The best education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. A smart investment for you.
Table of Contents 1 ………… Overview 2 ………… Career Preparation 3 ………… Success Stories 4 ………… Pathways to Success 6 ………… College Profiles and Admission Requirements 8 ………… Support and Access Services 9 ………… Additional Benefits Communication Services Financial Support Personal Growth
Back Cover …… RIT at a Glance
Overview Accomplishment. Achievement. Success. Deaf and hard-of-hearing students at RIT receive a world-class private university education at a public college price, unparalleled educational support services, dynamic academic programs that reflect the needs of the marketplace, and excellent support for their job search.
The world is an exciting place full of challenges and opportunities. For
deaf and hard-of-hearing students, the challenges can be greater and the opportunities harder to find. The key to success is a good education, and the best education is one designed especially for them. That’s what your clients will find at Rochester Institute of Technology— an outstanding education designed with their needs in mind and delivered by dedicated professionals with decades of experience educating deaf and hard-of-hearing students. That’s what makes RIT the best choice for your clients and a smart investment for you. There isn’t another college in the world that provides better support for
determines where they will finish. You may think about suggesting that your clients attend a community college or another college closer to home, but for deaf and hard-ofhearing students, it pays to go the distance—to RIT.
deaf and hard-of-hearing students, and there isn’t another college that provides better outcomes. There’s a saying, “It’s not where you start; it’s where you finish.” But in reality, where students start largely
Impressive Graduation Rate Deaf and hard-of-hearing students at RIT graduate at rates above the national averages for students in community colleges and other private four-year colleges. Strong First-Year Retention
RIT
Nationally*
Bachelor’s Degree Programs Associate Degree Programs Overall First-Year Retention
86% 75% 80%
74% 54%
*National College Dropout and Graduation Rates: National Center for Education Statistics Information included refers to colleges with admission policies similar to RIT/NTID.
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Career Preparation Over the past five years, 94% of deaf and hard-of-hearing graduates who chose to enter the workforce have found employment in business, industry, education, government and other fields. RIT/NTID has a proven track record of successful graduate employment in all sectors of the economy. Looking at job placement by economic sector, over the past five years, 65% of RIT/NTID graduates have acquired jobs in business and industry, 25% in education, and 10% in government. At RIT/NTID, employers find and hire high-tech, highly skilled workers with hands-on training who are motivated to succeed in the marketplace. While students work hard to develop skills that will prepare them for careers, employment specialists from the NTID Center on Employment spend more than one-third of the year traveling coast to coast, connecting with employers to create a climate for successful co-op and permanent job placement.
Selected national and international companies that have hired RIT/ NTID students and graduates are: Aerospace Corporation BNY Mellon Bausch & Lomb Boeing Aircraft Inc. Central Intelligence Agency Citi City of Los Angeles Defense Finance and Accounting Service Gannett Newspapers Google IBM Miami Herald Microsoft Monroe County Medical Examiner’s Office NASA Naval Supply Systems Command Optical Gaging Products Solar Turbines Sprint Tufts University U.S. Department of Labor Walt Disney Company Yahoo!
The RIT/NTID Advantage Students work with faculty and staff, counselors and advisers, who often become mentors and role models, to develop the professional skills students need to build a career. RIT/NTID alumni, who work all over the nation, often return to represent their companies at the NTID Job Fair or at specially scheduled on-campus interview events.
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Education Makes a Difference Unemployment Rate in 2009 2.5%
Median Weekly Earnings in 2009 (Dollars) Doctoral Degree
2.3% Professional Degree
$1,532 $1,529
3.9%
Master’s Degree
$1,257
5.2%
Bachelor’s Degree Associate Degree
$1,025
6.8%
$761
8.6% Some College $699 No Degree 9.7% High School Graduate
$626
Less Than High School
$454
14.6%
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Current Population Survey
Success Stories William Yuknis
B.S., Computer Engineering, 1994 National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, Md. “In 1994, I became the first deaf graduate from the Computer Engineering program in RIT’s College of Engineering. Here at NASA, I was the product design lead for the Command and Data Handling Subsystem for the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter. I led a team of engineers to design, build, and test hardware in addition to ensuring that the spacecraft arrived safely at the moon. As I have progressed through my career, my RIT education has served as a solid foundation to build on. I believe that with a strong foundation, you can build skills for life.”
