Meliora Visit Program
Experience Rochester on a more personal level
University of Rochester’s Meliora Visit Program (MVP) offers a funded campus visit for prospective students from a wide range of backgrounds. Our campus community is defined by a commitment to our University motto of Meliora, which translates from Latin to mean “ever better.” Embedded in this motto are our shared values: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Through MVP, we seek to select students who share a commitment to these values and can further enrich our community. We invite current high school seniors attending school in the United States who otherwise financially might not be able to visit campus to apply for MVP.
MVP Application
Acceptance to MVP is selective due to limited space. The application for MVP 2025 will open by August 1 on this website.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please email us at mvp@rochester.edu or call the Office of Admissions at (585) 275-3221.
About MVP
Prospective students who are accepted to MVP receive free travel to and from Rochester, specialized programming, and a two-night stay with a current student host in a residence hall. The fall 2025 MVP event will take place from Sunday, November 9 – Tuesday, November 11.
Members of our University community represent differences in experiences, ethnicities, religious beliefs, values, socioeconomic backgrounds, abilities, intellectual interests, and points of view. Rochester welcomes such differences and is dedicated to preparing the leaders of tomorrow to thrive in an equally diverse society.
MVP events include topics like:
- First-generation student experience at Rochester
- Academic and other services for underrepresented and low-income students
- University of Rochester’s commitment to non-discrimination and to being a University that welcomes students regardless of their sex, race, color, national origin, or religion
Schedule
Below is a sample schedule. We will send a final schedule to all invited participants.
Sunday, November 9
|
Time |
Event |
Description |
| Times vary | Travel to Rochester | In addition to purchasing tickets for approved air, train, or bus itineraries, we provide rides from the Rochester Airport to campus. |
| 5:00-6:00 p.m. | Meet Your Host | Drop off your luggage and meet your student host. |
| 6:00-7:45 p.m. | Welcome Dinner | Enjoy a catered meal on campus. |
| 8:00-9:00 p.m. | Current Student Panel | Meet with current Rochester students and ask questions. |
Monday, November 10
|
Time |
Event |
Description |
| 8:30-9:15 a.m. | Breakfast | Enjoy breakfast in one of our dining halls. |
| 9:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. | Research Rochester | Explore open house sessions. Lunch is included. |
| 2:15-5:00 p.m. | MVP Group Activities | Play an icebreaker, ask questions, & attend a unique tour of campus resources for MVP participants. |
| 5:00-6:00 p.m. | Dinner | Enjoy a catered meal on campus. |
| 6:00-10:00 p.m. | Student Life Activities | More information soon. |
Tuesday, November 11
- MVP attendees will choose from admissions-sponsored morning activities depending on their travel departure time and interests.
- All attendees will leave campus by 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.