

Courses taught online at RIT are of the same high quality as those 

offered on campus. All courses offered online meet the same 

rigorous objectives set for traditional classroom experiences, and 

faculty who teach online courses often teach the same class in a 

traditional format. All of the functions of a traditional university 

are available to you online including admissions, financial 

aid services, registration, tuition payment, a comprehensive 

library, and a bookstore. You also have access to online student 

communities for study and sharing common interests. 

Online students have full access to a comprehensive array 

of services including a toll-free 800 number, orientation 

services, technical support, proctored testing coordination, and 

assignment and test logging. Services are available by e-mail, 

online, and by phone. For more information contact the Office of 

Part-time Enrollment Services via e-mail at opes@rit.edu; call 

585/475-2229 or check the web at www.rit.edu/parttime. 

Have You Registered to Vote? 

You can download a New York State voter registration form 

at www.elections.ny.gov. 

State specific information which includes a National Mail 

Voter Registration form and deadlines can be found at: 

www.congress.org/election/register_vote 

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Your Rights Under FERPA 

RIT complies with the Family Rights and Privacy Act 

(FERPA) of 1974, which governs access and release of information 

from student educational records. This statute, in part, 

• permits students to inspect their educational records 

upon request 

• provides the opportunity to seek amendment to such 

records as inaccurate or misleading by writing to the 

official responsible for the record, identifying the part 

of the record they want changed, and specifying why it 

is inaccurate or misleading 

• requires student consent prior to disclosure of non- 

directory information such as grades and class schedules 

to persons outside of the Institute without the student’s 

written permission. 

All students, regardless of age, have a right under RIT policy D15 

of access to and confidentiality of their educational records. 

The parents (or guardian) of a dependent student have the same 

rights of access to the records of the student, regardless of the 

student’s age. The parents of a non-dependent student are not 

permitted access without the student’s written consent. Except in 

unusual situations, RIT will not initiate the release of any information 

or records to parents and expects students to keep their 

parents informed to whatever degree the individual students and 

parents deem appropriate. Refer to the complete RIT Educational 

Records Policy D15 at: http://www.rit.edu/academicaffairs/ 

policiesmanual/sectionD/D15.html. 

All parental rights to access education records, without consent, 

transfer to the student at age 18. Therefore, parents will only be 

given rights to access educational records if a) the student has 

given written consent, b) in compliance with a subpoena, c) by 

submission of evidence that the parents declare the student as a 

dependent (as defined by the Internal Revenue Service). Students 

may obtain the form “FERPA Consent to release Student Information” 

at http://finweb.rit.edu/legalaffairs/policiesprocedures.html 

to allow parents the right to access educational 

records. 

Prior consent is not required for disclosure of educational 

records to officials of RIT who have been determined to have a 

legitimate educational interest and who need to review an educational 

record in order to fulfill their professional responsibility. 

A school official is a person employed by RIT in an administrative, 

supervisory, academic, research or support staff position 

(including law enforcement unit personnel and health staff); a 

person or company with whom RIT has contracted (such as an 

attorney, auditor, or collection agent); a person serving on the 

Board of Trustees; or a student serving on an official committee, 

such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting 

another Institute official in performing his or her tasks. 

Students have the right to file complaints with the U.S. Department 

of Education concerning alleged failures to comply with the 

Act. Such complaints should be sent to the address below: 

Family Policy Compliance Office 

U.S. Dept. of Education 

600 Independence Ave., S. W. 

Washington, D.C. 20202-4605 

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LA Concentrations & Minors 

Liberal Arts Concentrations & Minors 

The College of Liberal Arts offers students two options for 

completing upper-level liberal arts requirements. They may 

choose to complete either a liberal arts concentration or a liberal 

arts minor. It is important to note that lower-level liberal arts 

requirements (core requirements) remain the same regardless of 

whether a student elects to complete a concentration or a minor. 

Concentrations 

A liberal arts concentration is a cohesive set of three upperlevel 

courses (12 credits) approved by the faculty for use in 

meeting RIT’s general education requirements. Concentrations 

may be disciplinary or interdisciplinary, and some may require 

prerequisite course work. 

Writing Studies ...........................................................................ADW-CONC 

Modern Language and Culture - Arabic ...........................AFL-CONC 

Art History ....................................................................................AHC-CONC 

Archeology ....................................................................................ARC-CONC 

American Artistic Experience ...............................................ART-CONC 

American Sign Language ........................................................ASL-CONC 

African Studies ............................................................................AST-CONC 

Modern Language and Culture - Chinese .........................CFL-CONC 

Criminal Justice ...........................................................................CJC-CONC 

Communication ..........................................................................COM-CONC 

Deaf Studies ..................................................................................DST-CONC 

Economics .....................................................................................ECO-CONC 

Environmental Studies ............................................................EST-CONC 

Modern Language and Culture - French ...........................FFL-CONC 

Modern Language and Culture - German ........................GFL-CONC 

Globalization ................................................................................GLZ-CONC 

Global Studies ..............................................................................GST-CONC 

History ............................................................................................HST-CONC 

Modern Language and Culture - Italian ............................IFL-CONC 

International Relations ............................................................IRL-CONC 

Modern Language and Culture - Japanese ......................JFL-CONC 

Latino/Latina/Latin American Studies ............................LAT-CONC 

Literary and Cultural Studies ................................................LIT-CONC 

Minority Relations in the US .................................................MRL-CONC 

Music ...............................................................................................MUS-CONC 

Native American Science and Technology .......................NAS-CONC 

American Politics .......................................................................POL-CONC 

Global Justice and Peace Studies .........................................PST-CONC 

Psychology ....................................................................................PSY-CONC 

Public Policy .................................................................................PUB-CONC 

Religious Studies ........................................................................REL-CONC 

Modern Language and Culture - Russian .........................RFL-CONC 

Modern Language and Culture - Spanish .........................SFL-CONC 

Sociology and Anthropology .................................................SOC-CONC 

Science and Technology Studies ..........................................STS-CONC 

Theatre Arts .................................................................................TAC-CONC 

Philosophy ....................................................................................THT-CONC 

Urban Studies ..............................................................................UST-CONC 

Women’s and Gender Studies ...............................................WST-CONC 

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Minors 

Students who prefer greater depth in the humanities and social 

sciences may elect to complete a liberal arts minor. Minors 

require the completion of 5 upper-level courses (20 credits) in 

a designated liberal arts area. Students who select this option 

complete a total of 44 credit hours (or more) in the humanities 

and social sciences as part of their general education curriculum. 

Liberal arts minors may be disciplinary or inter-disciplinary; 

some may require prerequisite courses. 

For advising on liberal arts concentrations and minors go to the 

Office of Student Services located in Building 06, Suite 2210. 

Office hours are: Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, 

and Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Phone: 585/475-2444. 

Concentration Courses are listed on the College of Liberal Arts 

Web Site at: rit.edu/cla/minors_and_concentrations.php#1 

Minors in RIT’s Other Colleges 

Minors are not limited to the College of Liberal Arts. Many of 

RIT’s colleges offer a selection of minors that may interest you. 

They are listed on pages 14-23. For a list of all minors with 

course details and advisor contact information, please go to the 

Minors and Concentrations website at: rit.edu/minors. 

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FAQs Pertaining to the Student Information System (SIS) 

The 2012-2013 academic year will be our last in the quarter system. Beginning with Fall 2013, RIT will begin offering all programs 

and classes under a 16-week semester system. In preparation for this change, RIT launched a new Student Information 

System in May 2012 with our Fall (2121) enrollment for current students. 

Access to the new system for is available at infocenter.rit.edu. Under “Students”, select “Student Info System”. You will need 

your RIT computer account and password to login. 

A class list search is available under “Public”, under “New SIS Class Search”. Supplemental materials are also included there to 

assist you in learning how the new SIS operates. 

The following pages may be helpful to you as you access our new SIS, which is available 24 hours a day/7 days a week. 

General 

Q: Where do I Enroll for Classes? 

A: Fall quarter enrollment occurs in the new Student Infor- 

mation System. Students can access the new SIS using 

infocenter.rit.edu. Look for the link to the new system! 

Q: Will Tiger Tracks be integrated with the new SIS? 

A: No, Tiger Tracks will be retired after Summer 2012. Students 

will have access to a new degree audit tool integrated in the 

Student Center beginning in the 2012-13 Academic Year. 

It will be configured to check for semester requirements in 

real time. 

Q: Where can I access my billing information? 

Does e-services still work? 

A: Students can access billing online, through eServices, 

at rit.edu/eservices 

Class Search 

Q: There are no results when I do a class search. Why? 

A: It is important that you search for courses using the numeric 

subject codes. The system displays an alpha search, but 

the alpha codes will not be active until we transition to 

semesters. If you are unsure of the numeric code, click select 

subject and access the codes using the number line on the 

top of the screen. 

Q: Is there a list of all of the subject codes available? 

A: We have added a resource to infocenter.rit.edu that may 

help. On the main screen, in the public box, click on the 

2012-2013 Active Subject Codes link – this will open a .pdf 

of all of the active subject codes. You are able to search 

(CNTRL + F) for the department subject that you are look- 

ing for (ex. Deaf Studies) and you will be brought to the area 

of the document referencing that subject (press enter) – and 

the numeric code will be listed. 

Q: What is the difference between the course catalog and 

the schedule of classes? 

A: The course catalog is a list of all courses that have been, are 

currently, or will be offered at RIT, with descriptions and all 

other course details. The schedule of classes is a list of all 

class sections that have been scheduled for a specific term, 

along with rooms, times, instructors, and details as they have 

been assigned. 

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Shopping Cart 

Q: What is a shopping cart? 

A: The shopping cart allows students to pre-plan their sched- 

ule weeks before enrollment begins. Students will place 

courses they are interested in taking into the shopping cart 

until it is time for them to enroll. 

Q: Do students need to use the shopping cart? 

