National Technical Institute for the Deaf

Students interested in a bachelor’s degree can study in any of approximately 20 bachelor's degree programs that are offered by RIT’s College of Imaging Arts and Sciences (CIAS). CIAS includes the School of Art, the School of Design, the School for American Crafts, the School of Photographic Arts and Sciences, the School of Film and Animation, and the School of Print Media. The classes include both hearing and deaf students, and have a notetaker and an interpreter (or alternate access service). For additional information go to the NTID Access & Support Services page. 

The NTID students enrolled in CIAS programs are supported by faculty and staff who are professionals in the fields of art, design, printing and photography. In addition, they are skilled in working with people who are deaf or hard of hearing. They provide many different kinds of services for students who are enrolled in the College of Imaging Arts and Sciences including academic advising, tutoring, interpreting, notetaking and personal counseling. For additional information about services for students in other colleges of RIT, click here.

The Arts & Imaging Studies department has several faculty and staff who work with students enrolled in CIAS programs and have developed a positive liaison with the CIAS faculty, staff and administration. These AIS faculty and staff also help prospective students apply to bachelor's degree programs by explaining requirements, assisting with the transfer process, and describing the experience of being in courses with hearing students and access services. NTID faculty working in the other colleges of RIT make up the first line of contact for deaf and hard-of-hearing students in bachelor's degree programs looking for information or advice.  Most of these AIS faculty and staff have their offices in Booth Hall, Suite 3441.

Look for the support faculty corresponding to your area of interest for further help.