Wrapping up Spring Semester 2021

We're almost there!

Classes have ended and we are heading into summer break. Great job!

A few things to keep in mind as we enter the final week of the semester:

  • Check your grades and assignments in myCourses. Email your instructors if you have questions or if you need to make a plan for completing coursework.
  • Keep an eye on the RIT Ready webpage for information and COVID-related updates.

College Restoration Program

The College Restoration Program (CRP), is an intensive one-semester academic intervention program for students facing academic suspension or probation.

  • Eligibility & Acceptance

    • SIS account must be free of financial, health, and conduct holds

    • No more than one Incomplete, "I" grade on academic transcript

    • Referral from academic dept., and application from student

    • Only NTID students in a Baccalaureate Program are eligible

    • No cumulative or term GPA requirement

    • Acceptance decisions are made on a case-by-case basis

  • Application Process

    • Students complete an online application at https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?RochesterInstofTech&layout_id=62

    • Students should contact academic advisor for an online referral. The referring person enrolls the student in three credit courses on SIS to match course recommendations on the referral

    • Referral form available at: http://www.rit.edu/studentaffairs/crp/referral-form

  • Suspension Waiver/Change of Program

    • Suspensions are waived for the CRP term

    • Students on probation are allowed a "Change of Program" for the CRP term

  • Required CRP core courses

    • CRP Academic Strategies (0 credit, but bears 3 cr. hr. equivalents)

    • CRP Motivation & Wellness (0 credit, but bears 3 credit hr. equivalents)

    AND

    • Three Credit Courses: (In general, no more than 11 regular credit hrs.)

  • Required Mentoring Component

    • Students are assigned a mentor with whom they meet weekly to discuss academic progress and concerns

    • Mentor Curriculum supports classroom activities

  • Referrals are made to RIT resources, supporting students in the following areas:

    • Career/Major Topics
    • Math, Physics, Writing, & Reading Assistance
    • Personal Wellness

  • Successful Program Completion:

    • A minimum CRP GPA of 2.0, with final grades of at least "C" (73%) in both CRP courses
    • Students meeting the above criteria are eligible to apply to an academic program

  • End of Program Review

    • CRP Final Grade Reports, credit course final grades, and the mentor's written report are reviewed by academic departments for reinstatement

  • Academic Department Reinstatement

    • A signed Change of Program form by the academic department is required for reinstatement or the student will be suspended by the CRP Director

CRP Students maintain full-time status, pay full-time tuition, and may take advantage of all campus resources, including housing and dining services.

Mid-term Grade Reports are discussed with students at mentor meetings, and e-mailed to parents with student permission.

To learn more about CRP, contact:

Dawn Herman • Director • SAU 2168 • dahldc@rit.edu •

Rob Eckhardt • Assistant Director • SAU 2140D • rjerla@rit.edu •

Laura Crosetti • Program Coordinator • SAU 2140H • laccrp@rit.edu •

Brianna Vespone • Program Coordinator • SAU 2140J • bmvasc@rit.edu •