A: Yes. Students cannot skip the shopping cart step – it is the 

first step of the enrollment process. 

Q: When is the shopping cart available? Is it always open 

for use? 

A: The shopping carts will open for student use approximately 

2 weeks before enrollment for any given term. 

Q: What is a shopping cart appointment? 

A: The shopping cart appointment is the date that shopping 

carts open for use. Shopping carts open for all students on 

the same day – thus the shopping cart appointment is the 

same for everyone. 

Q: Can advisors access a student’s shopping cart? 

A: Yes, advisors have a shared view of the shopping cart with 

their advisees. Advisors cannot alter what a student has 

placed in their shopping cart, but they can check it out and 

provide advice. 

Advisors cannot validate an advisee’s shopping cart or enroll 

the advisee in classes through the shopping cart. Students 

must do this themselves 

Q: What is the benefit of a shopping cart? 

A: In addition to the pre-planning that will occur, students 

will have the opportunity to validate the class choices they 

have placed in the shopping cart. The validate function push- 

es student class choices out to the system and checks wheth- 

er or not the student is eligible to enroll – based on restric- 

tions that have been placed on the class by the academic 

departments. 

Q: Can I see how many seats are left in a class through my 

shopping cart? 

A: No, this information appears in the class search. When you 

search for a class, the number of people already enrolled is 

listened under enrollment and the number of seats total for 

the class is listed under capacity. There is no place in the 

shopping cart to find this information. 

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FAQs Pertaining to the Student Information System (SIS) 

Enrollment Appointments 

Q: Can student enrollment appointments be changed? 

A: No, enrollment appointments cannot be changed. 

The university acknowledges that some students may have 

conflicts with their appointment start time due to class, 

work, family commitments, etc. We cannot tell students how 

to prioritize their time but we do know that with proper 

planning the enrollment process should be very quick. 

Q: Will students miss registration if they are in class 

during their appointment time? 

A: No, the enrollment appointment only signifies when a stu- 

dent’s enrollment period begins. Enrollment will remain 

open from the appointment time through the add/drop 

period of the term they are registering for. 

Q: Can a student work with their department or advisor to 

be enrolled in classes before their assigned enrollment 

appointment? 

A: No. Student enrollment will be restricted until the individual 

student enrollment appointment time is reached. 

Q: How are enrollment appointments generated? 

A: All students are parsed by year level first. Within each year 

level students are then randomly grouped into groups of 

about 150 students and assigned appointment times. 

Appointment times are assigned every half hour between 

7 am and 4:30 pm. 

Q: If a student gets an enrollment appointment late in the 

day is there any assurance that they will have an earlier 

appointment next quarter? 

A: Because the appointments are randomly generated, there is 

no guarantee that can be put forth to students. Each student 

has as good a shot as the next to get an enrollment appoint- 

ment early in the day. 

Enrollment/My Schedule 

Q: How many units (credits) can I enroll in? 

A: 19 units is the maximum an undergraduate student can 

enroll in on-line. Honors students can enroll in up to 25 

units, and other students may see their academic depart- 

ment/academic advisor to get permission to enroll in more 

than 19 units. 

Q: What do I do if I need to get into a class that is restricted? 

A: If you need to be in a class that is restricted to a group that 

you are not a part of, see your advisor, academic department, 

or student services for guidance. 

Q: I am an incoming freshman, why don’t I have access to 

enrollment? 

A: Incoming freshmen do not need to take any action at this 

time. The reason you do not have access to enrollment at this 

time is because all incoming freshmen have been enrolled in 

classes by their academic departments. 

Q: Where is the Fall 2012-13 exam schedule posted? 

A: You can find the exam schedule under: 

Enroll > Term Information > Exam Schedule. 

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Q: Where do I request interpreting, captioning, or note- 

taking services? 

A: Students will continue to request interpreting, captioning, 

and note-taking services through the Access Services web 

site at myaccess.rit.edu. 

Wait List/Class Swap 

Q: How do I tell if I am on a wait list? 

A: You can see your position number by going to ‘My Class 

Schedule’ and selecting the list view. The status will either 

say ‘enrolled’ or ‘waiting,’ if you are waiting it will tell you 

what position you are in the ‘Waitlist Position’ field. 

Q: How do I tell if there is no wait list offered for a class? 

A: You can tell if the class does not offer a Wait List by checking 

the Class Detail page. If the Wait List Capacity is 0, then there 

is no wait list for the class. 

Q: How do I set up a swap? 

A: Enroll in your placeholder class. Click ‘enroll’ then click 

‘swap.’ In the drop down for class one, pick the placeholder 

class. Next, from you shopping cart, class search, or by en- 

tering the class number, select the class you would rather 

take. Please note: You cannot swap classes you are already 

enrolled for, whether it is on the wait list or regular enroll 

ment. 

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RIT’s Colleges ~ www.rit.edu/colleges 

In the fall of 2011, 14,753 undergraduate students and 2,899 graduate students were enrolled at RIT. More than 200 programs, including 6 

doctoral programs are offered at RIT in a wide range of traditional as well as unique and specialized areas of study. 

On the following pages, we list RIT’s undergraduate and graduate degree programs, new program codes and college websites. To complement 

and enhance students’ undergraduate studies, RIT also offers more than 85 academic minors across the colleges. Minors and course 

disciplines are listed with each college. Please refer to the college websites for program and minor updates or detailed program information. 

Certificates, diplomas and advanced certificates offered by RIT have also been included on the college pages. Courses are available days, 

evenings and on-line. Please refer to the RIT Undergraduate and Graduate Bulletins or the Part-time Undergraduate Studies Guide or the RIT 

website: rit.edu for complete details on all programs and courses available. 

College of Applied Science and Technology (CAST) 

www.rit.edu/cast 

Undergraduate Programs 

Structural Design .................................................................CT............STRUCD-CT 

I C A N C O L L E G E O F 

E . P H I L I P S A U N D E R S 

Civil Engineering Technology .........................................BS ............CVET-BS 

C O L L E G E O F 

Computer Engineering Technology..............................BS ............CPET-BS 

Electrical Engineering Technology ...............................BS ............EEET-BS Business 

Electrical/Mechanical Engineering Technology .....BS ............EMET-BS 

Electrical/Mechanical Systems Integration ..............BS/MS ...EMSI-BS 

Environmental Sustainability, Health and Safety ...BS ............ESHS-BS 

Environmental Technology ..............................................BS/MS ...ENVTECH-BS 

Hospitality and Service Management .........................BS ............HSPS-BS 

Manufacturing Engineering Technology ....................BS ............MFET-BS 

Manufacturing Systems Integration.............................BS/MS ...MFSI-BS 

Mechanical Engineering Technology ...........................BS ...........MCET-BS 

Mechanical Systems Integration ....................................BS/MS ...MCSI-BS 

Packaging Science ................................................................BS ............PACK-BS 

nagement 

Technology 

Minors 

Construction Management ..............................................CONMGT-MN 

Military Studies and Leadership ...................................MILSTL-MN 

Packaging Science ................................................................PACK-MN 

Service Management ..........................................................SRVMGT-MN 

Structural Design .................................................................STRUCD-MN 

Water Resources...................................................................IWRE-MN 

Graduate Programs 

Electrical/Mechanical Systems Integration ..............BS/MS ...EMSI-MS 

Environmental Health & Safety Management .........MS ...........EHSM-MS 

Facility Management .........................................................MS ...........FCMG-MS 

Hospitality-Tourism Management ................................MS ...........HSPT-MS 

Human Resource Development ....................................MS ...........HRDE-MS 

Mechanical Systems Integration ...................................BS/MS ...MCSI-MS 

Manufacturing & Mechanical Systems Integration BS/MS ...MMSI-MS 

Manufacturing Systems Integration ...........................BS/MS ...MFSI-MS 

Packaging Science ...............................................................MS ...........PACK-MS 

Service Leadership and Innovation ............................MS ...........SVCLED-MS 

Telecommunications Engineering Technology .......MS ...........TCET-MS 

Advanced Graduate Certificates 

Human Resource Development .....................................ACT K A T E G L E A S.........HRDE-ACT O N 

Service Leadership and Innovation .............................ACT C O L L E G E O.........SVCLED-ACT F 

Strategic Training .................................................................ACT .........SGCTRN-ACT 

NTID 

Engineering 

In addition to this list, undergraduate plans for double and dual majors should be discussed with your advisor. 

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Applied Science 

and Technology 

A U K 

American 

University in 

Course Disciplines 

2012-2013 Academic Year 


0606 Engineering Technology 

0607 Packaging Science 

0608 Civil Engineering 

Technology 

0609 Electrical Engineering 

Imaging Arts 

and Sciences 

Technology 

0610 Mechanical Engineering 

Technology 

0614 Telecommunications 

Engineering Technology 

0617 Manufacturing 


0618 Computer Engineering 

Technology 

0619 Hospitality Service 

0621 Food Management 

0622 Hotel and Resort 

Management 

0623 Travel and Tourism 

Management 

0624 Hospitality - Tourism 

0625 Service Quality 

Management 

0626 Human Resource 

Development 

0627 Instructional Technology 

0630 Environmental 

Management 

0632 Facility Management 

0633 Safety Technology 

0634 Disaster and Emergency 

Management 

0635 Health Systems 

Administration 

0640 Reserve Officer Training 

- Army 

0650 Aerospace Studies 

0660 Electrical Mechanical 



Science 

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College of Health Sciences and Technology (CHST) 

www.rit.edu/chst 


Diagnostic Medical Sonography ....................................CT............DMSO-CT 

Exercise Science ....................................................................CT............EXRSCI-CT 

Health Systems Administration .....................................CT............HLTH-CT 

Nutrition Management ......................................................AA ...........NUTR-AAS 

Diagnostic Medical Sonography ....................................BS ............DMSO-BS 

Nutrition Management ......................................................BS ............NUTR-BS 

Physician Assistant ..............................................................BS ............PHYA-BS 

