The first part of your orientation is Rochester Ready, a self-paced online program designed to introduce you to University academics and student life ahead of your arrival to campus. Through videos, online modules, and virtual communications, we work to ensure that your transition to the University is as smooth as possible.
Part One
This comprehensive checklist covers all the required forms and tasks you need to complete before arriving to campus in January.
These videos and online modules will introduce you to University life and academics ahead of your first semester at Rochester. Expand the items below to learn more about each of the topics these videos and modules will cover. Find the instructions for watching the videos and completing the modules in Blackboard below.
Please note: These videos contain auto-generated closed captions. If you need additional captioning due to a disability accommodation, please contact us at orientation@rochester.edu.
These videos provide you with a basic introduction to the academic honesty policy and system in the School of Arts & Sciences and Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences, and acquaints you with personnel, training, and resources available to help you throughout your time at Rochester.
Maintaining a safe and secure community at the University of Rochester requires the cooperation of all University community members. This video introduces you to the University's Department of Public Safety, a leader in the efforts to maintain safety and security by using the highest levels of training, professionalism, collaboration, and transparency. This session will also include important steps that you, as an individual, can take to ensure safety and security for the entire University community.
The Civil Rights Compliance Team reviews the polices and reporting procedures for discrimination and harassment at the University.
Managing your health and wellbeing can be challenging in college, whether this is you are living away from home for the first time or you're transferring in from another school. In this video, staff from the University Health Service Primary Care team, University Counseling Center, and Health Promotion Office share the resources and support available to you as a student, including services to help maintain your physical, mental, and emotional health throughout your time at Rochester.
Learn the best ways to keep your personal information and online accounts safe during your time at Rochester, including how to spot and report phishing attempts.
Assistant Dean of International Student Engagement Molly Morrison shares key information for international students to have the best possible arrival and time at the University of Rochester.
The Center for Student Conflict Management (CSCM) provides support and resources to help you become a positive community member during your years at Rochester and beyond. Located on the fifth floor of Wilson Commons, CSCM includes the Student Conduct, CARE Network, and Alcohol & Other Drug Education teams. In this video and module, you'll learn about how each of these offices can help you stay accountable to yourself, your fellow students, and the University community.
You will complete this component in Blackboard, the University's learning management system.
Part Three
As an incoming spring student, you will connect with your academic advisor(s) and register for your first-semester courses ahead of your arrival to campus in January.
Beginning Monday, November 17, your academic advisor will reach out to your University of Rochester email address within one week of your official enrollment to connect about your academic goals and first-semester course options.
After your advisor approves of your proposed first-semester courses, you can register for your spring semester classes online in UR Student, the University's student information system. Your advisor will need to remove the Advising Hold from your UR Student account before you can log in to begin the registration process. View tutorials for common registration-related tasks in the UR Student system on the new student checklist.
Staff members from the Office of Disability Resources share services and supports available to you, as well as how to request accommodations or register with their office.
Watch videoIn this video, University staff share the variety of resources and support available to you as you embark on this new journey. Please note: this video is a recording of a live webinar hosted in July 2025.
Watch videoLearn about working on campus as the Student Employment team covers the different types of campus employment opportunities and how to apply, using your Federal Work Study award, and other resources to help you become career ready.
Watch videoThe Wilson Commons Student Activities team shares highlights about student life as a Yellowjacket, including events, student organizations, traditions, student employment, and more.
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