Transfer Admission
Transfer Admission
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Transfer Day
Friday, January 17, 2020
A strong start deserves a spectacular finish. Learn how to take your education to the next level at our Transfer Day.
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Applying for Admission
Statement on Ethical and Fair Admissions Practices
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions continues to put students first in the admissions process. We continue to use fair and ethical practices as we recruit, review applications and counsel our prospective students and their families. Our admissions officers support and promote ethical responsibility with our colleagues in the admission profession.
Ways to Apply
Ways to Apply
Admission to RIT is competitive, but our admission process is a personal one. Each application is reviewed holistically for strength of academic preparation and your personal career interests. We seek applicants from a variety of geographic, social, cultural, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.
Manage Application
Whichever method you choose to apply, we invite you to create an RIT Admissions account to monitor your application, track the status of your application credentials, receive your admissions decision, and more.
Transfer Application Checklist
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Complete the Common Application or RIT Application
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Request official academic transcripts from all colleges you have attended (even if only one class)
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If you have completed fewer than 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) at the time of your application, high school transcripts and SAT/ ACT* scores are required
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International Applicants Only - Students whose native language is not English must submit results of the TOEFL, IELTS or PTE Academic examination. Testing can be self-reported. Frequently Asked Questions for International Applicants
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An Art Portfolio is required for admission to the School of Art, School of Design, and School of Film and Animation. (A portfolio is not required for admission to our School of Photographic Arts and Sciences unless an applicant is seeking transfer credit for completed coursework in photography.)
Transferring Credits to RIT
A transfer credit evaluation is completed as part of the application process. Credit is granted by the academic departments for coursework that is related to your intended program. While RIT will accept credit from a variety of sources, if credit is being completed at an external school or organization that is not regionally or nationally accredited it is important to check prior to completing any coursework to determine if credit can be accepted. Credits from a foreign post-secondary institution that is recognized by the local Ministry of Education as a degree-granting institution may be accepted for transfer credit evaluation. A grade of "C" or better is required for transfer credit to be awarded. For a complete listing of transfer and test credit policies, including information about AP and IB, please refer to information provided by the RIT Registrar.
The following is a collection of external courses that have been reviewed and determined to be equivalent to RIT courses and/or are applicable to general education or elective requirements. Many of the equivalencies are a direct (one-to-one) match, where one external course is equivalent to one RIT course. However, there are some instances where multiple external courses may be listed as equivalent to one or more RIT courses. In these cases all courses must be completed to receive the listed credit. (Be sure to read the “Notes” column for any specific information about individual rules.) This equivalency list is available to provide information on how transferred courses will be awarded credit at RIT. However, the list does not guarantee the credit will count for a specific RIT program requirement.
There is no limit on the number of credit hours that can be awarded, however, a recipient of a two-year associate's degree from another accredited university cannot receive more than 60 semester credits for that degree. RIT’s undergraduate residency requirement states that a minimum of 25% of the total semester credit hours required for the degree shall consist of successfully completed RIT courses.
A matriculated undergraduate student's year level is determined by the number of credit hours the student has earned according to the scale below. (This does not include course work in progress).
| YEAR LEVEL | 1-4-YEAR PROGRAMS | 5-YEAR PROGRAMS |
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| 1 | 0-26 | 0-26 |
| 2 | 27-55 | 27-55 |
| 3 | 56-84 | 56-75 |
| 4 | 85-above | 76-95 |
| 5 | 96-above |
Recommended Academic Preparation
Scholarships and Financial Aid
We’re here to help make RIT financially within reach
We realize that you are taking an important step in your life-one that is exciting, yet challenging. Since you have many other things to consider as you prepare for college, we want to help make your financial aid experience as smooth as possible. Currently, more than 13,000 RIT undergraduate and graduate students receive over $291 million dollars in financial assistance from federal, state, and institutional resources, in the form of scholarships, grants, loans, and part-time employment.
International Students
RIT attracts students from every state and more than 100 countries
RIT hosts more than 2,600 international students on the main Rochester, New York campus. The variety of backgrounds and perspectives represented in the RIT community enriches the living and learning experience for all. As students interact on team-based projects, in campus housing and in day-to-day activities, they become enriched and better prepared for the opportunities and challenges of global interdependence.
Accepted Students
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Pay RIT Deposit Pay by credit card, eCheck, mail payment, or wire transfer
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Student Enrollment Procedures Checklist Review this checklist to finalize your enrollment plans
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International Student GuideA comprehensive arrival guide for international students
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