The Mission of Wellness Programs and Services is to educate students about the value of a balanced and holistic lifestyle and to help students identify personalized areas of opportunity for growth. This Mission is realized through a diverse offering of wellness courses, services, and programs which are provided by the Center for Recreational Sports, Health Promotion, Outdoor Education and Wellness Education.
Intramurals and Club Sports are a great way for students to get engaged. There are 50 different sport clubs and over 20 Intramural sports and activities each semester.
Services: Semester locker rentals are available for a nominal fee and equipment loan is available for free.
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Health Promotion offers weekly educational and interactive programming related to social connection, stress and sleep management, mental wellness, alcohol and cannabis education, and sexual health. Services vary, contact Health Promotion directly for more information!
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Question: Can RIT students can take more than the 2 required wellness classes?
Answer: Yes! Students can enroll in an unlimited amount of wellness courses throughout their RIT career.
Fun Fact: One student took 38 wellness classes during her time at RIT!
We have many Wellness Classes to offer, but those that are physical and/or athletic in nature include the following disciplines on SIS:
Shopping carts open on Monday, October 25th. First Year Student registration begins Friday, November 12th,
For more information about courses, visit Wellness Education Overview
Civic learning and democratic engagement initiatives at RIT are led, primarily, by two units: The Center for Leadership and Civic Engagement and the Office of Government and Community Relations. These units, in partnership with students, faculty, and staff from across the University, work collaboratively to elevate (and de-stigmatize) the discourse on campus related to civic and democratic engagement, develop meaningful and relevant opportunities for students to actively engage in civic learning and democratic engagement opportunities, and increase the percentage of students who vote in local, state, and national elections.
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Red Barn Climbing (RBC) is a bouldering-only gym, where climbs are shorter and falls are protected with padding. Climbing routes are set and maintained to accommodate all skill levels, from beginner to expert. Red Barn Climbing is open for RIT students, faculty, and staff on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Click here for more information about RBC.
Wellness Courses
Help fulfill your graduation requirement of two wellness classes with one of Outdoor Education's options that will enhance your fitness in a unique way this spring, including Indoor Rock Climbing, Hiking, and Whitewater Kayaking Skills. Outdoor Education classes are listed under the WINT topic in SIS.
