R. I. T Rochester Institute of Technology Office of Undergraduate Admissions Rochester Institute of Technology Bausch & Lomb Center 60 Lomb Memorial Drive Rochester, New York 14623-5604 Phone: (585) 475-6631 E-mail: admissions@rit.edu www.admissions.rit.edu Fall 2010 Dear Open House Registrant: We have received your reservation for our Fall Open House on Saturday, October 9th and we are looking forward to your visit. Thank you for using our electronic confirmation. Enclosed you will find a visitor parking permit, campus map, and directions to RIT. When you arrive on campus, please follow the signs to parking lot D or G. Please display your parking permit on the dashboard of your vehicle. Once you park your vehicle, please follow the signs leading to the Gordon Field House (building #24). Our staff and students will be available to greet you and help you plan your day. Also included is a tentative schedule that outlines the activities we have planned for Open House. A continental breakfast will be available during morning check-in. If you would like to have lunch in our student cafeteria, Gracie's, you are welcome to do so. Lunch passes can be purchased for $8.00 per person during check-in. During Open House, you will have the opportunity to attend two Academic Meetings at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. The afternoon Academic Meeting is designed for students who want a general overview of a second-choice academic program. Please arrive promptly at 1:00 p.m. for the start of this section. The content of the overview differs by area and department tours may not be available at this time. Students who are interested in applying to the School of Art, School of Design, or School for American Crafts may have their portfolios reviewed or critiqued from 12:30-2:00 p.m. Please note that students interested in our School of Photographic Arts & Sciences or School of Film & Animation are not required to submit a portfolio as part of the admissions process. Please contact the Admissions Office if we can assist you with planning your visit. We hope you enjoy your day. Sincerely, Daniel R. Shelley, Ph.D. Assistant Vice President and Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Rochester Institute of Technology VISITOR PARKING PASS Undergraduate Admissions OPEN HOUSE Parking Lots: D & G Valid in any General Space. Not valid in: Reserved, Handicapped, Short-term 20-minute, or Administration Spaces. Dates Valid: Saturday: September 25, 2010 Saturday: October 9, 2010 Saturday: November 13, 2010 Friday: December 3, 2010
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Tentative Fall Open House Schedule Presentations* 8 am 9 am 10 am 11 am 12 pm 1 pm 2 pm 3 pm Check-in/Continental Breakfast Opening Session Academic Meetings Pre-Medical Studies, Pre-Law Studies Information ROTC Presentation - Army & Air Force Admissions Presentation (12:15 for High School Students & Transfers, 3:00 for High School Students only) Portfolio Reviews: Art, Design & American Crafts Academic Overview Financial Aid Presentation Ongoing Activities* Lunch - Gracie s Student Services Fair Campus Tours Residence Hall Tours Special Interest Housing Fair *See reverse for event details and locations.
Check-in/Continental Breakfast 8:30 am - 9:00 am Welcome to RIT! Please enjoy our complimentary continental breakfast. You may also pre-purchase lunch passes to Gracie s, one of our student dining facilities- $8.00 per person. Gordon Field House (24) Opening Session 9:00 am - 9:50 am Presented by the Director of Undergraduate Admissions, learn more about RIT past, present and future. Dismissal for Academic Meetings will take place after the presentation, and you will be escorted by department representatives. Gordon Field House (24) Academic Meetings 10:00 am - ~11:30 am Visit your first-choice academic major to learn from RIT faculty about curriculum requirements and our state-ofthe-art facilities. End times may vary. You will be escorted to this meeting from the Gordon Field House. ROTC Presentation 11:45 am - 12:15 pm Hear from Army & Air Force regarding ROTC programs and scholarship opportunities. Pre-Medical Studies Information 12:00 pm - 12:50 pm Stop by to learn more about our pre-medical advising opportunities. Shuttle Bus Schedule: A Shuttle Bus will make a continuous loop between the Student- Alumni Union (04), Academic Quad (north of buildings 17&09), Grace Watson Hall (25), and Barnes & Noble @ RIT from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm. Barnes & Noble @ RIT Bookstore: Located at Park Point 10:00 am - 9:00 pm Pre-Law Studies Information 12:00 pm - 12:50 pm Stop by to learn more about our pre-law advising opportunities. Admissions Presentations Learn more about the application process, what we look for and how we make our decisions. Time will be allotted for questions. 12:15 pm - 12:45 pm & 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Presentation for High School Students Student-Alumni Union (04) Ingle Auditorium 12:15 pm - 12:45 pm Presentation for Transfer Students Portfolio Reviews: Art, Design & American Crafts 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Representatives from each of these schools will be available to review or critique your portfolio. No reviews for Photography or Film & Animation majors will be conducted since a portfolio is not required for freshman admission to these areas. School of Art: School of Design: School of American Crafts: Tours: College of Imaging Arts & Sciences School of Film & Animation: at 1:00 pm School of Design: at 1:30 pm School of Photographic Arts & Sciences: at 1:30 pm Please note: Schools of Art, American Crafts, and Print Media will conduct tours during the morning Academic Meetings. Academic Overview 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm Similar to the morning Academic Meeting, this session will provide you with a general overview of a second academic major in which you have an interest. Locations TBD Tentative Fall Open House Schedule Financial Aid 101 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm Families will learn about the scholarship and financial aid programs available at RIT. Staff from Financial Aid and Scholarships will de-mystify the application process. Time will be allotted for questions. Student-Alumni Union (04) Ingle Auditorium Ongoing Activities Stop by anytime during the times indicated below. Lunch - Gracie's 11:00 am - 1:30 pm Enjoy dining at RIT s all-you-can-eat dining hall, just one of RIT s many dining facilities. Tickets sold at Check-In or at the door, $8.00 per person. Grace Watson Hall (25) Campus Tours 11:00 am - 3:30 pm Enjoy a student-led, 1-1/4 hour walking tour of the academic side of campus. Tours will depart regularly. Student Services Fair 11:30 am - 2:00 pm Representatives will be available from a number of areas across campus to provide you with information on student clubs and support services. Residence Hall Tours 11:30 am - 3:30 pm A 30-minute self-guided walking tour of our residence halls includes a visit to a room and information on our tunnel system, campus safety, meal plans, and services available to students. Grace Watson Hall (25) Lobby Special Interest Housing Fair 11:30 am - 3:30 pm We offer campus living options that may fit with your hobbies or personal interests. Representatives from our Special Interest Houses will be available to tell you about their houses, answer questions, and give tours of their facilities.
