We’re thrilled to kick off the 2024-2025 academic year with renewed energy and enthusiasm. This year promises to be full of growth, learning, and opportunities for everyone.

The academic year started with 2024 New Student Orientation. After the class photo, first-year students were welcomed by their RIT family during the lively Tiger Walk. Faculty, staff, and returning students lined the path, offering high-fives and words of encouragement as the new students made their way to the New Student Convocation. RIT’s beloved mascot, RITchie, added to the energy and school spirit, making it a memorable start to their journey at RIT.

The 2024 NTID Career Fair is Wednesday, October 9, from 12:30 to 4:00 p.m. on the first floor of Lyndon B. Johnson Hall.

This event is open to all deaf and hard-of-hearing students pursuing associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees, as well as alumni, to explore co-op and employment opportunities. Interpreters will be available at each company’s table, and many of the attending representatives are RIT/NTID alumni.

Encourage your student to dress professionally and connect with their employment advisor to prepare. We look forward to seeing them on October 9!

Get ready for Brick City Homecoming and Family Weekend 2024! It’s the perfect time to visit campus, reconnect with your student, and join in on all the fun.

A special event to look forward to is the NTID Parents Welcome Breakfast on Saturday, October 19, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. in the Dyer Arts Center. This breakfast is a great chance for NTID and RIT cross-registered students to bring their families, meet faculty and staff, and get answers to questions about academics, financial aid, or campus resources. Families were sent a separate email about this, but if you didn’t receive that and want to RSVP please email Loriann Macko at Loriann.Macko@rit.edu.

There’ll also be plenty of other NTID events throughout the weekend, like evening entertainment, mini-gatherings, and more! Keep an eye on your inbox for the full details.

Come celebrate 50 years of NTID Performing Arts with a special exhibit showcasing its rich history and contributions to the arts. The exhibit will be open on Friday, October 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Dyer Arts Center in LBJ Hall. Visitors can explore memorable performances, stories, and milestones from NTID’s performing arts legacy. This is a fantastic opportunity to reflect on the program's impact and see how it continues to inspire creativity and talent in the NTID community.

To stay in touch with other parents and up to date on current events, join our Facebook group for parents of deaf and hard-of-hearing and interpreting students at RIT/NTID! More resources are available on the NTID Parents and Families page. Other resources also are available on the RIT Parents and Families page.

For any questions, feel free to reach out to Loriann Macko, Director of NTID Alumni & Constituent Relations, at Loriann.Macko@rit.edu.

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