If you are approaching your final semesters at the University, it’s important that you review your academic record for accuracy—including your Academic Progress.

Academic Progress is a planning tool inside of UR Student to help you plan your coursework and stay on track for graduation. You should review the Academic Progress tab frequently and reference the tab when meeting with academic departments and College advisors. The Registrar’s Office will use the Academic Progress tab in consultation with the academic department to clear degrees; this tab must reflect completion to earn your degree. Incomplete degree requirements in Academic Progress will prevent the awarding of your degree. You are responsible for ensuring the information that appears throughout your academic record is what you expect and, if needed, taking the steps to reach out to the appropriate parties to discuss.

Students with 88 or more credit hours who have a declared major with current registered coursework will receive an email from degreeaudithelp@rochester.edu on Monday, November 7, with an attached self-assessment tool, FAQs, and instructions for completing the self-assessment. Questions can be directed to degreeaudithelp@rochester.edu.

As in previous years, campus housing during winter break will be available to all students residing in campus housing for fall 2022 who also have a housing contract for the spring 2023 semester. Starting this year, based on student feedback, students will be allowed to stay in their existing housing assignment and will not be required to relocate to a designated Winter Stay hall. Students choosing to remain on campus for part or all of Winter Stay, December 23–January 7, must register by Thursday, December 15, using this form and will be charged a $200 fee to support the operation and maintenance of the residence halls. This fee will be added to student financial accounts in UR Student and will be due by January 10.

Financial support is available for students with demonstrated financial need (those currently receiving federal or institutional aid based on the 2022–23 financial aid application) and will be applied on a sliding scale. Aid will be provided based on the student’s level of need, ranging up to 100 percent coverage of the $200 fee. Contact your financial aid counselor if you have questions about your level of aid. Students with financial hardship may also request support through the Basic Needs Hub.

Winter Stay does not require a meal plan. Dining Services will have limited hours at a few eating venues on campus. Café 601 at the Medical Center will be open every day. Declining from fall meal plans will continue to be active during the Winter Stay period. Additional declining can be added at the Customer Service/ID Office located in Susan B. Anthony Halls using cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, or Discover. Deposits may also be made online. Students will be responsible for food expenses. Spring meal plans begin January 7. If you are facing food insecurity you may request support through the Basic Needs Hub and utilize the Food Pantry.