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SAT | Math Range (25th-75th Percentile): 560-670

SAT | Writing Range (25th-75th Percentile): 520-620

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th Percentil 25-30

Student Author Overview

RIT is consistently ranked among the elite colleges for technical degrees The programs generally bring out the “intensive” in intensive learning, and many departments are currently offering ground-breaking new majors All of RIT's, programs have the advantage of offering a hands-on approach to leaming by way of the co-op system, Overall, the professors are intelligent and helpful There are, as in any school, good and bad apples, but the bottom line is that if you need help you can find a professor who is willing to help you All professors often have an online presence either through the mycourses.rit.edu Web site

or their own personal Web sites Full-time professors are also required to have posted weekly office hours, and most professors will make appointments to meet with their students if they need assistance The professors at RIT are very concerned that their students closely follow course material In addition, most professors at RIT have some field experience, so they can give students an accurate depiction and show them what to expect out of the professions they are studying

Perhaps the most unique aspect of the RIT educational experience is the

‘quarter system The rigors of the quarter system keep RIT students on their toes, and if they can handle it for four years, transition from college to the real world will be made that much easier because of this system The quarter system can seem daunting at times, though, and it has been known to break even the most committed student, The 10-week period leaves litle room for

procrastination and makes it all the more important for students to stay on top of their work and seek help the moment they begin having problems Fortunately, at RIT, seeking help is not a problem Perhaps the most important thing to remember is not to be afraid of your professors | cannot stress this point enough: ask for help! The professors can't help you if they don't know there is a problem The professors at RIT possess many fine qualities, but as far as | know, none of them are clairvoyant

Most Popular Majors

Business Administration and Management

Languages and Literature

Mathematics & Statistics

Physical Sciences

Protective Services

Psychology & Counseling

Recreation & Fitness

Services

Skilled Trades and Construction

Social Sciences & Liberal Arts

Social Services

Undergraduate Schools/Divisions

B Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences

(GCCIS)

College of Applied Science and Technology (CAST)

College of Business (COB)

College of Imaging Arts and Sciences (CIAS: Schools of American Crafts, Art, Design, Film and Animation, Photographic Arts and Sciences, and Print Media)

College of Liberal Arts (COLA)

College of Science (COS)

The Kate Gleason College of Engineering

National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID)

Full-Time Instructional Faculty

945

Part-

481

ime Instructional Faculty

Faculty with Terminal Degree

‘Adult Basic Remedial: No

Secondary (High School): No

Special Credit Opportunities

Advanced Placement (AP) Credits: Yes

Dual Credit: Yes

Life Experience Credits: Yes

Special Study Options

Distance learning opportunities

Study abroad

Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)

Weekend/evening college

Best Places to Study

Grace Watson Hall Lounge Area

Java Wally's

Library

Lounges in colleges and dorms

Did You Know?

RIT boasts one of the oldest and most extensive Cooperative Education programs in the world Many of the majors require at least one co-op These paid internships can be found in all 50 states, as well as in countries spanning the globe The co-op office is available to help students find jobs that will fulfil the requirements, though you are encouraged to look for co-ops on your own and ask companies that you are interested in working with Many companies who do not advertise internships will make arrangements if possible upon student inquiries,

Sample Academic Clubs:

AXE (chemistry Fraternity), American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA), Glass Club, Hospitality Association, Life Science Club, New Media Fusion,

Premedical Student Association, Psychology club, SWE (Society of Women Engineers), Student ilustration Guild, and Student Interpreters

Best Places to Study:

Library, Java Wally's, and the study centers in each of the colleges

Students Speak Out On Academics

Special Study Options

| plan on working with the Deaf/Hard of Hearing and RIT offers one of the BEST programs in the country for English Interpreting

Q Amazing Program for My Major

Computer Engineering here is really amazing The advisors and professors always make time for you and the facilities are great Theres a place to be tutored for everything and with the difficulty of the major, you will need them

