A member of the Student Transition and Support staff will make photocopies of your travel documents and keep them in your file. It is a good idea for you to make copies of these documents as well. Passport Your passport is your own government's permit for you to leave and re-enter your own country.
Most passports contain an expiration date.
Renewing Your Passport Consult your own consulate or embassy in the U.S. to renew your passport. The officials there will tell you what forms and fees, if any, are required. If you are required to supply a letter affirming that you are a student at RIT, you can request such a letter at the Registrar's Office. You must keep your passport valid at all times. The International Student Services Office can supply you with the address and phone number for your country's consulates and embassy.