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Statistics
91
%
Outcome rate
Students have a 91% career outcome rate six months after graduation.
17
Degrees offered
Degrees span the range of computing fields, in addition to a Ph.D. program in computing and information sciences.
18
th
Cybersecurity
2025 US News & World Report rankings
3
rd
Game Design
Among top undergraduate programs for Game Design and Development, 2026 US News & World Report rankings
What Interests You?
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Excellence in Cybersecurity
Esports
Innovating AI Biomedicine
Saving lives with GIS
Meet the Dean
At our college, we have a front-row seat to the way advances in computing are changing the world every day. Our faculty and student researchers are making impacts in fields that include AI, accessibility, cybersecurity and machine learning, and RIT students are hitting the ground running upon graduation.
Matt Huenerfauth
Dean, Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences
585-475-7203
matt.huenerfauth@rit.edu
Faces of RIT
MetroGnome
Barrington Campbell
Game Design and Development
Tinkering, testing, designing, coding – it's what he does. Through RIT's game design program, Campbell and his team created a game that garnered attention from 20th Century Fox, leading him to an internship with the company.
Online Face-Off
Evan Hirsh
Computer Science
Trading gloves and helmets for a monitor and a mouse has ushered in a new era in sports: competitive, organized gaming. By mirroring professional eSports, the RIT eSports team pursues competitive gaming at the highest possible level, rivaling the excitement of traditional sports teams.
Advancing the Success of Women
Shannon McHale
Cybersecurity
As head of public relations for Women in Computing, McHale strives to organize professional opportunities for its members, advancing women’s experience in computing majors, and giving back to a club that has given her so much.
Improving Human-computer Interactions
Matt Huenerfauth
Professor
Improving interactions with online platforms for those with disabilities is the ultimate goal behind Huenerfauth’s research. By training designers to create and develop more accessible websites and mobile networks, a wider audience can connect to and benefit from these technologies.
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April 17, 2026
As AI use booms, RIT offers bachelor's degree in artificial intelligence
Spectrum News speaks to T.J. Borelli, principal lecturer of computer science, and Sharon Mason, director of the School of Information, about the university’s new bachelor’s degree in artificial intelligence and growing student interest in the field.
April 15, 2026
Online gaming safety: Roblox announces new safety measures for children with age-based accounts and expanded parental controls
WHEC-TV speaks to Jonathan Weissman, principal lecturer of cybersecurity, about Roblox’s new age-based accounts and parental controls aimed at improving child safety online.
April 14, 2026
Journalism Dean Works to Help Newsrooms Spot AI-Generated Fakes
The University of Mississippi writes about a new book from Andrea Hickerson, dean at Ole Miss and former RIT faculty member; Christopher Schwartz, research scientist in the Department of Cybersecurity; and Matthew Wright, O’Sullivan Professor and chair of the Department of Cybersecurity. The book,
Fake-Checking: A Journalist's Guide to Deepfakes
, is a practical guide that addresses growing concerns of AI-generated media's impact on accurate reporting.
April 13, 2026
Student investors grow RIT’s portfolio
Real-world financial management experience is what gives RIT students a leg up when it comes to investing in stocks, handling portfolios, and working with clients.
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Play/Pause Video
Play/Pause Video
A video showcasing different elements of RIT's College of Computing and Information Sciences, including cyber labs, group collaboration, and brick and glass buildings on campus.
Improving lives through computing and AI.
Explore Our Degree Programs
Join us for Fall 2026
There's still time to apply. For some programs, applications will be reviewed on a rolling, space-available basis.
Application details
Next Steps to Enroll
Accept your offer of admission and take the next steps toward becoming an RIT Tiger.
Next steps for accepted students
Statistics
91
%
Outcome rate
Students have a 91% career outcome rate six months after graduation.
17
Degrees offered
Degrees span the range of computing fields, in addition to a Ph.D. program in computing and information sciences.
18
th
Cybersecurity
2025 US News & World Report rankings
3
rd
Game Design
Among top undergraduate programs for Game Design and Development, 2026 US News & World Report rankings
What Interests You?
Explore Degree Programs
Find Your Community
Explore Schools and Departments
Immerse Yourself
Excellence in Cybersecurity
Esports
Innovating AI Biomedicine
Saving lives with GIS
Meet the Dean
At our college, we have a front-row seat to the way advances in computing are changing the world every day. Our faculty and student researchers are making impacts in fields that include AI, accessibility, cybersecurity and machine learning, and RIT students are hitting the ground running upon graduation.
Matt Huenerfauth
Dean, Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences
585-475-7203
matt.huenerfauth@rit.edu
Faces of RIT
MetroGnome
Barrington Campbell
Game Design and Development
Tinkering, testing, designing, coding – it's what he does. Through RIT's game design program, Campbell and his team created a game that garnered attention from 20th Century Fox, leading him to an internship with the company.
Online Face-Off
Evan Hirsh
Computer Science
Trading gloves and helmets for a monitor and a mouse has ushered in a new era in sports: competitive, organized gaming. By mirroring professional eSports, the RIT eSports team pursues competitive gaming at the highest possible level, rivaling the excitement of traditional sports teams.
Advancing the Success of Women
Shannon McHale
Cybersecurity
As head of public relations for Women in Computing, McHale strives to organize professional opportunities for its members, advancing women’s experience in computing majors, and giving back to a club that has given her so much.
Improving Human-computer Interactions
Matt Huenerfauth
Professor
Improving interactions with online platforms for those with disabilities is the ultimate goal behind Huenerfauth’s research. By training designers to create and develop more accessible websites and mobile networks, a wider audience can connect to and benefit from these technologies.
Previous
Next
Events
April 28
FirstByte Snack & Study: Spring 2026 Finals
All Events
Latest News
April 17, 2026
As AI use booms, RIT offers bachelor's degree in artificial intelligence
Spectrum News speaks to T.J. Borelli, principal lecturer of computer science, and Sharon Mason, director of the School of Information, about the university’s new bachelor’s degree in artificial intelligence and growing student interest in the field.
April 15, 2026
Online gaming safety: Roblox announces new safety measures for children with age-based accounts and expanded parental controls
WHEC-TV speaks to Jonathan Weissman, principal lecturer of cybersecurity, about Roblox’s new age-based accounts and parental controls aimed at improving child safety online.
April 14, 2026
Journalism Dean Works to Help Newsrooms Spot AI-Generated Fakes
The University of Mississippi writes about a new book from Andrea Hickerson, dean at Ole Miss and former RIT faculty member; Christopher Schwartz, research scientist in the Department of Cybersecurity; and Matthew Wright, O’Sullivan Professor and chair of the Department of Cybersecurity. The book,
Fake-Checking: A Journalist's Guide to Deepfakes
, is a practical guide that addresses growing concerns of AI-generated media's impact on accurate reporting.
April 13, 2026
Student investors grow RIT’s portfolio
Real-world financial management experience is what gives RIT students a leg up when it comes to investing in stocks, handling portfolios, and working with clients.
More News
Search RIT
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