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International Graduate Study
ABOUT RIT ADMISSION PROGRAMS RESEARCH
Reputation
Quality
Choices
Results
Graduate Application Enclosed
REPUTATION RIT has been recognized for quality, ranking as
one of the nation’s top comprehensive universities and one of
“America’s Best College Values” in a U.S. News & World Report
survey. RIT also has been included in Peterson’s Competitive
Colleges, Fiske’s Selective Guide to Colleges and other major
college guides.
EXPERTISE At RIT, you’ll interact with faculty members who
have extensive teaching experience and are internationally
respected for their contributions to their respective disciplines.
Through their professional activities, including applied research
and consulting, our professors stay at the forefront of their fields.
FACILITIES From a microchip fabrication clean-room and the
computer integrated manufacturing labs to digital imaging and
professional photographic production studios, RIT’s modern
facilities reflect our emphasis on career education.
TECHNOLOGY RIT is connected to Internet2 to give you imme-
diate access to the information you need. State-of-the-art com-
puting hardware and software and media-supported classrooms
create a dynamic environment for learning.
RESEARCH RIT graduate programs emphasize the mastery of
research in many fields. Through the administration of scholar-
ship, fellowship, and research funds, RIT encourages graduate
students’ high-level participation in research. A sampling of
research centers on campus includes: Information Technology
Lab, Center for Business Ethics, Center for Digital Media, Center
for Integrated Manufacturing Studies, Center for Quality and
Applied Statistics, Center for Remanufacturing and Resource
Recovery, Image Permanence Institute, International Business
Center, RIT Research Corporation, and the Technology
Management Center.
GLOBAL RIT enrolls 1,400 international students from more than
95 countries. The importance of understanding other cultures,
languages, and viewpoints is emphasized in your course work
to prepare you for success in the global economy.
EXPERIENCE Optional cooperative education work experiences
or internships can provide you with professional experience in
your field before you graduate. Co-op employers range from
small consulting firms and start-up technology companies to
Fortune 500 and international corporations.
PLACEMENT Hundreds of top companies come to campus each
year to recruit our graduate students, who have strong employ-
ment prospects because of their programs’ career focus.
Online LearningRochester Institute of Technology is a recognized leader in delivery
of online education. RIT offers full graduate degrees and graduate
certificates, all of which can be earned without ever coming to
campus. All courses offered online meet the same rigorous objec-
tives set for traditional classroom experiences. Faculty who teach
online courses often teach the same class in a traditional format.
RIT online learning serves students throughout the United States
and in some 40 different countries. Graduate degree programs
available in the online format include:
Applied Statistics
Cross-Disciplinary Professional Studies
Environmental Health and Safety Management
Health Systems Administration
Imaging Science
Information Technology
Learning and Knowledge Management Systems
Microelectronics Manufacturing Engineering
Print Media
Software Development and Management
Telecommunications Engineering Technology
Advanced certificates are also available in:
Elements of Health Care Leadership
Health Information Resources
Health Systems Finance
Human Resource Development
Materials Science and Engineering
Senior Living Management
Statistical Methods for Product and Process Improvement
Statistical Quality
Technical Information Design
Executive EducationBy combining summer sessions, online learning, independent
study, and credit for selected work experience and significant
professional accomplishments, Executive Leader programs allow
students to earn a degree in about 15 months. These accelerated
MS degree programs are developed for practicing mid-level
managers and executives who hold a U.S. bachelor’s degree (or
equivalent) and a minimum of five years experience in the field.
These programs include:
Executive MBA
Hospitality-Tourism Management
Human Resource Development
Manufacturing Leadership
Packaging Science
Product Development
Service Management
What Makes RITUnique?
ChoicesRIT is one of the nation’s top comprehensive universities andsets the national standard for career-oriented education in manytechnological, scientific, and professional areas of study. Withmore than 70 graduate programs in high-growth and high-techcareer fields including business, computer science and informationtechnology, engineering, science, and art, RIT offers the choicesyou want in graduate education.
Graduate study options include master’s and doctoral degrees,as well as advanced graduate certificates. RIT offers several waysto obtain your graduate degree, including part-time study, eveningprograms, online learning, accelerated executive education pro-grams, and one-year master’s degree options.
QualityRIT is chartered by the legislature of the state of New York, and is accredited by the well-recognized Middle States Associationof Colleges and Schools. In addition, many of our individualprograms and departments have professional accreditation frombusiness and industry organizations.
At RIT, you’ll interact with faculty members who have extensiveteaching experience and are internationally respected for their con-tributions in their professional fields. RIT enrolls more than 15,000students from across the U.S. and 95 foreign countries.
Selected faculty and student awards, honors, and partnerships • Ford Foundation Grants• Fulbright Scholars• Edmund S. Muskie Fellows• Ronald McNair Scholars• Pulitzer Prizes• Student Academy Awards• National Science Foundation Awards• Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Grants• Excellence in Engineering Education Award• New York Foundation for the Arts Fellowship
ReputationFueled by significant support from government, industry, andprivate donors, RIT offers a unique, career-oriented graduateeducation, tailored to meet your individual needs.
RIT is the 20th largest private university in the U.S., and hasbeen consistently recognized by leading college guides, industrypublications, and the media. RIT has been cited by U.S. News &World Report magazine as the number one comprehensive universityin the north for academic reputation.
More than 90,000 alumni worldwide include business, industry,and government leaders. Hundreds of top companies and govern-ment agencies—from global giants to start-up companies—rely onRIT as a source for filling full-time positions, and providing ongo-ing employee development.
ResultsRIT graduates are highly sought after by companies of all sizesin virtually every industry in the U.S. and abroad. More than 600companies visit RIT annually to recruit students, and employmentand advancement opportunities for our graduate students remainstrong.
Graduate students take advantage of government and industry-sponsored programs and research projects to broaden their experi-ence and increase their visibility with potential employers. Researchprojects and experiential education often result in permanentemployment offers and opportunities for our graduates. Our graduatestudents are currently working for such companies as Amazon.com,IBM, Bausch & Lomb, NASA, Xerox, Boeing, Johnson & Johnson,and Heidelberg.
You want a degree that will be recognized and valued in today’scompetitive marketplace, and RIT delivers.
Why Get Your Graduate Degree fromRochester Institute of Technology?
The graduate learning experience at RIT is focused. RIT graduate programs focus on the conceptual structure and organiza-tion of knowledge in the chosen subject—an understanding that is essential to bothaccept and lead technological changein the professions. They also build aneducational base for additional learningand offer access to, and mobility within,one or more professional areas.
The programs themselves are centeredin fields that combine both theoreticalknowledge and practical applications,especially those with a proven need inthe marketplace. Thesis topics often relatedirectly to situational concerns, rather
than theoretical discourse. Programs that do not require a thesisor project encourage other avenues for professional experience,such as optional or required cooperative education or an internship.
Students often use employers as primary sources for research and special projects. This application approach attracts faculty whovalue problem-solving skills in students. Whether a thesis, project,or professional portfolio is required, our students are encouraged toincorporate both independent study and experiential learning intotheir programs. Graduate students also may assist in undergraduateeducation, such as in laboratories.
A philosophy supported by campus resourcesRIT’s international reputation as an applied technologicaluniversity gives graduate students the advantage of working withthe sophisticated technology and laboratories found both on andoff campus. Students in microelectronic engineering have accessto clean-room facilities that meet industry standards. Computergraphics design students access digital media using a variety ofsystems and software, including Macintosh, IBM, Silicon Graphics,and Media 100 digital video editing. Our telecommunicationstechnology workstations were donated by an industry eager to hirestudents experienced with equipment used in their own laboratories.Students in the clinical chemistry MS program may take a researchcourse at a laboratory outside of RIT.
