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Set yourself up for a healthy start. 
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Ensure you begin your University of Rochester journey at your healthiest and happiest by taking care of the following tasks and reviewing the many health and wellness resources that the University has to offer: 

Register for UHSConnectThis secure web portal gives you easy access to your University health records and allows you to securely message your healthcare team on campus. This portal is also where you'll submit your required health forms (see next bullet), so make sure you set up your account before those forms are due on Wednesday, July 31

❑ Complete your required health forms. All incoming first-year, transfer, and exchange students are required to complete the Health History & Immunization and Allergy & Medication Forms through UHSConnect by Wednesday, July 31.

❑ Enroll in the student health insurance plan (or waive coverage). If you haven't done so already, make sure to complete the online student health insurance process, where you'll either enroll in the student health insurance plan or waive enrollment, provided you already have health insurance coverage outside of the University.

❑ Watch the Rochester Ready resource videos focused on health and wellness in BlackboardThese required videos cover primary care and mental health services on campus, activities and events through the Health Promotion Office, and an overview of the CARE Network:
  • Health and Wellbeing on Campus (must watch by July 31)
  • Student Community Support and Resources (must watch by August 17)
 
Make sure to register for Welcome Week.
Now that you've signed up for a move-in time slot, make sure to register for Fall Welcome Week! This registration form, required for all incoming students, is due by Monday, August 5 at the latest. 
 
Are you the first in your family to attend college?
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Being the first (or one of the first) in your family to attend college is a special opportunity for both you and your family members. Join us virtually on Thursday, July 18 at 7 p.m. (EDT) for our First-Generation Student and Family Welcome webinar, where you'll hear from University leaders and have the opportunity to ask questions and connect with fellow first-generation students and families.
 
Tuition bills will be available this week.
Your fall 2024 tuition bill will be available to view on Thursday, July 18 in your UR Student account. Use the button below to review how to access and view your bill in the system. 
 
You (and any authorized family members) will receive an email notification to view your bill in your UR Student account before it is due.
Need to authorize a family member to view your bill and access the online payment option? View this video.
 
Add these dates to your calendar:
We know there are a lot of dates to remember, so we'll include this section in each issue to highlight important upcoming event dates and deadlines from the Checklist and Timeline pages on our website.

On Thursday, July 18
❏ View your fall 2024 tuition bill in UR Student
7 p.m. (EDT): Attend the First-Generation Student and Family virtual welcome event (advance registration required)
 
Due Wednesday, July 31
❏ Register for UHSConnect and complete your required health forms
 
Due Thursday, August 1
Sign up for a move-in time slot in the StarRez portal

Parents and families: there are resources for you, too! View upcoming webinars, past recordings, and suggested tasks on the Families page.
 
Exchange students: your tasks are a bit different as a visiting student. Make sure to check your dedicated page on our website for instructions and information specific to you as an incoming exchange student.
 
A few quick reminders:
Do you have a parent or family member that needs this newsletter? Make sure to add them to the Friends and Family section of your UR Student account to have a copy of the next issue sent directly to their inbox.
 
Missed a previous issue of Rochester Ready? Copies of all of our office's communications to students and families are available on our website.

Get connected! Be sure to join the private UR 2028 & Transfers server on Discord, and the private UR Transfer Students and Families of University of Rochester Class of 2028 & Transfers groups on Facebook.

We're here for you. Contact us anytime at orientation@rochester.edu.
 
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