Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) Graduate Admissions

06/10/2026

RIT is proving that global discovery thrives on public participation. At the heart of this impact are our graduate students, like astrophysical sciences and technology Ph.D. student Sadie Coffin. Her NASA-funded work with the Redshift Wrangler project connects global volunteers with real-world cosmic data. Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21x3eVX

06/08/2026

From senior physician to division head of her specialty across eight hospitals—mid-program. Dr. Shubha Shastry, second from right, was one of five physicians to complete RIT's Executive MBA through a partnership between RIT Business and Rochester Regional Health. By combining 1-on-1 executive coaching with a powerful network of peers from tech, banking, and manufacturing, she claimed her seat at the decision-making table before she even graduated. Read how Dr. Shastry transformed her leadership and accelerated her career:

Physician leader Shubha Shastry earned an RIT Executive MBA to bridge business strategy and patient care at Rochester Regional Health.

06/04/2026

A day trip you don’t want to miss if you’re new to Rochester. Graduate Student Sahruday recently explored Chimney Bluffs State Park, about an hour from Rochester. With dramatic clay formations, scenic trails, and sweeping views of Lake Ontario, it was a memorable first-time experience in one of the region’s most unique landscapes.

Chimney Bluffs felt unreal the first time I saw it. As an RIT grad student, I am used to spending most days between the campus routines, so standing in front of those sharp clay formations and the blue stretch of Lake Ontario felt like I had accidentally walked into a place from another state, not j...

05/15/2026

Flowers, live music, local art, food vendors, and the perfect excuse to get outside with friends. Check out the views of the 128th Rochester Lilac Festival through the eyes of an RIT Graduate Student. The festival runs until Sunday, May 17 at Highland Park and is definitely one of the best spring activities for students in Rochester!

05/13/2026

Mastering the RIT - Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences building is a grad student rite of passage. iSchool Ambassador Vetrivel Maheswaran is sharing his pro-tips for navigating it. Read his full guide with details on the best high-powered dual-monitor labs for deep work to the quietest corners for team projects. Plus, he shares his spots best campus views and the quickest caffeine fixes at Ctrl-Alt-DELi to keep your momentum going. https://brnw.ch/21x2sue

05/09/2026

05/06/2026

Trading the classroom for Stockholm! Earlier this semester, RIT Business graduate students immersed themselves in Sweden’s world-renowned healthcare system, meeting with industry leaders to gain a global edge. Now, they’re bringing those insights back home to solve real-world challenges with partners like Rochester Regional Health. Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21x2eW6

05/05/2026

What happens when an entrepreneur returns to academia? Valeria Marin Montealegre is one of our 76 doctoral candidates graduating this year. Valeria is finishing her Ph.D. in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, where she has focused on a game-changing application: 3D-printed, bio-compatible zinc implants for reconstructive surgery. Learn more:

RIT engineering Ph.D. candidate Valeria Marin Montealegre advances 3D printing, using zinc in molten metal jetting, to improve reconstructive surgery.

05/04/2026

Shahzeb “Shazzy” Jadoon is a researcher, leader, and community builder. Originally from Lahore, Pakistan, he is a graduate student in the computer engineering MS program at RIT. His research focuses on autonomous systems and neuromorphic computing, exploring how machines can process information in ways inspired by the human brain.

Outside the lab, Shahzeb plays a major role in campus life as the 2025–2026 graduate senator for the student government and a peer advisor leader supporting international students. When he’s not researching or serving the campus community, you’ll find him playing sand volleyball or exploring Rochester’s hiking trails.

His advice for new graduate students: “Be bold. Ask questions. Explore beyond your department and build the network that will shape your future.”

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05/01/2026

Computer science MS student Divyansh recently took a break from the labs to explore the Rochester Museum & Science Center. Between the Tesla coils and the planetarium, he didn't have to go far from campus to explore more science and see what the city of Rochester has to offer.