Technology also has brought together students in design, photography, and printing. In RIT’s Electronic Still PhotographyLaboratory, the three disciplines have merged through electronics.
Regardless of the program, RIT encourages and promotes tech-nological innovation in all areas.
Specialized and diverse programsWhile technology is integral to all graduate programs, the essence of RIT graduate education is found in the diversity of programs,course offerings, and learning options.
Graduate Education at RIT
RIT, founded in 1829, is a privately endowed university in suburban Rochester, NY. Its eight colleges include:
APPLIED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
BUSINESS
B. THOMAS GOLISANO COLLEGE OF COMPUTING ANDINFORMATION SCIENCES
KATE GLEASON COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
IMAGING ARTS AND SCIENCES
LIBERAL ARTS
SCIENCE
NATIONAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE FOR THE DEAF
For additional information, write, phone, or e-mail:Rochester Institute of TechnologyOffice of Graduate Enrollment Services58 Lomb Memorial DriveBuilding 77, Room 1241Rochester, NY [email protected]/grad
KatherineMayberry, Vice President forAcademic Affairs
Our reputation as a technologically advanced university is matchedby our commitment to offer programs designed to meet specializedneeds of employers. A dozen international corporations—includingEastman Kodak Company, Konica, Agfa Gevaert, Xerox, andFuji—have sponsored the building of laboratories in the Chester F.Carlson Center for Imaging Science, which houses the nation’smost comprehensive imaging science programs.
Enriched by the perspective provided by the National TechnicalInstitute for the Deaf, one of RIT’s colleges, we offer full accessto deaf and hard-of-hearing students seeking graduate-level academic programs.
Across campus, graduate students mix exciting research andstimulating dialogues with faculty and such distinguished visitorsas George Bush, Joe Torre, Jesse Jackson, John Hockenberry,Maya Angelou, Annie Leibovitz, Jerry Uelsmann, and GregHeisler. The College of Business draws prominent figures fromthe business world—including U.S. Steel CEO Thomas Usher,and Robert Bartley, editor and vice president of The Wall StreetJournal—through the William D. Gasser DistinguishedLectureship in Business.
The Institute continues to receive international recognition forthe quality of its academic programs. In its most recent rankingof national photography programs, U.S. News & World Reportnamed RIT’s School of Photographic Arts and Sciences in thetop five. This publication has also consistently ranked RIT in thetop 20 in its master of fine arts category.
Convenient and flexible programsRIT’s diversity also extends to the manner in which courses andprograms are scheduled. Many of our graduate programs areavailable on a part-time, online, or evening basis and are designedfor working professionals. Examples of programs offered throughonline learning include software development and management;information technology; environmental, health and safety manage-ment; telecommunications engineering technology; imaging sci-ence; print media; microelectronics manufacturing engineering; andhealth systems administration. These programs allow studentsaccess to an RIT education without attending classes on campus.
In addition, RIT’s executive MBA offers professionals an oppor-tunity to earn a master’s degree by studying on campus Friday and Saturday, every other week. Professionals from Californiato England visit RIT every summer for executive leader master’sdegree programs in service management, hospitality and tourismmanagement, training and instructional design, and packagingscience, which combine four-week on-campus residencies withclasses using distance-learning technology.
The RIT philosophy and missionRIT’s mission is the education of men and women for workand life in a democratic, technological and global society. It isintegral to the Institute’s mission to be a dynamic center of highereducation—one in which technology, the arts and sciences, andother dimensions of human knowledge and civilization are valued, cultivated, and applied.
Throughout its history, the Institute has been at the fore-front of career education in preparing students for technologicaland professional careers. RIT structures itself as an educationalresource for all who seek to be competent and enthusiastic life-long learners, whether they are young adults or professionals seek-ing to upgrade their skills by studying for an advanced degree.Our goal is that all graduates will understand the ethical, techno-logical, humanitarian, and aesthetic challenges of a diverse workplace and an international community.
The Institute’s educational philosophy emphasizes not onlytheory—the natural foundation of knowledge—but also thepractical workplace applications of theories. This dual emphasisis prized by employers and offers graduates upward career mobilityand the flexibility for changes in career direction.
Another asset of an RIT education is cooperative education,which offers undergraduate and graduate students in selected programs the opportunity for paid, professional work experiencewhile they are completing their degrees.
History of graduate educationStarting in 1955 with the master of fine arts degree, RIT has continually created new graduate programs to meet employers’ and students’ requests for education in particular functional areas.When surveys in the 1960s indicated the need for sophisticated statistical knowledge, a master of science degree in applied andmathematical statistics was created. More recently, RIT’s Center for Microelectronic and Computer Engineering began a master’sdegree in microelectronic engineering. Other graduate programshave taken similar routes, and all eight RIT colleges exhibitcontinuous concern for the emerging needs of the business,industrial, and scholarly communities.
A recent example of RIT’s continuing endeavor to provide education in emerging career fields is the Ph.D. in microsystemsengineering, RIT’s second doctoral program. The Ph.D. is oneof more than 70 graduate degrees now offered by the Institute.
Sponsored research projectsExternally sponsored projects are a vital and integral componentof RIT's educational and research activity. Faculty and studentsundertake sponsored projects for a variety of important reasons:to add to the body of knowledge, for professional development,and to strengthen academic programs. Sponsored projectsenhance the Institute's academic programs, broaden its researchresources, provide opportunities for student participation inresearch, strengthen university-industrial partnerships, and servethe wider community.
Moreover, grants and contracts enhance existing resources andprovide new opportunities for faculty, staff, and students. Externalfunding for research comes from federal and state agencies, privatefoundations, professional societies, and corporations. RIT’s majorsponsors include the National Science Foundation (NSF), theNational Institutes of Health (NIH), the Department of Education(USDE), the Department of Defense (DoD), the NationalAeronautics and Science Administration (NASA), and New YorkState. The office of Sponsored Research Services (SRS) projects more than $35 million in awarded projects for the 2005–06 fiscalyear. Contact SRS at 585-475-7985 or [email protected], or visitthe website at www.research.rit.edu.
AccreditationRIT is chartered by the legislature of the State of New York andaccredited by:
The Commission on Higher EducationMiddle States Association of Colleges and Schools3624 Market StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19104-2680215-662-5606
and
New York State Education Department Office of College and University Evaluation5 North MezzanineAlbany, NY 12234 518-474-2593
In addition to institutional accreditation, curricula in the col-leges are accredited by appropriate professional accreditation bod-ies. Where applicable, specific mention of these is includedin the college descriptions. Students wishing to review documentsdescribing accreditation should contact the Office of the Associate Provost for Academic Programs.
RIT Research Centers and Organizations• Center for Biotechnology Education & Training• Center for Electronics Manufacturing & Assembly (CEMA)• Center for Excellence in Lean Enterprise• Center for Imaging Science• Center for Integrated Manufacturing Studies• Center for International Business & Economic Growth• Center for Materials Science & Engineering• Center for Quality & Applied Statistics• Center for Remanufacturing & Resource Recovery• First in Class Initiatives• High Technology Incubator• Image Permanence Institute• IT Collaboratory• Laboratory for Applied Computing• National Technology Training Center• Northeast Technical Assistance Center at NTID• Printing Applications Laboratory• Sloan Printing Industry Center• Sponsored Research Services• Technology Licensing Office
Graduate Education at RIT
Program Name Brief Summary
Business Administration (MBA, Executive MBA)+Concentrations in Accounting, E-Business,Entrepreneurship, Finance, International Business,Management and Leadership, Management InformationSystems, Manufacturing Management, Marketing andSales, Marketing Research, Technology Management.
