Your secondary school transcript must be submitted directly from your school counselor or the designated official you have indicated on you official application. School officials must submit your transcript on your behalf through the Common Application or the Coalition/Scoir Application using the University of Rochester school code (002894). This transcript should include all grades from 9th through 11th grade.
First-Year Students

Begin your application
Apply online through the Common Application or the Coalition for College Application.
Please note: If you’re interested in studying solely at the University of Rochester’s Eastman School of Music for a bachelor of music degree, you must apply directly through the Eastman application and should not submit either the Common Application or Coalition for College Application.
Application Fee
There is a $50 application fee to apply to the University of Rochester.
If the application fee poses a significant financial burden on you or your family, please complete our Application Fee Waiver Request Form intended for all first-year and transfer students, regardless of citizenship.
Check your application status
You will be able to access your MyRoc portal after you have submitted your application. You should check your portal regularly to make sure we have everything on file. Please note that it can take up to two weeks for some paperwork to be manually processed.
Early decision
The early decision (ED) application process is designed for first-year applicants who are certain Rochester is their first-choice school.
We offer two rounds of early decision: November 1 (ED I) or January 5 (ED II).
Students who are interested in early decisions will need to submit their application and other materials by the appropriate deadline. Please read all of the information about dates and deadlines before applying early decision.
Combined degree programs
Combined degree programs allow you to fast-track your master’s or other advanced degree, or to enroll in multiple University of Rochester schools at once.
To be considered for one of these programs, indicate the program you’re applying for in the application portal you’ve chosen. You will then be required to complete a short essay related to your interest in the program, Our counselors will consider your entire application along with any supporting materials.
Financial aid
Investing in a quality education is a big decision. At Rochester, we provide a sound program of need-based financial assistance. Typical packages include scholarships, grants, loans, work-study, and outside awards.
Undergraduates applying as US citizens or eligible non-citizens must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for federal funding and the CSS Profile for University funding. We may request additional items once a financial aid counselor reviews your application.