These faculty also offer academic and career advisement. In addition, the faculty work directly and closely with CLA host departments, acting as liaisons between the two departments and providing strong support for the students. All A.A.S. and B.S. degree candidates must complete R.I.T.'s writing and literature course sequence. Students take N.T.I.D. sections of writing courses and may opt for integrated sections of the literature course. A placement essay exam determines the appropriate with which to begin the sequence.
Students successfully complete the writing course requirement by passing an exit essay exam.