Communication and Media Technologies (MS)
Finance (MS)
Human Resource Development (MS, Advanced Certificate)+
Health Systems Administration(MS, Advanced Certificates in Health SystemsResources, Health Systems Finance, HealthSystems Leadership)
Hospitality-Tourism Management (MS)+
Product Development (MS)
Science,Technology, and Public Policy (MS)
Service Management(MS, Advanced Certificate)+
Technical Information Design (Advanced Certificate)*
A balanced approach between the theoretical and theapplied, with an emphasis on concepts, skills, and tech-niques that are immediately applicable in the workplace.An emphasis on technology, a commitment to quality, anda global perspective are the foundations upon which theprogram is built.
The master of science in communication and media tech-nologies (CMT) is an interdisciplinary advanced program of study combining liberal arts courses in communicationwith course work in an applied or professional program.
Designed to prepare students for managerial careers indiverse sectors of the financial industry. Courses parallelthe CFA programs.
Prepares students to excel in the integrated use of training and development, organization development, andcareer development to improve individual, group, and organizational productivity and effectiveness.
Employing a leading edge, systems approach to health careadministration, the program capitalizes on RIT’s experienceand skill in delivering creative academic offerings throughadvanced technological means to distance learners.
Trains professionals who can step into diverse mid-levelservice management and training director positions. Major focus is on service-quality training and supervisoryfunctions within the corporate setting.
Designed for experienced technical professionals whodesire to move into product development leadership positions throughout their organizations.
Emphasizes education in science and technology, inter-disciplinarity, and integration of qualitative and quantitativeanalytical skills, plus a solid grounding in liberal arts.Program graduates will make significant contributions inindustry, at federal, state, and local levels of government,and in the private not-for-profit sector.
Concentrates on the management interface between the customer and the service provider, assisting studentsin acquiring skills in measuring customer satisfaction,empowering front-line employees, developing a teamworkenvironment, and benchmarking.
Technical information design is a growing multidisciplinarycommunication field that requires understanding and skillsin the development and use of text, graphic design, multi-media, and other techniques to enhance contemporarytechnical communication. This program focuses on the use of technology to create documentation and to deliverinformation to the intended audience.
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Business, Management and Communication
RequirementsTOEFL/Other
Computer Science
Computer Security and Information Assurance (MS)
Information Technology (MS)*
Interactive Multimedia Development (Advanced Certificate)
Learning and Knowledge ManagementSystems (MS)*
Software Development and Management (MS)*
Applied Experimental and EngineeringPsychology (MS)
Art Education (MST)
The program consists of a core curriculum, a wide vari-ety of clusters and many additional electives. The coreprovides students with a solid background in the theoret-ical principles underlying computer science, whichensures that graduates acquire the intellectual tools nec-essary to keep up-to-date in this rapidly evolving disci-pline. The clusters provide students with the oppotunityto obtain depth in a computer science discipline. Theelectives add the necessary breadth of knowledgerequired by industry of our graduates. This combinationprepares our graduates to engineer modern computingsystems and to contribute in all aspects of the systems’life cycles. They can also prepare for academic orresearch careers in Computer Science or a related disci-pline as well as further academic study.
The program is designed to give students a better understanding of both the technological as well as the ethical role of computer security in society. Specializationareas include: Computer Graphics and Visualization,Database Systems/Database Mining, Distributed Systems,Intelligent Systems, Languages and Tools, Security, and Theory.
A unique and flexible program within the broad range ofcomputing disciplines such as digital media, networking,electronic commerce, web development, programming,database management, and software project management.
Explore the concept of human communication in electronic environments, programming for interactive multimedia, and the application of these techniques to an expanding technology.
This degree develops knowledge and skills in the area ofplanning, creating, and implementing innovative instruction-al, performance support, and knowledge-sharing environ-ments. Students in this program learn a variety of strategiesfor providing education, training, and performance support tolearner populations that are separated by distance, time, orother constraints. Additionally, students learn how to cap-ture, store, evaluate, and distribute knowledge assets and todesign technical and organizational systems for knowledgemanagement. The program integrates aspects of instruction-al design and technology, information technology, and knowl-edge management.
Prepares students for advanced level careers in softwaredesign, development, and project management with strongemphasis on software engineering and system designmethodologies.
Students apply experimental psychology to contemporaryproblems in industry, design and technology by examiningthe capacities and limitations of the human to sense,store, and process information; and the use of this infor-mation in performance. The program prepares students toapply a psychological perspective to the problem of systemdesign, and includes courses in psychology, industrial andsystems engineering, and information techology.
Offers those interested in teaching art a way to extend and improve the skills and content background necessaryfor effective teaching.
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Computer Science and Information Technology
Program Name Brief Summary RequirementsTOEFL/Other
Education and Psychology
School Psychology (MS, Advanced Certificate)
Secondary Education of Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (MS)
Computer Engineering (MS)
Electrical Engineering (MS)
Engineering Management (ME)
Environmental, Health and Safety Management(MS)*
Industrial Engineering (ME, MS)
Manufacturing and Mechanical SystemsIntegration (MS)
Materials Science and Engineering (MS,Advanced Certificate)
Mechanical Engineering (MS, ME)
Microelectronics Manufacturing Engineering(ME, MS)*
Microsystems Engineering (Ph.D)
Packaging Science (MS)
Offers a solid foundation in psycho-educational assessment,counseling, and the assessment process.
Prepares professionals to meet the need for secondaryschool teachers of students who are deaf or hard-of-hearing.
Prepares students to tailor software solutions to exploitunderlying hardware capabilities or to design hardwareenhancements to better support the complex softwarefound in contemporary systems.
Students specialize in one of five separate areas for the MSdegree: control systems, communications, digital systems,integrated electronics, and signal and image processing.
Combines traditional industrial engineering course workwith selected courses from the College of Business.
Designed to provide graduates with a solid foundation inboth technical and managerial aspects of leading practicesin environmental health and safety management.
Offers a flexible program for students with interests in operations research, ergonomics, computer-aided manufacturing, or production systems.
A multidisciplinary degree designed for individuals who wishto integrate the computing, manufacturing, design, andmaintenance processes found in a manufacturing enterprise.
Offers students a strong foundation in materials science,while enabling them to branch into concentrations, such as materials characterization, materials for micro-electronics and information systems, and polymer science.
Students can choose a focus in mechanics and design,dynamics and control, or thermo-fluid systems.
Students gain hands-on experience in the design and processing of integrated circuits—the vital component in almost all electronic products manufactured today.
Rochester Institute of Technology offers a unique edu-cational and research program that leads to a Ph.D. inmicrosystems engineering. This multi-disciplinary programbuilds on the strengths in microelectronic fabrications,photonics, imaging science, and micro-power research programs at RIT. The program is application oriented with-out sacrificing the scientific and engineering fundamentals.Students will be involved in cutting-edge research withaccess to modern facilities that are among the largest of their kind in any academic institution.
This program is flexible enough to meet the needs of professionals who are already working in the field, as well as students who plan to pursue a graduate degreeprogram immediately upon receiving the BS degree.
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Education and Psychology (cont’d)
Program Name Brief Summary RequirementsTOEFL/Other
Engineering and Related Programs
Engineering and Related Programs (cont’d)
Statistical Methods for Product and Process Improvement(Advanced Certificate)*
Statistical Quality (Advanced Certificate)*
Systems Engineering (ME, MS)
Telecommunications Engineering Technology(MS)*
Cross-Disciplinary Professional Studies (MS)*
Ceramics and Ceramic Sculpture (MFA)
Computer Graphics Design (MFA)
Fine Arts Studio (MFA, MST)
Glass and Glass Sculpture (MFA)
Graphic Design (MFA)
Imaging Arts/Computer Animation (MFA)
Imaging Arts/Film (MFA)
Imaging Arts/Photography (MFA)
This advanced certificate offers practicing engineers andscientists a solid education in statistical methods relatedto their work. Students learn to characterize variation intheir processes, optimize processes through experimentaldesign, and model processes through regression. Basedon electives, the graduate may also be able to constructrobust processes and products, perform time series modeling, study reliability of products, or investigate complex relationships through multivariate analyses.
