Preparation
Arrival and move-in preparation can be overwhelming, especially if this is the first time you'll be living away from home. Explore the steps below to make sure you're ready to arrive to Rochester.
Arrival and move-in preparation can be overwhelming, especially if this is the first time you'll be living away from home. Explore the steps below to make sure you're ready to arrive to Rochester.
This is required for all incoming students, including those living in off-campus housing, as you will need to make your required dining meal plan selections. View instructions for submitting your contract form on the new student checklist.
View instructions on checklistWe know that planning travel can be overwhelming, especially if you live far away from Rochester. We've put together a comprehensive list of transportation options and local accommodations, including many with University of Rochester discounts.
Registration for Spring Welcome Week is required for all incoming students beginning their studies in January.
You can purchase a dorm (linen) pack to use for your first few nights in Rochester or until you able to purchase linens locally. Indicate your interest in purchasing a dorm pack on the Welcome Week Registration Form. The dorm pack includes the following items in neutral colors:
If you are living on campus, you'll also need to select a specific move-in time slot on arrival day. You will not be allowed to move in any earlier than the beginning of your time slot (no exceptions). You'll find the instructions to sign up for your move-in time slot in your housing assignment email, which will arrive in your Rochester email inbox from Residential Life by the date listed on the new student checklist.
Available to commuter students and upperclass transfer students only
First-year students living at home in the Rochester area are eligible to purchase a commuter student parking permit, while upperclass transfer students can purchase either a residential or commuter student parking permit (based on their housing situation). View instructions for purchasing both types of permits on the new student checklist.
As a full-time student, you are provided with a Campus Mail Center (CMC) box to receive both U.S. and campus mail that remains the same for your entire time at the University of Rochester. The Campus Mail Center team will provide you with your CMC box information via email ahead of your arrival to campus. View the date you can begin having packages delivered to the University (and how to do so!) on the new student checklist.
Before arriving on campus, you must review and understand the following information and policies. Altogether, these create a comprehensive reference for living on campus and help you to understand the policies that govern on-campus housing. You will be responsible for the information in these documents, so it is important to read and understand them prior to your arrival on campus.
Residential Students
In addition to Residential Life and Housing Service's main office, your area office serves as your first stop for day-to-day requests, including key needs, facilities, personal concerns, and area or hall guidelines.
Residential Students
See what's included in your room, as well as what you can and can't pack for move-in.
View detailsSelect your residential area below to view your residence hall's room dimensions, floor plans, and amenities on the Residential Life website.
Genesee and Susan B. Anthony Halls
View room informationGilbert, Hoeing, Lovejoy, and Tiernan Halls
View room informationChambers, Fairchild, Gale, Kendrick, Munro, and Slater Houses
View room informationAnderson Tower, O'Brien Hall, and Wilder Tower
View room informationdeKiewiet and Valentine Towers
View room informationBurton and Crosby Halls
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