Each year, the University receives a growing number of applications vying for coveted spots to join the incoming class—making the process of selecting a new class incredibly rewarding—but also much more challenging. The University looks to alumni and parents at every stage of the process to help.
No one knows how special Rochester is more than you. You must be a graduate of the University or a parent of a current student to become a UR Involved volunteer. Volunteer your time and experience for the University of Rochester Office of Admissions through the UR Involved program.
Undergraduate programs
Interview prospective students
Help conduct alumni admissions interviews locally, around the country, and internationally. You don’t have to know everything about the University in order to assist. We consider the admissions interview to be a crucial part of the application process and these one-on-one conversations allow us to get to know our applicants in more depth than the application can provide, but they also help us gauge the applicant’s fit for the University of Rochester.
Represent Rochester at college fairs
Would you like to create or increase awareness of the University of Rochester in your hometown? Work with us as we expand our outreach efforts to prospective students, parents, and high school guidance counselors across the country at college fairs. When our Admissions staff cannot attend a fair event but recognize the importance of attending, we reach out to our volunteers. You only need to offer a few hours of your time, and your enthusiasm for Rochester—we’ll provide the rest. College fairs are typically a first point of contact, so questions are typically general in nature and the materials provided can address most questions.
Identify and recommend prospective students
Our graduates know what it takes to succeed at the University of Rochester and can help prospective students understand the sometimes-intricate path from academics to career. Alumni are our strongest assets for student referrals, and your firsthand insights are invaluable to candidates during the admission process for undergraduate programs.
Use the form below to make a referral of a qualified prospective student. Your recommendation will go a long way and will help guarantee tomorrow’s students will be as extraordinary as today’s.