New Students

About two business days after you make your enrollment deposit, you will receive an email requesting that you activate your NetID and enroll in Duo.

• NetID: your unique personal identifier for securely accessing a variety of online services, including your Rochester email address
• Duo: the University's two-factor authentication tool to protect your and the University's data

Instructions

1. Navigate to the University Account Initialization page.
2. Enter your eight-digit University ID number (included in the email you received from Admissions), the CAPTCHA, and your date of birth.
3. Tap Continue.
4. Follow the directions to create your NetID password. You will also be asked to set up password recovery questions in case you forget your password, as well as connect your phone number or mobile device to your account to enable Duo two-factor authentication.

After activating your NetID and enrolling in Duo, you'll need to complete your onboarding tasks in UR Student, the University's student information system. UR Student is where you will register for your courses, manage your student financial account, and update your personal information.

Instructions
Navigate to UR Student and follow the prompts to:

1. Enable the WalkMe browser extension. This tool provides helpful guidance on key tasks within the UR Student system on your desktop or laptop, including tips during course registration.
2. Review your home contact information and update your address(es) and/or phone number(s) as needed.
3. Review your friend and family contacts listed and make any necessary updates, including their contact information. Make sure to have at least one contact labeled as your emergency contact.
4. Review your settings for AlertUR, the University's emergency notification system. As a new student, you are automatically enrolled in AlertUR with your Rochester email address. However, if you would like to receive alerts on your phone as well, make sure to update those settings during this step.
5. Review the Student Financial Responsibility Agreement and note that you consent to the agreement with your electronic signature.
6. Consent to receive your IRS Form 1098-T electronically. This is a tax form that the University generates each year for you, if you have qualifying financial activity on your student account.

As a student, you will be provided with a Gmail account to use during your time at URochester. The format of your student email address is: netID@u.rochester.edu

Your email account is set up for you automatically—all you need to do is navigate to the login page and enter your NetID and password to access your account.

If you didn't update your parent and guardian's contact information when completing your onboarding tasks in UR Student (see Activate your student account and complete your onboarding tasks above), make sure to verify that all the information is correct. The University will be using the contact information provided in your UR Student account to send your parent(s) or guardian(s) important communications ahead of your arrival to campus.

Technology is a vital part of your experience at URochester. University IT has put together a list of items you can complete ahead of your arrival to campus, as well as right after you arrive, to ensure you and your devices are best prepared for your first semester.

This form is required for all new students (including those living in off-campus housing, as you will need to make your required dining meal plan selections). Follow the instructions listed on the Residential Life and Housing Services website to complete your contract form in the StarRez portal.

There are separate instructions for first-year students and transfer and exchange students. You will need your Active Directory credentials (which you should have set up during your enrollment tasks) in order to complete the contract form.

If you need to apply for housing accommodations due to a disability, review information and instructions on the Residential Life website.

Helpful resources

• 2026-27 undergraduate housing contract
• Housing and meal plan research tool
• River Campus meal plan options

Questions: housing@reslife.rochester.edu

Use the instructions on the New Student Academic Guide website to help you complete the Academic Interests Form, which helps the advising team learn more about your and your interests as you begin your academic journey at URochester.

If you have changes to your form responses after submitting, you will be able discuss any updates to your academic plans with your advisor(s) during your summer discussions.

Questions: cascas@ur.rochester.edu

This required form enables the Office of Alumni Relations and Constituent Engagement and the Parents Program to send them information on upcoming family events, including this summer's Welcome Celebrations.

Instructions

1. Log into your MyROC account.
2. Click the Parents Program Information Form listed under Required Forms for Enrolling Students on your dashboard.
3. Complete all applicable sections of the form. You may need your parent or guardian to help in completing the parent/guardian information section(s).
4. Submit the form.

Questions: admit@admissions.rochester.edu

Show off your Rochester pride with a customized wearable item, exclusive to incoming students this fall. Complete the order form by the deadline above to pick up your item during Welcome Week.

You must submit your form by Wednesday, June 10 to guarantee item availability and personalization. Additional non-personalized items will be available to pick up during Welcome Week on a first-come, first-served basis for those who do not complete the order form by the deadline.

