Webinars and Videos

The second component of Rochester Ready is a series of live webinars, video recordings, and online modules designed to introduce you to University academics and student life ahead of your arrival to campus.

Required resource videos

Select an item below to open a new tab with the video. All incoming students are required to watch these videos by Wednesday, January 13 as part of their Rochester Ready online orientation program.

Friday, January 8

Immigration webinar

Prepare for your arrival to the U.S. and review important visa compliance information, building upon the pre-arrival orientation module you completed in Homebase. Hosted by the International Services Office, this webinar is required for all incoming international students at the University of Rochester, even if you've previously studied at another school in the United States.

Required modules

In additional to required webinars and videos, you will also need to complete a few modules. Expand the items to view instructions for completing each module.

Due January 7: Immigration and arrival information (international students only)

All incoming international students are required to complete the International Services Office's online training module on preparing for studies and life in the U.S. and Rochester.

Questions? Email iso@rochester.edu.

Due January 8: Writing self-placement survey

The writing self-placement survey is designed to help you determine what writing course is the best option for you to fulfill your primary writing requirement. While the survey is meant to help you make an informed decision, the results are only a suggestion. Ultimately, you can choose which writing course best suits your needs and interests.

Instructions
  1. Log into your Blackboard account with your Active Directory credentials.
  2. Navigate to the organization titled Rochester Ready: Spring 2027 in the title under My Organizations.
  3. Select Writing Self-Placement Survey.
  4. Read through the survey instructions.
  5. Click Section I: Writing History and Experience.
  6. Read the instructions and click Begin to start the survey.

Questions? Email writingplacement@ur.rochester.edu.

Due January 13: Academic honesty training

This training will help you learn the principles and practical applications of the University's academic honesty policy and process.

Instructions
  1. Watch the academic honesty training resource video.
  2. Log into your Blackboard account with your Active Directory credentials.
  3. Navigate to the organization titled Rochester Ready: Spring 2027 in the title under My Organizations.
  4. Select Academic Honesty Training in the main menu to begin the module.

Questions? Email honestyliaison@ur.rochester.edu. 

Additional resource videos

Select an item below to open a new tab with the video.

Resource Video

First-generation student and family welcome

Being the first (or one of the first) in a family to attend college is a special opportunity for both students and their families. URochester staff share a variety of resources and support services available as you embark on this new journey. 

Watch video