Biomedical Sciences ............................................................BS ............BIOMED-BS 

Minor 

Exercise Science ....................................................................EXRSCI-MN 


Clinical Chemistry ................................................................MS ...........CLNCHEM-MS 

Health Systems Administration .....................................MS ...........HLHSA-MS 

Physician Assistant ..............................................................MS ...........PHYA-MS 

Biomedical Sciences ............................................................MS ...........BIOMED-BS 

Medical Illustration .............................................................MFA ........ILLM-MFA 


Health Information Resources .......................................ACT .........HLHINO-ACT 

Health System Finance ......................................................ACT .........HLTHFI-ACT 

Senior Living Management ..............................................ACT .........SENIOR-ACT 


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0620 Nutrition Management 

0635 Health Systems 

Administration 

1004 Biology/Medical General 

Education 

1023 Clinical Chemistry 

1026 Medical Sciences 

1030 Diagnostic Medical 

Sonography 

1032 Physician Assistant 

1040 Premedical Studies 

2020 Medical Illustration 

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College of Imaging Arts and Sciences (CIAS) 

www.rit.edu/cias 


Woodworking and Furniture Design ...........................AOS .........WOOD-AOS 

H I L I P S A U N D E R S 

Ceramics and Ceramic Sculpture ..................................BFA .........CCER-BFA 

Glass ...........................................................................................BFA .........GLASS-BFA 

Metal Crafts and Jewelry ...................................................BFA Applied Science .........METAL-BFA 

Weaving and Textile Design .............................................BFA .........WEAVTX-BFA 

Woodworking and Furniture Design ...........................BFA .........WOOD-BFA 

Art and Design .......................................................................BFA and Technology .........ARDE-BFA 

Fine Arts Studio ....................................................................BFA .........FNAS-BFA 

Medical Illustration ............................................................BFA .........ILLM-BFA 

Illustration .............................................................................BFA .........ILLS-BFA 

3D Digital Graphics .............................................................BFA .........3DDG-BFA 

Graphic Design ......................................................................BFA .........GRDE-BFA 

Industrial Design ..................................................................BFA .........IDDE-BFA 

Interior Design ......................................................................BFA .........INDE-BFA 

New Media Design and Imaging ....................................BFA .........NMDE-BFA 

Motion Picture Science ......................................................BS ............DIGCIME-BS 

Film and Animation ............................................................BFA .........FILMAN-BFA 

Imaging and Photo-Graphic Technology ....................BS ............IMPT-BS 

Biomedical Photographic Communication ...............BS ............PHBM-BS 

Professional Photographic Illustration 

(Photojournalism/Fine Art/Advertising) .................BFA .........PHTILL-BS 

Visual Media ...........................................................................BFA .........VISMED-BFA 

Media Arts and Technology .............................................BS ............NMEP-BS 

usiness 



Minors 

Applied Imaging Systems .................................................APIMGS-MN 

Print Media .............................................................................PRNTMED-MN 


Art and Design .......................................................................MFA ........ARDE-MFA 

Ceramics and Ceramic Sculpture ..................................MFA ........CCER-MFA* 

Computer Graphics Design ..............................................MFA ........CMGD-MFA 

Film and Animation ............................................................MFA ........FILMAN-MFA 

Fine Arts Studio ....................................................................MFA ........FNAS-MFA* 

Glass ...........................................................................................MFA ........GLASS-MFA* 

Graphic Design ......................................................................MFA ........GRDE-MFA* 

Imaging Arts ...........................................................................MFA ........IMGART-MFA 

Industrial Design ..................................................................MFA A U K ........IDDE-MFA* 

Metal Crafts and Jewelry ...................................................MFA ........METAL-MFA* 

Painting ....................................................................................MFA ........PAINT-MFA* 

Print Media .............................................................................MS American ...........PRNTMED-MS 

Professional Photographic Illustration .......................MFA ........PHTILL-MFA 

Visual Arts - All Grades ......................................................MST ........VISART-MST University in 

Woodworking and Furniture Design ...........................MFA ........WOOD-MFA* 

A T E G L E A S O N 


gineering 

Kosovo 

*also available as an MST (Master of Science for Teachers) 


Non-toxic Intaglio Printmaking .....................................ACT .........NTIPRT-ACT 


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Imaging Arts 

and Sciences 


Science 



2009 New Media Design 

2010 Graphic Design 

2011 Art Education 

2012 Art and Design - 

Extended Studies 

2013 Foundation Courses 

2014 Computer Graphics 

Design 

2015 Interior Design 

2019 Illustration 

2020 Medical Illustration 

2021 Fine Arts Studio 

2035 Industrial Design 

2037 Graduate Studies 

2039 Art History 

2040 Ceramics and Ceramic 

Sculpture 

2041 Glass 

2042 Metalcrafts and Jewelry 

2043 Weaving and Textile 

Design 

2044 Woodworking and 

Furniture Design 

2045 General Craft Studies 

2046 Crafts Extended Studies 

2060 Fine Art Photo 

2061 Biomedical Photo 

2065 Film/Video/Animation 

2066 Graduate Photography 

2067 Photographic Arts 

2068 Imaging Systems 

Management 

2076 Imaging and 

Photographic Technology 

2080 Printing Management 

2081 Printing Technology 

2082 Graphic Media Publishing 

2083 New Media Publishing 

9/18/12

College of Liberal Arts (CLA) 

www.rit.edu/cla 


Advertising and Public Relations ..................................BS ............ADVPUB-BS 

Journalism ...............................................................................BS ............JOURNAL-BS 

Criminal Justice .....................................................................BS ............CRIM-BS 

Economics ...............................................................................BS ............ECON-BS 

Cultural Resources Studies ..............................................BS ............CRS-BS 

Museum Studies ...................................................................BS ............MUSEUM-BS 

Philosophy ..............................................................................BS ............PHIL-BS 

Political Science ....................................................................BS ............POLS-BS 

Professional and Technical Communication ............BS ............PTCOMM-BS 

Psychology ..............................................................................BS ............PSYC-BS 

Public Policy ...........................................................................BS ...........PUBPOL-BS 

International Studies ..........................................................BS ............INTLSTU-BS 

Urban and Community Studies ......................................BS ............URBANCS-BS 

Minors 

American History ......................................................AMHIST-MN 

American Politics ......................................................AMPOLI-MN 

Arabic Language .......................................................ARABIL-MN 

Arabic Language/Culture ..........................................ARABIC-MN 

Archaeological Sciences ............................................GARS-MN 

Art History ................................................................ARTHIS-MN 

Chinese Language .....................................................CHINL-MN 

Chinese Language/Culture ........................................CHINC-MN 

Communication ..........................................................COMM-MN 

Creative Writing ........................................................COMM-MN 

Criminal Justice ........................................................CRIM-MN 

Deaf Cultural Studies .................................................DEAFCS-MN 

Economics .................................................................ECON-MN 

Environmental Studies ..............................................ENVIST-MN 

European History ......................................................EUROHS-MN 

French Language .......................................................FRENCH-MN 

German Language .....................................................GERMAL-MN 

German Language/Culture ........................................GERMAC-MN 

Historical Perspectives on Science & Technology ....HPST-MN 

International Relations ...............................................INTREL-MN 

Italian Language .........................................................ITALIL-MN 

Italian Language/Culture ...........................................ITALIC-MN 

Japanese Language .....................................................JAPANL-MN 

Japanese Language/Culture .......................................JAPANC-MN 

Journalism ..................................................................JOURNAL-MN 

Legal Studies ..............................................................LEGAL-MN 

Literary and Cultural Studies .....................................LITCS-MN 

Modern World History ...............................................MWHIST-MN 

Music..........................................................................MUSIC-MN 

Music Technology ......................................................MUSTECH-MN 

Philosophy..................................................................PHIL-MN 

Political Science .........................................................POLS-MN 

Psychology .................................................................PSYC-MN 

Public Policy ..............................................................PUBPOL-MN 

Russian Language ......................................................RUSSIL-MN 

Modern Language & Culture/Russian .......................GRUC-MN 

Science Writing ..........................................................SCIWRI-MN 

Science, Technology and the Environment ................STES-MN 

Science & Technology Policy ....................................STPP-MN 

Science, Technology and Society ...............................STS-MN 

Social Welfare Policy .................................................SOWPOL-MN 

Sociology and Anthropology .....................................SOCANT-MN 

Spanish Language ......................................................SPANL-MN 

Spanish Language/Culture .........................................SPANC-MN 

Theatre Arts ................................................................THEATR-MN 

Women and Gender Studies .......................................WGST-MN 

Writing Studies ..........................................................WRITST-MN 

Urban & Community Studies.....................................URBNCS-MN 


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0500 Liberal Arts/Degree Audit 

0501 Criminal Justice 

0502 Writing 

0504 Literature 

0505 Fine Arts 

0506 Humanities 

0507 History 

0508 Science, Technology 

and Society 

0509 Philosophy 

0510 Anthropology 

0511 Economics 

0512 Social Science 

0513 Political Science 

0514 Psychology 

0515 Sociology 

0517 General Studies, General 

0519 Interdisciplinary - 

Aerospace 

0520 Interdisciplinary - 

Liberal Arts 

0521 Public Policy 

0522 Women’s and Gender 

Studies 

0524 International Studies 

0525 Foreign Language 

0526 Urban and Community 

Studies 

0527 School Psychology 

0533 Museum Studies 

0535 Communication 

0550 Honors Liberal Arts 


Communication and Media Technologies .................MS ...........COMMTCH-MS 

Criminal Justice .....................................................................MS ...........CRIM-MS 

Applied Experimental & Engineering Psychology .MS ...........AEEPSYC-MS 

Public Policy ...........................................................................MS ...........PUBPOL-MS 

Science, Technology and Public Policy ........................MS ...........STPP-MS 

9/18/12

College of Science (COS) 

www.rit.edu/cos 


Bioinformatics .......................................................................BS ............BIOINFO-BS 

