COVID-19 Regulations
Please see this website for the most up to date information: RIT Safety Plan in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic | RIT Ready | RIT At time of writing (3/22/22), visitors are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination and proof of a negative test within 72 of arrival.
Please contact Wenli if you would like to schedule a CCRG visit.
Accommodations
Hotel reservations are done by our CCRG staff assistant with the following hotels:
- The Strathallan Inn: 550 East Ave, Rochester NY, 14607 (585) 461-5010
- RIT INN and Conference center: 5257 West Henrietta Road, Henrietta, NY 14467; (585) 359-1800.
Local Information and Maps
A campus map may be found here. Information about the specific location and address of the CCRG is available here. Please visit the RIT website at rit.edu for additional information on the campus.
Parking
Hotels are all approximately between one and five miles driving distance from the RIT campus. Parking for the CCRG visitors and personnel is in Parking Lot T/J. This is the closest parking lot to our building (the Laboratory for Applied Computing) and it is near the Thomas Golisano Building and the Institute for Sustainability. This parking lot is open to anyone on weekends, and visitors require a free parking permit that can be obtained in the RIT visitor booth.
Travel
RIT is approximately five miles from Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC).
By Air: The Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) is located at 1200 Brooks Ave., Rochester, NY, approximately four miles southwest of the city of Rochester. Rochester is serviced by Air Canada, AirTran, American Eagle/American Airlines, Delta, Jet Blue, United and US Airways. Their website is rochesterintlairport.com. Ground transportation options from the airport include shuttle service, public buses, taxi, and rental cars.
Some hotels offer complimentary shuttle service to the airport; please check with your hotel when you make your reservation. Shuttle service for hire to and from the airport is available through Around Town Shuttle service (585-227-9334).
Taxicabs are available through Advance Airport Taxi Service (585-235-3333). The taxi booth is located in front of the main terminal, center entrance way, lower level; rates are US$10.00 minimum to and from the airport, with US$2.50 for each additional passenger and US$3.00 per mile.
By Train: Amtrak provides service to the city of Rochester. The train station is located at 320 Central Avenue, Rochester, NY 14605 (800-872-7245). Information on schedules and fares can be found at amtrak.com.
By Bus: Bus service is offered by New York Trailways and Greyhound Bus Line. Both bus companies share a terminal at Midtown Plaza, which is located in downtown Rochester at 168 Cumberland St., Rochester, NY (585-232-5121). Information on schedules and fares can be found at greyhound.com and trailwaysny.com.
By Car:
From the Airport: Turn right onto Brooks Avenue, then right onto Interstate 390 South. From 390, take the Scottsville Road exit and turn right. Drive for approximately three miles, then turn left onto Jefferson Road. Travel east for approximately one-half mile to the campus.
From Interstate 90: Take Exit 46 and proceed north on Interstate 390 to Exit 13 (Hylan Drive). Turn left on Hylan and continue north to Jefferson Road. Turn left on Jefferson and proceed west for approximately two miles to the campus.
Car Rental: There are five car rental agencies with offices at the Greater Rochester International Airport. For reservations with AVIS please dial toll-free 800-831-2847 or visit their website at avis.com. For reservations with Hertz please dial toll-free 800-654-3131 or visit their website at hertz.com. For reservations with Budget please dial toll-free 800-527-0700 or visit their website at budget.com. For reservations with National please call toll-free 877-222-9058 or visit their website at nationalcar.com. For reservations with Enterprise please call toll-free 800-325-8007 or visit their website at enterprise.com.
Local Transportation
Taxi Service: Sentry Taxicab (585-235-7777; 800-taxicab (toll-free)) provides service throughout Monroe County 24 hours a day. This company provides taxicab service in both cars and vans which hold five to seven passengers.
Bus Service within Rochester: The airport and the city of Rochester are serviced by the Rochester Transit Service (RTS). Bus schedules are available at the Visitors Information Booth at the airport, can be obtained by calling RTS directly at 585-288-1700, or can be viewed by visiting the RTS website at rit.edu/fa/diningservices/places-to-eat/hours for these dining services.
Guest Wireless on campus
RIT ITS provides guest wireless access for visitors of the RIT campus. This guest network requires end users to have a mobile phone number with text messaging support. Access is granted for 4 hour periods and can be renewed after time. Please visit rit.edu/its/resnet/rit-guest-wireless for instructions on how to connect to RIT Guest Network.
Travel Reimbursement
To expedite the reimbursement process please download RIT's travel forms. The Statement of Citizenship Form W-9 Form (for US citizens) and W-8 Form (for foreign nationals) are required to process reimbursement requests via invoice payment requests for non-RIT employees travel and accommodation expenses incurred in visiting the campus. Travel is only reimbursed upon the approval of the CCRG Director. Contact: CCRG Staff Assistant for Information (585-475-5298).
Information for International Visitors
Visa regulations are continually changing for travel to the United States. Visa applications may take from three to four months to process and require a personal interview, as well as specific personal information. International participants should view the important information about traveling to the U.S. found at sites.nationalacademies.org/pga/biso/visas and travel.state.gov/visa/visa_1750.html. If you need a preliminary conference invitation in order to secure a visa, please send your request to mac@ams.org. RIT offers support for VISA applications For international students. You can also visit the RIT's International Student Services Pages.
