Hello, we're the orientation team. |
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We are so excited to help you and your classmates get ready for Rochester this fall. Our team of professional staff and Orientation Leaders are dedicated to making your transition to the University of Rochester as smooth as possible. This is the first of our Rochester Ready newsletters you will receive throughout the summer. This newsletter (along with our website) will be your primary source for important information and key steps to preparing for the fall semester. As we get closer to your arrival on campus, we'll send these newsletters a bit more frequently. For now, the next one is scheduled to arrive in your inbox on Tuesday, June 20. P.S. Don't worry if your email inbox is crowded. Previous issues of the Rochester Ready newsletter, along with other emails from our office, will be available on our website shortly after they send. |
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Let's chat about academic advising. |
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As an incoming fall student, your academic advising will take place this summer to get you ready to register for your first-semester classes on either August 9 or 10. Here's what to do to make sure you get the most out of your academic advising experience: ❑ Review the New Student Academic Guide. This online guide to academic advising, the Rochester Curriculum, and course registration will walk you through all of the steps of the summer advising process, including the next item on this list. ❑ Complete your Academic Interests Form by Thursday, June 15. This form helps the advising team assign you to the best College advisor for your intended program(s) of study, as well as your academic and professional goals. ❑ Watch your academic advising and course registration resource video in Blackboard by Thursday, June 15. This video (with separate versions for incoming first-year and transfer students) will introduce you to academic advising at the University of Rochester and explain how you'll get ready to register in August. ❑ Continue to check your Rochester email address. This is where your academic advisor(s) will reach out to you after the Independence Day (July 4) holiday to set up your advising meeting(s). ❑ Request any academic disability accommodations you may need. If you are interested in accessing disability accommodations, exploring eligibility, or just identifying as a student with a disability, you encourage you to register with Disability Resources as soon as possible to make sure you're ready for your first semester. |
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Are you an incoming exchange student? The first three tasks and deadlines only apply to incoming degree-seeking students. Your academic tasks, along with everything else you need to know ahead of your semester(s) abroad, can be found on our website. |
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Have you started the online orientation program yet? |
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The Rochester Ready online orientation program is ready for you! If you haven't already, make sure to review the New Student Checklist and Rochester Ready pages on our website to find all of the tasks you need to complete before Friday, August 18. We've designed the program so you can watch the required resource videos at your own pace (with a few exceptions), but please note that your video views will be tracked in Blackboard, so be sure to check out the list of videos as soon as possible. |
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You and your family are invited! |
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Join fellow incoming students, along with current students, families, and University alumni, at virtual and in-person Welcome Celebrations, presented by the Office of Alumni Relations and Constituent Engagement and the Parents Program. Beginning next week, these events run throughout the summer and include exclusive opportunities for parents and families to connect. |
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Add these dates to your calendar: |
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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 New Student Checklist and Timeline pages on our website. |
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Due Thursday, June 8 ❏ Complete the Parents Program Information Form ( MyROC) Due Thursday, June 15 ❏ Complete your Academic Interests Form ( MyROC) ❏ Watch your academic advising and course registration resource video ( Blackboard) Due Friday, June 30 |
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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. |
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Office of Orientation and First-Year Programs University of Rochester 200 Morey Hall, Rochester, NY 14627 Contact Us Phone: 585.275.4414 |
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