Interviewing
Why interview?
Interviewing gives us the chance to learn more about you, including:
- What you love to do and what excites you
- Ways you have impacted those around you
- Your unique story and perspectives
Interviewing also gives you the opportunity to talk to someone who knows Rochester, and ask questions about what life at Rochester is really like. Whether you interview with an admissions counselor, alumnus/a, or a current student, it will be considered equally in our application review process.
An interview is strongly recommended, especially if you wish to compete for merit-based scholarships.
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The importance of interviewing
Admission decisions at Rochester are based on a number of criteria. But one critical component is the interview. An interview can sound intimidating, but at the end of the day, it’s a conversation about a subject you know best: you!
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Interviewing tips
- Don’t worry about providing resumes, transcripts, etc.—just bring your story to share.
- Think about what’s not included in your application that you could chat about.
- Ask us questions!
- Come as yourself.
Virtual interviews
Virtual interviews are conducted online with admissions representatives and current students using Zoom chat software.
Transfer Interviews are live! First Year Interviews are over for this application cycle. Sign up for a virtual interview
Questions can be directed to admit@admissions.rochester.edu.
Interviews in your area
Throughout the fall of 2024, we will be hosting in-person interview events around the United States. These will typically be small events with one counselor and one student at a time. Dates will begin being posted in August and will continue to be added throughout the fall.
Third-party providers
The University of Rochester partners with InitialView to provide additional interviewing opportunities. These interviews are primarily meant for applicants living outside the United States. If you submit an InitialView interview, then you will not be able to register for an in-person or virtual interview. Please submit your InitialView interview before your application deadline.
Schedule an InitialView interview
Transfers
Interviews for transfer applicants are conducted all year long. If you want to enroll for the fall semester, interview in the spring. If you want to enroll in the spring, interview in the summer or fall.
Interviews will be on pause in January and will resume in February. Virtual interviews from February until April will only be for transfers. Interviews do fill up right around the priority deadlines, so if you’d like to ensure your interview is a part of your application review make sure to interview by the time your application is complete as our rolling review may have already started.