NSSAHandbook.pdf

NETWORKING, SECURITY, AND SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION

Bachelor of Science in Applied Networking and System Administration Bachelor of Science in Information Security and Forensics

FRESHMAN AND TRANSFER STUDENT HANDBOOK

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Academic Advisor Contact Information Bachelor of Science in Applied Networking and System Administration

Bethany Johnson Email Address: [email protected]

Bachelor of Science in Information Security and Forensics Program Name Email Address: *Please keep in mind that email is for quick questions only and students may be asked to schedule and appointment depending on the information they are seeking. Appointment Information Appointments can be made between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday thru Friday. Students can make an appointment by calling (585) 475-2700 or by visiting the NSSA Student Services Office located in building 70, room 2145.

Faculty Advisor Contact Information

This degree is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012 - telephone: (410) 347-7700.

For more information contact: Rochester Institute of Technology

Department of Networking, Security, and Systems Administration 152 Lomb Memorial Drive

Bldg. 70, Room 2145 Rochester, New York 14623-5608

(585) 475-2700(voice) (585) 475-6584 (fax)

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Index 01: The Curriculum Four Year Plan for the Bachelor of Science in Applied Networking and System Administration..... 4

Four Year Plan for the Bachelor of Science in Information Security and Forensics...... 6

NSSA Course Descriptions......... 8

Math and Science Course Descriptions..... 8

Options for Lab Science Electives......... 9

Liberal Arts...... 9

General Education Electives.. 9

Free Electives... 10

Minors... 10

Wellness Activity Requirements.... 10

Seminars...... 10

Co-op.... 11

Dual and Double Degrees... 12

Applying for Graduation........ 12

02: RIT and NSSA Policies and Resources RIT Policies and Procedures.. 14

RIT Student Rights and Responsibilities.. 14

Institute Calendar... 14

Updating Your Address.. 14

Advising Resources in the NSSA Department..... 14

NSSA Website.. 14

Campus Resources.. 15

MyRIT.. 16

myCourses 16

Registration Procedures. 16

TigerTracks.. 16

03: College Guidelines Dos and Donts 17

Email Etiquette Guidelines. 17 MySpace/Facebook.. 18

04: Rochester Resources and Things to Do Transportation. 19

Local Resources 20

Things to Do. 21

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01. The Curriculum Bachelor of Science in Applied Networking and System Administration Included in this section is an example of a four year plan of study and information on where you can find the most up to date course descriptions for the courses in your major. There is a worksheet for this degree at the end of the handbook.

Year 1 Fall Quarter Course Number Course Title Credits 4002-217 Programming for Information Technologists I 4 4050-220 Cyber Self Defense 3 4050-221 Cyber Self Defense Lab 1 1016-204 College Algebra and Trigonometry 4 Liberal Arts Core 4 1105-051 First Year Enrichment 1

Year 1 Winter Quarter Course Number Course Title Credits 4002-218 Programming for Information Technologists II 4 1016-205 Discrete Math for Technologists I 4 4002-320 Introduction to Multimedia 4 0502-227 Writing 4 1105-052 First Year Enrichment 1

Year 1 Spring Quarter Course Number Course Title Credits 4050-201 NSSA Freshman Seminar 2 4002-219 Programming for Information Technologists III 4 4050-350 Computer System Fundamentals 4 1016-206 Discrete Math for Technologists II 4 Liberal Arts Core 4

Year 2 Fall Quarter Course Number Course Title Credits 4050-351 Network Fundamental 4 4050-402 OS Scripting 4 1016-319 Data Analysis 4 Liberal Arts Core 4

Year 2 Winter Quarter Course Number Course Title Credits 4050-413 Applications of Wireless Networks 4 4002-360 Introduction to Database and Data Modeling 4 Lab Science Elective 4 Liberal Arts Core 4

Year 2 Spring Quarter Course Number Course Title Credits 4050-515 Introduction to Routing and Switching 4 4050-421 System Administration I 4 Arts of Expression 4 Lab Science Elective 4

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Year 2 Summer Quarter Single Block Co-operative Education 0

Year 3 Fall Quarter Course Number Course Title Credits Free Elective 4 4050-516 Network Services 4 General Education Communications Elective 4 Liberal Arts Concentration or Minor 4

Year 3 Winter Quarter Course Number Course Title Credits Co-operative Education 0

Year 3 Spring Quarter Course Number Course Title Credits 4002-460 Technology Transfer 4 NSSA Advanced Study Course #1 4 Liberal Arts Concentration or Minor 4 General Education Elective 4 PE activity course 0

Year 3 Summer Quarter Co-operative Education 0

Year 4 Fall Quarter Course Number Course Title Credits NSSA Advanced Study Course #2 4 4002-455 Needs Assessment 4 Liberal Arts Concentration or Minor 4 General Education Elective 4

Year 4 Winter Quarter Course Number Course Title Credits NSSA Advanced Study Course #3 4 General Education Elective 4 Liberal Arts Minor or Free Elective 4 Free Elective 4 PE activity course 0

Year 4 Spring Quarter Course Number Course Title Credits NSSA Advanced Study Course #4 4 NSSA Advanced Study Course #5 4 Liberal Arts Minor or Free Elective 4 General Education Elective 2

Year 4 Summer Quarter Happy Graduation!!!! Congratulations!!!!

