Prospective Students Events

Explore the University of Rochester’s graduate programs in the School of Arts and Sciences and the Hajim School 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.

Events for prospective students:

Our event programming for the 2024-2025 academic year will be posted in August so be sure to check back soon to register!

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!

Applying to Grad School: How to find your program

Date: August 28
Time: 9 a.m.
Description: Choosing the right program and university can be a daunting task. In this webinar, learn strategies for identifying and selecting the graduate program that best aligns with your academic interests and career goals.

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Understanding the Application Process from Start to Finish

Date: September 3
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Description: There are many components to a graduate school application. In this webinar you will gain a comprehensive overview of the graduate application process, including tips for preparing and submitting strong applications.

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Navigating Graduate School as an International Student

Date: September 18
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Description: Discover essential information and resources to help international students successfully transition to and thrive in graduate school.

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Career Benefits of a Graduate Degree: So your thinking about grad school?

Date: 10AM
Time: October 2
Description: Explore the various career advantages of obtaining a graduate degree and how it can enhance your professional trajectory.

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Why Choose the University of Rochester?

Date: October 17
Time: 10 a.m.
Description: Learn about the unique opportunities, resources, and community that make the University of Rochester a compelling choice for graduate studies.

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Applying to Grad School: How to find your program

Date: October 31
Time: 10 a.m.
Description: Choosing the right program and university can be a daunting task. In this webinar, learn strategies for identifying and selecting the graduate program that best aligns with your academic interests and career goals.

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Funding Your Graduate Education: Scholarships, offer letter assistantships and fellowships and stipends

Date: November 6
Time: 9 a.m.
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 to support your graduate education, including scholarships, assistantships, and fellowships.

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Understanding the Application Process from Start to Finish

Date: November 20
Time: 10 a.m.
Description: There are many components to a graduate school application. In this webinar you will gain a comprehensive overview of the graduate application process, including tips for preparing and submitting strong applications.

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Life as a Graduate Student: Balancing Academics, Research and Personal Life

Date: December 4
Time: 10 a.m.
Description: Get insights into managing the demands of graduate school while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

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Understanding the Advisor/Advisee Relationship

Date: December 17
Time: 10 a.m.
Description: Learn about the importance of the advisor/advisee relationship and how to establish a productive and supportive partnership with your advisor.

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GradChats: Insights from the Inside

Come have a virtual chat with a few of our Grad 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 is on your mind!

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

Campus Visits

Come Visit Us!

Whether you would like to schedule a group visit or come see our campus on your own we would love to host you. Please fill out our “Campus Visit Request Form to set up a visit. Shortly after submitting the form, you will receive an email from our office to establish the date, time and details for your visit.

We look forward to meeting you!

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