R.I.T Rochester Institute of Technology Department of Computer Science
102 Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester, NY 14623-5608
585-475-2995
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Dear <First Name>,
Congratulations! It is my pleasure to welcome you to the Computer Science program at RIT. Prior, a letter was mailed in a letter to your home address with the information below. Please read in case you did not receive the letter.
You are beginning a new challenge that asks you to grow and self-advocate, as well as to be confident, inquisitive, diligent, and responsible. As such, we want to take this opportunity to offer our advice for starting off on the right foot and making the most of your college experience:
· Visit the RIT New Student Orientation Page. It contains a checklist of to-do items and information about the many services and resources that will help you make the most of your experience at RIT. You will also find details about the DiscoveRIT Pre-Orientation Program, which will be held on Saturday, August 19th - Tuesday, August 22nd, 2017. Freshmen students not participating in DiscoveRIT will move into the residence halls on Tuesday, August 22nd and New Student Orientation will run through Saturday, August 26th.
· View our CS Freshmen Orientation Schedule and our Frequently Asked Questions. We look forward to meeting you in person during the CS Academic Day during Orientation on Thursday, August 24th.
· Review our What to Expect as a Freshmen in Computer Science tips sheet.
· You must take the RIT Math Placement Exam. CS students are required to take this exam, available May 15th-June 30th. We strongly encourage you to take the exam as soon as possible.
· Become knowledgeable about your degree requirements by visiting the CS Curriculum Flowchart, and with various department policies, procedures, and good things to know by reviewing the
Computer Science Undergraduate Handbook
· Step out of your comfort zone, ask questions, and seek clarifications. Remain open to new ideas, interests, and possibilities. Be an active learner by participating fully in the educational experience. Take responsibility for your decisions, actions and inactions, and be proactive rather than reactive to obstacles you may encounter. Explore and utilize campus and community resources.
· This summer you will have the opportunity to prepare yourself for your introductory programming class via an optional, free, online class experience called Code Zero. More information will be forthcoming. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity.
One unique component of your RIT education is our academic advising program. Each student is assigned a CS Academic Adviser who will guide and empower you to make decisions that enhance your educational, personal, and professional growth and development.
Please contact us if you have any questions. We are confident that you will have a rewarding experience in the CS department. Wishing you the very best for an exciting time at RIT.
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Mohan Kumar
Chair, Department of Computer Science