Welcome to the Rochester family.
Congratulations on enrolling at the University of Rochester! We are so excited to welcome you into our global community of individuals, like you, who are dedicated to making the world ever better.
We're busy planning to bring you the best orientation experience possible. More information on your program, which includes an online summer program as well as in-person events in August, will be available in mid-May 2024.
In the meantime, check out the timeline below. If you need anything, please don't hesitate to reach out to your Admissions counselor or our office.
See you soon!
University of Rochester Orientation and New Student Programs
Fall 2024 incoming student timeline
Here's a high-level overview of the summer before you begin your first semester at Rochester.
May 15, 2024
Housing and dining contract form opens
May 21, 2024
Rochester Ready (summer online orientation) program begins
Learn moreJuly 1, 2024
Housing assignments communicated to first-year students
July 8, 2024
Academic advising for fall course registration begins
Mid-July 2024
Fall tuition bills available to view
Learn moreAugust 6-7, 2024
Fall 2024 course registration
Mid-August 2024
Fall tuition bills due
Learn moreAugust 19-25, 2024
Fall Welcome Week takes place on campus
Connect
Join the Discord server.
Connect with fellow admitted Rochester students on a private Discord server, managed by the Admissions team and the Meridians, your on-campus tour guides. Ask questions, meet students with similar academic interests, and learn more about life at Rochester.
Save the date: Fall 2024 Welcome Week
Fall Welcome Week will take place from Monday, August 19 to Sunday, August 25, 2024. We'll have more details in May, but here's a brief overview of Fall 2024 Welcome Week:
Monday, August 19–Tuesday, August 20
New students arrive (students will be assigned to arrive either Monday or Tuesday); Family Welcome Week events take place
Learn moreWednesday, August 21
Family Welcome Week events continue through the late afternoon; Welcome Week events for students only begin in the evening
Thursday, August 22-Saturday, August 24
Welcome Week events continue for students only
Monday, August 26
Fall 2024 classes begin
Questions?
We're here for you.
If you have any questions about your online orientation program, Welcome Week, or preparing to arrive on campus in August, don't hestitate to call us at (585) 275-4414 or send us an email at orientation@rochester.edu.