Lawrence Dorsey
AOS, Computer Integrated Machining Technology, 2008 Rock Island Arsenal Rock Island, Ill. “I am a machinist and work a Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) machine to create precision parts for equipment in support of the U.S. Army. I plan my work through blueprints and other work specifications, and program essential information into the machine. I learned and trained on the CNC machines in our classroom at RIT/NTID, and when I went on co-op here at Rock Island Arsenal, I worked on the same type of machines. They were a little bigger and a bit more high-tech, but with my training, I adjusted quickly. My employer hired me right after I completed my co-op and held the job for me while I completed my degree.”
Elizabeth Giraldi
B.S., Business Management, 2009 Naval Inventory Control Point (NAVICP) Philadelphia, Pa. “I am a logistics management specialist and am responsible for providing logistics support for fleets that are in action. I manage aircraft parts and make decisions daily related to procurement, making new buys, filling requisitions and effecting parts distribution. The decision-making process in this role relates directly to my Business Management degree.”
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Pathways to Success
Bachelor’s Degree Programs If your clients are interested in and qualified for a bachelor’s degree program, they can pursue any of more than 90 exciting and challenging majors offered in the College of Applied Science and Technology, E. Philip Saunders College of Business, B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences, Kate Gleason College of Engineering, College of Imaging Arts and Sciences, College of Liberal Arts, and College of Science. If your client is unsure which college fits his or her interests, he or she may apply to enter University Studies to explore different bachelor’s degree programs. Support services for students in bachelor’s degree programs include sign language interpreting, notetaking and a variety of other services. For a full description, see page 8. Pre-Baccalaureate Programs If your client would like to enter a bachelor’s degree program in the
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College of Engineering, Imaging Arts and Sciences, Liberal Arts or Science, but needs to complete some courses in order to qualify for admission, he or she may be eligible to enter a pre-baccalaureate program. All pre-baccalaureate programs are individualized, planned by your client and his or her academic adviser to prepare for the bachelor’s degree program to which he or she wishes to apply. Associate+Bachelor’s Degree Programs RIT’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf offers an array of associate degrees that provide seamless transition to RIT bachelor’s degree programs. Current programs include Administrative Support Technology, Applied Liberal Arts, Business, Engineering Technology, Hospitality and Service Management, Information Technology, and Laboratory Science Technology.
Associate Degree— Career-Focused Programs If your clients are looking for the fast track to career success, they may choose to pursue an associate degree in any of our state-of-theart technical programs. These include: Accounting Technology, Administrative Support Technology, Applied Computer Technology, Arts and Imaging Studies, Business Technology, Computer Aided Drafting Technology, Computer Integrated Machining Technology and Laboratory Science Technology. Students benefit from support services in the form of direct instruction from faculty members at NTID, which includes sign language, spoken language and a variety of other services. For a full description, see page 8. Career Exploration Programs If your clients want to collect additional information about careers and majors before deciding on
Corey Axelrod
B.S., Business Management, 2008 MBA, Marketing and Sales Management, 2010 Director of Marketing, Hager Productions Pittsford, N.Y. “Hager Productions is a multimedia company specializing in web-based video production. My responsibilities are directing the firm’s marketing and brand management programs and developing and implementing marketing strategies to secure new business and maintain the existing client base. The responsibilities of this job align perfectly with my RIT degree in Marketing and Sales Management.”
an associate degree program of study, they may choose a career exploration/decision option. These programs offer them the opportunity to do a career search while they develop a better understanding of themselves through career and personal counseling and the sampling of various majors. A counselor/faculty adviser will work with them to assist them in evaluating information and making a career decision.
Fully Accessible Campus With more than 1,200 deaf and hard-of-hearing students in our college community, RIT has made sure our campus is fully accessible. Specially designed dorm rooms include strobe fire alarms and doorbells. Visual emergency warning systems also are present in academic buildings.
Shannon Tierney Medical Illustration, Londonderry, N.H. “When I graduated from high school, I started taking some college courses, but I didn’t have any direction or support on a career path. So I started to look for a college that would give me what I needed, and provide a great support system. I chose RIT because I heard that it was a great school that offered a lot of support for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. I came to visit, and I knew that I had to be here—that this place was good for me. I’m really happy because I never had this kind of academic support or support services in my other college. The advisers are always available to make sure that you are on the right path, and will do pretty much anything to help you succeed in your program. It’s challenging, but I like being challenged because it pushes me to go farther than before.”
