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The Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE) and Your Responsibilities

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Where can I find tutoring help?

Tutoring is available through The NTID Learning Consortium and includes the NTID Learning Center and the Sprint Relay Experimental Distance Learning/Access Demonstration Lab. Consortium goals center on supporting the academic success of RIT/NTID students, and experimenting with instructional access technologies to support the learning of deaf and hard-of-hearing students. Tutoring also is available for deaf or hard-of-hearing students enrolled in bachelor’s degree programs in RIT’s other colleges.

What can I study at RIT/NTID? What majors do you offer?

RIT offers more than 200 outstanding programs in business, engineering, art and design, science and mathematics, liberal arts, photography, hotel management, computer science, information technology and other areas. Few universities provide RIT's variety of career-oriented studies.

RIT is dedicated to providing superior career preparation for students with hearing loss. This has attracted excellent faculty to RIT and has led to the development of academic programs that combine outstanding teaching, a strong foundation in the liberal arts and sciences, modern classroom and research facilities, and work experience gained through the university's cooperative education program. RIT is consistently ranked among top universities in U.S. News & World Report: America's Best Colleges.

 

What do industry experts say about RIT?

RIT's reputation as one of the nation's top universities has been acknowledged by leading college guides and industry publications. As you search for the right university, consider what these experts have to say about RIT.

U.S. News & World Report has consistently rated RIT among America’s “best buys” in college education:

  • For more than 20 years, RIT has ranked first or second in Academic Reputation among regional universities in the North.
  • Our College of Engineering has been ranked in the top five master's degree level engineering colleges in the nation.
  • Our College of Business has been ranked among the top 50 business schools in the United States.
  • Our School of Photographic Arts & Sciences has been ranked first among all MFA-photography programs in the country.

Money magazine has rated RIT one of its top 15 “Best Values” for universities that specialize in science and technology programs.

The National Science Foundation has designated our College of Science as a national site for undergraduate research.

In a recent list of “101 Cool Campus Activities,” College Bound magazine chose seven popular activities at RIT, including our Swing Dance Club, Mini Baja Team, and ESPN Sports Center desk.

“RIT is an extremely challenging school that offers career-minded students a great background in a wide variety of technical fields. Students feel their practical degrees and on-the-job experiences will serve them well in today’s tough job market.” — The Insider’s Guide to Colleges

“This is a fast-paced, high-tech school for go-getters who already know where they want to be. After a rigorous education, more than 90 percent of RIT graduates go into the job market, with a significant boost from the school’s cooperative education program.” — Fiske Guide to Colleges

“For science and technology, RIT is a superior choice. RIT also has an excellent liberal arts program since students must understand both technological developments and philosophical and ethical issues presented by technology.” — Guide to 101 Best Values in America’s Colleges and Universities

“The excellent cooperative education program, required in most majors, has placed printing management students aboard the QE2 cruise liner, turning out menus and the daily newspaper, and photography students at NASA, developing photos of Neptune. In sum, RIT is Rich In Treasures, at a price that, with the help of cooperative earnings, doesn't send most students or their families to the poor house.” — Barron's Best Buys in College Education

More admissions FAQs

As an RIT/NTID student receiving Vocational Rehabilitation services, you are responsible for meeting the expectations set forth in the Individualized Plan for Employment. The IPE is the document you signed that specifies the agreement you have with VR. The IPE details your vocational goals, what you can expect from VR and what you need to do to continue receiving VR support.

Here are some tips to help you ensure that your VR program is proceeding as planned:

  • Follow your IPE plan and work hard to complete it on time. You should keep a copy of your IPE plan for your records, and submit a copy of your IPE plan to your assigned RIT/NTID counselor when you begin your program at RIT/NTID. Follow through with what you agree to do in your IPE plan, and send copies of your class schedules and grades to VR as soon as you get them.
  • Tell your Vocational Rehabilitation counselor about any changes in your situation. This includes changes in your address, phone number, course schedule, major or other important information that can have an impact on your VR agreement. Any changes to your IPE plan must be negotiated and approved by your VR counselor.
  • Work with your assigned RIT/NTID counselor if you need help managing your IPE/VR requirements.
  • Get written approval from your VR counselor before expecting him or her to pay for any additional expenses not identified in your IPE plan.
  • Meet/maintain contact regularly with your VR counselor during the academic year to keep him or her apprised of your progress toward your academic and employment goals. If any revisions are needed because of the review, your IPE will be jointly revised, and you should send a copy of this amended agreement to your RIT/NTID counselor. You and your VR counselor should discuss and determine how often you should meet to review your progress. Regular contact varies from state to state so check with your VR counselor.