Prospective Students Events
Explore the University of Rochester’s graduate programs in the School of Arts & Sciences and the Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences at one of our upcoming prospective student events. Engage with our admissions staff, faculty, and current graduate students to get insight into the dynamic community that makes the University of Rochester unique.
If you are interested in meeting 1:1 with an admissions representative please contact us to make an appointment during our office hours.
Upcoming Events
Get Ready Grad Webinar Series
The Get Ready Grad Webinar series is a collection of webinars put together by The Office of Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs at the University of Rochester to introduce students to graduate education. Our office will be joined by faculty, staff and students from across the university to introduce you to the graduate student experience. We will be discussing everything from financing your graduate degree, to tips for building a positive relationship with your advisor. We encourage to sign up for one or all of these sessions!
Webinar: Funding Your PhD Degree
Date: January 27
Time: 9-10 a.m. EST
Description: Whether your considering a Masters of PhD program, understanding your funding options is a crucial step. This webinar is designed for you to better understand the different financial aid options available for PhD candidates to support your graduate education.
Webinar: Life as an International Student
Date: February 10
Time: 9-10 a.m. EST
Description: Discover essential information and resources to help international students successfully transition to and thrive in graduate school. Learn what life is like as an international student in the Rochester area.
Webinar: Preparing for Graduate School: How It Differs from Undergrad
Date: February 17
Time: 9-10 a.m. EST
Description: Graduate school differs from the undergraduate experience. Learn from current graduate students how they transitioned to graduate school.
Webinar: Funding Your Master’s Degree
Date: February 24
Time: 9-10 a.m. EST
Description: Whether your considering a Masters of PhD program, understanding your funding options is a crucial step. This webinar is designed for you to better understand the different financial aid options available for master’s candidates to support your graduate education, including scholarships and assistantships.
Webinar: Life as a Graduate Student
Date: March 3
Time: 9-10 a.m. EST
Description: Get insights into managing the demands of graduate school while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Hear from a current graduate student on what they do outside of graduate work.
Webinar: Career Benefits of a Graduate Degree
Date: March 10
Time: 9-10 a.m. EST
Description: Explore the various career advantages of obtaining a graduate degree and how it can enhance your professional trajectory.
Webinar: Admitted Student
Date: March 24
Time: 9-10 a.m. EST
Description: Explore your next steps after you receive an offer letter. Meet some of the Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs team that will help you transition seamlessly into your graduate studies.
Webinar: How the International Services Office Supports You
Date: March 26
Time: 9-10 a.m. EST
Description: Learn about the resources the University of Rochester has in order to support our international students. Hear directly from the international service office on a variety of topics to help you transition to the University of Rochester with ease.
Webinar: Finding Your Place: Graduate Housing Options
Date: April 28
Time: 9-10 a.m. EST
Description: Learn about graduate housing options at the University of Rochester, including university owned and off campus choices, cost of living, neighborhoods, and what to expect as a graduate student. This session will help you plan ahead and feel confident about finding housing that fits your lifestyle and budget.
Webinar: Admitted Student
Date: April 30
Time: 4-5 p.m. EST
Description: Explore your next steps after you receive an offer letter. Meet some of the Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs team that will help you transition seamlessly into your graduate studies.
GradChats: Insights from the Inside
Come have a virtual chat with a few of our current students to get first-hand insight into what it is like to be a graduate student at the University of Rochester. They are available to answer any questions you have about student life, academic life, the City of Rochester, and anything else that's on your mind.
Click the links below to register for the associated GradChat:
- Biology: Tuesday, November 4, 2-3 p.m.
- Biomedical engineering: Monday, November 17, 1-2 p.m.
- Brain and cognitive science: Wednesday, November 5, 2-3 p.m.
- Chemistry: Wednesday, November 12, 2-3 p.m.
- Computer Science: Monday, November 17, 2-3 p.m.
- Data Science: Tuesday, November 18, 2-3 p.m.
- Electrical and computer engineering: Thursday, November 20, 2-3 p.m.
- English/visual and cultural studies: Monday, November 3, noon-1 p.m.
- History: Wednesday, November 19, 2-3 p.m.
- Linguistics: Thursday, November 6, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
- Mathematics: Thursday, November 6, noon-1 p.m.
- Mechanical engineering: Monday, November 3, 2-3 p.m.
- Physics: Wednesday, November 5, 3-4 p.m.
University of Rochester on the Road
Our admissions team will be travelling through the country this Fall and next Spring to meet and chat with prospective students about our graduate programs in the Arts, Sciences and Engineering. Take a look at where we will be and come visit us there if you can! This schedule is updated regularly so be sure to check back frequently.
If you would like to schedule a 1:1 meeting with the admissions representative at the event, please contact shoughto@ur.rochester.edu to set up the meeting.
Do you have an event you think we should be attending? Contact Silka Houghton at shoughto@ur.rochester.edu.