If you have received an official letter of acceptance from RIT/NTID, please refer to the following information to assist you as you prepare to become an RIT/NTID student.
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1. Pay $300 Tuition Deposit |
Once we receive your deposit, a packet of forms related to several items listed here will be sent to you to complete. All forms can be submitted online or downloaded and printed for your convenience.
Credit card holders may now pay their deposit on-line.
Students who will be financially supported by their state vocational rehabilitation agency may have their deposit deferred to their quarter tuition bill. Please have the VR counselor send a voucher to RIT Student Financial Services, 25 Lomb Memorial Drive, Rochester, NY 14623 or fax to: 585-474-5307.
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2. Set up your RIT Computer Account |
Activate your account now. With your RIT computer account you become a part of RIT's online community. You can set up your RIT e-mail account or e-mail forwarding. All official communication about your housing assignment and billing will only be sent via the RIT computer account. Sign up for yours today!
What’s my University ID (UID)? To find your UID, after setting up your RIT computer account go to the myRIT Web Portal at my.RIT.edu. Once you sign in, your name and University ID appear on the top left of the screen. If you need help contact the ITS Help Desk at (585) 475-4357 voice or (585) 475-2810 TTY.
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3. Return the housing contract |
In order to receive an RIT housing assignment, you must complete a housing contract. Housing contracts are online at http://housing.rit.edu. A paper copy of the housing contract is enclosed with your offer of admission if you are unable to apply online. Please do not submit a paper copy of the housing contract if you have applied online.
All first-year students (including transfers) are required to live in campus residence halls and are guaranteed housing. Our residence hall assignments are made on a first-come, first-served basis, depending upon the postmark date of your admission deposit and the submission date of your housing contract. Students residing in a residence hall must select a meal plan via the question on the housing contract. If you have any questions about your housing assignment, please contact the Housing Operations office at 585-475-2572 (voice) or 585-475-2113 (TTY) or visit Housing Operations online.
Your housing assignment and roommate information will be available online in early August (for fall entry) at http://housing.rit.edu.
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4. Apply for Financial Aid |
(U.S. Students Only) |
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Obtain a Personal Identification Number (PIN). The PIN is your federal electronic signature for completing the FAFSA online. Simply log on and request a PIN. In most cases, your parent will also need to obtain a PIN and sign your FAFSA.
- To receive the best consideration for financial aid, complete the FAFSA and submit it to the federal processor by March 1 for entering freshmen or by March 15 for transfer students. You may complete the FAFSA online or use a paper application. Have results sent to RIT by including our federal student code, which is 002806.
- You will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) within a few weeks. It will be sent to the e-mail address you listed on your FAFSA. Review your SAR and submit any corrections to the Federal Processor. New York State residents can also apply for the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) by completing the TAP on the web application or a preprinted Express TAP Application. If you are not a resident of New York State, check with your state scholarship agency to see if you can use your state scholarship or grant at RIT.
- Award letters are mailed beginning March 15 and will continue based on the date the FAFSA was received by RIT. If you have any questions about filling out the forms, please call the RIT Financial Aid Office at 585-475-2186 (voice) or 585-475-6909 (TTY) or email ntidaid@rit.edu.
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5. Apply for Vocational Rehabilitation |
(U.S. Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students Only) |
If you do not know who your Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) counselor is please contact Denise Hampton, Student Financial Services Coordinator, at 585-475-6863 (V/TTY) for further assistance or check online.
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6. Apply for OSAP |
(Canadian Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students Only) |
The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) assists students from the Canadian province of Ontario. If you have not yet applied for OSAP, please do so now. The process can take
several weeks. You may contact Gerry Vibert at gerry.vibert@osap.gov.on.ca.
You need to submit a copy of the Notice of Assessment before your 1-20 form will be sent.
If you are from another Canadian province, please contact your local Vocational Rehabilitation Office.
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7. Submit final transcripts from your previous school |
If you're entering RIT/NTID directly from high school, you are required to submit final transcripts that list your date of graduation. Your transcripts must be submitted by the start of classes for your first quarter at RIT/NTID.
