College Center for Advising Services : University of Rochester

Helping you plan your next semester or next few years

Providing up-to-the-minute academic information

Peer advisors posing in front of Lattimore Hall.

Connecting you with peer advisors

Connect with our Office

Please use our online scheduling system to make an appointment with an advisor. Appointments are available via zoom or in person.

Peer Advisors

Meet our peer advisors—current students who can help you declare a major, connect with faculty, explore research opportunities, and more.

Meet our Peer Advisors

Meliora Vision & Values

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora—ever better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share.

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Handbooks & Forms

Advising Handbook

University Policies

New Student Academic Guide

Undergraduate Bulletin

Online Forms

Declare Your Major

Learn how to start the process for declaring your major.

For more information watch this webinar on Major Declaration.

Feature Video

Sample First-Year Advising Session

Curious about what a typical first-year advising session might entail? The advisors in the College Center for Advising Services are here to answer questions about your academic needs and requirements, whether you’re planning for the next semester or the next few years.

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250clusters

We can help you choose sets of related courses (clusters) from across the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences and engineering.

Spring 2025 Deadlines

Last day to ADD a course without permissionFebruary 3
Last day to ADD a course with instructor permission or DROP a course via the Add/Drop formFebruary 17
Last day to WITHDRAW from a courseApril 14
Last day to S/F a courseApril 28