RIT’s Public Safety officers are easily accessible by phone, TTY, Instant Message, e-mail and bluelight security call boxes located around campus.
RIT provides high-speed computing access that is hard to beat. In fact, The Princeton Review consistently ranks RIT among the most connected campuses in the country.
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College Profiles and Admission Requirements College of Applied Science and Technology
B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences
E. Philip Saunders College of Business Students
Students Undergraduate (main campus)
2,730
Graduate
460
Students
Kate Gleason College of Engineering Students
Undergraduate (main campus)
775
Undergraduate (main campus)
Graduate
350
Graduate
2,475 600
Undergraduate (main campus)
525
Programs
Programs
Programs
Programs
Engineering Technology Civil, Computer, Electrical, Electrical/ Mechanical, Manufacturing, Mechanical, and Telecommunications Engineering Technology programs; Undeclared Option1 Environmental Sustainability, Health and Safety School of Hospitality and Service Management Hospitality and Service Management Nutrition Management Packaging Science
Accounting
Computer Science
Biomedical Engineering
Finance
Information Sciences and Technologies Information Technology Medical Informatics Interactive Games and Media Game Design and Development New Media Interactive Development Networking, Security, and Systems Administration Applied Networking and System Administration Information Security and Forensics Software Engineering
Chemical Engineering
International Business Management Management Information Systems Marketing New Media Marketing Undeclared Business Option1
Computing Exploration Option1 (Undeclared Computing) Informatics Exploration Option1 (Undeclared Informatics)
2,000
Graduate
Computer Engineering Computer/Software Engineering Option Electrical Engineering Electrical/Biomedical Engineering Option Electrical/Computer Engineering Option Electrical/Robotics Option Industrial and Systems Engineering Industrial/ Ergonomics Option Industrial/Information Systems Option Industrial/Lean Six Sigma Option Industrial/Manufacturing Option Industrial/Six Sigma Option Mechanical Engineering Mechanical/Aerospace Option Mechanical/Automotive Option Mechanical/Bioengineering Option Mechanical/Energy and Environment Option Microelectronic Engineering Engineering Exploration Program1
24-26
Hospitality and Service Management
1520-1830
22-27
Packaging Science
1600-1840
23-27
Environmental Management
Hospitality and Service Management
Packaging Science
Engineering Technology
Minimum High School Preparation
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Additional Requirements – College preparatory program (including required courses listed above) – Technology courses also desirable for engineering technology applicants † Nutrition management program requires chemistry.
ACT 24-27
Minimum High School Preparation
Computer Science Information Sciences and Technologies Interactive Games and Media Networking, Security and Systems Administration Software Engineering
SAT
ACT
1710-2020
25-31
1550-1900
23-27
1680-1980
25-30
1640-1890
24-28
1680-1980
24-30
Minimum High School Preparation
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Algebra l Geometry l Trigonometry s Pre-calculus At Least 2 Years of Science Biology Chemistry Physics
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Additional Requirements – College preparatory program (including required courses listed above) – Strong selection of courses emphasizing communications/writing also desirable
Additional Requirements – College preparatory program (including required courses listed above) – Computer programming course(s) also desirable † Medical informatics requires biology and chemistry.
Engineering
Middle 50% of Accepted Applicants SAT
ACT
1760-2010
26-30
Minimum High School Preparation
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Math
SAT (CR+M+W) ACT (Composite)
Engineering
1630-1790
SAT 1590-1840
Software Engineering
Environmental Sustainability, Health and Safety
Business
Middle 50% of Accepted Applicants
Networking, Security, and Systems Administration
23-27
SAT (CR+M+W) ACT (Composite)
Interactive Games and Media
ACT
1570-1820
Middle 50% of Accepted Applicants
Information Sciences and Technologies
SAT Engineering Technology
SAT (CR+M+W) ACT (Composite)
Computer Science
Middle 50% of Accepted Applicants
Business
SAT (CR+M+W) ACT (Composite)
Math Algebra l Geometry l Trigonometry l Pre-calculus l At Least 2 Years of Science † Biology Chemistry Physics
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Additional Requirements – College preparatory program (including required courses listed above) † Biomedical engineering and electrical/biomedical engineering option require biology.
