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Helping families understand and support the student experience

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Orienting families to the University of Rochester

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Ensuring our parent community feels informed, valued, and respected

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Meliora Weekend

Thursday, October 1–Sunday, October 4

The University's annual celebration of family weekend, alumni weekend, and homecoming, Meliora Weekend offers something for everyone—from thought-provoking lectures and performances to Yellowjacket athletics, family activities, and opportunities to reconnect and make new memories.

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Rochester Family

This monthly newsletter, especially for parents and families of current undergraduate students, features University news and events, as well as advice and student support resources. Families of incoming fall students will receive their first edition in June, and families of incoming spring students will receive their first edition in January.

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