Choosing a career path or program of study can be difficult. PathwayU offers personalized insights into your interests, values, personality, and workplace preferences, allowing you to make informed decisions by identifying meaningful education and career paths supported by ongoing conversation with your advisor.

Instructions

1. Log into PathwayU using your URochester email address.
2. Take the Interests, Values, Personality, and Workplace Preferences assessments.
3. View your individual assessment reports, career matches, favorite career pathways, and connections to University of Rochester majors.
4. On the Assessments tab, click download to save your report for your upcoming meeting with your academic advisor.

Questions: career.center@rochester.edu

You'll need to submit a final transcript from your previous institution (high school for first-year students and a college or university for transfer students) before you begin your studies at URochester.

Admissions will send you a reminder email in early July if you have not yet submitted the final transcript from your secondary school or previous higher education institution to the University.

If you are unable to submit your final transcript by the deadline listed, please do so as soon as possible.

Questions: admit@admissions.rochester.edu

Time: 9 a.m. (EDT)

Register for this required webinar to learn about the academic advising process at URochester, as well as the Rochester Curriculum, advice on what courses to take, and how to register for your first semester courses, directly from advisors and students in the Center for Advising Services and the Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences.

As an incoming first-year student, your academic advisor will reach out to you beginning Monday, June 22 directly at your URochester email address to begin discussing your academic plans and fall semester course options. Advisors will reach out to their advisees in order of when they submitted their enrollment deposit.

Please avoid contacting your advisor prior to this communication, as the advising team continues to support current URochester students in the spring and early summer.

Incoming transfer students can expect to hear from their academic advisor within three weeks of officially enrolling at the University.

The writing self-placement survey is designed to help you determine what writing course is the best option for you to fulfill your primary writing requirement. While the survey is meant to help you make an informed decision, the results are only a suggestion. Ultimately, you can choose which writing course best suits your needs and interests.

Instructions

1. Log into your Blackboard account.
2. Navigate to the organization titled Rochester Ready: Fall 2026 in the title under My Organizations.
3. Select Writing Self-Placement Survey in the menu.
4. Read through the survey instructions.
5. Click Section I: Writing History and Experience.
6. Read the instructions and click Begin to start the survey.

Questions: writingplacement@ur.rochester.edu

Time: 4 p.m. (EDT)

Register for this required webinar to learn about the resources, support, and services available to help maintain your physical, mental, and emotional health throughout your time at URochester.

Your on-campus housing assignment and information on your assigned roommate(s) will be sent to your URochester email address on Monday, July 6, directly from Residential Life.

The email will contain a link to instructions to sign up for a specific move-in time slot during Fall Arrival Days. Move-in time slots are first-come, first-served, so make sure to sign up as soon as you receive your email!

Please note: Fall varsity athletes and pre-semester program participants will be receive a specific move-in date and time directly from their sport or program. If you have any questions, please reach out to your coach or program manager. 

Every year you are enrolled at the University, you must document your health insurance coverage during the appropriate open enrollment period by either enrolling in the UR Student Health Insurance Plan or waiving the plan if you are already enrolled in a qualifying healthcare plan. You will need to complete this process between Monday, June 15 and Tuesday, September 15.

The website to complete the process will be available beginning Monday, June 15.

Please note: If you are planning to waive the UR Student Health Insurance Plan because you are already enrolled in a qualifying healthcare plan, we encourage you to complete this process by Wednesday, July 8 to avoid having the health insurance plan fee added to your tuition bill. If you do not waive the plan prior to this date, the fee will show on your tuition billing statement until you complete the waiver process.

Questions: insurance@uhs.rochester.edu

Review transportation options and area accommodations to book your travel to Rochester.

URochester allows you to use Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) Program examination scores for placement in more advanced courses in a subject area. If you're interested in submitting your scores to the University, contact your secondary school's counselor or IB program coordinator.

You will be billed each semester and charges are due on the tenth of the month unless otherwise specified. Your first tuition bill will be posted on Saturday, July 18. You (and your authorized family or friends) will receive an email notification to view your bill in your UR Student account before it is due.

