Policies

Advanced Standing Track for Spring Admit Term The Advanced Standing track provides an option for students to start in the spring term; however, due to course sequencing, spring start students must take courses over 5 semesters (3 Spring & 2 Fall). The Spring admit term is only available for applicants pursuing the Advanced Standing Track. To qualify for advanced standing, applicants must have previous experience and an undergraduate degree in architecture.

Advanced Standing Track for Spring Admit Term The Advanced Standing track provides an option for students to start in the spring term; however, due to course sequencing, spring start students must take courses over 5 semesters (3 Spring & 2 Fall). The Spring admit term is only available for applicants pursuing the Advanced Standing Track. To qualify for advanced standing, applicants must have previous experience and an undergraduate degree in architecture.

To be considered for admission to the Game Design and Development program, candidates must fulfill the following requirements: Complete an online graduate application . Submit copies of official transcript(s) (in English) of all previously completed undergraduate and graduate course work, including any transfer credit earned.

To be considered for admission to the Mechatronics and Mechanical Systems program, candidates must fulfill the following requirements: Complete an online graduate application . Submit copies of official transcript(s) (in English) of all previously completed undergraduate and graduate course work, including any transfer credit earned. Students with degrees in other disciplines will be considered on an individual basis.

Submit copies of official transcript(s) (in English) of all previously completed undergraduate and graduate course work, including any transfer credit earned.

Credit for Prior Learning The graduate program in dietetics and nutrition follows the RIT policy for credit for prior learning as outlined in the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. RIT allows up to 6 credits provided for prior learning. No more than 3 credits can be applied to supervised experiential learning. A request for consideration of prior learning will be reviewed by the program director in consultation with the school head and, as appropriate, a preceptor representing the area of request. The decision of the program director will be relayed to the student in writing within 30 days of the request. The review will include evaluation of transcripts, performance evaluations, letters of support, business records, as well as other documents. Student disagreement with the decision for credit for prior learning may ask for a review by the graduate school and/or dean of the college or follow grievance procedures outlined for students at RIT.

Credit for Prior Learning The graduate program in dietetics and nutrition follows the RIT policy for credit for prior learning as outlined in the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. RIT allows up to 6 credits provided for prior learning. No more than 3 credits can be applied to supervised experiential learning. A request for consideration of prior learning will be reviewed by the program director in consultation with the school head and, as appropriate, a preceptor representing the area of request. The decision of the program director will be relayed to the student in writing within 30 days of the request. The review will include evaluation of transcripts, performance evaluations, letters of support, business records, as well as other documents. Student disagreement with the decision for credit for prior learning may ask for a review by the graduate school and/or dean of the college or follow grievance procedures outlined for students at RIT.