[7] In 2010, a full-time undergraduate program was started as part of the university's planned expansion.
In the fall of 2011, RIT Dubai moved its campus to a new premises to accommodate the growing student body.
[17] The Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority invited Rochester Institute of Technology to ensure a pool of skilled hi-tech professionals in the community.
[18] On the other hand, it provided RIT with a chance to act on its strategic plan to enhance global opportunities for their students and extend their platform.
[26] RIT Dubai began offering Bachelor of Science degrees in fall 2010 with a range of major program options and concentrations.
[27][28] The different majors offered at RIT Dubai are: These undergraduate programs are designed for full-time study wherein students combine practical experience with academic foundations and an emphasis on modern and newly developed technologies.
Students have the opportunity to study abroad at the New York campus and fulfill part of their degree requirements by attending classes there.
[35] as well as the US Department of Education, which has led to a significant increase in the number of students enrolling at the university.
[citation needed] RIT Dubai University Competition is the main event that occurs on an annual basis on campus.
[49][50] At the beginning of the academic year in Fall semester, the university holds the orientation on days where students are introduced to the ins and outs of the university, register for classes and take the Math and English placement tests.
[citation needed] The counselor workshop aims at providing high school representatives with the right tools to make sure their students pick the right university whether they are heading abroad to various places such the US, Canada, the UK or even staying here in UAE.
The sub-editors for issue 2 were Dana Osman, Bushra Siddiqui, and Junaid Seraj and Raina Zakir was the designer.
The Arab Orients Club held an "all you can eat" event in April 2013 with the participation of staff and students.
[citation needed] The RIT Dubai Humanitarian Club was created in 2011 for students who share the common interest to collaborate and work towards making the community a better place.