Time: 9 a.m. (EDT)

Register for this required webinar that introduces you to the University's Department of Public Safety, a leader in the efforts to maintain safety and security by using the highest levels of training, professionalism, collaboration, and transparency. This session will also include important steps that you, as an individual, can take to ensure safety and security for the entire URochester community.

Time: 9 a.m. (EDT)

Register for this required webinar to learn the key elements of the University's academic honesty policy and system, including personnel, training, and resources available to help you throughout your time at URochester.

Time: 9 a.m. (EDT)

Register for this required webinar, hosted by the International Services Office, to review important compliance and immigration information, building upon the pre-arrival orientation you already reviewed this summer in Homebase. This webinar is required for all new international students at the University of Rochester, even if you've previously studied at another school in the United States.

UHSConnect is a secure web portal that gives you easy access to your University health records and allows you to securely message your healthcare team at the University Health Service and University Counseling Center. It's also where you'll need to complete the Health History & Immunization Form and Allergy & Medication Form as part of the University's health requirements for all full-time students.

Instructions

1. Navigate to UHSConnect.
2. Click Register.
3. Enter your personal information and create a security question and answer as prompted.
   1. In the field for UHSConnect ID, enter your eight-digit University ID number (different from your NetID).
   2. In the field for email address, enter your URochester email address (netid@u.rochester.edu) in all lowercase characters.
   3. The security question answer must be at least 6 characters long.
4. An email containing a link to set your password and set up your account will be emailed to your Rochester email address. The link in the email is valid for 20 minutes upon receipt.
5. Click the link in the email and enter the answer to your security question.
6. Set your account password.
7. Once successfully created, a Password Confirmation Successful message will be displayed.
8. Click on the prompt to log into your UHSConnect account.
9. Select My Forms.
   1. If you have not yet completed the required forms, you will see a prompt to fill them out on your UHSConnect home screen.
10. Click on Health History and Immunization Form or Allergy and Medication Form to begin entering your information on each of the required forms.
    1. You can save your progress on each form for later. You should only submit the form once you have filled out all of the required fields.
    2. Make sure to upload any required attachments before submitting your form.
11. Click Submit at the end of each form to send your completed documents to the University Health Service for processing.

Please note: If you submit these required health forms after the deadline above, you may be subject to a $50 USD late fee, applied directly to your tuition account.

Questions: hhf@uhs.rochester.edu (use the subject line "UHS Connect Help")

Your academic advisor will email you directly at your URochester email address to begin your advising discussion. Depending on who your academic advisor is, they may request that you set up a virtual face-to-face meeting, or they may communicate with you back and forth through email.

Once you have connected with your academic advisor to discuss your academic goals, first semester course options, course placement, and transfer credit, you can begin taking placement examinations and seeking approvals for coursework that you would like to be transferred to the University.

Your URochester campus ID card is not just your official student identification! It also offers you access to your on-campus residence hall (and other campus buildings) and links to your online accounts at a variety of different campus locations including libraries, dining centers, the bookstore, laundries, copiers, and vending machines.

In order to have your campus ID card available for pickup on your assigned arrival day, you will need to submit a photo of yourself to be printed on your card by the date listed above.

Beginning Monday, June 1, the ID Office will send you an email with instructions for submitting a photo online. (The email will be sent from id-photo-submissions@notices.rochester.edu.)

Please note: If you do not submit a photo, you will need to visit the ID Office on your assigned arrival day to have your photo taken and your ID card printed on-site, which may result in long wait times.

Questions: (585) 275-3975

If you are living on campus, you are required to sign up for a move-in time slot during Fall Arrival Days (Monday, August 24 and Tuesday, August 25) by the deadline listed above in the StarRez portal.

You can find a link to the signup instructions in your housing assignment email, sent to all incoming residential students directly from Residential Life and Housing Services.

If you fall into one of the following student types, you are eligible for a student parking permit. Please see below for specific instructions for obtaining the type of permit available to you.

• Sophomore, junior, or senior transfer student living in on-campus housing: residential student parking permit
• First-year student living at home in Rochester: commuter student parking permit
• Sophomore, junior, or senior transfer student living off-campus: commuter student parking permit

Please note: first-year residential students cannot bring a car to campus and therefore, are not eligible for a parking permit.

