Academically amazing. Socially handicapped. You'll find a job.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Definitely consider the school if you're slightly interested in anything technology, design, fine arts, engineering, or even business. There is an increasing presence in the medical field (PA program top ranked, and perhaps newly created biomedical programs).
If you want college to be academically focused, and want a prospective career after graduation, then come here. We have gone up in rankings very quickly in the last 5 years, and we're getting even better.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
A top ranked school in the engineering and design field. We're less recognized nationally as we don't offer much phD programs and the school is predominately undergraduate. New programs are quickly added though, and is def going to change within the few years.
As a transfer student, the school's academic rigor is very challenging. There is less focus on liberal arts. Despite having a concentration (similar to a minor, but a class or two less), there is less emphasis on liberal arts and you'll take courses that you're interested in within your field.
Most courses are preparing you to succeed in the real world, and you genuinely use the information you learn from the classroom. Most students here are genuinely focused and enjoy what they're studying.
It used to be even more challenging (during quarter systems), but the recent shift in a semester system gave students a bit more time to catch their breath.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
Despite many other sources talking about freshmen dorm housing lacking, the housing at RIT is actually quite amazing for upperclassmen.
Freshmen are required to dorm in the typical dorm styled housing. Although with the recent influx of students, the dorms are over populated, causing students to move into far off-campus housing (there is a bus shuttle though, so not very overbearing).
Once you get pass your first year however, there is a wide range in housing, including townhouses, apartments, studios and even lofts. Global village is beautiful, and there are off campus contractors with apartment complexes that provide luxury housing (for a price not too much more than dorming). Buses shuttle these students as a great amount of RIT students live there.
If money is a problem, the housing market of Rochester is quite affordable, and homes for rent near campus is relatively affordable.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
Dining for sure can improve. There are no major chains on campus, which can be a good and bad thing. Freshmens generally eat at the typical college dining hall, and not much options are available.
There are various coffee shops on campus, including Java's, a local chain, and shops that serve Starbucks coffee. There is a local chain serving an alternative to Chipotle, and visiting chefs from local restaurants.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
If you're into anything gaming, you will probably absolutely love this school. There are more LAN parties than frat parties. Dota and LoL competitions are king here.
There are various clubs you can join. Intramural sport teams, billiards hall, and an entire building dedicated as a gym with pretty nice facilities. Swimming pool, indoor track, indoor tennis, outdoor tennis, weight rooms and 2 hockey arenas (which means year round iceskating).
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
RIT is an expensive school. Many students rely on aid and many more go into huge debts. It is def worth the high tuition, as unlike most other college grads, RIT students can pay off their loans.
Graduates are well rewarded, as job placement and demand for RIT grads is relatively high. As an engineering school, many students graduate with 6 figures.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
There is a human vs zombie thing going on every year.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Nerds. Geeks. Engineers. Developers. Designers.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
What Greek life?
There are Greek if you actively search for them. There are no 'frat bro' jersey shore types like in many schools, but there are tons of professional fraternities.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Campus Police is everywhere. It's hard to get around campus without seeing them actually.
Students are pretty respectful of others, and crime is almost unheard of on campus. The biggest scandal in recent years was a gun scare, which turned out to be a student holding a samarai sword umbrella that someone mistaken for a rifle.
Besides that, nerf guns are everywhere.
Academically amazing. Socially handicapped. You'll find a job.
Definitely consider the school if you're slightly interested in anything technology, design, fine arts, engineering, or even business. There is an increasing presence in the medical field (PA program top ranked, and perhaps newly created biomedical programs). If you want college to be academically focused, and want a prospective career after graduation, then come here. We have gone up in rankings very quickly in the last 5 years, and we're getting even better.
A top ranked school in the engineering and design field. We're less recognized nationally as we don't offer much phD programs and the school is predominately undergraduate. New programs are quickly added though, and is def going to change within the few years. As a transfer student, the school's academic rigor is very challenging. There is less focus on liberal arts. Despite having a concentration (similar to a minor, but a class or two less), there is less emphasis on liberal arts and you'll take courses that you're interested in within your field. Most courses are preparing you to succeed in the real world, and you genuinely use the information you learn from the classroom. Most students here are genuinely focused and enjoy what they're studying. It used to be even more challenging (during quarter systems), but the recent shift in a semester system gave students a bit more time to catch their breath.
Despite many other sources talking about freshmen dorm housing lacking, the housing at RIT is actually quite amazing for upperclassmen. Freshmen are required to dorm in the typical dorm styled housing. Although with the recent influx of students, the dorms are over populated, causing students to move into far off-campus housing (there is a bus shuttle though, so not very overbearing). Once you get pass your first year however, there is a wide range in housing, including townhouses, apartments, studios and even lofts. Global village is beautiful, and there are off campus contractors with apartment complexes that provide luxury housing (for a price not too much more than dorming). Buses shuttle these students as a great amount of RIT students live there. If money is a problem, the housing market of Rochester is quite affordable, and homes for rent near campus is relatively affordable.
Dining for sure can improve. There are no major chains on campus, which can be a good and bad thing. Freshmens generally eat at the typical college dining hall, and not much options are available. There are various coffee shops on campus, including Java's, a local chain, and shops that serve Starbucks coffee. There is a local chain serving an alternative to Chipotle, and visiting chefs from local restaurants.
If you're into anything gaming, you will probably absolutely love this school. There are more LAN parties than frat parties. Dota and LoL competitions are king here. There are various clubs you can join. Intramural sport teams, billiards hall, and an entire building dedicated as a gym with pretty nice facilities. Swimming pool, indoor track, indoor tennis, outdoor tennis, weight rooms and 2 hockey arenas (which means year round iceskating).
RIT is an expensive school. Many students rely on aid and many more go into huge debts. It is def worth the high tuition, as unlike most other college grads, RIT students can pay off their loans. Graduates are well rewarded, as job placement and demand for RIT grads is relatively high. As an engineering school, many students graduate with 6 figures.
There is a human vs zombie thing going on every year.
Nerds. Geeks. Engineers. Developers. Designers.
What Greek life? There are Greek if you actively search for them. There are no 'frat bro' jersey shore types like in many schools, but there are tons of professional fraternities.
Campus Police is everywhere. It's hard to get around campus without seeing them actually. Students are pretty respectful of others, and crime is almost unheard of on campus. The biggest scandal in recent years was a gun scare, which turned out to be a student holding a samarai sword umbrella that someone mistaken for a rifle. Besides that, nerf guns are everywhere.