Specific sections are designated for and limited to students in a specific college, program, or major. These courses are basically designed to orient students to RIT, their specific college and major, and build a sense of community and connectedness among students and faculty in the program. Academic success strategies are usually a major part of the curriculum. Most of the faculty who teach this course within NTID are members of the counseling faculty . This course, designed for students who are not sure about their educational and career goals, teaches them how to plan careers and lives.
Work is on an individual or small-group basis.
This course helps students evaluate their strengths and weaknesses and improves their learning efficiency and effectiveness through appropriate training. Students have the opportunity to improve their learning skills in areas such as reading, test taking, questioning, and general study habits. Activities include lectures, discussions, and individual conferences. US United US United is a support group for NTID students with Usher's Syndrome, a condition which is characterized by deafness and visual impairment. This group meets for social and educational programs.