University Studies The University Studies program is coordinated by the Division of Academic Affairs. The program is for students who wish to explore majors across two or more of RIT’s colleges. Admission to this program is based on high school performance, standardized test scores, and appropriate preparation for possible academic interests.
2010-2011 College of Imaging Arts and Sciences Students
National Technical Institute for the Deaf
College of Liberal Arts Students
Undergraduate (main campus)
2,010
Graduate
325
College of Science
Students
Students
Undergraduate (main campus)
630
Associate Degree Programs
760
Undergraduate (main campus)
Graduate
125
NTID-supported BS/BFA Programs
620
Graduate
1,360 215
Programs
Programs
Programs
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School of Art Fine Arts Studio, Illustration, Medical Illustration, Undeclared Art Option1 School of Design 3D Digital Graphics, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Interior Design, New Media Design and Imaging, Undeclared Design Option1 School for American Crafts Ceramics/Ceramic Sculpture, Glass/Glass Sculpture, Metals/Jewelry Design, Woodworking/Furniture Design, Undeclared Crafts Option1 School of Film and Animation Digital Cinema, Film and Animation School of Photographic Arts and Sciences Advertising Photography, Fine Art Photography, Photojournalism, Biomedical Photographic Communications, Imaging and Photographic Technology School of Print Media New Media Publishing
Advertising and Public Relations
General Science (Undeclared Option)1
Museum Studies*
Accounting Technology, Administrative Support Technology, Administrative Support Technology (AAS+BS)3, Business (AS+BS)3, Business Technology, Hospitality and Service Management (AS+BS)3 Applied Computer Technology, Applied Computer Technology (AS+BS)3 Applied Liberal Arts (AS+BS)3
Philosophy
Arts and Imaging Studies
Political Science
American Sign Language-English Interpretation (BS)
Professional and Technical Communication
Applied Mechanical Technology (AAS+BS)3, Computer Aided Drafting Technology, Computer Integrated Machining Technology Laboratory Science Technology Laboratory Science Technology (AAS+BS)3 Pre-Baccalaureate Studies
Criminal Justice Economics International Studies Journalism
Psychology Public Policy Urban and Community Studies Liberal Arts Exploration1
Career Exploration Studies1
Center for Imaging Science Imaging Science School of Life Sciences Bioinformatics, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology, Biotechnology—Bioinformatics Option, Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Ultrasound), Environmental Science, Physician Assistant Program (BS/MS) School of Mathematical Sciences Applied Mathematics, Applied Statistics, Computational Mathematics Department of Chemistry Biochemistry, Chemistry, Chemistry— Environmental Option, Polymer Chemistry Department of Physics Physics
*formerly Cultural Resource Studies
Film and Animation
Photographic Arts and Sciences
Print Media
Art, Design,* American Crafts
Minimum High School Preparation
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Additional Requirements * Studio art experience and a portfolio of original artwork are required for all art, design, and crafts programs. – Medical illustration program requires 2 years of science (biology preferred). † Biology required for biomedical photography program ‡ Digital cinema requires trigonometry and chemistry or physics. Pre-calculus is recommended.
Minimum High School Preparation
22-29
NTID-supported BS/BFA Programs
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Minimum High School Preparation
Math
Math
Algebra l Geometry l † Trigonometry Pre-calculus At Least 2 Years of Science Biology Chemistry Physics
Algebra l l Geometry l l † † Trigonometry Pre-calculus s At Least 2 Years of Science Biology l l Chemistry l l ‡ ‡ Physics
Additional Requirements – College preparatory program (including required courses listed above) – Strong performance in English and social studies courses also expected † Public policy program requires trigonometry.
Additional Requirements – Strong performance in English courses and two years of foreign language recommended for ASL-English Interpretation program † Science, engineering, and transfer programs require three or more years of mathematics. ‡ Engineering and science programs require three or more years of science.
Required for admission
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18-21
A one-year program for students wishing to explore alternatives before selecting a specific degree program within this RIT college or school.
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Students interested in premedicine, predentistry, preveterinary, preoptometry may select any major in the College of Science.
