Welcome to the University of Rochester family!
Whether your student is brand new to higher education or is transferring from another institution, transitioning to the University of Rochester is a big adjustment—not only for your student, but for your entire family.
We are here to provide support, answer questions, and give you the resources you need to help your student as they begin their URochester journey.
Help your student prepare
Ahead of their arrival to campus, your student will complete Rochester Ready, their online orientation program designed to introduce them to University academics and student life.
While we encourage you to empower your student to complete this program independently, there are a few tasks that you may want to complete together.
Ask your student to add your email address(es) to UR Student
If your student didn't update your contact information when completing their onboarding tasks in UR Student, they'll need to log back in to verify that all the information is correct.
The University uses the contact information provided in your student's UR Student account to send you important communications ahead of their arrival to campus and throughout their time at URochester.
Help your student set up third-party access for UR Student
Authorized friends or family members will receive email notifications to view their student's account before charges are due. Help your student authorize a third party to view their and access the online payment option in UR Student using this tutorial.
Help your student complete the Parents Program Information Form
All incoming students are required to complete the Parents Program Information Form in their MyROC account by the deadline listed on the new student checklist.
This form submission enables the Office of Alumni Relations and Constituent Engagement and the Parents Program to send you information on upcoming family events, including this summer's Welcome Celebrations.
Connect
Facebook group
Connect with fellow URochester parents and family members in this private Facebook group. Please note: You will need to provide your students' full name and date of birth so we can verify your identity before admitting you to the group.