The certificate offers students the opportunity to learn cur-rent statistical and quality methods to enhance their careers.
This specialization is concerned with improving the decision-making process to enhance the design, control,operation, and understanding of systems.
The new telecommunications graduate program is designedfor those with baccalaureate degrees who wish to advanceinto managerial and leadership roles in the dynamic tele-communications environment. The program is available oncampus or through distance learning using the Internet.
Customize a plan of study from two or more of RIT’s existing graduate programs.
Studio program that embraces the contemporary spectraof aesthetic ideas and innovative techniques to educateand train professional artists/craftspeople.
Graduates combine knowledge of design methodologyand aesthetics with skills in the application of recent software and hardware developments.
Intensive study in painting, printmaking, sculpture, andrelated media leading to mastery in the fine arts field on a professional level
Structured on the basis of individual needs, interests, and professional preparation as they may be determinedthrough individual/group discussions.
Understand and implement design theory, history, and criticism; research methods; visual aesthetics; typography;imagery; systems design; information design; ethics and values; project development and evaluation; and cross-disciplinary problem-solving methods.
Course work includes exercises and major projects in bothtwo- and three-dimensional computer animation as well assupport course in filmmaking technique and interactivity.
This concentration incorporates courses in film, video,scriptwriting, and animation. Students produce fiction, documentary, and experimental films.
Emphasizes a broad interpretation of photography as an artform, with the intention of inspiring and nurturing the indi-viduality of each student as a creative, productive person.
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Program Name Brief Summary RequirementsTOEFL/Other
Photography, Crafts, Design, Fine Arts, and Graphic Media
Multidisciplinary Studies
* These programs include opportunities for degree completion through online learning. +These programs include degree completion through Executive Education option.
Industrial Design (MFA)
Medical Illustration (MFA)
Metalcrafts and Jewelry (MFA)
Print Media (MS)*
Woodworking and Furniture Design(MFA)
Applied Statistics (MS)*
Bioinformatics (MS)
Industrial and Applied Mathematics (MS)
Chemistry (MS)
Clinical Chemistry (MS)
Color Science (MS)
Environmental Science (MS)
Imaging Science (MS and Ph.D.)*
A project-oriented program, requiring research into designmethods and technologies. Industry collaboratives providean experiential dimension.
Enables students to exhibit thought and problem solving in their portfolio through accurate translations of medicaland scientific concepts into effective visual support forinstruction or advertisement.
Gives students broad exposure to metal working techniques, expands knowledge of applied design,strengthens perceptual and philosophical concepts, and develops an individual mode of expression.
Provides students with the opportunity to specialize in a particular area and to develop managerial, technical, andresearch skills useful to the graphic arts.
Students identify issues in their technical and aestheticbackground and, along with faculty, create a program ofstudy to address these areas.
Statistical methods provide powerful data-driven tools for making decisions in the face of uncertainty. Studentslearn state-of-the-art statistical techniques to enhance their careers and their value to their companies.
In this program, students learn to use computers to organ-ize, analyze, link, and visualize complex sets of biologicaldata. Common applications include molecular modeling ,molecular visualization, and rational drug design.
Addresses the need for education and training in the areas of mathematics that can be used effectively to solve problems encountered in business and industry.
Offers students an increase in the breadth and depth oftheir chemical knowledge, as well as an understanding ofhow to attack scientific problems.
Provides technical and managerial proficiencies in the diagnostic laboratory or a related industry.
Students have the opportunity to address problems in themeasurement, production, formulation, reproduction, andperception of color.
This is an interdisciplinary program that includes courses in science, mathematics, liberal arts, communication, critical thinking and problem solving. The program prepares students to solve environmental problems and to make a real difference in the quality of life withinour society. The core curriculum prepares students to think about strategic issues in environmental science. All students are required to do extensive fieldwork, devel-op critical thinking skills, and learn the team-basedapproach to problem solving.
Prepare students holding a bachelor’s degree in science or engineering for positions in research in the imagingindustry or in the application of various imaging modalitiesto problems in engineering and science.
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Photography, Crafts, Design, Fine Arts and Graphic Media (cont’d)
Program Name Brief Summary RequirementsTOEFL/Other
Math, Science, and Imaging Science
General Requirements for AdmissionAll applicants to RIT’s graduate programs must hold—or currently be completing—a baccalaureate degree, or the U.S. equivalent, granted by an accredited college or university. Transcripts of all college work, graduate orundergraduate, must be provided by each applicant. Two or more letters of recommendation must be submittedalong with the application for all programs except thoseoffered by RIT’s College of Business. Applicants may alsobe required to submit scores from graduate admission tests. All international applicants whose native language is notEnglish are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
For additional admission requirements specific to each program, please see the “Program Information” section of this booklet.
Admission DeadlinesRIT maintains a rolling admissions policy for most of its graduate programs. Generally, students may begin a pro-gram of study during any of four quarters: fall (September),winter (December), spring (March), or summer (June).However, some graduate departments establish their ownadmission deadlines, and some programs offer admissionfor fall quarter entry only. For further deadline information,contact the graduate coordinator listed under your programheading in the “Program Information” section.
International applicants: Please provide all educationalrecords and admission materials, including official testscores, if required, to the Office of Graduate EnrollmentServices at least 10 weeks before your desired entrance dateto allow appropriate processing time for your application.
Submitting Your Application PackageYou are responsible for submitting all parts of your applicationfor graduate study. Official scores from graduate admissiontests (GRE, GMAT, MAT, TOEFL) must be sent by the testingagency to RIT’s Office of Graduate Enrollment Services. Thispublication contains all necessary application forms andrecommendation forms, as well as instructions for completingthe forms and submitting the required documents.
For specific program requirements, names of contactpersons, and addresses and telephone numbers where youmay obtain additional information about the program towhich you seek admission, please see the “ProgramInformation” section of this publication. If slide portfoliosare required by your program, please see RIT’s Graduate
Bulletin for specific information on the type and quantityof slides, as well as instructions on where and how tomail them.
Note: If you are unable to return some part of your application as directed, attach a note of explanation to yourapplication form and indicate which part(s) of the applicationwill be arriving separately. While the missing informationmay delay the application process, it will not jeopardizeyour chances of being admitted if you meet the requireddeadlines. Be sure to send everything to the Office ofGraduate Enrollment Services. Do not send applicationmaterials or test scores to an academic department.
Application InstructionsPlease follow carefully the step-by-step instructions below for completing your application.
RIT’s application for admission to graduate study shouldbe submitted with a nonrefundable $50 application fee to:
Rochester Institute of TechnologyGraduate Enrollment ServicesBausch & Lomb CenterBuilding 77, Room 124158 Lomb Memorial DriveRochester, NY 14623-5604
Tel: 585-475-2229Toll free: 866-260-3950Fax: 585-475-7164E-mail: [email protected]
(1) Graduate Application FormFill out the enclosed admission application form completelyand mail it to RIT’s Office of Graduate Enrollment Serviceswith your other required application materials.
(2) Nonrefundable Application FeeInclude a check or money order for $50 (USD) with yourapplication. Please do not send cash. Your check or moneyorder should be made payable to Rochester Institute ofTechnology and drawn on a U.S. bank. You may also submitpayment online at www.rit.edu/grad. This nonrefundableapplication fee must be paid, or your application will notbe processed. RIT alumni are not required to pay the application fee.
(3) Official TranscriptsOfficial transcripts of all previous post-secondary educationare required. You must provide official transcripts or certifiedcopies, not photocopies. All transcripts should be sent to theOffice of Graduate Enrollment Services, with the rest of your materials.