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Bachelor of Science in Information Security and Forensics Included in this section is an example of a four year plan of study and information on where you can find the most up to date course descriptions for the courses in your major. There is a worksheet for this degree at the end of the handbook.

Year 1 Fall Quarter Course Number Course Title Credits 4002-208 Introduction to Programming 4 4050-220 Cyber Self Defense 3 4050-221 Cyber Self Defense Lab 1 1016-204 College Algebra and Trigonometry 4 Liberal Arts Core 4 1105-051 First Year Enrichment 1

Year 1 Winter Quarter Course Number Course Title Credits 4002-210 Programming with Classes 4 1016-205 Discrete Math for Technologists I 4 Liberal Arts Core 4 0502-227 Writing 4 1105-052 First Year Enrichment 1

Year 1 Spring Quarter Course Number Course Title Credits 4050-201 NSSA Freshman Seminar 2 4050-402 OS Scripting 4 4050-350 Computer System Fundamentals 4 1016-206 Discrete Math for Technologists II 4 Liberal Arts Core 4

Year 2 Fall Quarter Course Number Course Title Credits 4050-351 Computer System Fundamentals 4 4050-365 Cryptography and Authentication 4 1016-319 Data Analysis 4 Liberal Arts Core 4

Year 2 Winter Quarter Course Number Course Title Credits 4050-413 Applications of Wireless Networks 4 4050-212 Platform Independent Client/Server Programming 4 Lab Science Elective 4 Arts of Expression 4

Year 2 Spring Quarter Course Number Course Title Credits 4050-515 Introduction to Routing and Switching 4 4050-421 System Administration I 4 4002-415 Ethics in IT 4 Lab Science Elective 4

Year 2 Summer Quarter Single Block Co-operative Education 0

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Year 3 Fall Quarter Course Number Course Title Credits Free Elective 4 4050-516 Network Services 4 General Education Communications Elective 4 Liberal Arts Concentration or Minor 4

Year 3 Winter Quarter Course Number Course Title Credits Co-operative Education 0

Year 3 Spring Quarter Course Number Course Title Credits 4050-460 Introduction to Computer Malware 4 ISF Advanced Study Course #1 4 Liberal Arts Concentration or Minor 4 General Education Elective 4 PE activity course 0

Year 3 Summer Quarter Co-operative Education 0

Year 4 Fall Quarter Course Number Course Title Credits ISF Advanced Study Course #2 4 4002-455 Needs Assessment 4 Liberal Arts Concentration or Minor 4 General Education Elective 4

Year 4 Winter Quarter Course Number Course Title Credits 4050-360 Information Security Policy 4 General Education Elective 4 Liberal Arts Minor or Free Elective 4 Free Elective 4 PE activity course 0

Year 4 Spring Quarter Course Number Course Title Credits ISF Advanced Study Course #3 4 ISF Advanced Study Course #4 4 Liberal Arts Minor or Free Elective 4 General Education Elective 2 Free Elective 4

Year 4 Summer Quarter Youve Graduated!!!! Congratulations!!!!

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Course Descriptions NSSA Course Descriptions The most up-to-date course descriptions for the courses included in the BS in Applied Networking and System Administration degree program can be found at the following website: http://www.nssa.rit.edu/~nssa/nssa/courses/index.maml

Math and Science Course Descriptions This block consists of courses to be taken through the College of Science and applies to both Bachelor of Science degrees. Students who had a pre-calculus course in high school may skip 1016-204- College Algebra and Trigonometry, and replace it with a math or science elective. The math or science elective can be chosen from any course, with the exception of 1016-200 (Algebra), offered by the College of Science. If you have AP Calculus credit, it can fulfill this course requirement.

