Admissions at Rochester
We seek and embrace the most tenacious and unconventional applicants from around the world to join our community of doers and disrupters.
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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
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Undergraduate admissions
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School admissions: How to apply
Below, you will find details about the University of Rochester admissions process. This includes how to apply to each of our schools, tuition and financial aid information, and advice on the college application process.
School of Arts & Sciences
From economics and social sciences, to biology and natural sciences, the School of Arts & Sciences is where most of our students study.
- Undergraduate admissions (first-year students, transfer students, DACA/Dreamers, etc.)
- Graduate education and postdoctoral affairs (each program or department has its own admissions requirements)
- Continuing studies (part-time students)
- Financial aid and scholarships
- Tuition and fees
- Contact admissions
Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences
The Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences has a variety of engineering programs that provide hands-on experience and unique research opportunities.
- Undergraduate admissions (first-year students, transfer students, DACA/Dreamers, etc.)
- Graduate education and postdoctoral affairs (each program or department has its own admissions requirements)
- Continuing studies (part-time students)
- Financial aid and scholarships
- Tuition and fees
- Contact admissions
Eastman School of Music
The Eastman School of Music is among the world’s leaders in musical composition, performance, and education.
School of Medicine and Dentistry
Housed in one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers, the School of Medicine and Dentistry offers programs in medical and graduate education, residency/fellowships, and postdoctoral positions.
School of Nursing
The School of Nursing has undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs that meet the needs of a broad spectrum of nursing and health care professionals.
Eastman Institute for Oral Health
Part of the University’s Medical Center, the Eastman Institute for Oral Health offers advanced postdoctoral dental education and residency programs.
- Admissions and aid
- Tuition and fees
- Contact admissions: Email eiohadmissionsoffice@urmc.rochester.edu.
Simon Business School
The Simon Business School offers nationally recognized degree programs that go beyond business as usual by embracing data analytics to drive decision-making.
Warner School of Education
The Warner School’s graduate degrees and advanced certificates in education and human development help learners meet their professional goals while making the organizations and people they serve ever better.
Degree programs
Our 200-plus programs of study run the gamut, from the traditional to the self-designed. In addition to bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees, we offer several dual degrees and certificates.
