Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester Institute of Technology requires at least 120 credit hours to complete a bachelor's degree.

If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. Rochester Institute of Technology accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Rochester Institute of Technology has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 74% of students who start college at Rochester Institute of Technology finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	√	–	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	√	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	√	–	–
Summer Classes Available	√	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: Rochester Institute of Technology may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Will I Take At Rochester Institute of Technology?

Rochester Institute of Technology has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement, but there is a math and science requirement.

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with Rochester Institute of Technology directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Rochester Institute of Technology

When choosing a major, Rochester Institute of Technology students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Rochester Institute of Technology.Rochester Institute of Technology allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative. Rochester Institute of Technology false.Rochester Institute of Technology offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may mean taking more courses, but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rochester Institute of Technology

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Does Rochester Institute of Technology Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ Rochester Institute of Technology offers services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Rochester Institute of Technology Offer Online Classes?

✅ Rochester Institute of Technology true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Rochester Institute of Technology Offer Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Rochester Institute of Technology true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Rochester Institute of Technology Have An Honors Program?

🟨 To learn more about any possible honors programs at Rochester Institute of Technology, check with the school directly. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Rochester Institute of Technology.

Does Rochester Institute of Technology Require Internships?

🟨 Rochester Institute of Technology does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors. Students can look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About Rochester Institute of Technology

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Rochester Institute of Technology Library

The main library on campus is the Wallace Memorial Library.

Dual Degree Programs at Rochester Institute of Technology

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

Rochester Institute of Technology does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Rochester Institute of Technology have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every university. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Rochester Institute of Technology has an Army ROTC program, an Air Force ROTC program and a Navy ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Rochester Institute of Technology include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

•a Navy ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

•an Air Force branch unit on campus

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