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Important Dates
- Last Day of ClassesDecember 13
- Final ExamsDecember 17–December 22
- First Day of Spring ClassesJanuary 17
MONTHLY POLL
Future Commencement Dates
- May 17 - 19, 2024
We are looking forward to celebrating the accomplishments of the class of 2024 with parents and families! Find the most up to date information here Commencement 2024
Celebrate and Connect!
Family Traditions
Family Traditions is an initiative of Parent and Family Relations with the goal of engaging the families of our students by providing a platform to share and celebrate unique stories, experiences, and traditions.
About the projectStudents come from all 50 states and more than 130 countries. Most undergrads live on campus for all four years of their college experience.
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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.
Dear Family
Every year, graduating seniors submit messages to their families to show appreciation for their support over their journey at the University. View the collections of previous notes from seniors to their families.