Biology ......................................................................................BS ............BIOL-BS 

A U K 

Molecular Bioscience and Biotechnology ..................BS ............BIOTECH-BS 

Environmental Science ......................................................BS ............ENVS-BS 

Biochemistry ..........................................................................BS ............BIOCHEM-BS 

Chemistry ................................................................................BS American ............CHEM-BS 

Applied Mathematics .........................................................BS ............APPMTH-BS 

Applied Statistics .................................................................BS University ............APPSTAT-BS in 

Computational Mathematics ...........................................BS ............CMTH-BS 

Physics ......................................................................................BS ...........PHYS-BS 

Imaging Science ....................................................................BS Kosovo ............IMGS-BS 

A T E G L E A S O N 


gineering 

Biochemistry/Chemistry ..................................................BS/MS ...BIOCHEM-MS 

Minors 

Astronomy...............................................................................ASTRO-MN 

Chemistry ................................................................................CHEM-MN 

Environmental Modeling ..................................................ENVM-MN 

Environmental Science ......................................................ENVS-MN 

Imaging Science ....................................................................IMGS-MN 

Mathematics ...........................................................................MATH-MN 

Optical Science ......................................................................OPTSCI-MN 

Physics ......................................................................................PHYS-MN 

Statistics ...................................................................................STATS-MN 


Applied and Computational Mathematics .................MS ...........ACMTH-MS 

Astrophysical Science and Technology .......................MS ...........ASTP-MS 

Bioinformatics .......................................................................MS ...........BIOINFO-MS 

Chemistry ................................................................................MS ...........CHEM-MS 

Environmental Science ......................................................MS ...........ENVS-MS 

Imaging Science ....................................................................MS ........... 

Materials Science and Engineering ..............................MS ...........MSENG-MS 

Biochemistry ..........................................................................MS ...........BIOCHEM-MS 

Color Science ..........................................................................MS ...........CLRS-MS 

Materials Science .................................................................MS ...........MSCI-MS 

Materials Science Engineering .......................................MS ...........MTSE-MS 

Materials Science and Engineering ..............................MS ...........MSENG-MS 

Applied Mathematics .........................................................MS ...........APPMTH-MS 

Advanced Graduate Certificate 

Materials Science and Engineering ..............................ACT .........MTSE-ACT 

Doctoral Programs 

Astrophysical Sciences and Technology .....................PhD ........ASTP-PHD 

Color Science ..........................................................................PhD ........CLRS-PhD 

Imaging Science ....................................................................PhD ........IMGS-PhD 


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Science 


1001 Biology 

1004 Biology/Medical General 

Education 

1005 Field Biology 

1006 Environmental Science 

1008 Analytical Chemistry 

1009 Biochemistry 

1010 Chemistry 

1011 General Chemistry 

1012 Inorganic Chemistry 

1013 Organic Chemistry 

1014 Physical Chemistry 

1016 Mathematics and 

Statistics 

1017 Physics 

1018 General Science 

Exploration 

1028 Materials Science and 

Engineering 

1029 Polymer Chemistry 

1050 Color Science 

1051 Imaging Science 

1055 Honors in Science and 

Mathematics 

1060 Astrophysical Sciences 


1099 Interdisciplinary Science 

9/18/12

B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences (GCCIS) 

www.rit.edu/gccis 


Computer Science ................................................................BS ............COMPSCI-BS 

Game Design and Development .....................................BS ............GAMEDES-BS 

New Media Interactive Development ..........................BS ............NWMEDID-BS 

Information Technology ....................................................BS ............INFOTE-BS 

Medical Informatics ............................................................BS ............MEDINFO-BS 

Applied Networking and System Administration ..BS ............ANSA-BS 

Information Security and Forensics .............................BS ............INFOSEC-BS 

Software Engineering .........................................................BS ............SOFTENG-BS 

Minors 

Applied Informatics ............................................................APLINFO-MN 

Computer Science ................................................................COMPSCI-MN 

Database Design and Dev Implementation...............DBDDI-MN 

Game Design and Development .....................................GAMEDD-MN 

Game Design ..........................................................................GAMED-MN 

Medical Informatics ............................................................MEDINFO-MN 

Networking and System Administration ...................NETSYS-MN 

Software Engineering .........................................................SOFTENG-MN 

Web Design and Development .......................................WEBDD-MN 

Web Development ...............................................................WEBD-MN 


Computer Science ................................................................MS ...........COMPSCI-MS 

Game Design and Development .....................................MS ...........GAMEDES-MS 

Human Computer Interaction ........................................MS ...........HUMCOMP-MS 

Information Technology ....................................................MS ...........INFOTE-MS 

Medical Informatics ............................................................MS ...........MEDINFO-MS 

Computer Security and Information Assurance .....MS ...........COMPSEC-MS 

Networking and System Administration ...................MS ...........NETSYS-MS 

Software Engineering .........................................................MS ...........SOFTENG-BS 


Database Administration ..................................................ACT .........DBADM-ACT 

Interactive Multimedia ......................................................ACT .........IMDEV-ACT 

Information Assurance ......................................................ACT .........INFOAS-ACT 

Network Planning and Design ........................................ACT .........NETPLN-ACT 

Networking and System Administration ...................ACT .........NETSYS-ACT 

Doctoral Program 

Computing and Information Science ...........................PhD ........COMPIS-PhD 


19 

B. T H O M A S G O L I S A N O 


Computing 

and Information 

Sciences 

Golisano Institute for Sustainability (GIS) 

Graduate Program 

Architecture ............................................................................M Arch ..ARCH-MARCH 

Sustainability Systems .......................................................MS ...........SUSTY-MS 


Sustainability (PhD) ............................................................PhD ........SUST-PHD 


4001 Computer Programming 

4002 Information Technology 

4003 Computer Science 

4004 Information Technology 

Graduate Web and 

Multimedia 

4005 Graduate Computer Science 

4006 Medical Informatics 

A M E R I C A N C O L L E G E O F 

Management 


4010 Software Engineering 

4011 Software Engineering- 

Graduate 

4020 Intra-College Studies 

4040 Computing and Information 

Sciences - Ph.D. 

4050 Networking, Security 

and Systems Administration 

- Undergraduate 

4055 Networking, Security 

and Systems Administration 

- Graduate 

4080 Interactive Games and 

Media 

4085 Interactive Games and 

Media - Graduate 


Liberal Arts NTID 

Course Discipline 

5001 Institute for Sustainability 

5010 Architecture 

9/18/12

Kate Gleason College of Engineering (KGCOE) 

www.rit.edu/kgcoe 


Biomedical Engineering ....................................................BS ............BIME-BS 

Chemical Engineering ........................................................BS ............CHME-BS 


Computer Engineering ......................................................BS ............CMPE-BS 

Electrical Engineering ........................................................BS ............EEEE-BS 

Industrial Engineering .......................................................BS ............ISEE-BS 

Mechanical Engineering ....................................................BS ............MECE-BS 

Microelectronic Engineering...........................................BS ............MCEE-BS 

beral Arts NTID 

Minors 

Chemical Engineering ........................................................CHME-MN 

Computer Engineering ......................................................CMPE-MN 

Electrical Engineering ........................................................EEEE-MN 

Engineering Management ................................................ENGMGT-MN 

Industrial Engineering .......................................................ISEE-MN 

Mechanical Engineering ....................................................MECE-MN 

Microelectronic and Nanofabrication .........................MICNAN-MN 

Sustainable Product Design .............................................SUSPRD-MN 


Applied Statistics .................................................................MS ...........APPSTAT-MS 

Applied and Mathematical Statistics ...........................MS ...........APMSTAT-MS 

Computer Engineering ......................................................MS ...........CMPE-MS 

Electrical Engineering ........................................................MS ...........EEEE-MS 

Engineering Management ................................................ME ..........ENGMGT-ME 

Industrial Engineering .......................................................ME ..........ISEE-ME 

Industrial Engineering .......................................................MS ...........ISEE-MS 

Manufacturing Leadership ...............................................MS ...........MFLEAD-MS 

Mechanical Engineering ....................................................ME ..........MECE-ME 

Mechanical Engineering ....................................................MS ...........MECE-MS 

Microelectronic Engineering...........................................MS ...........MCEE-MS 

Microelectronic Manufacturing Engineering ...........ME ..........MCEMANU-ME 

Product Development ........................................................MS ...........PRODDEV-MS 

Sustainable Engineering ...................................................ME ..........SUSTAIN-ME 

Sustainable Engineering ...................................................MS ...........SUSTAIN-MS 

Systems Engineering ..........................................................ME ..........SYSTEME-ME 


Statistical Methods for Product Process 

Improvement ....................................................................ACT .........SMPPI-ACT 

Statistical Quality .................................................................ACT .........STATQL-ACT 

Vibrations ................................................................................ACT .........VIBRAT-ACT 


Microsystems Engineering ..............................................PhD ........MCSE-PhD 


20 

K A T E G L E A S O N 


Engineering 


0301 Electrical Engineering A U K 

0302 General Engineering 

0303 Industrial and Systems 

Engineering 

0304 Mechanical Engineering 

0305 Microelectronic 

Engineering 

0306 Computer Kosovo 

Engineering 

0307 Quality and Applied 

Statistics 

0308 Microsystems 

Engineering 

0309 Chemical Engineering 

0310 Biomedical Engineering 

American 

University in 

9/18/12

E. Philip Saunders College of Business (SCB) 

saunders.rit.edu 


Business Administration ..................................................BS ............BUB-BS 

Business Administration – Accounting ......................BS ............ACCT-BS 

A M E R I C A N C O L L E G E O F 

Finance .....................................................................................BS ...........FINC-BS 

Management ..........................................................................BS ............MGMT-BS 

Management Information Systems ..............................BS ............MGIS-BS Management 

Marketing ................................................................................BS ............MKTG-BS 

New Media Marketing ........................................................BS ............NEWMEDI-BS 