Rochester Institute of Technology Directions & Nearby Hotel Accommodations The RIT campus is located in Rochester, New York. The third largest city in New York State, Rochester is on Lake Ontario, about midway between Niagara Falls and Syracuse and within easy driving distance to Toronto. The Rochester area is serviced by Greyhound and Trailways bus companies as well as the Amtrak train line. The Greater Rochester International Airport is home to most major airlines, including USAir, United, Delta, American, JetBlue, AirTran and others. Taxis are available at the airport, train and bus stations. RIT is also a stop on Route 24 of the Regional Transit Service, the area's mass transit bus system. RIT's main campus is five miles from both the airport and the NY State Thruway (Interstate 90). Directions to RIT: From the Airport: Turn right onto Brooks Ave., then a quick right onto I-390 South. From 390, take the next exit (Scottsville Rd.) and turn right at the end of the ramp. Drive for approximately three miles, then turn left onto Jefferson Rd. (Route 252). Proceed east a short distance to campus (on the right). Then follow signs for Open House parking in Lots D and G. From the NYS Thruway: Take Exit 46 and proceed North on I-390 to Exit 13 (Hylan Dr.). Take a left onto Hylan Dr. and continue north to Jefferson Rd. (Route 252), then take a left at the Jefferson Rd. intersection. You will travel approximately ½ mile, passing South Town Plaza. Immediately after passing the Radisson Hotel, turn left onto Lowenthal Rd. Follow Lowenthal Rd. to the end and take a right onto Andrews Memorial Dr. Follow signs for Open House parking in Lots D and G. Nearby Accommodations: Accessible within 10 minutes of RIT s campus: Best Western 940 Jefferson Rd. 585-427-2700 Comfort Suites 2085 Hylan Drive 585-334-6620 Country Inn & Suites by Carlson 4635 West Henrietta Rd. (Rte. 15) 585-486-9000 Courtyard by Marriott 33 Corporate Woods 585-292-1000 Days Inn 4853 West Henrietta Rd. (Rte. 15) 585-334-9300 Double Tree Hotel 1111 Jefferson Rd. (Rte. 252) 585-475-1510 Fairfield Inn by Marriott 4695 West Henrietta Rd. (Rte. 15) 585-334-3350 Holiday Inn 800 Jefferson Rd. (Rte. 252) 585-475-9190 Homewood Suites 2095 Hylan Drive 585-334-9150 La Quinta Inn & Suites 717 East Henrietta Road 585-272-7800 Microtel Inn 905 Lehigh Station Rd. (Rte. 253) 585-334-3400 Radisson Inn (on campus) 175 Jefferson Rd. (Rte. 252) 585-475-1910 Red Roof Inn 4820 West Henrietta Rd. (Rte. 15) 585-359-1100 Residence Inn 1300 Jefferson Rd. (Rte. 252) 585-272-8850 RIT Inn and Conference Center 5257 West Henrietta Rd. (Rte. 15) 585-359-1800 Super 8 Motel 1000 Lehigh Station Rd. 585-359-1630 Accessible within 15 minutes of RIT s campus (Airport Area): Comfort Inn 395 Buell Rd. 585-436-4400 Fairfield Inn by Marriott 1200 Brooks Ave. 585-529-5000 Holiday Inn Airport 911 Brooks Ave. 585-328-6000 Quality Inn Rochester Airport 1273 Chili Ave. 585-464-8800 Downtown Rochester accessible within 15 minutes: Radisson Hotel Rochester Riverside 120 East Main Street 585-546-6400 Hyatt Regency 125 East Main Street 585-546-1234 Strathallan Hotel 550 East Avenue 585-461-5010 Other Rochester area hotels accessible within 20-30 minutes: Brookwood Inn 800 Pittsford-Victor Rd. 585-248-9000 Woodcliff Hotel & Spa 199 Woodcliff Dr. 585-381-4000 *When making a reservation, mention your visit to RIT since selected hotels offer special rates to RIT visitors.