Get ready to meet your academic advisor. |
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First-year students, it's time to connect with your advisor! Your academic 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 Tuesday, 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. ❑ Consider an exploratory course. As you're preparing to connect with your 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: - CASC 104: Designing Your Life
- CASC 142: Strategies for Academic Success
- CASC 145: Navigating the Academy
- CASC 170: International Student Success Seminar
- CASC 350: Rising Leader Class (requires an application that's due July 13)
Are you an incoming transfer or exchange student? If you are an incoming transfer student, your advisor will reach out to you within the next few weeks, if they haven't already, to walk you through the advising and course registration process. If you are an incoming exchange student, your advisor will be reaching out after Monday, July 7 to help you get registered for your semester abroad. Learn more on our website. |
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Have you started your 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 Saturday, August 16. 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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Confused about the different platforms and logins needed to complete the Rochester Ready program? We've got you covered! Our website details each system you'll use as an incoming student and how to log in. |
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Housing assignments drop Monday, July 7. |
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It's almost time! For first-year and exchange students, your 2025-26 housing assignment will be sent to your Rochester email address on Monday, July 7. This email will also include instructions on signing up for your move-in time slot on one of the Fall 2025 arrival days (either Monday, August 18 or Tuesday, August 19). Move-in time slots are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so make sure to follow the directions and secure your spot as soon as you receive the email. Please note: If you are arriving from a location outside of the U.S., Residential Life has pre-assigned you to a move-in time slot on Monday, August 18 to make international travel easier. If you would like to select a different time on Monday, you can do so following the sign-up instructions in your housing assignment email. Incoming transfer students: Your housing assignment will be emailed to you when space becomes available, beginning in mid-July. |
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Families, these webinars are for you! |
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Parents and families: join us this summer for our Rochester Resource webinar series! Kicking off on July 10, these are a great way to learn more about campus resources and services from University staff members as your student prepares for their first semester at Rochester this fall. - Financial aid essentials: Tuesday, July 29, 7 p.m. (EDT)
- How to support your college student: Wednesday, July 23, 7 p.m. (EDT)
- International families Q&A: Thursday, July 10, 9 a.m. (EDT)
- Student activities & campus support resources: Thursday, July 24, 12 p.m. (EDT)
Registration is required to receive the Zoom link to join each webinar. Unable to watch them live? We'll post the recordings on our website within a few business days of the live event. |
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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 Friday, June 27 Due Sunday, June 30 On Sunday, July 6 On Monday, July 7 |
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Parents and families: there are resources for you, too! View upcoming webinars 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 New Student Programs University of Rochester 200 Morey Hall, Rochester, NY 14627 Contact Us Phone: 585.275.4414 |
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