- Take a PLTW eligible course and complete the End of Course assessment exam.
- 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. To qualify for RIT PLTW college credit, students must:
• Achieve an 85% or higher final class average
• Achieve a minimum score on the PLTW EoC. These scores vary by course and grading keys are available on RIT's website - 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
137 Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester, NY 14623
Register for Credit - Registration and payment need to be received by November 2, 2024 for classes taken in the 2023-2024 school year. Online registrations are not processed until payment is received. Credit will be awarded in the RIT semester of which registration and payment are received.
- You will receive a confirmation email once your registration and payment are being processed.
*Beginning November 3, 2024, the cost of RIT PLTW college credit will change to $240 per course.
As our deadline to pay for credit for classes completed in the 2023-2024 school year is November 2, 2024, any registrations received after the deadline will be charged the new cost of $240.
As our deadline to pay for credit for classes completed in the 2023-2024 school year is November 2, 2024, any registrations received after the deadline will be charged the new cost of $240.
College Credit FAQ’s
Q: How does having college credit help me?
A: Having college credit shows admissions counselors that you have been successful at college-level work. This is a positive factor in admissions decisions. As the RIT PLTW credit is discounted, it can also help to save tuition dollars.
Q: Can the credit transfer to another university?
A: The credit is transferable, however it is up to the student to work with their intended university to understand if and how the credit will be applied. This is specific to each student, their university and their intended college program.
Q: What grade will I receive on my RIT transcript?
A: Grading Keys are posted on our website for you understand what RIT grade will received. Remember, the RIT grade may be different from the high school class grade.
Questions regarding Undergraduate Credit can be directed to
Deborah Cooper, [email protected] or 585-475-4609
A: Having college credit shows admissions counselors that you have been successful at college-level work. This is a positive factor in admissions decisions. As the RIT PLTW credit is discounted, it can also help to save tuition dollars.
Q: Can the credit transfer to another university?
A: The credit is transferable, however it is up to the student to work with their intended university to understand if and how the credit will be applied. This is specific to each student, their university and their intended college program.
Q: What grade will I receive on my RIT transcript?
A: Grading Keys are posted on our website for you understand what RIT grade will received. Remember, the RIT grade may be different from the high school class grade.
Questions regarding Undergraduate Credit can be directed to
Deborah Cooper, [email protected] or 585-475-4609