‘The Co-Op program is said to be one of the bests | haven't done a co-op, but

am sure it wll be really fun, and not too difficult to get one

Animation Major

Em in the Schoo! of Film and Animation at Rochester Institute of Technology I'm an Animation major and so far, i's been amazing The professors are really helpful and knowledgeable in the field, The workload is intense, but keeps the students on track Sometimes i's hard to animate at school due to limited resources, but overall, i's a great program

Industrial Eningeering at RIT

RIT has a fantastic Engineering program IE is a close nit group of students and professors who are truly focused on getting students to achieve their highest potential

Q Academics

The academics are challenging, Since the school is a trimester school, you only

have 10 weeks for a class The material is fast paced so you have to keep up

© A Solid Mix

Many of the teachers are excellent, although every now and again you will find a professor whose ability to teach is questionable Classes encourage creativity and discussion amongst peers

I came to this school for the academics | like the quarter system because

it keeps me from slacking off and makes sure | am on track There isn't much room to mess around

@ My biggest complaint about RIT's academics is that we don't have a 'plus

‘and minus’ system; you can get an 80, or an 89, and still get the same B | have decent grades, but I still have only a 3.0, which bothers me,

Student Author Overview

Rochester is New York State's third largest urban area Within the city lie a

‘number of interesting and stimulating experiences—that is if you don't mind all the brick (brick roads, brick buildings, and brick street signs) Home to leviathans Kodak and Xerox, Rochester has become a city full of opportunity, especially for people pursuing business and technical careers There are eight colleges and universities in the area, including the University of Rochester, St John Fisher College, and SUNY Geneseo, so younger college-age individuals, are abundant

Rochester is also home to @ number of historical and cultural attractions There's a thriving theater scene, and many museums and art galleries can be found in the surrounding areas There are also a number of beautiful parks with nature trails and picnic areas for students to enjoy The main problem with Rochester is the lack of student-oriented activities Most college-age students aren't concerned with parks, schools, or the Susan B Anthony House after they've experienced them two or three times Bars and clubs tend to go out

of business shortly after their grand openings, and the constant change of

‘ownership and the lack of attempts by local businesses to lure students into the city discourages many students who, therefore, choose to remain on campus, The city of Rochester is slowly becoming a major metropolis with a myriad of activities available, but until the city springs for more student-oriented nightlife

opportunities (18-and-over dance clubs, sports bars), the student population will remain unsatisfied

Local Atmosphere Facts

Genessee Brewing Company

George Eastman House

High Falls

Seneca Park Zoo

Susan B Anthony House

Shopping Centers

Eastview Mall

Greece Ridge Mall

Market Place Mall

Southtown Plaza

Major Sports Teams

Rochester Americans: minor league hockey

Rochester Knighthawks: indoor lacrosse

Rochester Raging Rhinos: soccer

Rochester Rattlers: outdoor lacrosse

Rochester Red Wings: minor league baseball

Rochester

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Did You Know?

5 Fun Facts about Rochester:

+ The movie The Alphabet Killer (2008) stars Eliza Dushku and is based on the Alphabet murders that took place in Rochester between 1971 and 1973,

‘The movie was also shot in Rochester

+ Every spring, Rochester hosts a huge festival in Highland Park called the Lilac Festival The Lilac Festival represents the kickoff to the festival season

in Rochester that involves a different festival nearly every weekend throughout the summer

+ If you are a beer fan, Rochester is home to the Genesee Brewery located

in downtown Rochester The local favorite, “JW Dundee's Honey Brown” is made here

+ High Falls is a beautiful waterfall located in the heart of downtown Rochester The Genesee River flows through the city, which is surrounded by restaurants and bars and quaint little shops High Falls is a great place to spend

an afternoon or experience some lively night

+ Rochester is often labeled as one of the most proficient cities for technical Jobs With companies such as Kodak, Bausch and Lomb, and Xerox in the city limits, it is no wonder that many RIT graduates stay in the area to work after graduation

Famous People from Rochester:

Joe Altobelli, Susan B Anthony, Philip Barry, Carmen Basilio, Tyson Beckford, Rudy Boesch, Peter Breck, Louise Brooks, Cab Calloway, Wendell Castle, Alfred “Al” Cervi, Julie Cialini, Buffalo Bill Cody, William J Cox, Taye Diggs, Fredrick Douglass, George Eastman, Garth Fagan, Frank and Caroline Gannett, Brian Gionta, Lou Gramm, Sammy Hagar, John Lithgow, Nathaniel Rochester, and John Wallace

Local Stan

Garbage Plate — A Rochester specialty served up in many forms, consisting

of macaroni salad, homefries, a meat of choice (hamburgers, hotdogs, chicken fingers), onions, and hot sauce

Pop - Western New York's word for soda

White Hots/Red Hots ~ Different types of hotdogs (pork or beef respectively)

Students Speak Out On Local Atmosphere

Around the Campus Area

The area around RIT is great While the main campus is seperated from the city, it's not too far off Niagra falls is only an hour and a halfs drive from RIT for instance Not only this but there are many shops even closer A five minute rive down the road from campus finds everything under the sun from Play it

‘Again Sports to Advanced Auto Parts Having also spent 4 hours in Brueggers Bagel Shop while waitin for Firestone to fix my car, I can say that that the locals are also very accomidating It also seemstobe a hot spot for RIT students to hang out on the weekend, which shows a great sense of unity amongst the student population,

S Calmin the Locality of School

Itis calm in the surrounding town of the campus | do feel safe walking to and fro school to my residence outside campus

Areas Great

Lots to do in the area not necessarily on campus though

Nice and Clean

Rochester itself if not so great, but RIT and the general area of Henrietta, isn't too bad With a few parks, a mall, a lot of restaurants, and a few movie theaters, there's always something to do around town RIT is well kept and clean and always has some sort of activity going on on campus

Shopping

Rochester Institute of Technology is about two minutes from almost any store imaginable The street is filled with plazas containing craft stores, restaurants, clothing stores, furniture stores, you name it The mail is also right down the street along with a movie theater If you want to go a little further, you can also Visit the Museum of Play or the Blue Cross Arena which always has some type

of event going on

© Local Atmosphere

Nice surroundings, beautiful leaves in Fall, nice chilling wind in the winter where most of the time there's fresh snow powder, and cool, sunny spring to tan outside on the grass Many statues across the campus: tall metal sculpture

by Student Alumni Union (SAU), Tiger Statue out on Kodak Quad (next to SAU), etc During schoo! round, always activities going on around including Greeks, Clubs, and Locals hosting dances, cook-out, public events such as Mud Tug and Apple Festival

@ Not Much to Do

The only stuff around campus is a wide variety of fast food places and a few stores There is a mall which is ok Rochester is a dying city Its very quiet and dead looking

@ Rochester is a great place to live, but | wouldn't want to visit There is nothing to do on a whim There are no tourist attractions and no amusement parks |, for one, wouldn't want to take a date to the George Eastman House

Health & Safety

The College Prowler Grade on Health & Safety:

A high grade in Health & Safety means that students generally feel safe, campus police are visible, blue-light phones and escort services are readily available, and safety precautions are not overly necessary Other factors include the convenience

of the student health center and the quality of services offered there,

Student Author Overview

Overall, the RIT campus is incredibly safe, considering the number of students Mostly what Campus Safety deals with are drug- and alcohol-related problems,

or occasional cases of automobile damage Theft is not a notable problem on

‘campus, and most cases occur only if the stolen items were left unattended

or in unlocked rooms or cars Students, male and female alike, say that they feel safe walking alone around campus at any hour of the day or night—this is mostly due to the overall serenity of the local area The various blue phones around campus are for students who would want to phone in an emergency for whatever reason, and are another reason that students feel so secure here Knowing that Campus Safety is only the push of a button away is very

