RIT Acronyms
RIT
Rochester Institute of Technology
This large building is where RIT hosts many events, speakers, and shows.
The Gordon Field House
Rochester, New York is named after this guy.
Colonel Nathaniel Rochester
Do you like hockey?
Yeah!
Are there more undergrad or graduate students at RIT?
SAU
Student Alumni Union
This building has 4 floors of books and classrooms.
Wallace Library
This nickname for Rochester comes from a history of producing a large amount of a particular item.
Flower City (flour)
What is the name of the band that plays at hockey games (and other athletic events)?
The Pep Band
How many students are enrolled at RIT? Within ±2 thousand. (Data from 2025-26)
21,407
SHED
Student Hall for Exploration and Development
This is one of RIT's newest buildings and is found between Engineering Technology Hall and Institute Hall.
The Performing Arts Center
This company originated in Rochester and its name became synonymous for copying documents.
Xerox
When is the first home hockey game of 2026?
Friday, October 2nd, Women's Team vs. Colgate
What is the acceptance rate of RIT? Within ±10%.
67% !!!!!!!!!! 67!!!!!!!!!!! HAHAHAHA
GPC
Gene Polisseni Center
This building on the Quarter Mile holds many important offices, including the headquarters of President Sanders.
George Eastman Hall
This annual festival in Rochester celebrates spring with live music and a ton of a particular flower.
The Rochester Lilac Festival
Name 3 players on the men's hockey team
Check the roster
What is the 6-year graduation rate of RIT? Within ±10%.
71%
CAPS
Counseling and Psychological Services
This building has offices for Financial Aid, Admissions, and Career Services.
Bausch & Lomb Center
This is Rochester's minor league baseball team.
The Rochester Red Wings
Name 3 players on the women's hockey team
Check the roster
How many bricks are there on the RIT campus? Within ±2 million.
15,710,693