RIT provides one of the most accessible educational communities in the world for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. Here are just a few examples of the services that support your success.
RIT Bachelor's and Master's Degree Programs:
Instruction with Support Services
If you qualify to take courses in RIT’s College of Applied Science and Technology, Business, Computing and Information Sciences, Engineering, Imaging Arts and Sciences, Liberal Arts or Science, RIT will provide the educational access services you need. You can request sign language interpreting services, assistive listening systems, notetaking, or real-time captioning services. Alternative services also will be provided as required. You also may request educational support services such as tutoring, personal and career counseling, and academic advising.
2+2 (Associate + Baccalaureate Degree) Transfer Programs:
If you qualify for these programs, direct instruction, which includes sign language, spoken language, fingerspelling, printed/visual aids, Web-based instructional materials and individual tutoring, will be used in the courses in your program that are taught by faculty members at NTID, and you may request access services for the courses in your program that are taught by faculty members in RIT’s seven other colleges.
Career-Focused Associate-Level Programs:
Direct Instruction
If you take courses at NTID, instructors will use direct instruction, which includes sign language, spoken language, fingerspelling, printed/visual aids, Web-based instructional materials and individual tutoring.
You will have access to a state-of-the-art learning center staffed by professional and peer tutors. An assigned counselor will work closely with you to help you plan your collegiate experience and provide you with personal, social, career and academic counseling services.
Master of Science Program in Secondary Education of Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (MSSE)
Direct Instruction
If you enroll in the MSSE program, faculty will communicate with you using sign language and speech in small, personalized classes.