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RIT is working at the intersection of technology, the arts, and design.

Through your Project Lead The Way studies, you can join us as we build, create, discover, and shape the future.

A perfect first-look for high school sophomores, juniors, and their families.

Learn about RIT, what we look for in applicants, and how we can make RIT affordable. After, break out to academic sessions where you'll meet faculty and students, and learn about the majors that interest you most.

Learn more and register

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Student Stories

Madison

Biomedical Engineering Major
Uxbridge, MA

I participated in PLTW from freshman year to senior year in high school. Through my five engineering-focused PLTW classes, I found my passion for engineering and ultimately decided on my major because of my PLTW experience. My high school experience greatly aided in managing my college course load by exposing me to many concepts and skills that I now use at RIT. I’m so glad to have participated in the PLTW curriculum and have found my place at RIT!

Britney

Electrical Engineering Technology Major
Rockville, MD

My experience in PLTW equipped me with an understanding of general engineering principles and ultimately prompted my higher education in electrical engineering. The program increased my college readiness and has proven to be handy for my current coursework at RIT. I am pleased to have been a part of PLTW!

Grant

Mechanical Engineering Major
Blackstone, MA

Before entering high school and the PLTW curriculum, I already had my mind set on an engineering major for college. Through my participation in five PLTW classes, I narrowed my interest of study and became truly prepared for my engineering future at RIT. I was able to master fundamental skills that I now use in my lectures and labs. I also earned several RIT credits through PLTW which gave me a great advantage when I entered college. I’m thankful for all the skills that PLTW prepared me with for my RIT experience!

Rachel

Packaging Science Major
Rotterdam, NY

During high school, I was able to participate in the Introduction to Engineering Design PLTW course. In the class, I learned skills related to sketching, brainstorming, modeling, and design. After being exposed to these more technical and engineering-based skills, I decided that I wanted to pursue a major that included these along with more science-based aspects. Through PLTW, I was exposed to many different potential STEM careers and was also first introduced to RIT. I now major in Packaging Science at RIT and am happy to have participated in a PLTW class!

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The Center for Leadership and Civic Engagement works to build and maintain meaningful connections between the RIT campus and the greater Rochester community. We focus on cultivating sustainable, effective, and mutually beneficial relationships.

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Hi, everyone! My name is Ms. Louch, and I have been teaching biology for more than 30 years—over 25 of them here at Somers High School. Of all the courses I have taught throughout my career, the PLTW courses, Principles of Biomedical Science and Human Body Systems, have always been among my favorites. After all, who wouldn’t enjoy solving medical mysteries and figuring out what is going on inside the human body?

A little about me outside of school: I live in Connecticut and have three college-aged children of my own, so I am very familiar with busy schedules, last-minute requests, and hearing, “I told you about that,” when I am fairly certain no one did. I also have dogs, cats, and chickens, along with plenty of plants that I try very hard to keep alive. Taking care of all of them keeps life interesting—and rarely quiet!

I love spending time outdoors, especially kayaking, hiking, and paddleboarding. I also frequently travel to Rhode Island, where my family has a cottage on the water. It is one of my favorite places to relax, spend time with family, and enjoy being near the ocean.

This course will probably feel different from a traditional, teacher-centered science class. My role is to guide and support you, ask lots of questions, and occasionally point you back in the right direction when your investigation takes an unexpected detour. Along the way, you will build the skills and confidence needed to become a more independent learner. I am excited to begin this adventure with you!

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College, Career and Recognition Opportunities Available to PLTW Students

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College, Career and Recognition Opportunities Available to PLTW Students

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PLTW now offers Score Sharing for students!

Participating in Information and Score Sharing will allow you to connect with offers that honor your PLTW STEM experience. This puts you directly in touch with colleges, universities, businesses, and organizations.

Update your profile today in myPLTW to provide your contact info to opt-in to sharing with our partners.

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Participating in Information and Score Sharing will allow you to connect with offers that honor your PLTW STEM experience. This puts you directly in touch with colleges, universities, businesses, and organizations. Update your profile today in myPLTW to provide your contact info to opt-in to sharing with our partners.

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Instructions for Registering to Receive College Credit for RIT

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Instructions for Registering to Receive College Credit for RIT

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Undergraduate College Credit

Student Scholarships

School Partnerships

Graduate Credit

About

Undergraduate College Credit

Undergraduate College Credit

Benefits

Eligibility

Steps to Receive Credit

Important Dates

Assigned Grades

Request a Transcript

Credit Acceptance

Get a head start on your college career and stand out on your admissions applications by receiving college credits from RIT.

Earn College Credit from RIT

3 credits granted per PLTW course

RIT offers high school students a pathway to earn college credit through Project Lead The Way courses.

Credits can be used at RIT or can be transferred to other universities.

Why register for RIT credit?

Finish college sooner while saving on tuition

Entering college with college credit on your transcript can help you graduate sooner and save on tuition.

Receive college credit at a fraction of the cost

PLTW credit costs $225 for 3 credits compared to RIT's current rate of $1,760 per credit.

A perfect first-look for high school sophomores, juniors, and their families.

Learn about RIT, what we look for in applicants, and how we can make RIT affordable. After, break out to academic sessions where you'll meet faculty and students, and learn about the majors that interest you most.

