Just checking in: we know you are busy enjoying your summer and preparing to travel to campus next month, but don't forget to complete Rochester Ready, your online orientation program! All components of the program must be completed by Saturday, August 17.

Details and instructions for your selected arrival day are now available on our website. Make sure to read the instructions carefully, as they are based on what transportation method you will be using to arrive on campus: by University-sponsored shuttle bus, taxi/Uber/Lyft/hotel shuttle, or driving yourself.

 

 

Both arrival days consist of three required check-in steps:

 

1. Residential Life Check-In & Move-In (residential students only): This is where you'll pick up your room key, room information, and move your belongings into your room.

 

2. Welcome Week Check-In: This step, required for all incoming students, is where you'll pick up your campus ID card, Welcome Week wristband, mailbox key, custom new student gift, Wilson Day t-shirt, and check in with the orientation team.

 

3. International Student Check-In (international students only): This is where you'll complete your mandatory immigration check-in with the International Services Office.

Interested in completing a community service project during Fall Welcome Week? Registration for the annual Wilson Day of Engagement is open on a first-come, first-served basis on the Fall Welcome Week registration form. 

 

While the form isn't due until Monday, August 5, spots in the program are limited, so make sure to complete your registration form as soon as possible to indicate your interest. If you've already completed your form and would like to amend your response about participating in Wilson Day, email us at orientation@rochester.edu. 

If you're arriving to campus from a location outside the U.S., you can purchase a dorm pack to make sure you have linens for your first few nights on campus. Dorm packs include one pillow, one blanket, one twin XL sheet set (includes one fitted sheet, one flat sheet, and one pillowcase), one laundry bag, and one bath towel. 

 

Supply is limited, so make sure to indicate your interest on the Welcome Week registration form by Monday, August 5 at the latest. You will receive an email in mid-August to confirm that a dorm pack will be available upon your arrival. If you've already completed your form and would like to amend your response about dorm packs, email us at orientation@rochester.edu. 

❏ Register for UHSConnect and complete your required health forms

❏ Watch the required health and wellbeing on campus resource video

 

❏ Connect with your College advisor

❏ Sign up for a move-in time slot in the StarRez portal

 

❏ Complete your writing self-placement survey in Blackboard

 

❏ Register for Fall Welcome Week

 

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.

University of Rochester

200 Morey Hall, Rochester, NY 14627

 

Phone: 585.275.4414

Email: orientation@rochester.edu