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Residence Hall Double
Residence Hall Doubles are typically a rectangular sized room with 2 beds, desks, chairs, closets, dressers, and 1 microfridge. Some designs are different based on the building, but are fairly even on all sides. Some have bathrooms, but its almost none.

Pros: Furnished, Furniture is easy to move around, Residence Staff on floor, Not as many people in one space.
Cons: Laundry is beneath in the tunnels, Bathrooms & Showers are not within the rooms. All residence halls require a meal plan. No kitchen access or cooking appliances without accommodations.

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Residence Hall Triple
Residence Hall Triples are typically a slightly-wider rectangular sized room with 3 beds, desks, chairs, closets, dressers, and 1 microfridge. Some designs are different based on the building, but are fairly even on all sides. Very few have bathrooms.

Pros: Furnished, Furniture is easy to move around, Residence Staff on floor, More space than a double.
Cons: Laundry is beneath in the tunnels, Bathrooms & Showers are not within the rooms. All residence halls require a meal plan. No kitchen access or cooking appliances without accommodations. More people within one space.

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Residence Hall Triple
Residence Hall Triples are typically a square or L-shaped room with 4 beds, desks, chairs, closets, dressers, and 1 microfridge. Some designs are different based on the building, but are fairly even on all sides. Some have bathrooms but not often.

Pros: Furnished, Furniture is easy to move around, Residence Staff on floor, More space in the room.
Cons: Laundry is beneath in the tunnels, Bathrooms & Showers are not within the rooms. All residence halls require a meal plan. No kitchen access or cooking appliances without accommodations. More people within one space.

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Residence Hall Triple
Residence Hall Suites are 3-rectangular doubles connected with a central bathroom a slightly-wider rectangular sized room with 2 beds, desks, chairs, closets, dressers, and 1 microfridge in each room. Some designs are different based on the building, but are fairly even in all rooms. These suites are only in Ellingson, Peterson, and Res D.

Pros: Furnished, Furniture is easy to move around, Residence Staff on floor, less people within your room (3 doubles). Quick access to a bathroom & shower.
Cons: Laundry is beneath in the tunnels, Bathrooms & Showers are not within the rooms. All residence halls require a meal plan. No kitchen access or cooking appliances without accommodations. Bathroom activity is loud based on your location

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University Commons
This is University Commons, upperclassmen housing consisting of 4 people in single rooms. There is a living room, kitchen, pantry (in some), washer/dryer, 1 bathroom on each side, and a washing machine.

Pros: Renewable yearly, fairly large space, furnished.
Cons: Some are farther from campus, only allowed to park in UC lots.

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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. This is required to access RIT content.
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

Make It Big

Not everyone on campus is hearing, so having this app is very helpful when communicating quickly. It makes your text easy to read than using a notes app.
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 & Coping Tips

Get fresh air daily

Go touch some grass! Getting out of a stuffy space like your room is so important for your brain. You often can be so engrossed in class work that you can forget to go out sometimes.

Be Social in the Physical World

Socialization 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. If you don't want to always talk to people, you can also just sit in spaces among others– social presence can make you feel better as well.Attend events like Bow Wow Wellness or clubs from time to time. Those can help you find people and also get interaction with others.

Try Getting 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. Sometimes its nice to see the world beyond and feel grounded.

Practice Time Management

College can really push your procrastination tendencies if you have them and not having structured time can burn you out. Develop skills, find 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 being away from home.

Sleep and 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– if you struggle to get outside to get food, make it a routine for you to go with your roommate or a friend to get dinner or lunch.

Be Open & Honest.

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 express your feelings, especially when you are in a new environment without family. Upperclassmen experienced missing their family too.

Don’t be afraid to ask for help! People want to help you.

Whether it's from online, in-person, or over email, the people at RIT want to help you succeed and be well. Please reach to those you feel comfortable with, and don't be afraid to ask a question.

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