If you are a transfer student, you must submit official transcripts that include your final semester and note any degrees earned. Your transcipts must be submitted by the start of classes for your first quarter at RIT/NTID. Registration may be delayed until this is received.
Ask your secondary school official or college registration office to send transcripts to: NTID Office of Admissions, 52 Lomb Memorial Drive, Rochester, NY 14623. Mark on the envelope "Attention: Final Transcripts Enclosed."
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8. Communication & Access Services |
(Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students Only) |
Complete the Language/Communication Background Questionnaire (L/CBQ) as soon as possible or no later than June 1. Your responses are needed to plan access services and housing assignments.
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9. Complete the Health History form |
The Health History form must be filled out by you and your physician. Completion of this form is required before you can register for classes. You may direct questions to RIT's Student Health Center at 585-475-2255 (voice) or 585-475-5515 (TTY).
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10. If you have a disability other than hearing loss, complete the Disability Services Request Form |
If, in addition to your hearing loss, you have another disability requiring accommodation (such as a learning disability, visual or
mobility impairment), please complete the Disability Services Request Form.
ASL-English Interpretation program students with disabilities also complete this form. Submit directly to the Disability Services Office. Do not complete these forms unless the circumstances above apply to you.
That’s it! Now all that’s left to do is pick up some RIT/NTID gear to wear around campus!
Other Information
Orientation
Winter and Spring Orientation dates
Information about Winter and Spring quarter orientation is mailed to students with their acceptance letter. Attendance at orientation is required.
Winter QuarterFor deaf and hard of hearing, first year and transfers to associate degree programs; bachelor degree students work directly with their academic department for registration prior to arrival. |
Math and English Placement tests, course registration, and orientation workshop - Sunday, December 2, 2007 9–4pm Move-in to Residence Halls - Saturday, December 1 from 10-2pm. |
Spring QuarterFor deaf and hard of hearing, first year and transfers to associate degree programs; bachelor degree students work directly with their academic department for registration prior to arrival. |
Math and English Placement tests, course registration, and orientation workshop - Sunday, March 9, 2008 9–4pm Move-in to Residence Halls - Saturday, March 8 from 10-2pm. |
Fall 2008 Orientation Dates
Information about new student orientation is mailed to students who have paid their tuition deposit. Attendance at orientation is required.
| SVP First-year and Transfers to NTID programs |
Saturday, August 16, 2008 – Sunday, August 31, 2008 Move in is Saturday, Aug 16th 9–4pm |
| SVP Family Orientation |
Saturday, August 16, 2008 – Monday, August 18, 2008 |
| RIT Orientation First-year Bachelor degree students |
Sunday, August 24, 2008 – Sunday, August 31, 2008 *You will participate in the NTID Support Service Orientation (NSSO) workshop during RIT’s Orientation program. *Move-in is on Sunday, August 24, 2008 |
RIT Orientation |
Sunday, August 24 - Monday, August 25, 2008 |
Transfer Orientation |
Friday, August 29 |
ASL-English Interpretation Students |
Sunday, August 24, 2008 – Sunday, August 31, 2008 |
Fall Quarter (2008-1) Classes begin |
Monday, September 1, 2008 (Labor Day) |
Costs
Tuition costs are available online. Look for the section on "Deaf and Hard of Hearing NTID Supported Students". NTID rates apply to deaf and hard of hearing students in all NTID academic degree programs as well as NTID–supported students enrolled in any of the other 7 colleges of RIT at the undergraduate or graduate levels. NTID rates also apply to all students in the ASL–English Interpretation and MSSE programs.
NTID also offers detailed payment information on managing tuition payment plans, bookstore vouchers with vocational rehabilitation, and more. Your vocational rehabilitation counselor will want to reference this document for VR payment authorization.
International students have separate rates and process. Additional costs for orientation are detailed in these links.
You may make tuition payments on-line.
Institute Calendar
RIT's Institute calendar can be viewed online.