‘comforting to many students,

While Campus Safety is not highly regarded by many students, they are a respectable group who works (sometimes a little too hard) to ensure that the safety of all students is preserved, It is worth noting the past publicity that RIT received as a result of the so-called RIT riot during early May of 2004 This event was an isolated occurrence, and a brief one at that, Student sentiment was mixed regarding the incident Some felt that Campus Safety and local police violated their rights as students, while others felt that the wily patrons were overly obnoxious and got what they deserved (mostly fines) The schoo! administration has since addressed this problem by way of open forums and

discussions about the causes behind the incident in hopes of preventing similar

‘occurences from happening again

Health & Safety Facts

Blue light call boxes

Emergency notification system

HIV counseling and testing

Lab services

Pregnancy testing

Psychiatric service

STI counseling, testing, and treatment

Day Care Services?

Yes

Did You Know?

RIT's Campus Safety offers weekend escort services, which students lovingly refer to as “the drunk bus.” The drunk bus circles the campus on weekend evenings, and offers students rides to their apartments, no matter how rude and obnoxious the students may seem The drunk bus is a great resource to take advantage of if you have been out drinking or don't want to ride home with someone who has been drinking The bus is free of charge and drops students off in front of the dorm areas or apartment complexes

‘campus safety in the form of 27 new York state trained public safety officers

‘who will do everything from escort you to a destination, to help jumpstart your car in the winter Aside from this, every residence hall on campus as well as academic buildings, require ID card access This being said, | felt very safe on

Campus Safety

I feel safe walking around campus There are lights all around so I'm not afraid walking back from my night classes, and RIT also has these blue lights every

‘couple feet, so if you do feel unsafe, you can go to the light and it has a phone

or something that connects you to campus security

Q Extremely Safe

Theres a button in my room for emergencies Campus safety is always around and i never feel unsafe while im here All the residence buildings require a school ID to access

Q Safety and Security

Many biue lights for calling Campus security, rarely used though since the

‘campus tend to be safe, Public Safety (Campus security) tend to take rounds around campus during the night Resident Assistants take tours through dorms

to endure safety

I Feel Very Safe While on Campus

We get alerts about anything harmful that is on campus and we are totally aware of our surroundings The health services are great on campus, it is included in our survices with a low fee every quarter

Student Author Overview

One of the greatest features at RIT is its unprecedented computer network

‘The sheer volume that the system can handle is astounding The school openly boasts that no student needs to bring their own computer to campus since there are enough school-owned computers to supply the need While bringing your own computer isn't necessary, it is suggested, if for no other reason than being able to sit in your dorm room and do your work with cheese-curl

‘crumbs all over your Snoopy pajamas Just simply plug your computer in, and you'll be connected to the campus and the Web in a matter of moments The recent waves of worms and viruses that have been attacking RIT's system are considered by ITS to be a minor inconvenience It is because of this, however, that students who choose to bring their own computers are now required to register each one at the beginning of the year It is at this time when each individual computer is checked by ITS to ensure that each one is virus-free and adequately protected from future virus outbreaks One of RIT's priorities is that students not only receive the best technology services, but the most cautious

as well

ITS and Resnet are also great resources that are available to RIT students

At RIT, students can always get tech support and computer repairs (within reason) for free The staff is always helpful and courteous, even to those students who aren't computer savvy If you aren't willing to go to the student- run tech support center, there are always other students you can turn to With one of the best computer science programs in the country, it is a pretty safe

bet that you will know at least one reputable CS major or someone with a vast knowledge of computers; maybe this someone will owe you a favor!

Yes: Black and white printing is generally free of charge, with some

restrictions on the amount and type of pages students can print, Certain labs charge for specialized printing, such as color printing, glossy printing, and large sheet printing

Special Software & Hardware Discounts

You can get a number of software packages at the bookstore for student rates Some of the most frequently purchased packages are Adobe

Photoshop and Illustrator, as well as Microsoft Office

Did You Know?

