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+ Financial Overview+ Academics at RIT+ Health, Safety and Well-Being+ Campus Life
ESERVICES.RIT.EDU
+ View your Billing Statements and Balance+ Use Fly Wire for International Payments+ Set up Payment Plans+ View Financial Aid Received+ Manage Meal Debit Money+ Add Tiger Bucks
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!
Any questions?