Tiger Guides

RIT Student-made Resources Hub of information for easy access.

Apps to Download

RIT Mobile App

This app offers links to many RIT applications, such as dining, Shuttles, and FMS Work Orders. It also has Public Safety contact information.
Apple / Android

Duo Mobile

RIT uses Duo for their 2-factor authentication, which requires the phone app to allow you to access secure RIT websites such as MyCourses and SIS.
Apple / Android

RIT TigerSafe

This is the official safety app for RIT. You can press the virtual Blue Light to get immediate help, request a Public Safety officer to walk you to your dorm or class, and offers an easy way to contact Public Safety is needed.
Apple / Android

Pulse/Mycourses

MyCourses has an app. Doesn't have everything, but allows you to see content tab, grades, and class schedule.
Apple / Android

CampusGroups

Required for Freshmen Orientation, this app allows you to register and check-in for on-campus and club events.
Apple / Android

FD Mealplanner

Viewing menus and ingredients of the food places at RIT.
Apple / Android

Stress Management Tips

Get fresh air daily

Go touch some grass! Getting out of a stuffy space like your room is so important for your brain.

Be Physically Social

Being social can play a very important part. Even if it’s just talking with your classmate, RA, or professor, it can do wonders to have some sort of interaction so you aren’t isolated.Attend events like bow wow wellness or clubs from time to time. Those can help you find people and also get interaction with others.

Get off Campus

RIT campus can feel real isolating. It is difficult to get off, but not impossible. If you have a friend with a car, go even just out driving. If you don’t, take the bus to the nearby marketplace to even just walk around shops.

Practice Time Management

College can really push your procrastination tendencies if you have them. Develop skills, resources, and reach out to others to keep yourself accountable.

Establish a professional therapist/support

Having someone to talk to through the challenges is important. Establish a therapist or support that you can talk to, whether it’s through RIT’s CAPS, being referred by the RIT Health center, or otherwise.Although talking to a friend is often helpful, it is not a full solution. It can easily be difficult and stressful for the other individual, who is also going through their own struggles.

Sleep & Eat

Sleeping is so important for your brain. Get at least 6+ hours of sleep a night. Your extensive gaming can wait till the weekend, it is not worth sacrificing your sleep.Try your best to eat healthy and get in some food from all groups. Eating too much junk will reflect badly both on your health and your mind. If that’s difficult, just make sure to eat something 3 times a day.

Be open & honest.

Be open with others.
Be honest about how you are feeling with friends, and even professors. Professors want to see you succeed, and they want to hear if you are struggling. Many of them have gone through college and struggled too, so they might have helpful ideas for you.Don’t be afraid to ask for help! People want to help you.