Undeclared ................................................................................................BS-UND 

T H O M A S G O L I S A N O 


Computing 

d Information 

Sciences 


Minors 

Business Administration ..................................................BUSADM-MN 

Business Administration – Accounting ......................ACCT-MN 

Digital Business ....................................................................DIGBUS-MN 

Entrepreneurship ................................................................BENT-MN 

Finance .....................................................................................FINC-MN 

International Business .......................................................INTB-MN 

Management ..........................................................................MGMT-MN 

Management Information Systems ..............................MGIS-MN 

Marketing ................................................................................MKTG-MN 


Business Administration ..................................................MBA .......BUSADM-MBA 

Business Administration - Accounting .......................MBA .......ACCT-MBA 

Business Administration Executive..............................MBA .......EXEC-MBA 

Business Administration Executive On-line .............MBA .......ONLINE-MBA 

Finance .....................................................................................MS ...........FINC-MS 

Innovation Management ...................................................MS ...........BINV-MS 

Management ..........................................................................MS ...........MGMT-MS 


iberal Arts NTID 


21 

E . P H I L I P S A U N D E R S 


Business 



Engineering 


0101 Accounting 

0102 Management 

0103 Economics 

0104 Finance 

0105 Marketing 

0106 Decision Sciences 

0110 Business Legal Studies 

0112 Management Information 

Systems 

0113 International Business 


Applied Science 


A U K 

American 

University in 

Kosovo 

9/18/12

National Technical Institute for the Deaf 

www.rit.edu/ntid 


Performing Arts ....................................................................CT............PERARTS-CT 


Accounting Technology .....................................................AAS .........ACCTE-AAS 

Administrative Support Technology ............................AAS .........ADMSUP-AAS 

Applied Computer Technology .......................................AAS .........APLCMP-AAS 

Applied Computer Technology .......................................AOS .........APLCMP-AOS 

Applied Computer Technology .......................................AS ............APLCMP-AS 

Applied Liberal Arts ............................................................AS ............APPLA-AS 

Applied Mechanical Technology ....................................AAS .........AMECHT-AAS 

Art and Computer Design .................................................AAS .........ARTCMP-AAS 

Art and Computer Design .................................................AOS .........ARTCMP-AOS 

Arts and Imaging Studies..................................................AAS .........ARTIMG-AAS 

Arts and Imaging Studies..................................................AOS .........ARTIMG-AOS 

ASL-English Interpretation ..............................................AAS .........ASLINT-AAS 

Automation Technology ....................................................AAS .........AUTOMA-AAS 

Automation Technology ....................................................AOS .........AUTOMA-AOS 

Business ...................................................................................AS ............BUSN-AS 

Business Technology ..........................................................AOS .........BUSTEC-AOS 

Hospitality and Service Management .........................AS ............HSPSN-AS 

Computer Aided Drafting .................................................AAS .........CADTEC-AAS 

Computer Aided Drafting .................................................AOS .........CADTEC-AOS 

Computer Integrated Machining ...................................AOS .........CIMT-AOS 

Laboratory Science ..............................................................AAS .........LABSCI-AS 

Laboratory Science ..............................................................AOS .........LABSCI-AOS 

ASL-English Interpretation ..............................................BS ............ASLINT-BS 

Graduate Program 

Secondary Education for Deaf/Hard-of Hearing ....MS ...........SEDDEAF-MS 


Liberal Arts NTID 

RIT Libraries@The Wallace Center wallacecenter.rit.edu 

The heart and intellectual nexus of the univer- 

sity, The Wallace Center provides academic 

support for students and faculty, contributing 

to RIT’s recognition as a leader in research, 

scholarship, innovation and creativity. Our 

award-winning library offers access to databases 

and thousand of printed and electronic 

books and journals. Professional staff are 

available to assist with research, publishing, 

online learning and to support learning within 

and outside the classroom. 

Each college has a designated librarian 

who is a subject specialist for the disciplines 

within that college. Your librarian 

can provide assistance with library instruction, 

research assistance or specific 

class assignments. Find your college 

librarian at: http://library.rit.edu/help. 

Resources 

• Databases 

• Magazines 

• e-Reserves 

• Interlibrary Loan 

• Study Rooms 

• Computer labs 

• Printers, copiers, scanners 

• Java Wally’s cafe 

• Cary Graphic Arts Collection 

• RIT’s digital media library 

• Image collections 

• RIT Archives 

22 


0801 Accounting Technology 

0804 Business Careers 

0805 Applied Computer 



Technology 

0806 Interdisciplinary Studies 

0813 Computer Integrated 

Machining Technology 

0835 Graduate Secondary 

Education 

0855 Arts and Imaging Studies 

0875 ASL English 

Interpretation 

0876 Deaf Studies 

0879 Laboratory Science 

Technology 

0880 Communications Studies 

and Humanities 

0881 Performing Arts 

0882 Social Sciences 

0883 English 

0884 Mathematics 

0885 Science 

0886 American Sign Language 

0887 Career Exploration 

0890 Computer Aided Drafting 

Technology 

0891 Automation Technologies 

Services - Check in/out 

• Books 

• Audiobooks 

• Laptops 

• DVD movies 

Questions & Support 

• myCourses 

• Connect 

• RIT Confluence wiki 

• Online Course Evaluation 

• Second Life 

• iClickers 

• Online Courses 

Engineering 

9/18/12

Center for Multidisciplinary Studies (CMS) 

www.rit.edu/cms 


Advanced Technical Communication ..........................CT............ADVTECH-CT 

Basic Technical Communications ..................................CT............BASTECH-CT 

Computer Graphics .............................................................CT............CMPGRA-CT 

International Logistics and Transportation .............CT............INTLOG-CT 

Management Development ..............................................CT............MGTDEV-CT 

Quality Management ..........................................................CT............QULMGT-CT 

Small Business Management ..........................................CT............SMLBUS-CT 

Applied Arts and Sciences ................................................DP ...........APPLAS-DP 

Management Development ..............................................DP ...........MGTDEV-DP 

Applied Arts and Sciences ................................................AAS .........APPLAS-AAS 

Business Administration ..................................................AAS .........BUSADM-AAS 

Human Resource Administration .................................AAS .........HRADM-AAS 

Applied Arts and Sciences ................................................BS ............APPLAS-BS 


Professional Studies............................................................MS ...........PROFST-MS 


Project Management ...........................................................ACT .........PROMGT-ACT 

Strategic Training .................................................................ACT .........SGCTRN-ACT 

Technical Information Design ........................................ACT .........TEINDE-ACT 


ASC, CIAR, ESOL and FYE Course Disciplines 

Wellness Instructional Program 

1103 Varsity Sports 

1106 Club Sports 

1107 Health and Wellness Seminars 

1108 Dance 

1109 Fitness 

1110 Health and Safety 

1111 Lifetime Recreational Activities 

1112 Interactive Adventures 

1113 Martial Arts 

1114 Military Sciences 

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3080 Accounting and Business 

Systems 

3081 Business Admin - Mgmt. 

3084 Quality Management 

3085 Global Sourcing 

3088 Tech Communications 

3092 Math And Science 

3093 Geographic Technology 

3096 Security Technology 

3097 IMDB Multi/Interdiscipli- 

nary Studies 

3099 Professional Studies 

ASC, ESOL and FYE 

1701 English Language Center 

1710 Academic Support Center 

1715 Academic Support Center 

1720 First Year Enrichment 

1740 Discover - RIT Pre-Orientation 

9/18/12

College & Department Contacts & Locations 

College 

University Studies Program (USP) 

rit.edu/universitystudies 

Center for MultidisciplinaryStudies (CMS) 

rit.edu/cms 

E. Philip Saunders College of Business 

(SCB) saunders.rit.edu 

Kate Gleason College of Engineering 

(KGCOE) rit.edu/kgcoe 

College of Liberal Arts (CLA) 

rit.edu/cola 

College of Applied Science and 

Technology (CAST) 

rit.edu/cast 

Department Phone Building/Room 

Undergraduate 475-5263 EAS-1202 

Student Services 475-2234 EAS-2210 

Undergraduate 475-7935 LOW-A300 

Graduate 475-7935 LOW-A300 

Student Services Office 475-7994 GLE-2203 

Applied Statistics 475-2033 HLC-2536 

Chemical and Biochemical 475-4510 ENG-2635 

Computer Engineering 475-2987 GLE-3480 

Electrical: 

Undergraduate 475-2379 GLE-3105 

Graduate 475-2164 GLE-3105 

Engineering Exploration/ 

Engineering Science 475-7994 GLE-2203 

Industrial and Systems 475-2598 GLE-1515 

Manufacturing Leadership 475-7971 GLE-4445 

Mechanical 475-5181 GLE-2125 

Microelectronic 475-6065 GLE-3105 

Microsystems 475-2145 GLE-3203 

Product Development 475-7971 GLE-4445 

Women in Engineering 475-7028 GLE-2505 

Student Services Office 475-2444 LBR-2210 

Advertising & Public Relations 475-6649 EAS-3006 

Communication, Journalism 


Graduate 475-2639 EAS-3006 

Criminal Justice 475-2432 EAS-2180 

Museum Studies 475-6095 LBR-3305 

Economics 475-2198 EAS-1355 

English 475-6928 LBR-2305 

Fine Arts 475-6095 LBR-3305 

Modern Languages & Cultures 475-2018 EAS-3225 

History 475-6095 LBR-3305 

International Studies 475-7614 EAS-3157 

Liberal Arts Exploration 475-2444 LBR-2210 

Philosophy 475-6095 LBR-3305 

Political Science 475-2198 EAS-1355 

Psychology 475-6204 EAS-2309 

Psychology, Graduate 475-7265 EAS-2309 

Public Policy and STS 


Graduate 475-5291 EAS-1313 

Sociology/Anthropology 475-7614 EAS-3157 

Urban and Community Studies 475-7614 EAS-3157 

Military Science 

Air Force ROTC 475-5197 ROS-A250 

Army ROTC 475-2881 ROS-A210 

Human Resource Development 

Engineering Technology: 

