Correction: An earlier version of this newsletter incorrectly listed the Fall 2024 arrival and move-in dates as August 21 and 22. The dates have been corrected in this version to Monday, August 19 and Tuesday, August 20. We apologize for any confusion. 

It’s time to connect with your advisor! Your College advisor will be reaching out to your University of Rochester email address soon to start discussing your academic plans and first-semester course selections. Here's a few ways to make sure you're prepared to discuss your academic goals:

❑ Review the "Explore Courses" section of the New Student Academic Guide website. These pages detail the types of courses for which you can register, including writing and specialized courses, and also include advice from the advising team and information on course placement.

❑ Complete your Course Planning Form. Follow these instructions to complete this form before your advising discussions. The Course Planning Form will help you compile possible first-semester courses, as well as exam scores and previous coursework to help you determine what level of courses best fit your past educational experience.

❑ Complete your writing self-placement survey. This placement exam, found in Blackboard, is required for all incoming students to help you figure out the best course(s) to take to fulfill your primary writing requirement.

❑ Submit your final transcript and any AP or IB exam scores by Monday, July 15. There are a few different ways to transfer these official records to the University. View the tasks on the New Student Academic Guide website for specific instructions.

 

❑ Especially for Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences students: Join the Grand Challenges Scholars Program (GSCP)! Inspired by a number of broad problems facing our society in sustainability, health, and security, GCSP allows you to explore innovative solutions to these issues through research, academics, and interdisciplinary activities throughout your time at Rochester. Learn more about what you can do after graduation as an alumnus of this distinctive program. 

As you're completing your Course Planning Form and preparing to connect with your College advisor, make sure to review the seminar courses offered exclusively for new first-year students. From design thinking to leadership skills, these one and two-credit courses allow you explore various interests and learn more about the opportunities available to you as a Rochester student:

It's time! If you're a first-year student, your 2024-25 housing assignment was sent to your Rochester email address on Monday, July 1 around 10 p.m. (EDT). 

 

This email included a link to instructions to sign up for your move-in time slot on either Monday, August 19 or Tuesday, August 20. Move-in time slots are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so make sure to secure your spot soon! 

 

You have until Thursday, August 1 to finalize your move-in time slot. If you have any questions or need assistance with securing a move-in time slot, email housing@reslife.rochester.edu.

Don't forget: If you do not waive the University's student health insurance plan by Wednesday, July 10, your student account will automatically be charged for the plan in your first tuition bill (viewable in your UR Student account on Thursday, July 18). Use the button below to complete the process today and avoid the charge.

❏ Complete the online health insurance process

 

❏ Submit your AP and/or IB exam scores (if available)

 

❏ View your fall 2024 tuition bill in UR Student 

❏ Attend the First-Generation Student and Family virtual welcome event (advance registration required)

 

❏ 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 the writing self-placement survey in Blackboard

 

❏ Complete the Welcome Week registration form

 

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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Phone: 585.275.4414

Email: orientation@rochester.edu