You are joining an exciting global community of people dedicated to making the world ever better. Let's get you ready for your semester(s) abroad at Rochester!
Please note: This email was sent to both your personal and University of Rochester email addresses. Moving forward, make sure to check your UR email account regularly, as that will be the address we (and other University offices) will use to send you information.
Mark your calendar for arrival day.
As an incoming exchange student, your assigned arrival day for the fall semester will be Monday, August 19, 2024. You'll need to check in and move into your on-campus housing on this date, so make sure to plan your travel accordingly.
Here's an overview of your orientation program.
The University of Rochester's orientation program is required for all incoming exchange students and consists of two parts:
1. Rochester Ready: Designed to introduce you to University academics and student life, this online orientation program consists of four components to be finished over the summer, before you arrive on campus in August.
Complete the required tasks listed on the exchange students page.
Watch the required resource videos and complete the corresponding modules.
Connect with your academic advisor and register for your classes.
Get to know your Orientation Leaders and fellow incoming students.
2. Fall Welcome Week:Connect with other incoming students, learn to navigate campus, and celebrate some of our unique University of Rochester traditions from Monday, August 19 through Saturday, August 24.
Whew! That was a lot of information.
We get it – there are a lot of things to do this summer before you arrive on campus. Don’t worry! We’ve got you covered. The exchange students page on our website is a comprehensive guide to all the required items you need to complete before your semester begins.
Take a moment to check out the list now, as your first task (completing your housing and dining contract form) is due Monday, June 3.
In addition to the new student checklist and the other resources on our website, here are the other ways you can expect to connect with us and other incoming students throughout the summer:
Rochester Ready newsletters: This newsletter will start sending to you in early June (along with whoever you’ve added as your parent or guardian in UR Student). Full of important resources and upcoming deadlines, you’ll want to be sure to review each issue. (But if you happen to miss one, they will be posted on our website, too.)
Orientation Leaders: You will be assigned one of our awesome Orientation Leaders (who will be introducing themselves soon on Instagram!) They'll be your point of contact throughout the summer for questions and will help connect you with other incoming students through fun online activities.
Instagram: Your Orientation Leaders will be taking over the @urorientation Instagram accountthis summer to give you insider tips, sneak peeks of campus, and help get you excited for your semester(s) abroad.
Discord: Connect with fellow incoming students on a private Discord server, managed by the Admissions team, our office, and your Orientation Leaders.
We're here for you.
The orientation team is available Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (EDT) at orientation@rochester.edu to assist you with any orientation-related matters.
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