The Nathaniel Rochester Hall, which houses the Computer Science House, was voted the third most wired dorm in the nation! The Galisano Building for the College of Information and Computer Science is a state-of-the-art facility that gives students access to some of the best equipment available

Students Speak Out On Computers

Computers and WIFI at RIT Are Great

There are many many computer labs at RIT THere is a mix of pc's and macs,

so everyone can have something that fits to their needs There is also desktop support in everyone of the colleges, which is extremely useful As well as having computer labs on the academic side, there are computer labs in some

of the dorms There are many different places to print what you need The

speed of the network is incomparable, it is so fast There is wireless all over the campus which is nice Having your own computer and printer is definitely

an advantage, but | don't think someone who doesn't have those things would suffer

Wireless Everywhere

‘There are many computer labs around campus some p.c and some mac The network is very reliable and you can wireless access pretty much anywhere | would recommend a personal computer just because it makes life easier

Q Easy and Accessible

There are always computers And they always have the software you need And they are always available at reasonable hours There isn't a need to say more

Campus Computer

My college has plenty of labs that students can use, however there are very few printers that they can use and these printers often have limits to what the student can print Network reliability is usually pretty good, but cuts in and out due to constant construction Students are almost completely required to bring their own computer, as labs are crowded and not always open, and their own printer, due to minimal printing capabilities on campus

Computers by the Hundreds

m fairly certain there isn't a single building on campus without at least one

‘computer lab of some sort Realistically, it is a tech campus | get better wifi speed outside of the buildings than | do with an ethernet cable back home The network crashed just once on freshman registration day and maintenance is

‘generally done in the early hours of the morning, between say 3 and 4 in the morning Printing can be done either in your primary college building or in the library which is generally open until around 2 in the morning,

Computers at My School

| don't really use the computers at my school often They are great but it tends

to get very crowded

Computer Labs

‘The computer labs are very high tech However, sometimes it would be days when just about all labs are full when you really need to use the computer for your schoo! work while others are just on the computer for fun

Q The computer system at RIT is one of the main reasons that I chose this school, There are connections available in nearly every room, which makes downloading teachers’ notes easy during lectures,

‘abundance of things to do on campus

Student Author Overview

It is hard not to be impressed with the facilities that RIT has to offer The Gordon Field House recently opened and has since provided students with

a spacious work-out area, as well as two new pools to bask in It is the site for athletic events, seminars, and concerts throughout the year Gordon is already proving to be a great asset to the school The classrooms and labs are well kept and equipped with Ethernet ports for student use Also, many classrooms are being transformed into “smart rooms,” allowing the professors

to simply use their laptops to teach class rather than write awkward-looking notes on the board or on overheads The RIT student union (The SAU) is

‘comprised of two main areas—the SAU and the Fireside Lounge The SAU is home to two separate dining halls and coffeeshops The Candy Counter and information desk are also on the first floor of the SAU, providing easy access for students The Fireside Lounge is a favorite for students as well This area has a spacious, 'homey’ feel, due to its working fireplace and plasma television, The Fireside is a great place for students to hang out, lie back, or study The room has been reserved for many types of events, ranging from club-sponsored parties to Red Cross blood drives,

Overall, student reaction to the campus' facilities, and campus appearance in general, is mixed Many people think that RIT is a very unattractive campus, made mostly of brick with very sharp textures and overly-obscure architecture However, there have been many renovations and additions in the past few

years to improve the aesthetic of campus The addition of the Paley sculpture the Sentinel was met with mixed responses, though most students agree that itis an original piece of artwork that makes campus seem all the more unique

‘While itis still mainly brick and sharp angles, students and residents alike can't help but stop and stare at the architectural anomaly that is RIT

Popular Places to Chill

‘Academic Quad around the Infinity Loop

Movie Theater on Campus

None, but movies are often shown around campus for $1 or free depending

on the location When the weather permits movies are shown on the Greek lawn as well

Favorite Things To Do

RIT’s campus is full of things to do if you are willing to look for them You can, work up a sweat in the field house, hang out in the pool or hot tub, grab a cup of coffee at Java's, or see what's going down in the SAU,

There are numerous events throughout the quarter, most of which take place

on campus, The school's Homecoming and Spring Fest are two very popular events involving concerts, free barbeques, festivals, and other events

College Activities Board (CAB) sponsored events, such as on-campus

movies and trips to various destinations, are also a student favorite, These events are usually free or inexpensive, and allow students to get off campus for a day or a weekend and experience some of the best that upstate New York has to offer Hockey games are a favorite student pastime in the winter quarter The crowds are large, loud, and energetic as they cheer on the RIT Tigers playing host to rivals such as Hobart and Elmira, Make sure you get there early for good seats

Students Speak Out On Facilities

@ Library Is Perfect Place to Study!