475-5062 ROS-1190 

Civil 475-2183 ENT-3107 

Computer 475-2179 ENT-2110 

Electrical 475-2179 ENT-2110 

Electrical/Mechanical 475-2270 GOS-1165 

Manufacturing 475-2270 GOS-1165 

Mechanical 475-6174 GOS-1165 

Telecommunications 475-2179 ENT-2110 

Environmental Mgmt. & Safety 475-7318 ENT-2110 

Hospitality/Service Management 475-5575 EAS-4190 

Packaging Science 475-2278 GOS-1165 

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9/18/12

College & Department Contacts & Locations 

College 

National Technical Institute 

for the Deaf (NTID) 

ntid.rit.edu 

College of Science (COS) 

rit.edu/cos 

College of Imaging Arts 

and Sciences (CIAS) 

rit.edu/cias 

B. Thomas Golisano College of 

Computing & Information Sciences 

(GCCIS) rit.edu/gccis 

Golisano Institute for Sustainability 

(GIS) rit.edu/gis 

College of Health Sciences 

and Technology (CHST) 

rit.edu/healthsciences 

Wellness Education • rit.edu/ciar 

Academic Support Center • rit.edu/asc/ 

English Language Center • rit.edu/elc 

Department Phone Building/Room 

Information & Computing Studies 475-2225 HLC-2201 

Art and Imaging Studies 475-6779 BOO-1516 

ASL and Interpreting Ed.(ASLIE) 475-6809 LBJ-3603 

Business Studies 475-6606 LBJ-2770 

Career Exploration/FYE/SVP 475-6800 LBJ-2593 

Communication Studies & Svcs. 475-6564 LBJ-3850 

Counseling Services 475-6468 LBJ-2636 

Cultural and Creative Studies 475-6250 LBJ-2230 

Engineering Studies 475-6782 LBJ-2770 

Math/Science & Lab Science 475-6478 LBJ-2270 

Secondary Education for Teachers of 

the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing 475-6776 LBJ-2750 

Student Records 475-6207 LBJ-1277 

Student Services Office 475-2484 GOS-1130 

Biological Sciences 475-2496 GOS-2102 

Chemistry 475-2497 GOS-2102 

Environmental Sciences 475-7577 ROS-A190 

General Science & Exploration 475-7045 GOS-1104 

Imaging Science 

Undergraduate 475-5944 CAR-2250 

Graduate 475-5944 CAR-2274 

Math and Statistics 475-2498 GOS-2312 

Physics 475-2421 CAR-1258 

American Crafts 475-6114 BOO-2512 

Art 475-7562 BOO-2512 

Design 475-7150 BOO-3311 

Extended Studies 475-4977 GAN-2284 

Film and Animation 475-6175 GAN-2115 

Photography 475-2863 GAN-2161 

Printing 475-5992 GAN-1141 

Computer Science 475-2995 GOL-3005 

Computing & Info. Sciences (PhD) 475-6147 LAC-1067 

Information Sciences & Tech. 475-6179 GOL-2145 

Interactive Games and Media 475-7453 GOL-2145 

Networking, Security, and 

System Administration 475-7266 GOL-2145 

Software Engineering 475-5461 GOL-1690 

Sustainability (PhD) 475-7363 SLA-2402 

Sustainable Systems (MS) 

Architecture (MAR) 

Biomedical Sciences 475-4604 CBT-1119 

Diagnostic Medical Sonography 475-2241 CBT-1171 

Clinical Chemistry 475-2526 GOS-A157 

Exercise Science 475-2496 CBT-3161 

Physician Assistant 475-5945 CBT-2171 

Medical Illustration (MFA) 475-7562 BOO-2539 

Health Systems Administration 475-7359 EAS-4249 

Nutrition Management 475-5575 EAS-4190 

Premedical Advising 475-5117 CBT-1109 

Student Life Center 475-2620 HAC-1212 

Associate Director/Wellness 475-6995 HAC-1220 

Scheduling Officer 475-6232 HAC-1252 

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475-6944 MON-2080 

475-6684 MON-2040 

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Building Names & Abbreviations 

RIT recently introduced a new building identification system to better identify campus facilities. Previously, buildings were 

identified by numbers, instead of emphasizing donors and other RIT champions whose names were associated with these 

facilities. You will find the building abbreviations in your course schedules. 

A campus interactive mapping system (maps.rit.edu), viewed via desktop, laptop or mobile device can help you easily locate 

any building on campus. 

Current Building Name Abbreviation Previous Designation 

George Eastman Hall EAS Bldg. 1 

Frank Ritter Ice Arena RIA 2 

George H. Clark Gymnasium CLK 3 

Campus Center CPC 3 

Student Alumni Union SAU 4 

Wallace Library WAL 5 

Liberal Arts Hall LBR 6 

James E. Booth Hall BOO 7A 

Sands Family Studios SAN 7A 

Vignelli Center for 

Design Studies VIG 7A 

University Gallery UNI 7A 

Frank E. Gannett Hall GAN 7B 

Thomas Gosnell Hall GOS 8 

James E. Gleason Hall GLE 9 

Lewis P. Ross Hall ROS 10 

Welcome Center WEL 11 

Max Lowenthal Hall LOW 12 

Orange Hall ORN 13 

Hugh L. Carey Hall HLC 14 

Monroe Hall MON 15 

Schmitt Interfaith Center SMT 16 

Engineering Hall ENG 17 

Color Science Hall COL 18 

Riverknoll Apartments RKA 20 

Observatory Structures OBS 21 

Hale-Andrews Student 

Life Center HAC 23 

August Center AUG 023A 

Gordon Field House and 

Activities Center GOR 24 

Grace Watson Hall GWH 25 

Frances Baker Hall (A, B) BHA 27 

Residence Hall A RHA 28 

Frances Baker Hall (C, D) BHC 29 

Residence Hall B RHB 30 

Eugene Colby Hall (A, B) CHA 31 

Residence Hall C RHC 32 

Eugene Colby Hall (C, D, E) CHC 33 

Kate Gleason Hall KGH 35 

Eugene Colby Hall (F, G) CHF 37 

Helen Fish Hall (A, B) FHA 39 

Helen Fish Hall (C, D) FHC 41 

Nathaniel Rochester Hall NRH 43 

Sol Heumann Hall SHH 47 

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Current Building Name Abbreviation Previous Designation 

Carlton Gibson Hall CGH Bldg. 49 

Mark Ellingson Hall MEH 50A 

Peter Peterson Hall PTH 50B 

Residence Hall D RHD 50C 

CSD Student Development 

Center CSD 55 

Lyndon Baines Johnson Hall LBJ 60 

Golisano Hall GOL 70 

Institute Hall - Academic INA 073A 

Institute Hall - Research INB 073B 

Laboratory for Applied 

Computing LAC 74 

Center for Bioscience Education 

and Technology CBT 75 

Chester F. Carlson Center 

for Imaging Science CAR 76 

Bausch and Lomb Center BLC 77 

Louise Slaughter Hall SLA 78 

Red Barn RED 80 

Sustainability Institute SUS 81 

Engineering Technology Hall ENT 82 

Brown Hall BRN 86 

University Services Center USC 87 

Center for Student Innovation CSI 87 

Annex ANX 88 

Crossroads CRS 89 

Perkins Green Apartments PGA 90 

Observatory House OBH 93 

Colony Manor Apartments CMA 97 

Facilities Management FMS 99 

Racquet Club Apartments RCA 121 

Gosnell Boathouse GOB 125 

Venture Creations Incubator VCI 150 

University Commons Suites UCS 300-330 

Global Village Plaza GVP 400 

Global Village Way C GVC 403 

Global Village Way D GVD 404 

RIT Inn & Conference Center ICC 500 

Greek House A - Phi Kappa Tau GHA 604 

Greek House B - Delta Phi Epsilon GHB 608 

Greek House C - Alpha Epsilon Pi GHC 612 

Greek House D - Phi Kappa Psi GHD 616 

Greek House E - Alpha Xi Delta GHE 620 

Greek House F - Triangle GHF 624 

9/18/12

Fall Quarter (2121) ~ Enrollment & Billing Dates 

Registrar’s and Student Financial Services Office Hours 

Monday–Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 

Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 

Registration 

In our new student system, students are parsed by year level, 

then randomly placed in groups of about 150 students and assigned 

appointment times at which they can begin enrolling into 

their classes. Appointment times are assigned every half hour 

between 7 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Enrollment dates will be made 

available through SIS approximately 2-3 weeks before registration 

begins. 

Please note that after students login to Student Center (via infocenter.rit.edu), 

they will see their enrollment appointment. 

Tuition, Billing and Payment Information 

Term Billing Dates 

RIT has an electronic billing (eBill) program that notifies students 

of their tuition charges by sending an e-mail notification to 

their official University e-mail account, stating that their eBill is 

available. Students have the option of selecting three additional 

email addresses to allow for a parent, guardian, sponsor, or other 

authorized user to receive eBill notifications. The billing notification 

and due dates are listed below: 

Term Statement Generated Due Date 

Fall August 8, 2012 August 20, 2012 

Winter November 1, 2012 November 15, 2012 

Spring March 1, 2013 March 15, 2013 

Summer June 1, 2013 June 15, 2013 

Payment Options 

Each term, all students receive an e-mail notification that their 

tuition statement is available, and that they have the following 

payment options: 

Option 1: Pay in full with no fee. 

Option 2: Pay in two installments with a $20 fee. 

Option 3: Pay in three installments with a $25 fee. 

Fall term Billing and Due Date Options 

Option 1: August 20, 2012 

Due Date Due Date Due Date 

Option 2: August 20, 2012 September 20 

Option 3: August 20, 2012 September 20 October 20 

Payment Procedures 

University billing statements may be paid by credit card, cash, 

check or electronic check (e-check). Due dates are clearly designated 

on the billing statement and the Student Financial Services 

website. Failure to pay the amount due (or to arrange an optional 

payment plan by the due date) will result in a late payment fee 

for students without a valid deferral. 

