Rochester Ready

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

Complete the new student checklist.

This comprehensive checklist covers all the required forms and tasks you need to complete before arriving to campus in August.

View the checklist

Part Two: Watch resource videos and complete the corresponding modules.

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 deadline for watching each video and instructions for completing each module on the new student checklist.

Please note: These videos contain auto-generated closed captions. If you need additional captioning due to a disability accommodation, please complete our Disability Accommodations Requests Form

Academic advising and course registration (video only)

Leadership from the College Center for Advising Services describe the new student advising and registration process in two separate videos—one for incoming first-year students and one for incoming transfer students. Whether you are still exploring and considering various majors or you know exactly what you want to study, these videos are a helpful guide to choosing courses for your first semester at Rochester.

Academic honesty (video and module)

These videos provide you with a basic introduction to the academic honesty policy and system in the College, and acquaints you with personnel, training, and resources available to help you throughout your time at Rochester.

Campus and community safety (video only)

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.

Health and wellbeing on campus (video only)

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.

Information security (video only)

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.

International student success (video; required for international students only)

Assistant Dean of International Student Engagement Molly Morrison shares key information for international students to have the best possible arrival and first semester at the University of Rochester.

Sexual misconduct prevention and Title IX information (video only)

What does it mean to be a BADASS Bystander at the University of Rochester? Being Aware, Deciding to Act, and Saying Something! In this video, the Title IX Office provides information about your rights, resources, and options for reporting sexual misconduct at the University. You will learn practical tools for communicating about consent and boundaries, learning to spot the differences between a healthy or unhealthy relationship, while also acquiring skills to be an active bystander who takes action to interrupt harm and generate positive actions by others.

Student community support and resources (video and module)

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.

Part Three

Connect with your academic advisor(s) and register for classes.

As an incoming fall student, you will connect with your academic advisor(s) and register for your first-semester courses ahead of your arrival to campus in August.

More information will be available when Rochester Ready launches in late May.

Part Four: Get to know your Orientation Leaders and classmates.

There are plenty of ways to connect with fellow incoming students and current students before you arrive on campus. Select from any of the following opportunities to complete this component of the Rochester Ready program.