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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 was at the gym the other day and a young student (F ?) was taking pictures of me without my consent at the gym. As soon as they noticed me they smiled at me with a big ass grin and hopped onto the treadmill right next to me. I left and started walking on the other side. They eventually left but I’m worried they still have the photos of me. I don’t know if I should report it to APEX or RIT. Where should I report this incident to?

Also if anyone asks about their description I can give it to you over in pm’s.

Hey guys. RIT Alumni who graduated with a Computer Science bachelor in 2024. Had a job for a bit but got laid off and havent been able to find anything since.

Im thinking about going back and getting my Master's, is this a viable route to help me get a job/give me more time to find some way to stand out? Any tips from anyone who did get a master's?

Thanks!

I’m waitlisted to take STAT 205 with Nonhle Mdziniso in the fall, how is she? I took it with Reynolds in the spring and failed and I hated him as a professor so I’m not taking him again unless I have no other choice. Does she also require minitab to be used or is that just a thing for Reynolds?

Hey,

Does anybody every had this situation where you've a C+ and you failed the final but can pass.

But in the syllabus professor said if you fail the final you fail the course. I also let her know I was hospitalized.

But regardless did anyone ever had a situation where they failed the final but pass the class even though in the syllabus it says you'll fail if you Don't pass the class?

i got an email from my advisor today saying that i’m on academic probation since my gpa is below a 2.00 (it was a 1.9). it stated that i would be getting sent a letter, and i don’t know if it’ll be emailed or sent physically in the mail. my parents have access to my rit email (they worry about me not checking my emails) and pay my tuition for me, but i would rather figure this out without them knowing. i do plan on meeting with my advisor to create an academic success plan once the semester starts again in the fall. how can i resolve this without my parents finding out?

I recently had to take medical leave from my home college (Oberlin) after having trouble in my 6th semester. I’m an anthropology major who really wants to go into museum studies, and since I’m on leave (and I lowkey hate it here) I was considering transferring to RIT.
I just wanted to know, how is the program? What kinds of courses are offered? I’m still window shopping colleges, I would be applying for either spring or fall 2027 if I chose to since I’m still in treatment. Idk if that makes a difference in anything, I’m willing to shell out the money for however long I would be staying here, but I’m hoping some of my classes will transfer.

Hi! I'm a CE student who needs to take EEEE 281 (circuits 1) next semester, but I saw that there is a separate recitation class (EEEE 281R) that I'm able to enroll in. Just curious if we need to take this recitation course and put it in our schedule? I already might have a conflict with it so I'm hoping it's not something we have to take.

hey just an update, i did tell my parents about it and nothing bad happened.

i got an email just now for a zoom call from the financial aid office. does anyone know what that’s for and what they’ll talk about?

I’m going to be at RIT for just this fall semester, and probably won’t have a car there. I’m curious, what is public transit like? Most importantly, do the buses run to a grocery store?

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!!!!

Hello! I’ll be a transfer student this semester and need an extra class to be a full time student. I’m currently enrolled in Wines of the World and Foods of the World and want to know which one I should keep. Thanks!