Rochester COVID-19 Resource Center
We are committed to the health and safety of our community. Get the latest updates related to University guidelines and campus protocols. Visit the website.
Important Dates
- Spring classes beginFebruary 1
- Last day to declare S/F for courses for Fall 2020March 1
- Study Break DayMarch 3
- Study Break DayMarch 30
- Classes EndMay 7
- Final ExamsMay 10–May 15
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Featured Initiative
Celebrate and connect by sharing your Family Traditions
Read more about the project hereStudents come from all 50 states and more than 130 countries. Most undergrads live on campus for all four years of their college experience.
UR Acronyms & Abbreviations
At the University of Rochester names of departments, offices, programs, and more are commonly referenced by an acronym or abbreviation, rather than their full name. We recognize that this might pose confusion for parents, families, new students, or other individuals not familiar with the University. View a list of our most commonly used acronyms and abbreviations with links to respective web pages for more information.
Learn MoreVirtual Town Hall for Students and Families
Video and transcript available from the July 22, 2020 Virtual Town Hall for Students and Families. University Leaders addressed questions about quarantine, financial aid concerns, online learning, and more. The Zoom session focused on information specific to undergraduate students (River Campus and Eastman School of Music) and their families. View a video recording with captions or download the PDF of the full transcript.
Do you have thoughts on ways we can improve our communication with you? Please let us know.
Parent & Family Relations is a unit of the Office of the Dean of Students.