The admission of a student who has not yet completedundergraduate work depends on the filing of a final tran-script showing all course work, the degree granted, and the date of the degree. For colleges and universities outsidethe United States, a final official degree certificate is alsorequired. You should arrange to have this transcript anddegree certificate forwarded directly to RIT’s Office ofGraduate Enrollment Services as soon as you have completedyour undergraduate study.
U.S. Colleges and Universities To obtain transcriptsfrom colleges and universities in the United States, send aself-addressed envelope to the undergraduate and graduateinstitutions you attended and ask the registrar to use theenvelope to send your academic transcripts to you. Instructthe registrar to:
1) seal the transcripts inside your self-addressed envelope
2) sign and put the school stamp across the sealed envelope flap to ensure the contents’ authenticity
3) return the envelope to you.
Note: Transcripts must carry the college seal (stamp) or signature of a college official to be considered official.Colleges unwilling to provide an official transcript directlyto the applicant may mail the transcript directly to RIT’sOffice of Graduate Enrollment Services.
International Colleges and Universities Academic documents (transcripts, mark sheets, degree certificates,diplomas, examination results) from these institutions mustbe either original or copies certified by the issuing academicinstitution. Certified true copies must be attested by thegranting college or university with an official originalstamp or seal from the granting college or university.Applicants must submit documents in both English and the original language. Academic documents must bemarked with a seal or stamp and the ink signature of anacademic official of the institution where the courses weretaken or the degree awarded. RIT will not accept photo-copies, faxes, notarized copies, or notarial certificates.
Each transcript should indicate years of attendance,subjects studied, and the grade earned in each subject. A keyto the grading system also should be included. Internationalapplicants should include an official degree certificate inboth English and the original language with their transcripts.
Transcripts in a language other than English must beaccompanied by an official translation provided by a pro-fessional translation service, or by the college/university issuing the transcript.
(4) Letters of RecommendationTwo or more letters of recommendation are required for admission to all RIT graduate programs except thoseoffered by the College of Business. Recommendationsshould come from members of the academic communityand/or workplace professionals who know yourqualifications for graduate study.
All recommendations should be sent to the Office of Graduate Enrollment Services with the rest of your application materials.
Application ProceduresPlease be sure to use the same name and same spellingof your name on all forms, records, and correspondence.
(5) Graduate Admission TestsThe official results of graduate admission tests—results that
must be verified by the testing agency—are the only part ofyour application that you do not mail to RIT. Instead, youmust arrange for the testing agency to send your test resultsdirectly to RIT’s Office of Graduate Enrollment Services. TheRIT ETS code to submit scores is 2760.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) TheTOEFL is required of all applicants whose native languageis not English. The minimum TOEFL score required foradmission to RIT ranges from 550–600 (213–250 computerbased) and varies by academic program. For information onthe TOEFL, write to: TOEFL, Educational Testing Service, Box 899, Princeton, NJ 08540-0899, www.ets.org.
Refer to the “Program Information” section of this booklet to determine which additional test, if any, isrequired by the program to which you seek admission.Required tests may include:
• Graduate Record Examination (GRE). If the department to which you seek admission requires the GRE, your application will not be processed without your GRE score(s). For information about testing dates and sites, contact: Educational Testing Service, CN 6000, Princeton, NJ 08541-6000, www.ets.org.
• Miller Analogies Test (MAT). In a limited number of
programs, the MAT may be substituted for the GRE (see the “Program Information” section of this booklet). For information, write to Psychological Testing Corp., 555 Academic Court, San Antonio, TX 78204.
• Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT). The GMAT is required for admission to graduate study in the College of Business. Applications for the GMAT can be obtained from college placement offices or Educational Testing Service, CN 6103, Princeton, NJ 08541-6103, www.ets.org.
Acknowledgement and VerificationYou will receive written or e-mail acknowledgement that RIT has received your application. This notice also will tell you if any necessary items are missing from your file.
Each graduate department makes its own admission decisions on its own schedule. You will be notified of your admission status as soon as possible. For informationconcerning the decision status of your completed application,contact the graduate program coordinator listed under the “Program Information” section of this booklet.
Further InformationFor further information about application procedures, contact: Director of Graduate Enrollment Services, RochesterInstitute of Technology, Bausch & Lomb Center, Building 77,Room 1241, 58 Lomb Memorial Drive, Rochester, NY 14623-5604, telephone 585-475-2229, or e-mail [email protected].
RIT’s Graduate Bulletin is available at www.rit.edu/grad
Application Procedures continued
Scholarships and AssistantshipsGraduate scholarships and assistantships are awarded inmost academic departments. Awards are based on academicexcellence and English language ability. The amount of theaward varies by student and department. Applicants foradmission will be considered for scholarships as long asthey check the appropriate box on the application foradmission. Students should contact the graduate coordinatorin their academic department for assistantship information.
Some departments also offer externally funded stipendsfrom corporate or government sources. International graduatestudents can accept pay for work related to their programof instruction during their program, if such work is approvedby RIT. They cannot be employed in jobs away from theRIT campus without permission from RIT.
RIT rarely awards full financial support for graduate stu-dents. Some academic departments may require that studentsprovide proof of financial support before they will review theapplication. Applicants should be confident of their source offunding for the full length of the academic program beforethey apply for admission.
AssistantshipsApplicants should contact the department graduate coordi-nator for their intended academic program (see “ProgramInformation”) for information about application require-ments for graduate assistantships. Deadlines and require-ments vary from program to program.
Financial AidTo apply for federal financial aid (available only to U.S. citizens and permanent residents), you must complete theFree Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and haveresults sent to RIT. Our federal school code is 002806. NewYork residents can apply for the state’s Tuition AssistanceProgram (TAP) by completing the FAFSA. Additional finan-cial aid information, including links to federal aid programsand an electronic FAFSA form, can be obtained on the Webat www.rit.edu/financialaid. Contact us at 585-475-2186.
ScholarshipsOnce you are accepted for admission to an RIT graduateprogram, you will be eligible to be considered for scholar-ship assistance, provided that you check the box indicatingthis in the Scholarships and Assistantships section of theapplication for admission. Applying for a scholarship willhave no impact on your admission decision.
Policies: 1. Scholarships are awarded by the academic department,
on the basis of academic excellence, to students matric-ulated in a degree-granting program. They are usuallyawarded for a nine-month academic year. Renewaldecisions are also made by the department.
2. No work can be required as a condition of receiving a graduate scholarship.
3. Graduate students who receive a graduate scholarshipmay concurrently hold a graduate teaching, lab, orresearch assistantship in any RIT college.
4. Scholarships are generally awarded to full-time students.However, in some instances, they are offered to well-qualified part-time students.
5. Students who are receiving full or partial RIT tuitionwaivers are not eligible for graduate scholarships.
Assistantships, Financial Aid, and Graduate Scholarships To be considered for assistantships, financial aid, or graduate scholarships,you must be admitted as a matriculated student in one of the degree programs listed in this publication. We recommend that you apply for financial aid and scholarships at the same time you apply for admission.
Program InformationThis section lists, in alphabetical order, every graduate-level program available atRochester Institute of Technology. Within each paragraph there are four elements:
1) program title; 2) the graduate degrees granted; 3) special admission requirements;and 4) name, telephone number, and e-mail address of the graduate coordinator youshould contact for further information about the program.