The library at Rochester Institute of Technology accommodates most of the student body It has four floors, each with a different environment and resources, The third and fourth floor have individual rooms where students can

go to study with groups or by themselves in silence On the first floor of the library is also a Java's where students can take breaks and buy drinks and snacks

Q An Overall Awesome Campus

The campus is very intriguing, Every building has its own structure and is very unique The underground tunnels make it very easy to travel in the frigid temperatures of the winter Overall, the campus is very welcoming and a great environment to be in

Facilities

The Facilities are state of the art, very nice and large There are many events for the students to take place in If you like to eat there are several cafeterias you can eat at A few months ago we got a visit and concert from Snoop Dogg,

So campuus activities are great, Sports at the institute are competative,

Technology

They're very modern and up-to-date with technology

Q Athletic Center

The athletic center at RIT isn't the highest quality There is one building for the athletes The building has one full basketball court, a smaller gym that softball and baseball use for batting, a tiny ice rink, and small locker rooms The athletic teams are number one in the nation or make it to the frozen four yet our facilities don't show that we are that great | am a softball player for RIT and we are in training year round but its dificult when we are fighting with other teams just to get practice space or even be able to get into the weight room

They're Ok The campus resembles a prison

The athletic facilities are the best on campus With a D1 hockey program the varsity gym and locker rooms are ok The library often gets overcrowded There are litle to no campus activities giving students nothing to look forward

to save the ungodly amount of homework that they get The whole place is constructed of bricks and nothing else, There is very little green space, The

‘campus resembles a prison

Q The athletic center is amazing, but unfortunately it's always packed It has

a gym with machines, free weights, swimming pool, and even a lazy river, The other facilities are nothing special The library is very lacking and doesn't have alot to offer

Q The new field house gym is amazing! It has 16,000 square feet of work- out space, including really nice Olympic-sized pools and awesome raquetball courts

Student Author Overview

Gracie's is the main dining hall for freshmen, and a specified number of meals are allotted in their dining plans Most students vehemently complain about having to eat at Gracie's so much during their first year Many students rarely opt to eat at Gracie's more than a few times after their first year Even students who remain loyal patrons at Gracie's will tell you that the food isn't bad, just monotonous The food at Gracie's is served in a buffet-style, and it's all-you- can-eat, but students normally find the same foods (or very similar) on the tables nearly every day, The addition of The Crossroads, Sandella's, and Beanz has given students more options to choose from Many of the eateries

‘on campus accept meal options, debit, or Flex points as payment, Java's and Henry's, however, only accept Flex or cash Students can put money onto their Flex account at the Bursars office This money can then be used at the bookstore, any of the food establishments on campus, Subway, the Pita Pit, and any of the vending machines on campus Debit can be used at most dining halls and in the vending machines only, and it comes as a part of most meal plans It is important to note that Flex money will roll over to the next quarter, but debit will not

Overall, the campus food selection at RIT leaves students with plenty of options There isn't much that you can't get on campus by way of food, and (get this) most of it is actually edible, although many freshmen will tell you that this does not apply to Gracie's The main complaint is the hours that the halls, are open With the wide variety of eateries on campus, it can be confusing to

students which restaurant is open at what time Students also tend to complain

‘about the lack of a 24-hour eating spot on campus The fact that there are three markets available on campus is also a great advantage While the prices at the markets are a bit high, it is possible to use meal options and debit So, until their debit points run out, students don't mind the prices as much