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Payments may be made: 

1. On-line at https://eservices.rit.edu using MasterCard or 

Discover Card (through third party vendor). The vendor 

charges a 2.55 percent service fee for each credit card 

transaction. 

2. On-line using the e-check option through the eServices site 

(with no fee) at https://eservices.rit.edu 

3. In person at the Student Financial Services Office: Adminis- 

trative Services Building, first floor, (check, money order or 

cash). 

4. By mail–using the printable payment form provided with the 

eServices bill (check payment). 

Tuition Refund Schedule (Fall 2121) 

Partial refunds will be made according to the following 

withdrawal schedule. 

During first week of classes 

(September 3 through September 9): 

100% Refund 0% Charge 

During second week of classes 



During third week of classes 



During fourth week of classes 



During fifth week of classes 

(October 1 through October 7): 


During sixth week and subsequent weeks of classes 

No Refund 

Student Financial Services Information 

For additonal information on tuition charges, payment and more, 

please refer to the Student Financial Services website at: 

finweb.rit.edu/sfs. 

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Winter Quarter (2122) ~ Enrollment & Billing Dates 

Registrar’s and Student Financial Services Office Hours 

Monday–Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 

Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 

Registration 

In our new student system, students are parsed by year level, then 

randomly placed in groups of about 300 students and assigned 

appointment times at which they can begin enrolling into their 

classes. Appointment times are assigned every half hour between 

7 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Enrollment dates will be made available 

through SIS approximately 2-3 weeks before registration begins. 

Please note that after students login to Student Center (via infocenter.rit.edu), 

they will see their enrollment appointment. 

Enrollment Enrollment Population Enrollment 

Day Appointment 

Day 1 Graduate students Mon., October 22 

Early 5th year students* 

Early 4th year students* 

in a 4 year program 

Day 2 5th year students Tues., October 23 

4th year students 


Early 4th year students 

in a 5 year program* 

Day 3 4th year students Wed., October 24 


Early 3rd year students* 

Day 4 3rd year students Thurs., October 25 

Early 2nd year students* 

Day 5 2nd year students Fri., October 26 

Early 1st year students* 

Day 6 1st year students Mon., October 29 

Day 7 Non-degree students Tues., October 30 

and all open registration 

* Early enrollment appointments include the following groups: Students in the 

Honors Program, Cross-registered students and Varsity Athletes. 

Tuition, Billing & Payment Information 

Term Billing Dates 

RIT has an electronic billing (eBill) program that notifies students 

of their tuition charges by sending an e-mail notification to their 

official University e-mail account, stating that their eBill is available. 

Students have the option of selecting three additional email 

addresses to allow for a parent, guardian, sponsor, or other authorized 

user to receive eBill notifications. The billing notification and 

due dates are listed below: 

Term Statement Generated Due Date 

Winter November 1, 2012 November 15, 2012 

Spring February 1, 2013 February 15, 2013 

Summer May 1, 2013 May 15, 2013 

Payment Options 

Each term, all students receive an e-mail notification that their 

tuition statement is available, with the following payment options: 

Option 1: Pay in full with no fee. 

Option 2: Pay in two installments with a $20 fee. 

Option 3: Pay in three installments with a $25 fee. 

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Due Date Due Date Due Date 

Option 1: November 15, 2012 

Option 2: November 15 December 15 

Option 3: November 15 December 15 January 15 

Payment Procedures 

University billing statements may be paid by credit card, cash, 

check or electronic check (e-check). Due dates are clearly designated 

on the billing statement and the Student Financial Services 

website. Failure to pay the amount due (or to arrange an optional 

payment plan by the due date) will result in a late payment fee 

for students without a valid deferral. 

Payments may be made: 

1. On-line at https://eservices.rit.edu using MasterCard or 

Discover Card (through third party vendor). The vendor 

charges a 2.55 percent service fee for each credit card 

transaction. 

2. On-line using the e-check option through the eServices site 

(with no fee) at https://eservices.rit.edu 

3. In person at the Student Financial Services Office: Adminis- 

trative Services Building, first floor, (check, money order or 

cash). 

4. By mail–using the printable payment form provided with the 

eServices bill (check payment). 

Tuition Refund Schedule (Winter 2122) 

Partial refunds will be made according to the following 

withdrawal schedule. 

During first week of classes (Nov. 26 through Dec. 2): 


During second week of classes (Dec. 3 through Dec. 9): 


During third week of classes (Dec. 10 through Dec. 16): 


During fourth week of classes (Dec. 17 through Dec. 23): 


During fifth week of classes (Dec. 24 through Jan. 13): 


During sixth week and subsequent weeks of classes 

No Refund 

Student Financial Services Information 

For additonal information on tuition charges, payment and more, 

please refer to the Student Financial Services website at: 

finweb.rit.edu/sfs. 

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FALL QUARTER (2121)* 

August 29 -September 2 Orientation and Welcome activities 

September 3 (Labor Day) Day, evening and online classes begin 

September 8 Saturday classes begin 

September 9 (Sunday) Last day to add/drop courses 

September 10 (Monday) First day to withdraw on-line via SIS 

October 26 Last day to withdraw on-line; receive a “W” grade 

November 9 Last day and evening classes 

November 10 Last Saturday and online classes 

November 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 # Final exams 

November 18 (Sunday) Final grades due by 11:00 p.m. 

November 18 - November 25 Fall/Winter break 

November 22 - November 23 University closed for Thanksgiving 

WINTER QUARTER (2122)* 

November 26 Day, evening and online classes begin 

December 1 Saturday classes begin 

December 2 (Sunday) Last day to add/drop courses 

December 3 (Monday) First day to withdraw on-line via SIS 

December 21 Last day and evening classes before break 

December 22 Last Saturday and online classes before break 

December 24 - January 6, 2013 Holiday break 

December 24 - January 1 University closed 

January 2 University re-opens 

January 7 Day, evening and online classes resume 

January 12 Saturday classes resume 

February 1 Last day to withdraw on-line; receive a “W” grade 

February 15 Last day and evening classes 

February 16 Last Saturday and online classes 

February 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 # Final exams 

February 25 (Monday) Final grades due by 11:00 p.m. 

February 24 - March 3 Winter/Spring break 

SPRING QUARTER (2123)* 

March 4 Day, evening and online classes begin 

March 9 Saturday classes begin 

March 10 (Sunday) Last day to add/drop courses 

March 11 (Monday) First day to withdraw on-line via SIS 

April 26 Last day to withdraw on-line; receive a “W” grade 

May 10 Last day and evening classes 

May 11 Last Saturday and online classes exams 

May 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 # Final exams 

May 17 (Friday) Convocation and Commencement ceremonies 

May 18 (Saturday) Commencement ceremonies 

May 21 (Tuesday) Final grades due by 11:00 p.m. 

May 19 - May 27 Spring/Summer break 

SUMMER QUARTER (2124)* 

May 27 (Monday) Memorial Day - University closed (no classes) 

May 28 (Tuesday) Day, evening and online classes begin 

June 1 Saturday classes begin 

June 3 (Monday) Last day to add/drop courses 

June 4 (Tuesday) First day to withdraw on-line via SIS 

July 4 (Thursday) Independence Day (University closed) 

July 22 (Monday) Last day to withdraw on-line; receive a “W” grade 

August 3 Last Saturday and online classes 

August 5 Last day and evening classes 

August 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 # Final exams 

August 12 (Monday) Final Grades due by 11:00 p.m. 

FALL SEMESTER (2131)* 

August 26 Day, evening and online classes begin 

* New PeopleSoft SIS Term Codes 

RIT 2012-2013 Academic Calendar 

# Day and evening students can access their individual exam schedules online through SIS. Students attending Saturday and 

online classes should check with their instructors regarding their final exam schedules. 

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Campus Sources of Information and Assistance 

For Information About: 

Academic Support /Tutoring 

Adding/Dropping Courses 

Address Change 

Academic Advising 

Advising, Internal Transfer 

Ambulance/Emergency 

Bills, Charges, Student Accounts 

Books and Course Supplies 

Career Services and Testing 

Change of Plan/Major 

Clubs and Organizations 

Computer Accounts & Assistance 

Co-op and Permanent Job Placement 

Copying, Digital Printing, Fax 

Counseling, Personal 

Cross Registration w/area Colleges 

Credit Union 

Cultural Affairs & Academic Success 

Disability Services 

Disciplinary Appeals 

Dispute Resolution 

Employment, Student 

Enrollment Verifications 

Fax Services 

Financial Aid and Scholarships 

First-Year Enrichment Program 

GMAT Prep Exams 

Health Service/Emergency 

Honors Program 

Housing, On- and Off-campus 

ID Cards 

Institute Policies and Procedures 

International Student Services 

Intramurals 

Leadership Training 

Leave of Absence 

Lost and Found 

Mail (Residence Hall) 

Maps, to and around Campus 

Meal Plans 

Media Resources 

Online Learning, MyCourses 

Parking, Vehicle Registration 

Relationship Issues 

Religious Services 

Student Rights & Responsibilities 

Study Abroad 

Transcripts 

Transfer Credit 

Wellness Education Requirement 

Withdrawing from a course 

Withdrawing from RIT 

Contact: 

Academic Support Center • Monroe Hall (MON), Room 2080 • 585/475-6682 • rit.edu/asc 

Online on SIS via infocenter.rit.edu, or in person at your college/department, or at the Registrar’s Office • rit.edu/registrar 

Online on SIS via infocenter.rit.edu, or in person at your college/department, or at the Registrar’s Office • rit.edu/registrar In 

person at your college/department. 