Learn more and register

Eligibility

Eligible Courses

Engineering

Engineering Essentials (EES)

Introduction to Engineering Design (Design & Drawing for Production in NY (IED)

Principles of Engineering (POE)

Digital Electronics (DE)

Civil Engineering and Architecture (CEA)

Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)

Biomedical Sciences

Note: Biomedical Science courses taken before the 2021-2022 school year are not eligible for credit.

Principles of Biomedical Engineering (PBS)

Human Body Systems (HBS)

Medical Interventions (MI)

Student Qualifications

Credits are awarded based on your grades in the PLTW eligible course as well as your performance on the End of Course (EoC) exam.

To qualify you must have:

a minimum class average of 85%

meet the minimum score for your PLTW course on the EoC exam. View the grading keys

Steps to Receive Credit

1. Take a PLTW eligible course and complete the End of Course assessment exam.

2. Teachers send grades from the End of Course assessment exam to RIT and will notify you if you qualify to apply for transcripted college credit from RIT.

3. In order to be awarded college credit, you must complete the online registration and submit your check, payable to RIT, of $225/course to RIT. Include the confirmation number in the memo field of your check. You should also submit a copy of your confirmation email with your check. Your check must be received within two weeks of registration.
Mail your payment to:
PLTW School Relations
Rochester Institute of Technology
Slaughter Hall Bldg-78, Room 2395
Rochester, NY 14623
Register for Credit

4. Registration and payment need to be received by November 22, 2022, for classes taken in the 2021-2022 school year. Online registrations are not processed until payment is received.

5. You will receive a confirmation email once your registration and payment are being processed.

Important Dates

August 1, 2022

For students graduating in 2022, or seniors applying for early decision to colleges in the fall of 2022 it is recommended that your registration form and payment are received by August 1, 2022, to ensure you can receive a transcript at the end of August 2022.

November 22, 2022

For classes completed in the 2021-2022 school year, the registration form and payment must be received by November 22, 2022.

Assigned Grades

The transcripted grade received from RIT is based solely on the End of Course (EoC) exam score you receive on the PLTW End of Course exam.

The grade you receive in the high school course may differ from the college credit grade. If you attend RIT, the college credit grade you receive is counted towards your undergraduate RIT cumulative GPA. If you attend another university, the course credits often are transferred without the letter grade or GPA.

It is important for you to ask your teacher what your End of Course exam score is so that you can make an informed decision as your college credit grade could affect your undergraduate GPA.

Grading Keys

PLTW Score Range | RIT Letter Grade
420-600 | A
330-410 | B
270-320 | C

PLTW Score Range | RIT Letter Grade
470-600 | A
330-460 | B
200-320 | C

PLTW Score Range | RIT Letter Grade
480-600 | A
350-470 | B
220-340 | C

PLTW Score Range | RIT Letter Grade
470-600 | A
310-460 | B
160-300 | C

PLTW Score Range | RIT Letter Grade
470-600 | A
360-460 | B
250-350 | C

PLTW Score Range | RIT Letter Grade
470-600 | A
370-460 | B
260-360 | C

PLTW Score Range | RIT Letter Grade
470-600 | A
320-460 | B
180-310 | C

PLTW Score Range | RIT Letter Grade
450-600 | A
330-440 | B
210-320 | C

PLTW Score Range | RIT Letter Grade
460-600 | A
350-450 | B
230-340 | C

Request a Transcript

RIT maintains a single academic transcript reflecting all courses taken at RIT. Students who have completed the steps to receive credit will receive a confirmation letter of their awarded credit at the end of the semester in which they registered.

Students interested in applying to colleges, including RIT, may request a transcript be sent to those schools. Transcripts must be requested electronically and there is a fee for each transcript.

Learn how to request a transcript

Credit Acceptance

Having RIT credits does not guarantee that you will be accepted into a program, even at RIT. All colleges and universities establish their own policies for accepting credits and those decisions are based on many factors.

Most often, these credits are counted as ‘free’ electives, not only at RIT but also should they be accepted at another college or university. It is important for students to check with their prospective colleges/universities as to whether or not the credit is accepted.

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Science Course Selection Guide (8th-11th grades)

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Science Course Selection Guide (8th-11th grades)

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Course Selection Guide: Update - Somers High School

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Hook up the Plumbing Maniken Build Student Tutorial

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3 4 1 Hook Up the Plumbing (Urinary System Build)

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Pig Kidney Excretory System Dissection for Project Lead the Way - Human Body Systems

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This is where your gradebook and calendar live. Grades are updated daily. Make sure you click on the rubric for a detailed explanation of your scores.

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Schoology allows instructors, students and administrators to create a meaningful virtual classroom and extend learning beyond the boundaries of the physical classroom

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Easily create surveys and polls to collect customer feedback, measure employee satisfaction, and organize team events.

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Gimkit is a game show for the classroom that requires knowledge, collaboration, and strategy to win. Get started for free!

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Join a game of kahoot here. Kahoot! is a free game-based learning platform that makes it fun to learn – any subject, in any language, on any device, for all ages!

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Join an activity with your class and find or create your own quizzes and flashcards.

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Fetal Pig Dissection (Part 1. Mouth & Abdominal Cavity) || Pearls Before Swine [EDU]

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Fetal Pig Dissection (Part 2. Reproductive System & Thoracic Cavity) || Pearls Before Swine [EDU]

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2.2.1 Game of Hormones (Distance Learning)

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2.2.1 Game of Hormones (Distance Learning)