Campus Dining Facts

Average Meal Plan Cost

Dining Halls & Campus Restaurants

Beanz

Location: Grace Watson Lobby

Food: Spot coffee, Freshens smoothies, and pastries

Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.~11:30 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 4 p.m.~11:30

pm

Brick City Café

Location: The Student Alumni Building

Food: Hot entrees, sandwiches, salads

Hours: Monday-Thursday 7 a.m.~1:30 p.m., Friday 10:30 a.m.~1:30 p.m The Café & Market

Location: The Crossroads

Food: Stations such as Pasta & Pizza, made-to-order salads, deli, grill, Jump (Asian cuisine), Cross bar (chef's daily entree, from Belgian waffles to ethnic cuisine)

Hours: Monday-Thursday 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Friday-Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m The Commons

Location: Hettie L Shumway Building

Food: Quiznos subs, Hettie's Grill, Stone Oven Pizza & Pasta Cucina, Brick House New York Pizza, and Cuisine du Jour (where specialties are featured daily)

Hours: Monday-Friday 11:30 a m.~12 a.m., Saturday~Sunday 1:30 p.m.~1

am,

The Corner Store

Location: The tunnels below Nathaniel Rochester Hall

Food: Convenience store, including fresh produce, sandwiches, chips,

beverages, microwavable entrees, ice cream, and detergents

Hours: Daily 9 a.m.-12 am

Deli at Golisano

Location: B Thomas Golisano College of Computing Science Building

Food: Sandwiches

Hours: Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.-6p.m., Friday 8 am.-3 p.m

Grace Watson Dining Hall (Gracie's)

Location: Grace Watson Hall

Food: All-you-can-eat buffet, includes Sunday brunch, grill, pizza, subs,

specialty bars such as taco bar, baked potato bar, and pita bar, global

vegetarian

Hours: Monday-Thursday 7 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; Friday 7 a.m.-7 p.m.; Saturday

7 am.~3:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m.~7

pm

Ritz Sports Zone

Location: Lower level of Student Alumni Union

Food: Oscar's hot burgers, wings, deli sandwiches, and from the Sandella's shop: gourmet wraps, flat bread pizzas, panini, quesadillas, fresh salads Hours: Monday 11 a.m.-12 am., Tuesday-Thursday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Friday 9:30 p.m.~12 am., Saturday 11 a.m.~2 p.m

SAU Cafeteria

Location: Upstairs in the Student Alumni Union

Food: Grilled items cooked to order, along with daily specials, fresh baked goods, hot entrees, vegetarian selections, homemade soups, chili gril,

made-to-order sandwiches, fresh seasonal salad bar

Hours: Monday-Thursday 7 a.m.~1:30 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.—4 p.m

Sol's

Location: The tunnels below Sol Humenn Hall

Food: Variety of classic milkshakes and frozen delights, made-to-order

flatbread wraps and pizza, baked treats, and convenience items

Hours: Daily 11 a.m.~11 p.m

Did You Know?

Make sure you let your parents know that they can call and order you a cookie cake from Sol's or a pizza from the dining commons There's nothing like getting a surprise treat from your parents, whether it's for your birthday, a good grade, or making it through another semester without getting a fine

Students Speak Out On Campus Dining

Dining

‘The campus has many dining choices and at the cafeterias there are many different choices in foods to eat The food is in a large veriety

Many Eateries, Varying Menues, Food Is Generally Tasty

As a freshman, the main dinning hall can get repetitive, but overall food quality

is above average After freshman year food offerings are extremely varied

‘on campus as each of the campus eateries and stores have an independent manager This allows for the various campus offerings to all use the same meal plans but offer significantly differing types of dining experiences

Plenty of Choice

There are a variety of eateries on campus that can satisfy most every need, The cafeteria on the academic side has a fantastic lunch menu and even features local restaurants on a rotating basis Even the freshmen dinning hall

is bearable if you know which stall to go to

Dining on Campus

There are two big dining halls on campus, and a few smaller dining areas, and the food is pretty good quality, i's just that after a while the menus start to get repetitive and a ittle tring,