SAT
ACT
1680-1980
25-30
Minimum High School Preparation
Physics
22-26
1290–1470 1530–1940
Science
Medical Sciences
1500-1750
ACT 14-17
Mathematics/Statistics
Print Media
23-28
Associate-Level Programs
1570-1900
SAT 1020-1230
Associate Degree Programs Career-focused (AS+BS)3 and Pre-baccalaurate ASL-English Interpretation
Imaging Science
26-30
ACT 22-27
Middle 50% of Accepted Applicants
General Science
1770-1980
Photographic Arts and Sciences
SAT 1550-1810
SAT (CR+M+W) ACT (Composite)
Environmental Science
Film & Animation
Liberal Arts
Middle 50% of Accepted Applicants
Chemistry Programs
23-28
SAT (CR+M+W) ACT (Composite)
Biological Science
ACT
1610-1910
Middle 50% of Accepted Applicants
ASL-English Interpretation
SAT Art, Design, Crafts
SAT (CR+M+W) ACT (Composite)
Pre-Baccalaureate Programs
Middle 50% of Accepted Applicants
Liberal Arts
SAT (CR+M+W) ACT (Composite)
Math Algebra l l l l l l l Geometry l l l l l l l Trigonometry l l l l l l l Pre-calculus s s s s s s s At Least 2 Years of Science Biology l l s s l Chemistry l l l s n s l Physics s s n s s
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Additional Requirements – College preparatory program (including required courses listed above) – Ultrasound program requires chemistry or physics.
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These are associate degree programs that prepare students to enroll in RIT bachelor’s degree programs.
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Support and Access Services RIT offers your clients an opportunity to be part of a unique college community that understands the educational needs of deaf and hard-of-hearing students like no other college in the world. Many students cite access and support services as a reason for making RIT their first college choice or for tranferring here from other colleges. RIT provides both the access and support services that our research and experience have shown are key to student success. No outside efforts on the part of the student, the college or you are necessary to set up these services—they are part of an RIT education. Here are just some of the services that support student success in RIT’s broad selection of programs.
Bachelor-Level Programs Instruction with Access and Support Services If your clients qualify to take courses in the College of Applied Science and Technology, E. Philip Saunders College of Business, B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences, Kate Gleason College of Engineering, College of Imaging Arts and Sciences, College of Liberal Arts, or College of Science, RIT/NTID will provide the educational access services they need. Your client can request sign language interpreting, real-time captioning services, assistive listening systems and notetaking. Alternative services also will be provided as required. He or she also may take advantage of educational support services such as tutoring by experienced faculty tutors, personal and career counseling and academic advising.
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Interpreting RIT has the largest staff of professional sign language interpreters of any college program in the world. Last year, RIT provided nearly 110,000 hours of interpreting services. In addition to classroom interpreters, your client also may request interpreting services for non-academic activities such as athletic events, religious services, student government meetings, guest presentations and other student life activities. Notetaking Trained student notetakers record information during class or laboratory lectures, discussions and multimedia presentations. Class notes then are placed on the Web, so your client can easily access them. Last year, RIT provided more than 65,000 hours of notetaking services for students.
Real-time Captioning Services This service uses C-Print® captionists to provide a thorough English text display of classroom lectures and discussion. Students read this text during class and receive access to review or print it as permanent class notes. Tutoring/Advising Faculty tutors/advisers help answer questions and clarify concepts and information taught in classes. They also provide academic advising, discussing programs and career goals with your client and helping him or her plan a schedule, select classes and prepare for cooperative (co-op) work experiences.
Associate+Bachelor’s Degree Programs If your clients qualify for these programs, instructors will communicate directly with them using a variety of communication strategies, including sign language, spoken language, fingerspelling, printed/visual aids, Web-based instructional materials and individual tutoring in the courses in your clients’ program that are taught by faculty members at NTID. Your clients may request access services for the courses in their program that are taught by faculty members in RIT’s seven other colleges. They also may request educational support such as tutoring by experienced faculty tutors, career counseling and academic advising.
Career-Focused Associate-Level Programs Direct Instruction If your clients take courses at NTID, instructors will facilitate communication in the classroom and communicate directly with students using a variety of communication strategies, including sign language, spoken language, fingerspelling, printed/visual aids, Web-based instructional materials and individual tutoring. Your clients will have access to a state-of-the-art learning center staffed by professional and peer tutors. An assigned counselor will work closely with them to help plan their collegiate experience and provide them with personal, social, career and academic advising and counseling services.
