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Academics at RIT

Semester SystemFall Semester: 14 Weeks + Final Exam WeekTiger Term (Intersession): 4 WeeksSpring Semester: 14 Weeks + Final Exam WeekSummer Terms: 6 or 12 Weeks + Final Exam Week

How credits work• You get credits for each course – find out how many credits you need to complete

your program!• Minimum credit hour requirements for full-time status

• Undergraduate students: at least 12 credits• Graduate students: at least 9 credits, or full-time equivalency if you are working on your

thesis

MyCourses Websitemycourses.rit.edu

Functions:• Access Course Content• Submit Items via Dropbox• Participate in Message Boards• View Grades• View Class List

Student Info System Website (SIS)sis.rit.edu

Part of eServicesFunctions:

• Register for Classes• Class Schedule / Exam Schedule• Find Completed Course Grades• Find Textbooks• Find Academic Advisor• Request Transcripts• Update Address (within 10 days)

Student Info System Website (SIS)

Tiger Center (An Alternate to SIS)

tigercenter.rit.edu• Class Search and Enrollment• Compare Classes*

Functions:• Find advisor• Register for Classes• Find Grades• GPA Calculator*• Exam Schedule• Class Compatibility*• Find Textbooks/Class Schedule

Important Academic Notes…

Good Standing PolicyUndergrad requires GPA ≥ 2.0Graduate requires GPA ≥ 3.0

Plagiarism is highly monitored

Student Services: offices in each college can direct you towards assistance for academic questions.Office Hours are held by professorsTeacher’s Assistants (TA) are assigned for most classes

Support ServicesCo-op & Career ServicesBausch & Lomb Center

Bates Study CenterGosnell (Building 8)

Sol Heumann Study CenterSHH (Res. Halls)

Writing CommonsWallace Library

Presentation CenterWallace Library

Engineering Learning Center1st Floor KGCOE

Disabilities Services OfficeMonroe Hall

Academic Support CenterIn SAU, above Artesanno’s

English Language Center (ELC)In SAU, above Artesanno’s

Health, Safety and Well-Being

Public Safety Office in Grace Watson Hall

Emergencies: medical emergency, robbery, assault, etc.• On campus: +1 (585) 475-3333 • Off campus: +1 911

Non-emergencies: after-hours room lockout, jumpstart, noise complaint, escort, etc.

• On campus: +1 (585) 475-2853• Off campus: +1 911

Other resources• Tigersafe App• Blue Light Boxes• Public Safety Escort

Health, Safety and Well-BeingStudent Health Center

• Undergraduates vs. Graduate students• Hours – available online• Emergencies vs. walk-ins• RIT Ambulance (RITA): +1 (585) 475-3333

Counseling Center• Free for RIT students• Call for appointments (wait time can be 2 or more weeks)• Emergency counseling

Physical Health• Wellness classes• Student Life Center – Recreation facilities• Red Barn- Rock Climbing/ Ice Skating

Health, Safety and Well-Being

Center for Residence Life• Students living in Residence Halls and RIT Apartments• Role of Resident Advisors• Role of Professional Staff Members • Housing Policy Violations

Center for Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution• Alcohol policies

• Must be over 21 in order to be served alcohol!• No alcohol permitted in the Residence Halls or Global Village (even if you are 21 or older)• Even if you are intoxicated, you are liable for any misconduct committed by you!• Good Samaritan Policy

• Copy Right Infringement

Health, Safety and Well-Being

Center for Religious Life• Interfaith Center• Prayer Services

R.I.T Alert System• Automatic voice and text message in

event of emergency• Visit: emergency.rit.edu• Update contact information following

the instructions

Health, Safety and Well-BeingDining Services

• Vegan, halal and vegetarian options• Healthy options• Late-night options

Decoding R.I.T Currency• Dining Dollars

• Only for Food Items and Grocery (Tax Free)• Tiger Bucks

• Food items and Stationery (Includes Tax)• Can be used off-campus at certain locations

• Meal Plan• One Swipe = One Meal (Around $8)• Are not transferable from week to week

Health, Safety and Well-Being

Tips and Tricks• Crossing roads – be VERY careful and cautious

• Avoid it at night!• Be attentive• There have been multiple accidents that involve pedestrians who are not careful!

• Health and safety inspections• What happens if there are violations?

• Riding your bike at night- Reflective wear and helmet• Fire safety

• Safe cooking procedures• Candles/flammable items

Driving in the USDealing with snow

Campus Life: Representative Student Organizations

- Meet your college and community senators!- Free popcorn, resume printing, bikeshare, break bus,

Horton Speaker Series

- Airport pick-up, orientation events, Unification

- Free DVD rentals, free monthly BBQs

- All major RIT events (including concerts)

- Commuter spirit week, locker rentals

Campus Life: (Online) CommunitiesFacebook groups within the “RIT Network”

• Housing• Free and For Sale• Textbook Exchange• Ride Board

redditFoodShareGoodbye, Goodbuy!Financial Wellness

Campus Life: Clubs

300+ Clubs at RIT!• Departmental Clubs• SG Recognized Clubs• Sports Clubs• Special Interest Houses• Greek Community• A Capella Groups

Get involved!• Start your own club!• The Link• Intramurals

Campus Life: SpiRIT

Athletics• Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)

• Tiger Den • Hockey• Lacrosse• Soccer• Basketball

Orange and Brown Fridays!

Campus Life: Events

Major Events• Brick City Homecoming• Freezefest• Springfest• Imagine RIT• Unification

Notable events• Mudtug• HvZ• ToraCon

Important Apps

• RIT mobile app• Tigersafe app• Transloc Rider app• RIT Career Fair Plus App

Rochester 101

• Downtown• Finger Lakes• Lake Ontario Beach Park• Seneca Park Zoo• Strong Museum• Food truck• Public Market• Dinosaur BBQ

Thank You!

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