University of Rochester Office of Admissions and Financial Aid

Join us for one of our virtual Research Rochester open houses this spring! Learn about our application process, experience Rochester virtually, and interact with our students. February 15... March 10 April 2 April 24 Learn more: https://enrollment.rochester.edu/research-rochester/ #BeAYellowjacket

When local and national headlines continue to demonstrate pervasive racism in American society, we can turn to historians to help us understand current events in the context of the ongoing struggle for human rights in our country. Please join us for the next Experience Rochester conversation titled Slavery, Race, and the Black Lives Matter Movement. Join Pulitzer Prize-winning author and historian Steve Hahn ’73 for a compelling discussion about slavery, emancipation, and today’s Black Lives Matter and global racial justice movement, Thursday, February 11, noon 1 pm EST. Register: https://bit.ly/3a5NSsB

Across the nation, high school students are being asked to select courses for the next school year. Do they choose courses directed at their expected major in college? Or should they pick courses that will give them a broader knowledge of the arts or sciences? Robert Alexander, the dean of undergraduate admissions, financial aid, and enrollment management for Arts, Sciences & Engineering, offers some tips for students trying to make those hard decisions.

Today, finalists will interview for the Dual Degree Nursing Program. We're wishing them all the best of luck! Learn more about this unique program on our blog: http://bit.ly/370hQud #RocDDN #UR2025

Wishing our DDN Finalists a warm virtual welcome to the University! Best of luck in your interviews tomorrow! #RocDDN #UR2025

Wishing you a happy and safe holiday season!

Today closes out the fall semester of classes for students in the College and at the Eastman School of Music. Whether you've left Rochester for the remainder of... the year, or remain on campus: good luck on finals, stay healthy and safe, and thank you for your hard work in getting us this far. See more

Amidst these turbulent times, the University of Rochester is offering an extension to both our Early Decision II and Regular Decision application deadlines. Applications for both admission plans are now due January 20. We hope this extension allows students, families, and counselors more time to navigate the challenges associated with COVID-19 and virtual interactions, and to take care of themselves and their families. Learn more: https://enrollment.rochester.edu/how-to-apply/

Meet Zophia, the humanities ambassador for the Office of Admissions. Check out her experiences as a humanities major here, as well as information and stories about the broad range of Rochester’s arts and humanities programs. Check it out on the blog: https://bit.ly/2JOeJhW

There's still more chances to connect with Rochester this fall. Check out or virtual events and workshops where you'll meet current students, faculty, and staff. Learn more: https://enrollment.rochester.edu/virtual-events/

Admissions blogger, Carolyn has been learning remotely from California all semester. Read about her experience on the blog: https://enrollment.rochester.edu//college-life-as-a-remot/

Dr. Robert Alexander, Dean of Admissions, Financial Aid, and Enrollment Management offers applicants 5 tips on applying to college during the pandemic. Check it out: uofr.us/3iGX6g1

Campus tours are an important part of the college search process. They help students get a feel for campus life and get a glimpse of what life looks like as a Rochester student! Start your virtual campus tour: bit.ly/2UO927w... #BeAYellowjacket

Are you ready to learn what it means to be a Yellowjacket? Join us for a virtual Research Rochester open house event this fall! Learn about the admissions process Explore the curriculum Meet current students... Learn more: https://enrollment.rochester.edu/research-rochester/ #BeAYellowjacket

Meet Sommer! *Class of 2020* (December grad!) From: St Paul, Minnesota Major: Environmental Science Minor: Sustainability ... Extracurricular Activities: Society of Earth and Environmental Science Students president, Grassroots, EcoReps, Creative Arts Club My advice is not to worry too much about what you think you 'should' be doing. College is a time to explore what your interests are and what you want to do for the rest of your life, so just focus on growing yourself and figuring yourself out instead of worrying what others are doing! #MeetAYellowjacket

COVID-19 hasn’t stopped the University of Rochester Pep Band from keeping up the spirit this semester! Check it out on the blog: https://bit.ly/3jXsqsa : Fall 2019

Want to learn more about the University of Rochester? Join us for a virtual Research Rochester open house event this fall! Learn about the admissions process Explore the curriculum Meet current students... Learn more: https://enrollment.rochester.edu/research-rochester/ #BeAYellowjacket

Have a wonderful weekend, Yellowjackets!

Hey there, future Yellowjackets! The Early Decision I Deadline is ONE MONTH away! Learn more about applying to Rochester and start your application: https://enrollment.rochester.edu/how-to-apply/

A little over a month ago, students arrived on the River Campus for the fall semester. Life has been different, but students have adapted quickly. Admissions blogger, Kayla recounts her journey back to school this fall. Check it out on the blog: bit.ly/3cE8Qyh

Happy first day of fall, Yellowjackets - we hope you're enjoying the sunshine today!

The Committee for Political Engagement is a group on campus with the goal of making voting accessible to Rochester students. CPE works to educate students & promote non-partisan engagement with domestic and international politics. Victoria Liverpool, CPE's publicity chair member, provides some resources for voting this fall. Read more on the blog: https://bit.ly/3iH1FI3

Daniel Prude's life mattered. Black lives matter.