By this time next week, our newest Tigers will be starting Orientation and our returning Tigers will be making their way back to campus. We are excited to welcome them all home and start a new academic year at RIT! 

Returning students living in RIT Housing are not required to make an appointment time to pick up their housing keys. These students should plan to arrive in parking lot C, then proceed to 1400 Grace Watson Hall where RIT Housing staff will be available to assist them. Returning students can pick up their keys between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 20 through Saturday, Aug. 24, and between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 25.

Students who live at the RIT Inn or 175 Jefferson should pick up their directly at those locations, not from the RIT Housing office.

More information, including what to bring checklists, can be found on the Current Student Move-In website.

We are excited to open the semester with TigerFest, a weeklong festival beginning on Monday, Aug. 26, and running through Friday, Aug. 30, that connects new and returning students to all things RIT. Students can check out the TigerFest website for events, including First Day of Classes Photos, Lighting the Way, Intramural Free Agent Night, and the Tiger Activities Fair, where students can learn about the many clubs and organizations on campus.

Parents are invited to join Fr. Brian Cool at a webinar to learn about the Catholic Newman Community at RIT. During this webinar, you can meet the Catholic Newman Community team, learn about services and opportunities for students, and gain a deeper understanding of how the Newman Community is dedicated to enhancing Catholic life at the university. The webinar will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 7:30 p.m. Please email newman@rit.edu to register.

The Fall Career Fair will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 25. The Career Fair, held in the Gordon Field House, draws a variety of companies, ranging from small tech firms to Fortune 500 companies. Students can prepare using the information and checklist found on the Get Career Fair Ready website.

Brick City Homecoming and Family Weekend, a longstanding RIT tradition, is scheduled for Friday-Sunday, Oct. 18-20. This RIT tradition features events for the whole family and is a great time to visit your student. With a large schedule of events to choose from, there is something for everyone at Brick City Weekend!

Family favorite events include:

The 2024-2025 Academic Calendar includes all important dates, including breaks. Remember that, along with the academic calendar, your student should refer to their course syllabi for important dates related to their coursework.  

Mailing addresses for all campus locations can be found on the Campus Post Offices website. 

Make the start of the new academic year memorable for your student! By making a gift of $25 to the RIT Fund, you can leave a personal message for your student to be displayed on Jumbo Tron located in the Student Hall for Exploration and Development. Every dollar of your gift goes to work immediately, providing the resources our students need as they begin a new academic year.

My Bus Home arranges round-trip and one-way transportation for all academic breaks in private, fully-insured motor coach buses with restrooms, Wi-Fi, and a DVD player. The buses pick up on campus and go to/from central locations in:

The estimated round-trip fares are between $231 and $281 depending on the stop and the number of students who take the bus. A one-way fare is always half of a roundtrip fare. The deadlines to reserve a spot for the upcoming breaks are:

Please visit My Bus Home for more information and to reserve seats.

RIT Care Packages is an exclusive gift service provided by RIT Dining. Send your student warm thoughts with a fresh baked treat, gift basket, or snack box. Send a little love, whether to wish them a happy birthday, good luck, or just because.

Options include baked goods and pizza prepared by RIT Dining or snack boxes prepared by our partner, CampusCube.

Each month, we ask parents to respond to our Parent Poll and provide feedback on a topic related to RIT, your student, and you.

In July, we asked how you were supporting your student’s increasing independence this summer. Most of you are letting your student take the lead. Please take a moment to answer our August question.

In case you don’t follow the Parent and Family Programs Facebook page, here’s what you missed:

In the rain and sunshine, Orientation student leaders are deep into training in preparation for welcoming a new class of RIT Tigers to campus! 

Sincerely,

Chelsea Petree, Ph.D.
Director, Parent and Family Programs
Rochester Institute of Technology
parents@rit.edu

rit.edu/parents

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