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Fall quarter admission


Early Decision Plan (deaf and hard-of-hearing freshmen applicants applying to bachelor-level programs or Interpreting applicants)Regular Decision Plan (freshmen and transfers, deaf or hard-of-hearing applicants)Regular Decision Plan (Interpreting applicants)
Application DeadlinePostmarked by December 1Postmarked by February 1*Postmarked by February 1
Admission Notification begins and continues until class is fullMailed by January 15Mailed by March15Mailed by March 15
Acceptance Deposit
Housing assignment based on postmarked date of deposit. Deposit refundable until May 1.
Mailed by February 15By May 1, or the date specified in the acceptance letterBy May 1, or the date specified in the acceptance letter

 

* You must submit your application and academic records by February 1 to be considered for the RIT Honors Program or an RIT Presidential Scholarship (merit based).

Winter and spring quarter admission

Application deadline – We encourage all applicants to apply and submit materials (transcript, test scores, audiogram, references) as soon as possible, but no later than one month prior to the start of winter and spring quarter.  International students should plan to submit materials at least two months in advance.  The institute academic calendar lists the start dates for winter and spring quarters.