Enroll at Rochester
We can’t wait to welcome you to our community of students who are committed to making themselves and the world ever better.
Admitted Students
Welcome!
Congratulations again on your admission to the University of Rochester! Whether you have the opportunity to enroll directly out of high school or as a transfer student the entire University community is excited to welcome you.
Connect with your future classmates
For admitted students
To help you navigate your journey as an admitted student, we’ve created the Admitted Students Discord server to connect with your future classmates and campus offices. Ask questions, share memes and music, and get to know the people you’ll be living and learning with this fall.
Join the admitted student Discord server
For admitted transfer students
Meet current students, staff, and transfer-specific organization members and get answers to any lingering questions.
Join the transfer student Facebook group
For parents and families of admitted students
Connect with other parents and family members of our newest cohort of Yellowjackets. Ask questions and learn about what it means to be a part of the Rochester community.
Join the Families of University of Rochester Class of 2028 & Transfers Facebook group
Admitted Student Handbook
A look at the information you need to know about enrolling at the University of Rochester.
Get a feel for the River Campus
Our extensive array of virtual and on-campus admitted student programs are the best way for admitted students to gain insight into the student experience at Rochester. More information about the Yellowjacket Experience, our exclusive events for all admitted students, coming soon.
Yellowjacket Experience
This series of exclusive virtual and on campus events for all admitted students, including transfers.
More information coming soon.
Celebration Kit
Celebrate our newest Yellowjackets by downloading Zoom backgrounds, social media cover images, and coloring pages.
Get to know us better
Experience Rochester on YouTube
Dive into life on campus and experience what it means to be a Yellowjacket.
Enrollment deposit
Fall first-year students
An $800 enrollment deposit is due May 1 for regular decision students.
Please be advised that while checks are still an option for submitting your enrollment deposit, it is recommended that students pay their deposit electronically through the link found on your electronic decision letter. If you have questions about trying to submit your enrollment deposit online, please email us admit@admissions.rochester.edu for assistance.
Transfers and spring start students
Since transfers and spring students are admitted on a rolling basis, the $800 enrollment deposit due date will be enclosed on the admit letter in your MyROC account. The enrolling student packet is sent out on a weekly basis starting in mid-May for transfer students and early November for all spring students.
If you have questions about trying to submit your enrollment deposit online, please email us at admit@admissions.rochester.edu for assistance.
Rochester Curriculum
Breadth and depth are the hallmarks of the Rochester Curriculum. Our undergraduate students delve deep into their primary area of study while also branching out academically through the cluster system.
A cluster is a set of three related courses that fall within one of the three broad areas of learning: humanities, social sciences, or natural sciences and engineering. Students major in one area, and then pick a cluster in each of the two remaining areas.
Clusters can closely align with a major, expanding your perspective on and understanding of a subject. Alternatively, clusters can be completely distinct from your major, letting you explore new or intriguing topics. Either way, you’ll experience breadth and depth across academic disciplines in a way more traditional college curricula can’t accommodate.
Got questions for your admissions counselor?
We encourage you to get in touch.
Housing and campus
Aside from its proximity to classes, the library, and University events, on-campus housing gives you the chance to meet others and participate in school-sponsored activities.
Home away from home
First-year housing
Incoming first-years are required to live on campus and can choose between Susan B. Anthony Halls, Genesee Hall, and the Residence Quad, comprising Gilbert, Hoeing, Lovejoy, and Tiernan Halls. First-years are housed together, and most will share a double room with another first-year student. However, there are a limited number of single rooms and some triple rooms for first-year students.
Housing options
Transfer housing
Transfer students have the option of living in either on-campus or off-campus housing. On-campus housing is very popular, so we can’t always accommodate every transfer student who wants to live on campus. Students who live off campus can choose apartments or shared homes in student-friendly Rochester neighborhoods. Residential Life’s off-campus housing search can help you find the best option for you.
The Flower City
City of Rochester
What makes Rochester, New York, special?
Encompassing the Genesee River and six waterfalls, the city of Rochester is a midsize urban center surrounded by easygoing suburbs. Our cultural gems include the Memorial Art Gallery, Eastman Theatre, George Eastman Museum, and multiple professional sports venues. Plus, you’ll have easy access to Lake Ontario beaches, Erie Canal recreation, and a vast greenbelt of gardens, parks, and summer festivals.
A closer look
Rochester then & now
Rochester fostered the motion picture film industry, abolition, and the women’s rights movement. Today, Rochester’s entrepreneurial economy—which is home to Wegmans and AIM Photonics—includes thousands of specialized firms in fields like optics and health.
Financial aid
Your financial aid counselor can help answer questions about:
- Your financial aid package
- The documents the Financial Aid Office has requested
- The financial aid process
We’re here to help! If you’ve never done this before, please don’t hesitate to reach out with questions or concerns.
If you would like to schedule an appointment, please call the office at (585) 275-3226. You can also email your financial aid counselor directly with specific questions. Explore the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Simplification webpage.
Contact us
Admissions
Our counselors are always happy to help you!
(585) 275-3221
admit@admissions.rochester.edu
Orientation
Orientation will allow you to explore campus and make new connections.
(585) 275-4414
orientation@rochester.edu
Housing
On-campus living is required for first-years and sophomores and a popular choice with upper-year students—in fact, most students remain on campus all four years.
(585) 275-3166
housing@reslife.rochester.edu
Information Technology
If you have questions about setting up any tech services, IT can help.
(585) 275-2000
univithelp@rochester.edu
Financial Aid
For questions about financing your education at Rochester, connect with the Financial Aid Office.
(585) 275-3226
finaid@rochester.edu
The Learning Center
This office collaborates with students, instructors, staff, administrators, community partners, and other stakeholders to build a community of learners.
(585) 275-9049
learning@rochester.edu