Welcome, parents and families! Whether your student is brand new to higher education or is transferring from another institution, transitioning to the University of Rochester is a big adjustment—not only for your student, but for your entire family. We are here to provide support, answer questions, and give you the resources you need to help your student as they begin their Rochester journey.
As your student completes the new student checklist, here are a few suggested tasks for parents and family members to make sure you are ready for Rochester, too.
If your student didn't update your contact information when completing their onboarding tasks in UR Student, they'll need to log back in to verify that all the information is correct. The University uses the contact information provided in your student's UR Student account to send you important communications ahead of their arrival to campus and throughout their time at Rochester.
Save the date for Fall 2024 Welcome Week! Events for parents and families will begin on the evening of Monday, August 19 and end in the late afternoon on Wednesday, August 21.
All incoming students are required to complete the Parents Program Information Form in their MyROC account which enables the Office of Alumni Relations and Constituent Engagement and the Parents Program to send you information on upcoming family events, including this summer's Welcome Celebrations. Help your student complete the demographic information on the form by its due date (listed on the new student checklist).
Review transportation options and area accommodations to book your travel to Rochester.
Rochester Ready, highlighting important information and announcements for all new Rochester students, is sent out biweekly in June and weekly in July and August. All incoming students are automatically subscribed, as well as any family members they add to their UR Student account when completing their onboarding tasks.
Connect with fellow parents and family members of incoming Fall 2024 students in this private Facebook group.
Learn more about campus resources and services from University staff members in these live webinars throughout the summer.
Authorized friends or family members will receive email notifications to view their student's account before charges are due. To help your student authorize a third party to view their and access the online payment option in UR Student, view this tutorial and video.
Connect with other incoming students and families, as well as current students and University staff members at these events, held throughout the summer both online and in locations across the U.S.
Join University staff and fellow first-generation students and families for this celebratory online event on Thursday, July 18 at 7 p.m. (EDT).
Learn more about campus resources and services from University staff members in these live webinars throughout the summer. Use the links below to register for each webinar and receive the Zoom link. Each webinar will be recorded and posted below within three business days of the live broadcast.
Accessibility Information: If you need disability accommodations during one or more of the webinars, please complete the Disability Accommodations Request Form at least two weeks before the event date. All webinars will contain auto-generated closed captions.
Thursday, July 11, 7 p.m. (EDT)
Director of Parent and Family Relations Dawn Bruner, EdD, discusses how to best support your student during their first year at Rochester.
Thursday, July 25, 12 p.m. (EDT)
Learn about the ways for your student to engage with others on campus and who to turn to if you're concerned about their adjustment.
Assistant Dean of International Student Engagement Molly Morrison provides an overview of key information for international parents and families to know. This video will cover a variety of topics, including arrival logistics, tuition bills, health and wellbeing services, career planning resources, and safety information.
Select your preferred audio language below to view the translated video and presentation. Please note: These videos contain auto-generated closed captions. If you need additional captioning due to a disability accommodation, please contact the us at orientation@rochester.edu.
Welcome Event
You're invited! These events, presented by the Office of Alumni Relations and Constituent Engagement and the Parents Program, allow you and your student to meet other incoming families, as well as current students and University staff members.
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Virtual Welcome Event
Being the first (or one of the first) in your family to attend college is a special opportunity for both you and your family members. Join us for this celebratory virtual event as we welcome you to the University, answer any lingering questions you may have, and connect you with fellow first-generation students and families.
RegisterYour student will have access to these resource videos in Blackboard (the University's learning management system) as part of the Rochester Ready program, but you can also view them, too. Please note: These videos contain automatic captions. If you need additional captioning due to a disability accommodation, please complete our Disability Accommodations Request Form.
Welcome Week
Fall Welcome Week is not just for your student! Learn more about the activities for parents and family members taking place at the beginning of the in-person component of your student's orientation to the University of Rochester.
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The Parent and Family Relations Office is also available to help you understand and support your student's experience, learning, and growth throughout their entire undergraduate career.
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