Change-makers.

At Rochester, you’re headed for a future with boundless possibility.

You’ll make discoveries by working side-by-side with renowned researchers. You’ll be free to follow all your passions with our unique flexible curriculum. You’ll build lasting connections as part of a local and global community. You’ll do your part to make the world ever better.

95%
positive career outcomes for recent undergrads
60+
research centers and institutes
125,000+
alumni across 130+ countries
270+
student clubs and organizations

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Nestled at the intersection of the Genesee River and downtown Rochester, our campuses offer beautiful landscapes, stunning performance halls, cutting-edge laboratories, and a tight-knit culture to bring it all together.

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Rochester Conversations

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As part of the Rochester Conversations model, we’re embracing a culture of open and respectful dialogue. Our updated policies balance the expression of views with the need for University activities to continue without disruption.

Campus discourse guidance

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Spotlight: The Rochester Curriculum’s only required course

With the flexible Rochester Curriculum, you’re able to create an academic experience as unique as you are. Learn about the one required course for most undergrads: Writing 105.

All write, all write, all write

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Eastman School of Music alumni and faculty receive Grammy nominations

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Student perspectives: The enduring legacy of NROTC at Rochester

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First, but not alone: First-generation students paired with alumni for mentorship

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AI at Rochester

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the world—and Rochester is at the forefront of the revolution. Our researchers are using AI in new and profound ways, while not shying away from the tough questions about AI’s impact. Plus, we’ve got the supercomputers, data centers, and infrastructure to make it all happen.

Leading the way with AI