Applied Experimental and Engineering Psychology;MS; GRE; Dr. Kathleen Chen, 585-475-2405,[email protected]
Applied Statistics*; Advanced Certificate and MS; Dr. Joseph Voelkel, 585-475-6990, [email protected]
Art Education; MST; portfolio†; Ms. Carol Woodlock, 585-475-7556, [email protected]
Bioinformatics; MS; Dr. Gary Skuse, 585-475-2532,[email protected]
Business Administration; MBA, GMAT; Ms. Jody Lehr,585-475-6916, [email protected]
Ceramics and Ceramic Sculpture; MFA; portfolio†; Ms. Julia Galloway, 585-475-2637, [email protected]
Chemistry; MS; GRE; Dr. Thomas Smith, 585-475-7982, [email protected]
Clinical Chemistry; MS; Dr. James Aumer, 585-475-2526, [email protected]
Color Science; MS; GRE; interview recommended;Dr. Roy Berns, 585-475-2230, [email protected]
Communication and Media Technologies; MS; Dr. Rudy Pugliese, 585-475-5925, [email protected]
Computer Animation; MFA; portfolio†; Mr. MalcolmSpaull, 585-475-7403, [email protected]
Computer Engineering; MS; GRE; Dr. AndreasSavakis, 585-475-2987, [email protected]
Computer Graphics Design; MFA; portfolio†; Ms. Marla Schweppe, 585-475-2745, [email protected]
Computer Science; MS; GRE required for applicantsfrom foreign universities and those with GPA below3.0/4.0; Dr. Hans-Peter Bischof, 585-475-4994, [email protected]
Computer Security and Information Assurance;MS; GRE required for applicants from foreign universities and those with GPA below 3.0/4.0. Dr. Hans-Peter Bischof, 585-475-4994, [email protected]
Cross-Disciplinary Professional Studies*; MS; applicants must contact program adviser to developapproved plan of study; Ms. Abby Berner, 585-475-7297, [email protected]
Electrical Engineering; MS; Dr. Soheil Dianat, 585-475-2165, [email protected]
Engineering Management; ME; Dr. Michael Kuhl,585-475-2134, [email protected]
Environmental, Health and Safety Management*;MS; two writing samples, detailed résumé; Mr. JosephRosenbeck, 585-475-6469, [email protected]
Environmental Science; MS; Michigan Test of EnglishLanguage Proficiency; Dr. John Waud, 585-475-2182,[email protected]
Executive MBA; MBA; specialized application and procedures; Dr. Brian O’Neil, 585-475-7435, [email protected]
Fast Track One-Year MBA; GMAT; Ms. Jody Lehr, 585-475-6916, [email protected]
Film; MFA; portfolio†; Mr. Malcolm Spaull, 585-475-7403, [email protected]
Finance; MS; GMAT; Ms. Jody Lehr, 585-475-6916, [email protected]
Fine Arts Studio; MFA, MST; portfolio†;Mr. Donald Arday, 585-475-4985, [email protected]
Glass and Glass Sculpture; MFA; portfolio†; Mr. Michael Rogers, 585-475-5778, [email protected]
Graphic Design; MFA; portfolio†; Ms. DeborahBeardslee, 585-475-2664, [email protected]
Health Systems Administration*; MS; HealthSystems Resources, Health Systems Finance,Health Systems Leadership*; Advanced Certificates;Dr. Linda Underhill, 585-475-7359, [email protected]
Hospitality-Tourism Management‡; MS; interviewrecommended; Dr. James Jacobs, 585-475-6017,[email protected]
Human Resource Development‡; MS, AdvancedCertificate*; recent writing sample, interview; Dr. Dianne Mau, 585-475-5036, [email protected]
Imaging Arts (see computer animation, film, photography)
Imaging Science*; MS, Ph.D.; GRE and interview; Dr. Joel Kastner, 585-475-7179, [email protected].
Imaging Science*; MS online; GRE and interview; Dr. Maria Helguera, 585-475-7053, [email protected].
Industrial and Applied Mathematics; MS; Dr. Hossein Shahmohamad, 585-475-7564,[email protected]
Industrial Design; MFA; portfolio†; Mr. David Morgan, 585-475-4769, [email protected]
Industrial Engineering; MS, ME; Dr. Michael Kuhl,585-475-2134, [email protected]
Information Technology*; MS; GRE required forapplicants from foreign universities and those with GPAbelow 3.0/4.0; Ms. Dianne P. Bills, 585-475-6179,[email protected]
Interactive Multimedia Development; AdvancedCertificate; Ms. Dianne P. Bills, 585-475-6179,[email protected]
Learning and Knowledge Management Systems*;MS; Dr. Michael Yacci, 585-475-5416, [email protected]
Management; MS; GMAT; Ms. Jody Lehr, 585-475-6916, [email protected]
Manufacturing and Mechanical SystemsIntegration; MS; Mr. Manian Ramkumar, 585-475-7024,[email protected]
Manufacturing Leadership; MS; GMAT or GRE; Mr. Mark Smith, 585-475-7971, [email protected]
Materials Science and Engineering; MS; AdvancedCertificate; Dr. K.S.V. Santhanam, 585-475-2920,[email protected]
MBA–Accounting; MBA; GMAT; Ms. Jody Lehr, 585-475-6916, [email protected]
Mechanical Engineering; ME, MS; Dr. Edward Hensel,585-475-2162, [email protected]
Medical Illustration; MFA; portfolio†; Mr. Donald Arday,585-475-4985, [email protected]
Metalcrafts and Jewelry; MFA; portfolio†; Mr. JuanCarlos Caballero, 585-475-2654, [email protected]
Microelectronics Manufacturing Engineering*;MS, ME; Dr. Santosh Kurinec, 585-475-6065,[email protected]
Microsystems Engineering; Ph.D.; GRE;Dr. Mustafa A.G. Abushagur, 585-475-2295,[email protected]
Non-Toxic Intaglio Printmaking; AdvancedCertificate; portfolio†; Mr. Keith Howard, 585-475-2632, [email protected]
Packaging Science‡; MS, Ms. Deanna M. Jacobs,585-475-6801, [email protected]
Photography; MFA; portfolio; Dr. Therese Mulligan,585-475-2616, [email protected]
Print Media*; MS; GRE and interview recommended;Dr. Twyla Cummings, 585-475-5567, [email protected]
Product Development; MS; specialized applicationand procedures; Ms. Chris Fisher, 585-475-7971,[email protected]
School Psychology; MS; GRE and interview; Dr. Scott Merydith, 585-475-7980, [email protected]
Science, Technology, and Public Policy; MS; GRE;Dr. Ron Hira, 585-475-7052, [email protected]
Secondary Education of Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing; MS; evidence of 36 semester credit hours in English, math, social studies, or science,and interview; Dr. Gerald Bateman, 585-475-6480V/TTY, [email protected]
Senior Living Management*; Advanced Certificate; Dr. Linda Underhill, 585-475-7359, [email protected]
Service Leadership and Innovation; AdvancedCertificate; Dr. James Jacobs, 585-475-6017,[email protected]
Service Management‡; MS; Advanced Certificate; Dr. James Jacobs, 585-475-6017, [email protected]
Software Development and Management*; MS;GRE only for applicants from foreign universities andthose with GPA below 3.0/4.0; Ms. Dianne Bills, 585-475-6179, [email protected]
Statistical Methods for Product and ProcessImprovement*; Advanced Certificate; Dr. JosephVoelkel, 585-475-6990, [email protected]
Statistical Quality*; Advanced Certificate; Dr. Joseph Voelkel, 585-475-6990, [email protected]
Systems Engineering; MS, ME; Dr. Michael Kuhl,585-475-2134, [email protected]
Technical Information Design*; Advanced Certificate;Mr. Thomas Moran, 585-475-4936, [email protected]
Telecommunications Engineering Technology*;MS; GRE required for applicants from foreign universities and those with GPA below3.0/4.0, Dr. Warren Koontz, 585-475-5706, [email protected]
Woodworking and Furniture Design; MFA;portfolio†; Mr. Richard Tannen, 585-475-2636, [email protected]
* These programs include opportunities for degree completion through online learning.† Please see the RIT Graduate Bulletin for additional portfolio instructions.‡ These programs include opportunities for degree completion through accelerated Executive Leader option.