Additional Benefits Communication Services
Financial Support
Deaf and hard-of-hearing students have speech-language, audiological and cochlear implant support right here on the RIT campus through the Communication Studies and Services Department.
RIT is an affordable choice and an excellent value for you and your clients.
Full-time, on-site audiologists, accredited by the American SpeechLanguage-Hearing Association (ASHA), provide services related to hearing and hearing aids and assistive listening and alerting devices for the 87% of students who use hearing aids, as well as services for more than 200 students who use cochlear implants. Students also have the advantage of access to full-time, on-campus speech-language pathologists, also accredited by ASHA, who offer a broad range of speech and language services, including specialized instruction for job interview preparation. RIT’s comprehensive array of services and support for deaf and hard-ofhearing students is unmatched by any other college or university in the world.
• Deaf and hard-of-hearing students pay about one-third of RIT’s regular tuition rate. • Your clients receive a world-class private university education at a public college price. With all of the specialized services and programs available at RIT for deaf and hard-of-hearing students, there isn’t another university in the world that offers your clients a better opportunity for success or a better value for the cost.
Personal Growth RIT provides a variety of leadership roles for deaf and hard-of-hearing students and opportunities to master challenges that result in a sense of pride and personal assurance. Students leave RIT with more confidence and independence, greater decision-making skills, and with clearly defined academic, career and personal goals.
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RIT at a Glance FOUNDED IN 1829, Rochester Institute of Technology is a privately endowed, coeducational university with eight colleges, emphasizing career education and experiential learning. THE CAMPUS occupies 1,300 acres in suburban Rochester, the third-largest city in New York State. THE RIT STUDENT BODY comprises approximately 14,000 undergraduate students and 2,700 graduate students. Enrolled students represent all 50 states and nearly 100 foreign countries. There are more than 1,200 deaf and hard-of-hearing students enrolled. RIT ALUMNI number appoximately 106,000 worldwide. COLLEGES: Applied Science and Technology; E. Philip Saunders College of Business; B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences; Kate Gleason College of Engineering; Imaging Arts and Sciences (School for American Crafts, School of Art, School of Design, School of Film and Animation, School of Photographic Arts and Sciences, School of Print Media); Liberal Arts; National Technical Institute for the Deaf; Science DEGREES: RIT offers associate degree programs: AS, AOS, AAS; bachelor’s degree programs: bachelor of fine arts (BFA) and bachelor of science (BS); master’s degree programs: master of business administration (MBA), master of engineering (ME), master of fine arts (MFA), master of science (MS) and master of science for teachers (MST). Doctoral (Ph.D.) programs are offered in astrophysical sciences and technology, color science, computing and information sciences, imaging science, microsystems engineering, and sustainability. WALLACE LIBRARY is a multimedia center offering a vast array of resource materials. The library provides access to more than 250 electronic databases, 36,000 electronic journals and 75,000 e-books. Resource materials also include more than 12,000 audio, film and video titles and more than 500,000 books and print journals. HOUSING: Many of RIT’s full-time students live in RIT residence halls, apartments or townhouses on campus. On-campus fraternities, sororities and special-interest houses also are available. Freshmen are guaranteed housing. STUDENT ACTIVITIES: Major social events and activities are sponsored by the College Activities Board, Residence Halls Association, sororities, fraternities and special-interest clubs of many kinds. There are more than 200 student organizations on campus.
ATHLETICS: At RIT, men’s hockey, basketball, lacrosse, and women’s volleyball and hockey often are ranked nationally. Many other RIT teams receive recognition in the Northeast. Men’s Teams—baseball, basketball, crew, cross country, ice hockey (Division I), lacrosse, soccer, swimming, tennis, track and wrestling Women’s Teams—basketball, crew, cross country, ice hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and volleyball RIT offers a wide variety of activities for students at all levels of ability. More than 50 percent of our undergraduate students participate in intramural sports, ranging from flag football to golf and indoor soccer. Facilities include the Gordon Field House, featuring two swimming pools, a fitness center, indoor track, and an event venue with seating for 8,500; the Hale-Andrews Student Life Center, with five multipurpose courts, eight racquetball courts and a dance/aerobics studio; the Ritter Ice Arena; outdoor tennis courts; an all-weather track; and athletic fields.
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