Rochester Ready
A self-paced online program designed to introduce you to URochester academics and student life before you get to campus.
Transfer to URochester
If you’ve found yourself wishing for more research opportunities, dreaming of a tighter-knit community, or simply sensing there might be a better-fit university for who you’re becoming, it’s time to consider URochester.
How to apply
If you’ve applied using the Common App, much of your information can be rolled forward into your transfer application. You’ll be able to add any new information before submitting.
We’ll need:
- A final high school transcript
- College transcript(s)
- At least one letter of recommendation. If you’d like us to use your high school recommendations, you can request that after you’ve submitted your application.
Our fall transfer application remains open until June 15, but with rolling admissions it is suggested to get material in before the application closes. Once complete, it can take up to 4 weeks to notify, but in many cases it’s much sooner.
Dates & deadlines
| Application | Notification | Reply | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | March 15 (for priority consideration) | End of March and then rolling every 3-4 week (March–June) | Date specified in decision letter |
| Spring Semester | October 15 (for priority consideration) | End of October and then rolling every 3-4 weeks (October–December) | Date specified in decision letter |
Research and Innovation Grants
If you were admitted as a first-year student but did not enroll, you you are likely eligible for merit scholarships, including Research and Innovation Grants (RIG), which can be used for the following (and more):
- Travel costs to and from education abroad programs, paid or unpaid internships, research experiences, or graduate school interviews.
- Fees for summer experiences, academic conferences, and membership to academic societies
- Stipend for an otherwise unpaid research position or internship
- Tools or technology for research or internship experiences
From academic freedom to a vibrant community of driven and intellectually curious individuals, Rochester has created a space that encourages discovery and growth.
Coming into URochester as a transfer student, I wish I had known that finding my people and making friends was easier than I had thought. With the help of the orientation team, Welcome Week, and the Transfer Student Organization, I found people just like me. I came for the academics, but I also wanted the social life, sense of community, and access to the greater Rochester area. I’ve found all of that right at my fingertips.
Getting settled
Welcome Week
A series of in-person events that take place before classes begin to help you further acclimate to URochester, connect with fellow incoming transfer students, and learn some of our traditions.
An interview with Rochester transfer students
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Transfer Housing
On-Campus Housing
This is where most URochester students live, but we can’t guarantee our ability to accommodate every transfer student. However, we strongly encourage you to fill out the application as soon as you receive it.
Off-Campus Housing
Our program has options that are affordable, safe, offer parking or near public transportation, and meet a variety of lifestyles and needs. If this is your preferred housing, you can depend on support from the off-campus housing staff.
A nontraditional transfer story
Admissions counselor Stephanie Graham ’22 shares her journey to URochester.
My name is Stephanie, and I was a nontraditional transfer student at the University of Rochester. I was non-traditional in a few ways. I was a first-generation student, an independent student, a full-time student, and I worked full-time outside of class. I graduated in 2022 with my Bachelor’s Degree in English on the Language, Media, and Communications track and have since found my way to working in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions as a first-year and transfer counselor.