Please review application instructions and print or type all responses. Return to Rochester Institute of Technology,Office of Graduate Enrollment Services, Bausch & Lomb Center, Building 77, Room 1241, 58 Lomb MemorialDrive, Rochester, NY 14623-5604, along with a nonrefundable $50 application fee.
Application for Graduate Study
Name
Permanent Mailing Address
Telephone
E-mail and Fax
Citizenship
Current Mailing Address
(If different from Permanent Address above)
Month Day Year Male Female
U.S. Social Security Number Birth Date Sex
Last/Family First/Given Middle Name
Number and Street
City State Zip Code
County (if New York State) Country (if other than U.S.)
( ) ( ) ( )Home Telephone Business Telephone TTY Telephone (if applicable)
( )E-mail Address Fax Number
Are you a U.S. citizen? YES NO U.S. Permanent Resident/Green Card? YES NO
Will you need a visa form (I-20 or DS-2019) issued by RIT? YES NO
If you are currently in the United States, please indicate any type of visa you have:
Student (F) Exchange Visitor (J) Other (Please specify)
Country of Citizenship Native Language
City and Country of Birth
Number and Street City State/Country Zip Code
( )Current Telephone
Until what date can we reach you at your current mailing address?
You are encouraged to refer to the RIT Graduate Bulletin to assist you in choosing your academic program. Consult “Program Information” on the facing page to find your program choice, then enter the program title below.
Program Title
Degree sought (circle one): advanced certificate MBA ME MFA MS MST Ph.D.
How do you plan to complete most of your graduate courses?Attend classes on RIT campus
Exclusively through online learning
A combination of on-campus and online classes
Executive Leader option
Attend classes off campus at
Indicate the calendar year and quarter you plan to begin your studies, and your intended status.
Calendar Year Fall (Sept.) Winter (Dec.) Spring (March) Summer (June)
Full-Time status (12 credit hours or more)
Part-Time status (Less than 12 credit hours)
Personal Data
Program Choice
Course Number Course Title Credit Value
Name of City, State, Start End Credits Degree(s) Received MajorInstitution Country Date Date Earned or Expected & Date Field
Please list all universities and graduate schools you have attended or are currently attending.
If you are currently taking college or university courses, please list them below:
Scholarships and AssistantshipsDo you wish to be considered for a graduate scholarship? YES NO
Are you planning to apply for a graduate assistantship? YES NO
(Contact graduate coordinator listed under Program Information for assistantship information.)
Financial SupportWill your employer provide payment or reimbursement for any portion of your educational expenses?
YES NO
Are you an RIT employee or dependent and eligible for a tuition waiver?YES NO
List any sources of non-RIT financial support that you expect to receive for the coming academic year (e.g., corporate,governmental support, NSF, etc.)
Source of support Dates provided Amount in U.S. dollars
Applicant StatusAre you receiving or seeking support services from RIT’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf? YES NO
Have you previously applied to RIT? YES NO
If yes, indicate term/year and program applied to:__________________________________________________________________
Have you previously attended RIT? YES NO
If yes, indicate RIT academic program and years attended:____________________________________________________
Please list other colleges and universities to which you are applying for admission:
Education
Test Type (GRE, TOEFL, GMAT, MAT) Test Score (If known) Test Date or Anticipated Test Date
Indicate the date you took or will take any required admission tests (see the “Program Information” section to determine if any admission test is required for your program). Please note: For verification purposes, test scores must be sent by thetesting agency directly to the Office of Graduate Enrollment Services at RIT.
Work Experience/Personal Data
Please list your full-time, part-time, and summer employment (include military service). Briefly describe your academic honors, published works, and leadership roles. List any academic, artistic, professional, military, or community activities youconsider significant to your proposed graduate study. If you prefer, you may attach a résumé to provide this information (résumé required for Executive Leader applicants).
Education, cont’d.
Personal Statement of Educational ObjectivesPlease provide a personal statement describing your educational objectives. You may wish to address: (1) why you are applying for your chosen degree program, (2) what you hope to achieve through your education, (3) how your degreeprogram will relate to your long-range career objectives, (4) what personal or “non-academic” qualities you will contribute to the learning environment in your program, (5) what (if any) prior experience you have with respect to your chosen program, and (6) specifically why you want to attend RIT. Attach a separate typed sheet to this form.
Personal Conduct
Have you ever been subjected to disciplinary action by any school, college, university, or branch of the military? YES NO (If yes, explain fully on an attached sheet.)
Have you ever been convicted of a violation of any state or federal law, excluding minor traffic violations? YES NO (If yes, explain fully on an attached sheet.)
Optional Information
The following questions are optional. Refusal to provide this information will not affect decisions related to graduateadmission, scholarship or assistantship awards, or financial aid. Any information provided will remain confidential.
If you wish to be identified with a particular ethnic group, please indicate how you would describe yourself:
African American, Black Asian American American Indian, Alaskan Native
Hispanic, Latino Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander White, Caucasian
Other (Specify):
Other surname used (on school transcripts, etc.):
How did you first learn about RIT’s graduate programs? (website, e-mail, brochure, etc.)?
Signature and Date
Signature Date
My signature above indicates that all information provided in this application is complete, factually correct, and honestly prepared. I understand that any misrepresentation may result in refusal or cancellation of admission.
RIT will admit and hire men and women; veterans; persons with disabilities; and individuals of any race, creed, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, age, or marital status in compliance with all appropriate legislation.
I-20 and DS-2019 FormsIn order to apply for a student visa, U.S. government regulations require international students to demonstrate that theyhave sufficient financial resources to meet the costs of tuition, fees, supplies, and living expenses for at least nine months offull-time study. International students who need to apply for a student visa must submit to RIT an original bank statementshowing the amount available for their education. In addition, if the funds are not in the student’s name, a letter of supportfrom the person owning the assets is also required. In the case of support by a government agency or other organization an original letter indicating the amount of funding and the period of time it is available is required. Once the student isadmitted and these documents have been declared acceptable, the appropriate form (I-20 or DS-2019) will be issued by RIT.
2005–2006 Graduate Costs*
per per year 11 weeks at Englishquarter (3 quarters) Language Center†
Tuition U.S. $ 8,464 U.S. $ 25,392 U.S. $ 2,983Fees/Health Insurance 61 , 737 , 335Living Expenses 2,370 7,110 2,817Books, Supplies ,530 1,590 , 300
TOTAL $ 11,702 $ 34,829 $ 6,435
*Costs are estimates and typically increase each academic year. Students in fine arts or photography programs should expect an additional $675 per quarter in expenses for supplies and materials. Personal expenses for travel, entertainment, etc., are not included. †Admission to the English Language Center requires a separate application.‡An additional $4,500 in financial support is required for the first dependent and $2,000 for each additional dependent.
Rochester Institute of TechnologyGraduate Enrollment Services
Bausch & Lomb CenterBuilding 77, Room 124158 Lomb Memorial DriveRochester, NY 14623-5604
International StudentVisa Information
FINANCIAL RESOURCES*
Name / /Last/Family First/Given Middle Date of Birth (Month/Day/Year)
Visa Requested: F-1 (I-20) J-1 (DS-2019)
Will spouse or children accompany you to RIT? YES NO
If yes, list names and dates of birth of spouse and/or children who will accompany you to RIT:
NAME GENDER DATE OF BIRTH (MM/DD/YY) COUNTRY OF BIRTH(M/F)
SPOUSE
CHILDREN
Please note that an additional $4,500 in financial support is required for the first dependent and $2,000 for each additional dependent.
Declaration of Financial Support for International Students
Please Note: It is your responsibility to demonstrate that sufficient funding is available to meet all academic and living expenses for the duration of your studies at RIT. A Certificate of Eligibility (I-20 or DS-2019) cannot be issued until this form is completed andreturned to the Office of Graduate Enrollment Services with all the appropriate supporting documents. Please keep a copy of this form and all supporting materials to bring to the U.S. Consul when applying for your visa.