1016-204 College Algebra and Trigonometry (4 credits)

Topics include a review of the fundamentals of algebra; solution of linear, fractional, and quadratic equations; functions and their graphs; polynomial, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions, systems of linear equations. (2 years of high school algebra)

1016-205 Discrete Mathematics for Technologists I (4 credits)

This course provides an introduction to topics of discrete mathematics for NSSA students, including number systems, sets and logic, counting, and matrices. (1016-204 or pre-calculus)

1016-206 Discrete Mathematics for Technologists II (4 credits)

This course is a continuation of the introduction to topics of discrete mathematics for NSSA students, including relations, Boolean algebra, graph theory and regular sets. (1016-205)

1016-319 Data Analysis (4 credits)

This course provides an introduction to elementary techniques of statistical description and inference. Topics include descriptive statistics, probability, estimation of parameters, hypothesis testing, and simple linear regression. The statistical package MINITAB will be used to introduce students to the use of computers in statistical analysis. (1016-204 or pre-calculus NOTE: The corresponding lab, 1016-379 is not required.)

The two lab science electives are courses from the College of Science that include separately scheduled labs. These courses need not be in the same area, so you could, for example, take Human Biology I and Stellar Astronomy. While any science courses with labs will certainly count, many courses in the College of Science are intended for majors in their respective disciplines and may be more rigorous than what youre looking for.

Popular choices among NSSA students are listed on the next page. All of these are intended for non-majors in their respective disciplines and each total four or more credit hours. If a lecture/lab combination totals more than 4 credit hours the excess credit hours can be placed in the General Education area of the worksheet. If you want to take a science course for lab science credit and it is not listed below you must request department approval prior to taking the course to have it apply to this requirement. Courses that will not count as lab science electives include any of the Contemporary Science courses and lab courses outside the College of Science, like Engineering or Engineering Technology courses.

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Lab Science Options 0630-370/372 Environmental Geology 1011-272/276 Chemistry of Water and Waste Water 1004-211/231 Human Biology I 1011-273/277 Introduction to Chemical Materials 1004-212/232 Human Biology II 1017-202 Exploration in Physics 1005-210 Field Biology for Non-Science Students 1017-211/271 College Physics I 1011-201/205 Survey of General Chemistry I 1017-212/272 College Physics II 1011-202/206 Survey of General Chemistry II 1017-230/231 Stellar Astronomy 1011-241/245 Chemistry in a Global Society I 1017-235/236 Solar System Astronomy 1011-242/246 Chemistry in a Global Society II 1051-215 Imaging Science Fundamentals 1011-271/205 Fundamentals of Chemistry 1051-553 Fundamentals of Astronomical Imaging

Liberal Arts (36 credit hours)

This block of courses is the standard Liberal Arts curriculum for almost all Bachelor of Science degrees at RIT. The College of Liberal Arts sets this curriculum and they maintain their own advising center on the second floor of the Liberal Arts Building across from the Wallace Library. If you have any questions about liberal arts transfer credits, course substitutions, or anything else in this block of courses you need to discuss this with the Liberal Arts advisors.

Location: building 6, room 2210 Phone Number: (585) 475-5855

Briefly, this block consists of the following requirements from the College of Liberal Arts:

Writing (4 credits) Two humanities foundations courses (8 credits) Two social science foundation courses (8 credits) One Arts of Expression course (4 credits) A three-course advanced concentration at the 400/500 level (12 credits)

You will need to declare either a liberal arts concentration or liberal arts minor. You can use the following website to look at the options and requirements for each concentration and minor. This website will also tell you how to declare your concentration or minor: http://www.rit.edu/cla/ssa_minors_concentrations.php . Most students declare their concentration or minor after completing the six-course Liberal Arts core requirements.

General Education Electives (18 credits)

This elective block is intended to provide a broadening experience and should be chosen from areas of interest that are not directly related to the Networking, Security, and Systems Administration area. These courses must come from the College of Liberal Arts or the College of Science. One of these courses must be a communications elective. Options for this restricted elective are listed on the next page. If a course that meets the communication requirement is taken as part of the Liberal Arts core or as part of a Liberal Arts concentration, this course slot reverts to an unrestricted General Education elective. Students may want to contact the NSSA Academic Advisor to verify that a particular course will count as a communication elective.

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Communications Elective Options 0502- 443 Written Argument 0502- 444 Technical Writing 0502- 460 Science Writing 0535- 403 Effective Technical Writing 0535 -414 Interpersonal Communications 0535- 415 Organizational Communications

0535- 422 Ethics in Technical Communications 0535-480 Human Communication 0535-481 Persuasion 0535-482 Mass Communications 0535-483 Small Group Communication 0535-501Effective Speaking

Free Electives (20 credits) Students may choose 20 credits of electives from any program at RIT. The intent of these electives is to enable students to develop expertise in a domain where they wish to apply their skills in networking, security, and systems administration. Ideally these selections will enable the student to gain insight into the culture, standards, and practices of their future career environment. The free electives can also be used to complete minors housed outside of the College of Liberal Arts such as Business. Students who want to gain greater depth in networking, security, and system administration may use some or all of these course slots for advanced courses in the Networking, Security, and Systems Administration Department.

Minors

Many students choose to minor in an academic area away from their major. This is particularly appropriate in for students in the Networking, Security, and System Administration Department as their skills are in demand throughout all segments of society. Many students use a minor to gain a little more depth in a specific domain in which they intend to work. This domain knowledge can be very attractive to many employers and RIT transcripts record any completed minors along with the students major.

A minor is a collection of at least five courses (20 credits hours) taken in a specific area away from the major and defined by the sponsoring department. For example, the College of Liberal Arts has a vast selection of five-course minors available which use the three-course Liberal Arts concentration and two General Education Elective slots. Minors are emerging in areas other than Liberal Arts such as Business and Engineering. These minors may be pursued by using the five Free Elective course slots. For information on all minors currently available at RIT visit the following website: http://www.rit.edu/programs/ugrad/minors/

If you are interested in pursuing a minor please meet with your NSSA academic advisor for assistance in laying out your plan.

Wellness Activity Requirement (2 courses) Students are required to complete two activity courses during their time at RIT. Credit is not given for these courses, but completion of at least two different courses is required for graduation. Each course does have an activity fee that will vary depending on the course. Courses can be found between the following course numbers: 1107-1114. Seminars (4 credits) All freshmen students at RIT are required to complete two quarters of First Year Enrichment (FYE). First Year Enrichment is intended to assist with the transition to RIT. Students in the NSSA Department are required to complete a one-quarter 2-credit hour NSSA Freshman Seminar which will focus on professional issues within their field. The NSSA Freshman Seminar also gives incoming students a chance to get to know other students who will be in their courses during the remaining portion of their degree.

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Co-op

Both the Bachelor of Science in Applied Networking and System Administration and the Bachelor of Science in Information Security and Forensics require three quarters of co-op experience. Co-op is short for co-operative education, and is a system in which the student gains real-life work experience. Students will be paid for the job, but more importantly will gain on-the-job experience that is valuable when they graduate and begin to search for a full-time position. To help facilitate finding a co-op position the Co-op and Career Services Office at RIT maintains job listings from companies all across the US that are looking for co-op students to work for them.

To be eligible for co-op, students must have completed at least 84 credits which include at least 36 credits of Networking, Security, and Systems Administration core courses, have attended a Co-op Orientation Workshop, and have a signed Co-op Agreement Form on file with the NSSA Department.

Applied Networking and System Administration students must have completed the following core courses and their prerequisites:

Programming for Information Technology III (4002-219) Cyber Self Defense (4050-220/221) System Administration I (4050-421) or Introduction to Routing and Switching (4050-515)

Information Security and Forensics students must have completed the following core courses and their prerequisites:

Platform-Independent Client-Server Programming (4002-212) Cyber Self Defense (4050-220/221) Cryptography Authentication (4050-365) System Administration I (4050-421) or Introduction to Routing and Switching (4050-515)

Additionally, transfer students must complete at least one quarter (most students complete two or three quarters) of classes at RIT before they are eligible for their first co-op.

Co-op allows a student to gain work experience, apply concepts taught in class, and bring lessons learned from the workplace back into the classroom thereby enriching their educational experience. Therefore, you should complete all three co-op blocks prior to entering your senior year. You must complete all of your co-op requirements before you finish your last quarter of classes. Another way of stating this is that you should not end on a co-op.

One final consideration, since most students are on co-op for the summer quarter, the summer course offerings are sparse, particularly in the advanced study courses. With that in mind you should ideally go out for your first co-op experience the summer after your second year and plan for two additional blocks sometime during your junior year.

The Co-op Orientation Workshop given by the NSSA Co-op Counselor covers procedural issues like signing up for interviews and registering a job youve found on your own. It also provides advice on creating an effective resume and other ways of presenting yourself as professionally as possible.

Freshman should attend their co-op orientation by the end of winter quarter of their sophomore year. Transfer students should attend the co-op orientation in the fall quarter and get their resumes updated and reviewed as soon as possible since they may be ready to go out on co-op shortly after transferring to RIT. It is also important for transfer students to begin this process as soon as they arrive as interviews for summer co-ops may occur as early as February although most will occur during spring quarter.

Once you accept an offer, you will need to register the job both in the Office of Co-operative Education and Career Services and in the NSSA Student Services Office. You cannot register for co-op on the Student Information System

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or by phone; you must do so in the NSSA Student Services Office, either in-person or by calling (585) 475-2700.

A good resource (but not the only one) for job leads is the Job Zone Web site maintained by RITs Co-operative Education and Career Services Office (http://www.rit.edu/~964www/). You should check the opportunities on this site, but you should not limit your search to just that resource. For more information about co-op, contact Michelle Magee at [email protected]. She is the Co-op Counselor assigned to our program at RITs Office of Co-operative Education and Career Services. She can help you search for a co-op position, review your resume, and help prepare for interviews. Hearing-impaired students can also work with Lynne Morley who works at the NTID Center on Employment ((585) 475-6206).

Exceptions Regarding Co-op 1. If due to extraordinary circumstances you are unable to complete all the course requirements but have earned

sufficient credit hours to certify for co-op, you can request that an exception be made to allow you to go out on co-op. You can request this exception by explaining your unique situation to the NSSA undergraduate program coordinator via an email to [email protected].

2. If you work full-time and it is not possible for you to leave your full-time employment to go out on co-op you need to request a waiver based on previous work experience. The waiver form can be obtained in the NSSA Student Services office or on our website under Undergraduate and Forms. Please provide all the documentation requested on the form. This must be done prior to your last quarter of coursework at RIT.

3. If you have extenuating circumstances and you believe you have no choice but to finish your RIT academic career on a co-op you need to schedule an appointment to meet with the NSSA undergraduate program coordinator prior to your last quarter of classes to request special permission to end on a co-op. Be prepared to explain how even with the appropriate planning you ended up in this position. If the request is denied you will need to take classes at RIT following your last co-op in order to be certified for graduation.

Dual Degrees and Double Degrees RIT offers both dual degrees and double majors. A dual degree is available to RIT students who are matriculated baccalaureate candidates who wish to complete two bachelor degrees concurrently. The second undergraduate degree must be in a different programmatic area and must require at least 60 quarter credit hours beyond the first baccalaureate degree. A double major is available to RIT students wishing complete two different majors, but receive only one baccalaureate degree. The double major must satisfy the graduation and accreditation requirements from both degrees, be of the same degree type (i.e., both BS degrees or both BFA degrees), and have 28 unique and non- overlapping quarter credit hours. Both of the options require the approval of the heads of both degree programs and require careful consideration and planning. If you are interested in pursuing either option please meet with your NSSA academic advisor for assistance in laying out your plan. Applying for Graduation

When you are within two or three academic quarters of finishing all your requirements for your degree you should apply for graduation in the NSSA Student Services Office. This process includes several steps:

1. Stop by the NSSA Student Services Office to pick up a Degree Application Form and make an appointment with your NSSA academic advisor.

2. Before your appointment visit the Liberal Arts Advising Office to get an updated Liberal Arts Worksheet. Be sure to bring this evaluation with you to your appointment with your academic advisor.

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Any issues or questions you have about where a Liberal Arts course fits in the Liberal Arts block must be discussed with the advisors at the Liberal Arts Advising Office. Liberal Arts is in-charge of the 36 credits in that block and decide what counts where.

Location: building 6, room 2210 Phone Number: (585) 475-2444 Open hours all day from 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM (Monday-Thursday) 8:00 AM- 4:30 PM (Friday)

3. Bring your Liberal Arts worksheet and the completed Degree application form to your appointment with your academic advisor. At that appointment your NSSA worksheet will be updated, you will find out exactly what requirements you have left to complete in order to graduate, and plan when you are likely to complete everything.

*With the implementation of TigerTracks this process may change. If you have any questions please contact your academic advisor.

After the grades are in for the quarter in which you expected to complete your degree, we will check to be sure you have completed all of the requirements necessary for your degree to be certified. If you have completed all your requirements we will certify you for graduation. If not, we will send you a lack letter, which lists what you lack for graduation. We will send you a lack letter every quarter until you graduate or until four quarters have passed. After four quarters pass from your expected completion date you will be asked to reapply for graduation.

If four quarters go by and you dont register for any courses at RIT, including co-op, you risk being declared inactive. This will result in your having to reapply to the NSSA degree program you were completing through the Office of Admissions. You may lose some credits in this process because you will be reapplying for the curriculum as it stands at the time you reapply, not the curriculum you had originally. The bottom line is dont put off finishing your last course or two and keep your academic advisor informed about your plans to complete your degree.

More Information For more information please visit our web site at http://www.nssa.rit.edu.

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02. RIT and NSSA Policies and Resources RIT Policies and Procedures Please review the information on RITs policies and procedures. This document will contain information about general institute and educational policies such as grade replacement, leave of absence, and final exam policies. http://www.rit.edu/~w-aa/Manual/ RIT Student Rights and Responsibilities Please review this information to be informed of your rights, responsibilities, and the code of conduct expected of you at RIT. http://www.rit.edu/studentaffairs/studentconduct/rr.php Institute Calendar http://www.rit.edu/calendar/ Updating Your Address When you change your address you need to make sure that it is updated both with RIT and with the NSSA Department. You can update your address with RIT through the Student Information System. To update your address with the NSSA Department you will need to send an email with your first and last name and your new address to [email protected]. It is very important that you update your address each time it changes so you do not miss important information. Advising Resources in the NSSA Department Students majoring in the undergraduate NSSA programs are assigned both a faculty and a professional academic advisor. The faculty advisor will help students with content-related questions and career planning issues. The professional academic advisor will guide students through the program curriculum, helping them develop their academic plan by taking into consideration program requirements, pre-requisites, course sequences, and course availability. They also help students by interpreting institutional policies, referring students to other resources on campus, and discussing issues of concern regarding their academic progress. Students are expected to be responsible for making their own decisions based on the information and advice their advisor offers. NSSA Website This website will give you information that will help you navigate the policies, procedures, and curriculum to assist you in being successful in the NSSA Department. If you are unable to find the answers or need clarification, feel free to contact your academic advisor via email or schedule an appointment for an in-person meeting by calling (585) 475-2700 or by stopping by the NSSA Student Services Office in building 70, room 2145.

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Campus Resources Here is a list of some campus resources you might find helpful during your time at RIT. Their phone numbers and websites are also listed so you can contact them for assistance. Academic Support Center

Phone Number: (585) 475-6682 http://www.rit.edu/studentaffairs/asc/

Barnes & Noble @ RIT Phone Number: (585) 475-2501 http://rit.bncollege.com Cooperative Education and Career Services

Phone Number: (585) 475-2301 (585) 475-6905 (TTY)

http://www.rit.edu/~964www/ Counseling Center Phone Number: (585) 475-2261

(585) 475-6897 (TTY) http://www.rit.edu/studentaffairs/counseling Disability Services

Phone Number: (585) 475-7804 (V/TTY) http://www.rit.edu/studentaffairs/disabilityservices/

Department of Access Services

https://www.ntid.rit.edu/AccessServices/ Digital Den Phone Number: (585) 475-2505 English Language Center Phone Number: (585) 475-6684 (V/TTY) http://www.rit.edu/studentaffairs/elc/ Honors Program Phone Number: (585) 475-4466 http://honors.rit.edu/ Housing Operations Phone Number: (585) 475-2572

(585) 475-2113 (TTY) http://finweb.rit.edu/housing/

Liberal Arts Advising Phone Number: (585) 475-2444

http://www.rit.edu/cla/overview.php Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships Phone Number: (585) 475-2186

(585) 475-6909 (TTY) http://www.rit.edu/emcs/financialaid/index.php

Office of the Registrar Phone Number: (585) 475-2821

http://www.rit.edu/~605www/ Ombuds Office Phone Number: (585) 475-2876 (V/TTY) http://www.rit.edu/ombuds/ Parking and Transportation Services Phone Number: (585) 475-2074 (V/TTY) http://finweb.rit.edu/grms/pats/ RIT Gordon Field House and Activities Center

Phone Number: (585) 475-2367 http://www.rit.edu/fa/fieldhouse/

Student Financial Services

Phone Number: (585) 475-6186 (RIT) (585) 475-5489 (NTID-V/TTY)

http://finweb.rit.edu/sfs/ Student Health Center

Phone Number: (585) 475-4971 (V/TTY) http://www.rit.edu/studentaffairs/studenthealth/hours.html

TRIO Student Support Services

Phone Number: (585) 475-2832 http://www.rit.edu/studentaffairs/triosss/

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MyRIT MyRIT is a portal that allows you to access RIT services and departments from one location. You can use it to view messages and announcements from departments across campus. It also provides links to several campus services and departments. Under the Academic tab you can access course schedules and planning tools to use as you plan your next quarter of classes. You can also customize your MyRIT account to bring up news articles on topics of interest to you, to pull stock prices, and much more. You can access this service by going to https://my.rit.edu and then use your RIT log-in and password to log-in. myCourses myCourses is RITs course management system. myCourses allows you to interact with other students in your class through chats and discussions as well as access class materials online. Your instructors will use this to share course documents, news, quizzes, surveys, and grades. Many instructors will also ask students to submit their assignments online using the drop box through myCourses. You can access myCourses from the following website: https://mycourses.rit.edu/ or through MyRIT. Registration Procedures Each quarter the Office of the Registrar prints a Schedule of Classes showing all procedures, deadlines and course offerings. These can be obtained approximately the fifth week of the preceding quarter in the NSSA Student Services Office or at the Office of the Registrar. The course offerings are subject to change and an updated listing is available under the heading Open and Closed Courses at Info Center/SIS. You can register for classes either via telephone or internet. If you would like to register via telephone you can call (585) 475-6717 and follow the prompts. If you would like to register via the internet you must log-on to your SIS account using your RIT log-in ID and password. You will then be asked to enter your UID number and your six-digit pin number. If you cannot remember your pin number you must go to the Office of the Registrar to obtain it. Once you are in the system select Register for Classes. There are two methods you can use to register for your classes.

Method 1- Use this if you know the course numbers for the courses you would like to take: 1. Enter the course number (do not use the dashes) 2. Select Add a new course If the course has seats remaining you will see the course appear on your schedule. You will receive a message if the course is full.

Method 2- Use this method if you would like to select from the list of offered courses by department: 1. Select the discipline you would like to take the course in from the pull-down menu 2. Click the Refresh button beneath the pull-down menu 3. Select the course you would like to take from the pull-down menu 4. Click Add

You can also drop a course from your schedule by checking the box next to the course you would like to drop on your schedule and then click Drop Class.

TigerTracks Tiger Tracks is a degree auditing system that you can use to review your progress toward completion of your degree. Your degree audit will show the courses you have completed and are registered for as they apply to your degree requirements. Knowing which requirements you still need to fulfill will help as you plan your future quarters. You can access Tiger Tracks from https://infocenter.rit.edu/ under Students. You will need to log-in using your RIT log-in and password.

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03. College Guidelines Dos and Donts

1. DO call your professors by their title and last name, unless they tell you otherwise. Example: Professor Smith

2. DO talk to your professors and teaching assistants in their office hours, especially if you need help in the class.

3. DO compose professional emails with punctuation, capitalization, and your full name when you email anyone in the institute.

4. DO turn off your cell phone before each class and appointment. 5. DO purchase your textbooks for each class and read them. 6. DO stay organized so you remember important dates and times such as appointments, paper due

dates, and test days. 7. DO see your advisor prior to registration to ensure you are taking the correct courses. 8. DO follow all guidelines and requirements for your assignments. 9. DO contact your professor or a fellow student to get the missed information if you were absent from

class. 10. DO ask for help if you need it. 11. DONT come to class late and then ask the instructor if you missed anything important. 12. DONT read the newspaper, book, do homework, check your email, surf the web, or sleep during

class. 13. DONT focus solely on your social life during college- you also have academics to focus on. 14. DONT procrastinate, start early. 15. DONT pack up books and notes before class is over. 16. DONT be late to class. 17. DONT ask, Is this going to be on the test? 18. DONT talk to your neighbor during class. 19. DONT ask for extra credit at the end of the semester. 20. DONT miss class or arrive late to class repeatedly.

If you adhere to these rules and follow general common sense, you should have a productive and fun college experience!!! Email Etiquette Guidelines Email is a very common form of communication so it is important to know how to use it in an appropriate and professional way. Here are some guidelines to follow when composing your email messages:

If you are corresponding with someone do not start a new email. You should respond to the previous message; it makes it easier to address any issues when the conversation is continued.

Be sure to put a subject in the subject line. Begin each email with a welcome such as Dear, Hi, or Hello and the recipients name Use appropriate capitalization, punctuation, and grammar. This is not a text message. End your email with your name. If you are emailing your advisor or professor be sure to put your official

first and last name.

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MySpace/ Facebook MySpace and Facebook are widely used by many groups of people. As a student you may have one of these accounts and use it to stay in contact with your friends through pictures, comments, and other items you put on your page. As a new professional you need to be aware of what you put on your page as future employers and professors also have access to these pages. Many employers and professors are now using MySpace and Facebook to screen employees/lab workers. In general you should not put the following on your MySpace or Facebook page:

Illegal acts (including drugs, under age drinking, etc.) Nudity or suggestive pictures Racist, sexist, and derogatory comments

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04. Rochester Resources and Things to Do Transportation Even if you dont have a car there are several ways to get around Rochester when you want to get off campus. But if do you have a car dont forget to register it through the Office of Parking and Transportation at RIT.

Location: Grace Watson Hall, Room 1317 Phone Number: (585) 475-2074

RIT Shuttle If you dont have a car and would like to get off campus you can take the RIT shuttle to one of the many shopping centers in the campus area. The following website offers more in depth information about times and routes: http://finweb.rit.edu/grms/pats/transportation/shuttle.html

Bicycle There are several bicycle paths throughout Rochester such as the trails along the Erie Canal and Genesee River. You can also find bicycle paths across campus. Although bicycles are a great way to get around and are less restricted than cars, there are a few important things to remember:

1. Only ride your bicycle on designated bicycle paths. Bicycles are not permitted in walk-only zones. 2. Street rules apply to bicycles as well as cars; be sure to obey stop signs and other traffic control signals. 3. Be sure to register your bicycle with the Office of Parking and Transportation at RIT:

Location: 1317 Grace Watson Hall Phone Number: (585) 475-2074

4. Use the bicycles racks provided on campus to store your bicycle, be sure to bring a good bicycle lock- U-Locks are suggested.