Residential student parking permits: Residential student parking permits cost $500 for the 2026-27 academic year. Please contact the Parking Office directly directly after receiving your housing assignment to request a residential student parking permit.

Commuter student parking permits
Commuter student parking permits cost $301 for the 2026-27 academic year, and awarded through a lottery system. Student parking permits are awarded through a lottery. In order to enter the lottery, you must add your name to the wait list, which will open on Monday, July 27 at 10 a.m. (EDT) and close Monday, August 3 at 10 a.m. (EDT).

Instructions
Here's how to add your name to the wait list:

1. Navigate to My Parking Online and tap the Active Directory Login button.
2. Use your Active Directory (AD) credentials to log in.
3. Tap the Add/Edit Waitlists button. Tap the Next button.
4. Select your preferred lot.
5. In order of preference, enter your remaining lot choices.
6. Tap the Done button when finished entering your choices.

You will receive an email by mid-August if you've been awarded a permit. You must log in to My Parking Online and purchase your permit by the expiration date on your award letter. You can pick up your permit 2-3 business days after purchasing it at the Parking Office. If you miss the window to sign up for the wait list, you can still request a commuter student parking permit by contacting the Parking Office directly at 585-275-4524 or parking@rochester.edu.

Questions: parking@rochester.edu

Registration for Welcome Week is required for all incoming students and any family members/guests planning to attend. If you are arriving to campus from a location outside of the U.S., you'll also be able to indicate your interest in purchasing a dorm pack on this form.

Beginning at 9 a.m. (EDT) on either Tuesday, August 4 or Wednesday, August 5, you'll be able to log into UR Student, the University's student information system, to register for your fall semester courses. All incoming students have been assigned to one of these registration dates. You can find yours in your UR Student account, under the Academics tab.

UR Essentials is a program in partnership with Barnes & Noble that ensures you receive all required textbooks and course materials before your first day of classes.

Instead of buying your textbooks separately, the cost for all required materials will now be covered through your tuition payment. Physical books will be bundled for easy pick-up and digital materials will be available through Blackboard.

After you register for classes in UR Student, Barnes & Noble will email your University email address to confirm that your materials will be available for pick-up at the University bookstore in College Town.

Please note: If the Barnes & Noble email gives you the option to have the materials shipped directly to you at home, please make sure to select in-store pick-up instead, as the materials will likely be delivered after you've already left home for campus.

You will be billed each semester and charges are due on the tenth of the month unless otherwise specified. Your first tuition bill will be due on Monday, August 10. You (and your authorized family or friends) will receive an email notification to view your bill in your UR Student account before it is due.

You can begin having packages delivered to the University on the date listed above. To send a package to campus ahead of your arrival, simply put your name above the University's mailing address to ensure that the Campus Mail Center can correctly identify your package:

Student Name
500 Joseph C Wilson Blvd
Rochester, NY 14627

Questions: cmc@facilities.rochester.edu

Please note: The Campus Mail Center will be closed on Saturday, August 22 and Sunday, August 23. The earliest you will be able to pick up your packages is Monday, August 24 at 9 a.m. 

As part of Rochester Ready, your online orientation program, you must watch all required webinar recordings and videos by Friday, August 21.

The University of Rochester is committed to academic excellence, which depends on academic honesty and integrity. This tutorial will help learn the principles and practical applications of the University's policy and process.

The tutorial opens on Friday, July 24, following the required academic honesty webinar on Thursday, July 23. You should only complete this tutorial after you have attended the webinar or watched the recording.

Instructions

1. Log into your Blackboard account with your Active Directory credentials.
2. Navigate to the organization titled Rochester Ready: Fall 2026 in the title under My Organizations.
3. Select Academic Honesty Tutorial in the main menu to begin the module.

Questions: college.honesty@ur.rochester.edu

All incoming international students are required to complete the International Services Office's online training module on preparing for studies and life in the U.S. and Rochester.

This module will launch in early June.

Questions: iso@rochester.edu

Launching in early August, the Welcome Week app is your go-to resource for the full schedule of events and activities once you arrive to campus in August. The app also includes arrival day instructions and campus resources, so we encourage you to download and review it before you begin your journey to Rochester. We'll email you with download instructions once it's live!