We will accept only original or true certified copies of the above documents. Photocopies and faxes are not acceptable.
Personal Savings:
Please submit an original bank letter verifying amount that is available.
(If you are sponsoring yourself, this figure must match or exceed RIT’s estimated expenses. Please refer to the information on the reverse.)
Parents/Relatives/Personal Sponsors:
Please submit the following:
a. An original bank statement verifying the amount that is available. Support should be available in a time deposit account (i.e., checking or savings account)
b. An original letter from the sponsor certifying that he/she will finance youreducation. The letter must indicate the actual amount of support in U.S. dollars.
Sponsor’s Name:
Address:
Relationship to Applicant:
Sponsoring Organization, Employer, or Government Agency:
Please submit an original letter indicating amount for tuition, fees, living expenses,
and length of time covered by the award.
Sponsor’s Name:
Address:
Assured Support First Year
Projected Support Second Year
*Funds may be assured by several sources if necessary. However, each source of funding must provide the appropriate financial documents.
I certify that the total amount (excluding travel funds) available for my first year of study at RIT is U.S.$ ______________.I certify that the information provided above is correct and complete.
Applicant’s Signature Date
Sponsor’s Signature Date
WALLACE LIBRARY
Wallace Library is a high technology, multimedia resource center.
It is especially beneficial to busy graduate students, who find that
its vast information resources are as close as their computers.
The library’s online menu provides access to a wide selection of
up-to-date electronic resources in Web-based and text formats.
INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
Computing services at RIT include a large VMSCluster (networked
Digital VAX and Alpha computers), several UNIX clusters (Digital
Alpha computers), a campus-wide network, and dial-in access.
Many computer labs are available around campus. Some of the
more popular features of the RIT computer facilities and network
include e-mail and access to the Internet/World Wide Web.
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION AND CAREER SERVICES
RIT’s cooperative education program is the fourth oldest in the
world and one of the largest. For those who desire more experience
in their field, co-op is an option in several graduate programs.
RIT students and alumni find the services of the Office of
Cooperative Education and Career Services helpful in their job
search. Individual career counseling, job search skills sessions,
job listings, a resource library and on-campus interviewing
provide a steady linkage between campus and the workplace.
COUNSELING CENTER
The center offers a variety of services to RIT graduate students
including personal/psychological counseling, career counseling,
a career resource center, Computer-Assisted Career Guidance,
testing, consultation, and referral services.
LEARNING DEVELOPMENT CENTER
The Learning Development Center provides individual and group
instruction in efficient reading, study procedures, mathematics,
and writing skills.
STUDENT HEALTH CENTER
The Student Health Center provides primary medical care on an
outpatient basis. The staff includes physicians, nurse practitioners,
registered nurses, health educators, and an interpreter for the
deaf. All services, including allergy, psychiatric, and gynecological
services, are available by appointment. Health education programs
are provided also. The Institute requires international students to
maintain health insurance through RIT.
HOUSING
Serving approximately 6,000 students, RIT’s campus housing
offers many living options including residence halls and apartments
to meet the diverse needs, interests and backgrounds of RIT
students. Accommodations are available to graduate students
(and their families) on a space-available basis.
FOOD SERVICE
Several cafeteria dining options are available on campus. RIT’s
food service program can accommodate many different dietary
requirements such as vegetarian and kosher.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES
The International Student Program serves as a resource for all
international students on visas as well as for members of the
campus community seeking cross-cultural help. The staff advises
students on immigration issues, helps them adjust to academic
and cultural expectations in the United States, and provides cross-
cultural programs. In addition, the office coordinates off-campus
hospitality through the Rochester International Friendship Council.
The International Student Program offers orientation each quarter.
In the fall, the PAL (Peer Adviser Leader) program matches up
returning students with new students on a one-to-one basis to
help with their adjustment to RIT and the United States.
THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE CENTER
Students whose native language is not English can find assistance
at the English Language Center. Writing, grammar, vocabulary,
conversation, and reading courses are offered at several levels
each quarter. Courses are also available in Presentation Skills,
Computer Word Processing, Pronunciation, Business
Communication, and TOEFL Preparation, among others.
In addition, students may receive individualized instruction tai-
lored to meet their needs. The TOEFL requirement for
graduate programs at RIT ranges between 550 to 600. Upon
arrival at RIT, students with English as a second language may
be required to take a battery of English tests, including the
Michigan Test of English Language Proficiency. Depending on
the results, the student may have to enroll in English
instruction at an additional cost.
MARGARET’S HOUSE—CHILD CARE PROGRAMS
Margaret’s House is a New York State-licensed and nationally
accredited child care center offering all-day, quality care and edu-
cation for children eight weeks to eight years of age, including a
district-approved full-day kindergarten, after school, vacation, and
summer programs. It is open to children of RIT students, faculty,
staff and members of the local community. Margaret’s House is
located on campus and is open year round.
RELIGIOUS LIFE
RIT has long recognized the importance of spiritual growth in the
development of the whole person. The Center for Religious Life
was founded to nurture this aspect of life on the RIT campus.
Members of various faith traditions work together to serve the
spiritual, ethical and personal needs of the students, faculty and
staff of this Institute. A variety of services including Christian,
Muslim, Buddhist, Jewish, and Hindu services are available.
Services are also provided for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Student ServicesRIT’s graduate students are involved in campus life. The following is a sampling of the services available:
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Founded in 1829, RIT enrolls more than 2,400 graduate students and is the
eighth largest private university in the United States. Our total enrollment
is 15,000, including 1,300 international students from 95 different coun-
tries. In addition, we are the home of the National Technical Institute for
the Deaf and an intensive English Language Center. RIT offers over 200
undergraduate programsandover70 graduate programs inawidevariety
of fields, as well as the Ph.D. in imaging science and in microsystems
engineering.
The campus occupies 526 hectares outside of the City of Rochester.
Campus and housing facilities at RIT are located in a safe residential
environment. Rochester is located in the western part of New York State,
about 585 km from New York City and 300 km from Toronto, Canada.
It is known as the World’s Imaging Center and has a comfortable living
environment, with museums, entertainment, sports, and beautiful
natural attractions. It is the home of major American corporations and
an important exporting center for the U.S. Rochester is a four-season
community averaging 26 degrees Celsius in the summer and 0 degrees
Celsius in the winter.
LIVING ON CAMPUS
The diverse backgrounds and interests of RIT students contribute in
many ways to the quality of campus life, broadening our understanding
and acceptance of differing cultures, beliefs, politics, and perspectives.
Student clubs and organizations complement classroom learning and
provide recreation. Getting involved in extracurricular activities is a way
to make friends and become an active part of our campus community.
Graduate students may join academic and professional organizations,
cultural and ethnic clubs, and many other associations on campus.
You’ll also find a variety of musical and theatrical activities on campus,
including the dance company, jazz ensemble, gospel ensemble, and
philharmonic. Meetings and events will take place in Java Wally’s
coffee house on campus, the Student Life Center, and the ESPN Zone
in the Student Alumni Union. Whether you’re interested in art, music,
literature, politics, science, or sports, you’ll almost certainly find others
at RIT who share your enthusiasm.
Rochester Institute of TechnologyOffice of Graduate Enrollment ServicesBausch & Lomb CenterBuilding 77, Room 124158 Lomb Memorial DriveRochester, NY 14623-5604
Tel: 585-475-2229Fax: 585-475-7164E-mail: [email protected]
RIT at a Glance
Visit www.rit.edu/grad for links to graduate program descriptions, courses,faculty contacts, online publications, and more.
RIT’s application for admission to graduate study should be submitted with a nonrefundable $50 USD application fee to:
