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The Rochester Curriculum

The Rochester Curriculum gives most of our undergraduates flexibility to build their own program—studying what they love, without compromises.

  • No general education requirements

  • Only one required course

  • No traditional “core” curriculum

The Rochester Curriculum, explained

Learn how our flexible curriculum works for undergraduates in the School of Arts & Sciences and Hajim School of Engineering.

A deeper dive

The three building blocks of the Rochester Curriculum

The one required course: Writing 105

The Rochester Curriculum’s primary writing requirement teaches communication skills that benefit undergraduate students throughout college—and well beyond, too.

Your education, your way

Students celebrating academic success at the UNiversity of Rochester Commencement Ceremony.

The Rochester Curriculum is all about freedom. This level of flexibility lets students create their own unique academic experiences—whether it includes cross-discipline classes, conducting research, or studying abroad.

Students celebrating academic success at the UNiversity of Rochester Commencement Ceremony.

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