To help welcome you to campus, President Mangelsdorf shares why she’s excited for you to join the University community and for your journey as a Rochester student.
Here are some resources for tomorrow's registration:
First-year students, it's almost time to register for classes! While we hope everything goes smoothly, here's what to do if you run into issues:
❏ Double-check that the appropriate holds have been lifted from your UR Student (Workday) account:
ASE advising hold: This should have been lifted by your advisor after they approved your fall semester schedule. If not, email your advisor directly or contact the Center for Advising Services at 585-275-2354.
Onboarding tasks hold: This is removed once you have completed your onboarding tasks, which you should have done upon enrollment. If you still need to complete them, you can view instructions on the new student checklist.
❏ Check your course selections for the following issues:
Time conflicts
Instructor permission needed: You can request instructor permission by following these instructions.
Number of seats left in the class: If a class has reached capacity and is closed, you can email the instructor directly. Please note that you will likely not receive a response right away as instructors are busy preparing for the semester.
❏ Join the Orientation Leader (OL) Zoom Room: The OLs will be hosting a Zoom Room to help navigate registration issues on Wednesday, August 6 from 8:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (EDT). Look for the link to enter the Zoom Room in the weekly email from your OL (sent to your University of Rochester email address).
❏ Contact the Center for Advising Services (CCAS): CCAS will be available by phone at 585-275-2354 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EDT) on Wednesday, August 6 to help answer questions, contact advisors, and troubleshoot. If you're unable to call, you can use the chat on their website to reach the office.
Parents and family members, this is for you!
We can't wait to see you on campus in a few weeks, too! Whether you're just accompanying your student for arrival day or you plan to stay in Rochester through Wednesday, there is plenty for parents and families to do. Download the Welcome Week app (coming next week) to view the full schedule, which includes:
the Parent & Family Lounge (make sure to stop here to pick up exclusive UR goodies—just for you!)
a Q&A with University student life and academic leaders
a meet and greet event with fellow new Yellowjacket families
special, family-only panel sessions on your student's academic milestones, career education, and support resources
Convocation
tours of campus and Rush Rhees Library
Use the button below to explore the schedule of events just for parents and families, offered Monday, August 18 through Wednesday, August 20. The link also includes parking information, FAQ, and more.
Next week's issue of Rochester Ready will be the last of the summer, and will include last-minute reminders, arrival instructions, parking information, and instructions on how to download the Welcome Week app.
We hope this publication has helped you feel better prepared for your first semester at the University. We can't wait to see you on campus in less than two weeks!
Add these dates to your calendar:
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.
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.
A few quick reminders:
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