University Studies Program • 585/475-5263 • rit.edu/universitystudies 

Public Safety • 1250 Grace Watson Hall (GWH) • 585/475-3333 (v), 585/475-6654 (tty) • rit.edu/publicsafety 

Student Financial Services • University Services Center (USC), first floor • finweb.rit.edu/sfs 

Barnes & Noble @ RIT • 100 Park Point Drive • 585/424-6766 • rit.bncollege.com 

Counseling Center • 2100 August Center • 585/475-2261 • rit.edu/counseling 

In person at your college/department and with your “new” college/department • University Studies Program, 585/475-5263. 

Campus Center (CPC) • 585/475-7685 • campuslife@rit.edu 

ITS Service Desk • 1113 Gannett Hall (GAN) • 585/475-4357 (v), 585/475-2810 (tty) • rit.edu/its/help 

Cooperative Education and Career Services • 1125 Bausch and Lomb Center (BLC) • 585/475-2301 • rit.edu/emcs 

Global Village Print/Hub • 1400 Global Village Plaza (GVP) • 585/475-6353 • 585/475-6897 (fax) • finweb.rit.edu/hub 

Counseling Center • 2100 August Center • 585/475-2261 

In person through your college/department, then the Registrar’s Office • 585/475-2821 • rit.edu/registrar 

Advantage Federal Credit Union • A530 Student Alumni Union (SAU) • 585/475-6528 

Multicultural Center for Academic Success • 2300 Student Alumni Union (SAU) • 585/475-4704 

Disability Services Center • 1150 Student Alumni Union (SAU) • 585/475-7804 • rit.edu/disabilityservices 

Student Conduct & Conflict Management Services • 2460 Student Alumni Union (SAU) • 585/475-5662 • rit.edu/studentconduct 

Ombuds Office, 1114 Student Alumni Union (SAU) • 585/475-7200 • rit.edu/ombuds 

Student Employment Office • 1350 University Services Center • 585/475-2631 • rit.edu/emcs/seo 

Registrar’s Office • 1202 George Eastman Hall (EAS) • 585/475-2821 • rit.edu/registrar 

Off Campus & Apartment Student Association (OCASA) Office, 2010 Campus Center • 585/475-6680 • 475-7440 (fax) 

Financial Aid & Scholarships • Bausch and Lomb Center (BLC) • 585/475-2186 (v) • 585/475-6909 (tty) • ritaid@rit.edu 

Academic Support Center: Discovery/Pathways • Campus Center (CPC) • 585/475-7033 

Saunders College of Business • saunders.rit.edu/programs/graduate/gmat.php 

Student Health Center • 1100 August Center • 585/475-2255 (v) • 585-475-5515 (tty) • rit.edu/studenthealth 

Orange Hall-1318 • 585/475-4511 • honors.rit.edu 

Housing Operations • 585/475-2572 • rit.edu/housing 

Registrar’s Office • 1202 George Eastman Hall (EAS) • 585/475-2821 

Online at rit.edu/policiesmanual/universitypolicies 

International Student Services • 2330 Student Alumni Union (SAU) • 585/475-6943 • rit.edu/iss 

Wellness and Recreation • Hale-Andrews Student Life Center • 585/475-6559 • rit.edu/studentaffairs/ciar/intramurals 

RIT Leadership Institute and Community Services Center • 1030 Campus Center (CPC) • 585/475-6171 

In person at your college/department. 

Public Safety • 1250 Grace Watson Hall • 585/475-2853 • finweb.rit.edu/publicsafety 

Postal Station, Nathaniel Rochester Hall • Global Village Post Office • finweb.rit.edu/postoffice 

Interactive campus map online at: maps.rit.edu 

Dining Services • A410 Student Alumni Union (SAU) • 585/475-2071 • rit.edu/diningservices 

Educational Technology Center (ETC) • A610 Wallace Center • 585/475-2551 • rit.edu/etc 

Teaching and Learning Services • Wallace Center, 585/475-2551 • 585/475-2551 • online.rit.edu 

Parking and Transportation • 1317 Grace Watson Hall • 585/475-2074 • facilities.rit.edu/pats/parking 

Center for Women and Gender • 1760 Campus Center • 585/475-7464 • rit.edu/womenandgender 

Center for Religious Life • Schmitt Interfaith Center • 585/475-2135 • rit.edu/religion 

Online at: rit.edu/studentconduct/rr.php 

Study Abroad & Fellowships • Global Village (GVP), Bldg. 400, room 2070 • 585/475-7634 • studyabroad.rit.edu 

Registrar’s Office, 1202 George Eastman Hall (EAS). Online request form at rit.edu/registrar 

Your academic adviser. Your college/department. 

Associate Director/Wellness, 1220 Hale-Andrews Student Life Center (HAC) • 585/475-6995 

Online at infocenter.rit.edu (first 8 weeks of a quarter) • 585/475-2821 

In person at your college/department. 

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RochesteR InstItute of technology 

offIce of the RegIstRaR 

eastman hall (eas), Room 1202 

Phone 585/475-2821 

fax 585/475-7005 

General 

Information 

Request for Social 

Security Number 

Your social security number 

is used to report your enrollment 

to the National Student 

Clearinghouse and other 

lenders. It is also used internally 

to award and disburse 

federal financial aid, and 

provide information to the 

IRS for Federal tax credit 

reporting. 

Degree Status 

Class Request 

Some classes may require 

departmental approval 

and/or advising prior to 

registration. 

Mail completed form to: 

RIT Registrar’s Office 


1202 Eastman Hall 

Rochester, NY 

14623-5603 

Fax to: 

585/475-7005 

Scan and e-mail to: 

registrar@rit.edu 

Employer 

Information 

Registrar’s 

Office Use Only 

PS 5/8/2012 

Non-Degree Enrollment 

Instructions: 

Please type to complete this form. Refer to infocenter.rit.edu for the new 2012 

Schedule of Classes. 

Current or past RIT Affiliation/s: ❑ Faculty/Staff ❑ Student ❑ Alumni ❑ Other ______________________ 

Today’s Date: ________________ Registration Quarter: ❑ Fall ❑ Winter ❑ Spring ❑ Summer 

University ID Number: (use social security number if first time at RIT) ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ 

Name ____________________________ ___________________________ ___________________ 

Last First Middle 

Prior Name ___________________ Gender: ❑ M ❑ F Birth Date: ___ ___/ ___ ___/ ___ ___ ___ ___ 

(mm/dd/yyyy) 

Home Address (RIT mail will be sent to this address) 

Number and Street _________________________________________________ 

City/State/Zip _________________________________________________ 

Province/Postal Code _________________________________________________ 

Country of Origin __________________ State of Permanent Residence ___ ___ 

NYS State County of Permanent Residence ________________ 

Contact Phone and E-mail Information 

Day (8:30 am -5 pm) _______/_______-_________ Cell _______/_______-_________ 

E-mail ______________________________________________ 

(used to generate an RIT computer account) 

1. Are you currently enrolled in a degree or certificate program at RIT? ❑ Yes ❑ No 

2. Have you applied to, or are you applying to an RIT program? ❑ Yes ❑ No 

3. If no, are you interested in pursuing a certificate or degree? ❑ Yes ❑ No 

4. Do you have a previous degree? If yes, list all degrees earned ____________________________________________________ 

Please list preferred choices 

CLASS NO. SUBJECT CATALOG SECTION UNITS CLASS TITLE 

1. __________ ________ ________ ________ ____ ___________________________________________________ 

2. __________ ________ ________ ________ ____ ___________________________________________________ 

3. __________ ________ ________ ________ ____ ___________________________________________________ 

Please list alternate choices 

1A. __________ ________ ________ ________ ____ ___________________________________________________ 

2A. __________ ________ ________ ________ ____ ___________________________________________________ 

3A. __________ ________ ________ ________ ____ ___________________________________________________ 

Transcript Information 

If you or a third party need a copy of your academic transcript, please complete an Academic Transcript Request form 

available on the web at rit.edu/registrar. In the left-hand column select Forms, then Academic Transcript Request. 

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RIT promotes and values diversity and 

provides equal opportunity to all qualified 

individuals regardless of race, color, creed, 

age, marital status, gender, religion, sexual orientation, 

gender identity, gender expression, 

national origin, veteran status, or disability. 

Date Received _______________________ Date Processed _______________________ Processed by _____________________ 

Distribution: Please keep a copy for your records. Return original to the Registrar’s Office. 

Optional Information 

If you wish to be identified with a 

particular ethnic or racial group, 

please indicate how you would 

describe yourself. 

Ethnicity 

❑ Hispanic or Latino 

❑ Not Hispanic or Latino 

Race (please select one or more) 

❑ Asian 

❑ American Indian or Alaska Native 

❑ Black or African American 

❑ Native Hawaiian or other 

Pacific Islander 

❑ White 

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Interactive 

Campus Map 

maps.rit.edu 

View RIT campus 

maps via desktop, 

laptop or mobile 

device at: 

maps.rit.edu 

Rochester Institute of Technology 

Office of the Registrar 

George Eastman Building, Room 1202 


Rochester, NY 14623-5604 

Imagination is everything. It is the preview to life’s coming attractions. – Albert Einstein 

Cutting-edge technology and world-class artistry captivated visitors during the fifth annual 

Imagine RIT: Innovation and Creativity Festival. A crowd of more than 32,000 attended the 

festival on the RIT campus. Imagine RIT showcased over 350 exhibits with 2700 exhibitors 

comprised of students, faculty and staff. They proudly displayed examples of green technology, 

new ideas for products and services, creative arts and crafts and ground breaking research. 

“Imagine RIT always has something for everyone,” says RIT President Bill Destler. “The 

collision of our left-brain assets in science, technology and entrepreneurship with our right-brain 

proficiency in the creative and design arts provides a dazzling spectacle that highlights the 

reasons this university is truly unique.” Mark your calendars for the 6th annual event showcasing 

the innovative and creative talents of RIT! 

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phone: 585/475-2821 

e-mail: registrar@rit.edu 

Join us Saturday, May 4, 2013! 

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