First-Year Admissions

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Through future-focused academics and a vibrant campus life, our students shine. Come join the RIT community, where your individuality, creativity, and innovation are always celebrated. Here, you can be uniquely you.

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We'll provide the future-focused degree programs, imaginative environment, real-world career experiences, and a vibrant campus life.

Visit and Events

Whether you can visit in person or want to experience virtually, we offer opportunities every day for you to get to know RIT, meet our students and staff, and ask questions. View all the ways you can experience RIT

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Meet Us On Campus

Learn about academics, co-op and internships, financial aid, and more at one of our on-campus open houses.
October 14 | October 26 | November 9

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Daily Tours and Information Sessions

Visit campus six days a week or explore other ways to experience RIT.

Did you miss Introducing RIT? You can still access recordings from this year's event! Access Recordings

We’re Test Optional and have Friendly Early Decision plans.

Get the information you need including:
Application checklist and deadlines
Academic preparation and requirements
Choosing a major or exploration program

Learn about RIT through the eyes and words of our students. Student creators share their tips, tricks, and stories about RIT on the TigerTalk blog. Browse blog posts

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4 Helpful Career Resources at RIT

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10 Things to Do on Campus During the Weekend

Financial Aid and Scholarships

2025-2026 FAFSA® Updates

The U.S. Department of Education has announced that the 2025-26 FAFSA will not be available until December 1, 2024. Students applying Early Decision I and II who are seeking need-based aid will need to complete the RIT Financial Aid Application (opens October 1) in addition to the FAFSA. Learn more

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Make RIT financially within reach

We realize that you are taking an important step in your life; one that is exciting, yet challenging. Since you have many other things to consider as you prepare for college, we want to help make your financial aid experience as smooth as possible. Currently, more than 16,000 RIT undergraduate students receive over $550 million dollars in financial assistance from federal, state, and institutional resources, in the form of scholarships, grants, loans, and student employment.