City Bus The city bus connects RIT to many places around Rochester. You can visit the following website for the bus schedule and fare information. http://www.rgrta.com/

Taxi RIT offers a program to help facilitate taxi service for non-emergency issues to or from Rochester-based hospitals, other Rochester community-based health care services, the train station, bus depot, and airport. Users are responsible for the taxi fees which can be paid to the vendor directly or can be charged to their student account. If you would like to use this service contact Campus Safety at (585) 475-2853. Be sure to call 30 minutes ahead of time.

For other transportation needs you can contact any one of the taxi companies in the city of Rochester. Please note this is not a complete list. Associate Taxi: (585) 232-3232 Checker Cab: (585) 325-2460 Geneseo Taxi: (585) 451-1553

If you want to travel even further there are several means of transportation to connect you to other destinations.

Airport Greater Rochester International Airport 1200 Brooks Avenue http://www.monroecounty.gov/airport-index.php

Bus Greyhound Bus Line Trailways Bus Line 187 Midtown Plaza http://www.trailways.com/Default.aspx 300 East Broad Street (585) 232-5121 http://www.greyhound.com/home.asp

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Train Amtrak 320 Central Avenue (585) 454-2894 http://www.amtrak.com/ Local Resources

Malls Marketplace Mall 1 Miracle Way (585) 475-0757 Mall at Greece Ridge 271 Greece Ridge Center (585) 225-0430 Eastview Mall 7979 Pittsford-Victor Road (Route 96) (585) 223-4420 Target 2325 Marketplace Drive (585) 424-3370 Wal-Mart 1200 Marketplace Drive (585) 292-6000 Home Improvement Home Depot 770 Jefferson Road (585) 427-0390 Lowes 2350 Marketplace Drive (585) 424-1340 Grocery Stores Wegmans 650 Hylan Drive (585) 424-6280 Wegmans 2599 E Henrietta Road (585) 359-2271 Tops Friendly Market 1100 Jefferson Road (585) 427-7614

Office & Electronics Best Buy 2345 Marketplace Dr (585) 292-0250 Circuit City 1575 Marketplace Drive (585) 475-0330 CompUSA 400 Jefferson Rd. (585) 424-1499 Office Depot 1100 Jefferson Road (585) 272-9860 Office Max 3333 W Henrietta Road (585) 292-0660 Pharmacies CVS Pharmacy 2580 E Henrietta Road (585) 321-2581 Eckerds Pharmacy 125 White Spruce Blvd # 7 (585) 424-6550 Restaurants Applebees 3360 W. Henrietta Road (585) 427-0370 Brandani Pizza 2595 W Henrietta Road (585) 272-7180 Buffalo Wild Wings 382 Jefferson Road (585) 427-9464

Bugaboo Steakhouse 935 Jefferson Road (585) 292-5800 Cracker Barrel 2075 Hylan Drive (585) 321-3230 Jays Diner 2612 W Henrietta Road (585) 424-3710 Mac Gregors Grill & Tap Room 300 Jefferson Road (585) 427-8410 Olive Garden Italian Restaurant 532 Jefferson Road (585) 292-0590 Panera Bread 300 Hylan Drive (585) 272-7410 Pita Pit 1100 Jefferson Road (585) 475-1040 Roadhouse Grill 830 Jefferson Road (585) 427-2250 Romanos Macaroni Grill 760 Jefferson Road (585) 427-8230 Ruby Tuesday Restaurant 400 Jay Scutti Blvd (585) 427-2680 Uno Chicago Grill 1000 Hylan Drive (585) 272-8667

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Things to Do There are several things to do in Rochester if you do not want to leave the city. Be creative- barbeques, movies, bowling, and other activities are always an option. Here are a few other suggestions, but there are many more if you look around:

Arena 51 (585) 424-3140

376 Jefferson Road #11 GEVA Theater (585) 232-1366 http://gevatheatre.org/ Park Avenue http://www.park-avenue.org/ Rochester Broadway Theater League (585) 222-5000

http://www.rbtl.org/ Strong Museum of Play

(585) 263-2700 http://www.strongmuseum.org/

RIT is close to several fun destinations, many of which are just a days drive away. Think about organizing a weekend get-away for you and a group of friends. Here are some of the approximate driving times to several nearby locations: Boston: About 6 hours

New York City: About 5.5 hours Niagara on the Lake: About 2 hours

Niagara Falls: About 1.5 hours

Toronto: About 3 hours

Bristol Ski Resort: About 45 minutes

http://www.bristolmountain.com/ Swain Ski Resort: About 1.5 hours

http://www.swain.com/