Study at Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, New YorkThe university s diverse, engaging, and safe campus community, modern campus facilities, and our location in Rochester, NY, make us an outstanding living and learning environment for international students. We currently have 1,900 international students from more than 100 countries studying on our campus. RIT international students are active members of our residential campus community, and we support their development and prepare them to be successful graduates with individualized academic and career advising, and personalized assistance and support. RIT is an intentionally inclusive and equitable community where students of all backgrounds, genders, races, and interests thrive and achieve exceptional success through our cooperative education and paid work programs, a supportive environment, and a large career network. RIT is one of the most successful universities when it comes to placing international students on F-1 OPT/STEM OPT or J-1 AT -with over 50 STEM designated degree programs international students can extend their post-graduate training. Nearly 1,000 international students on F-1 and J-1 visas are completing 1-3 additional years of post-graduation training at companies in the U.S. . RIT is one of the top 100 national universities in the US and one of "America’s Best College Values" in a US- News & World Report survey, as well as in Princeton Review’s Best 389, Fiske s Selective Guide to Colleges and other major college guides. RIT’s faculty and students routinely earn nationally and internationally competitive awards and honors such as Fulbright Scholars and Alfred Sloan Foundation Awards.
The International Student Services office serves as a resource for all international students on visas as well as for members of the campus community seeking cross-cultural assistance. The staff advises students on immigration issues, orientation, helps with adjustment to academic and cultural expectations in the United States and provides cross-cultural programs. In addition, the office coordinates off-campus hospitality through the Rochester International Council. Visit http: //www.rit.edu/studentaffairs/iss/ RIT English Language Center (ELC) International students who require assistance in their mastery of English in order to succeed in the rigors of their academic program may seek assistance in RIT s English Language Center. The ELC offers courses in writing, grammar, vocabulary, conversation and reading at several skill levels each semester, as well as courses in presentation skills, computer word processing, pronunciation, business communication and TOEFL preparation, etc. Students may receive individualized instruction tailored to meet their specific language needs. Visit http: //www.rit.edu/studentaffairs/elc/ Campus Life Getting involved in extracurricular activities helps students make friends and become integrated into the vibrant campus community. RIT frequently hosts a variety of musical and theatrical activities on campus, including the Dance Company, Jazz Ensemble, Gospel Ensemble, and Philharmonic. Meetings and events will take place in Java Wally s coffee house on campus, and the Student Life Center. Wherever students interests fall, from art to music, literature, politics, science, or sports, they should find others at RIT who share their enthusiasm and an activity to fulfill it. Visit https://events.rit.edu/ or www.rit.edu/campuslife.html for more information.
On-Campus jobs As a large University, RIT offers more than 7,000 on-campus jobs each year. International students may hold part-time jobs on campus, not to exceed 20 hours per week due to US government regulations. The Student Employment Office (SEO) coordinates campus jobs, and students may register with the SEO upon enrolment in classes. Students on F-1 or J-1 visas may not work off-campus without the permission of the International Student Program Coordinator or The U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service.
Visit https://www.rit.edu/careerservices/students/on-campus-employment for more information.
Clubs and Organizations Student Affairs currently hosts 300 active clubs, 11 major student organizations, and 30 Greek-letter organizations on campus. RIT welcomes and embraces all of its unique, student operated clubs and organizations.
Visit https://campusgroups.rit.edu/clubs/home/ for more information.
Housing Serving approximately 6,000 students, RIT s campus housing offers many living options including residence halls and apartments to meet the diverse needs, interests and backgrounds of RIT students. On-campus accommodations are available to students (and their families) on a space-available basis. Visit https://www.rit.edu/housing/ for more information. Transportation RIT provides transportation across campus throughout the day and evening, with shuttle bus service between the campus and local shopping areas. Taxis and the regional public bus service also serve the campus from a variety of locations, including several major off-campus apartment complexes.
Visit https://www.rit.edu/parking/transportation for more information.
Food Service RIT s food service program administers several cafeteria dining options around campus and can accommodate many different dietary requirements such as vegetarian, Halal and Kosher. Visit https://www.rit.edu/fa/diningservices/ for more information.
The Campus RIT, the top 15th largest private university in the US enjoys a spacious and open 1,300-acre suburban campus comprised of over 230 buildings, including classroom and administrative buildings, laboratories, residence halls / apartments, student centers, dining halls, athletic facilities, etc, as well as nature trails, forever-wild green space and wooded areas.
Visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USMw5ZH5wGI for a video tour of our campus.
CONTACT
International Student Admissions
Rochester Institute of Technology
58 Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester, NY 14623-5604
Tel:
585-475-2229 or toll-free within US: 866-260-3950
Fax:
585-475-7164
Website:
http: //www.rit.edu/international
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