u/mychemicalsmth

Got into RIT for Stop Motion + 2D art minor with full tuition and already committed BUT I just got into USC Fine Arts (open major with minors in cinematic arts, visual narrative, and screenwriting) which was originally my top choice. I didn’t think I would get in and now I’m genuinely shocked and confused on what to do.

I want a very independent and open curriculum which USC offers, but I won’t be officially majoring in “animation,” which may make it harder to obtain animation opportunities and create a capstone film (I’m not fond of the animation program’s curriculum there so i was not going to attend for that major). However, at RIT this is already handed to me, but there are more required courses at RIT in general that restrict my ability to expand my horizons in film and art.

I’m transferring from an animation specific school and already have experience and connections in the industry. I’m more worried now about practicality, enjoyment, location, and affordability. USC has guaranteed me full tuition need-based scholarship because of their income guarantee and I have yet to hear about my merit scholarship. The location is obviously preferable, as well as the local job and art opportunities, and I planned on moving to socal postgrad and doing RIT in LA if I chose to go there.

Maybe this seems like an obvious decision, but I’ve already made a commitment to RIT, and I feel slightly guilty withdrawing.

Any insight into RIT as a film/art school is appreciated! Thanks :)

I’m a transfer student to the Film & Animation program from another Animation school. I have 45 transfer credits including many identical credits to 1st and 2nd year SOFA classes, as well as 18 gen Ed credits including chemistry, 2 English, two history classes, and 2D design.

Until literally today at 4:30pm, I was unaware that RIT required incoming SOFA students to stay at the college for at least 7 semesters. The schedule they proposed to me only took 15 of my 45 credits, and excluded my second semester credits and AP/CC credits entirely. This schedule also has me as a part time student for my freshman year because I only have to take 5 classes.

‼️As an out of state student on full tuition aid, this makes me ineligible for both my financial aid package and on-campus housing, meaning I literally CANNOT attend RIT on their proposed schedule.‼️

It looks like they can not consolidate my required credits into one full semester (or my 1st and 2nd year together which is very doable) because it would mean that I graduate in 2029 instead of 2030, like they *apparently* require. I committed before learning this, and my deadline to commit to another college is tomorrow.

I tried calling to resolve this issue today and they did not answer. I’m going to call at 9:00 sharp tomorrow to get this figured out or else I might be completely screwed.

If anyone has had an issue like this please leave a comment or dm me I’m genuinely freaking out so bad. There’s no reason why I should be forced to be part time and there’s no reason why I can’t graduate in 2029 when I have IDENTICAL CREDITS!!! They did not mention this AT ALL in the application process and said all credits that are a C or above would be counted towards my degree. I have all A’s and B’s.

PLEASE!!!!

Hi! I was rejected from RISD, but right before the submission deadline I was having issues with portfolio. My portal said that my incomplete portfolio from January was “submitted” before I had the chance to finish it in March. I called an admissions officer and she assured me it would be fine, but she did not confirm that they actually received the portfolio I intended them to.

Obviously life goes on and I probably couldn’t afford what they would ask me to pay (low-income, would’ve needed full tuition)💀 but I do want to make sure I was rejected based on my actual application and not because it was submitted preemptively without my consent.