Welcome Parents & Family!
Parent and Family Relations, in collaboration with offices across the University, helps parents understand and support the student experience, learning and growth. This office assists in orienting families to the University of Rochester and serves as a resource for parents throughout their student's undergraduate career. It is our goal that, as a member of the University of Rochester parent community, you feel informed, valued and respected.
If you have any thoughts on ways we can improve our communication with you, please contact the Parent and Family Relations Office.
2015 Important Dates
- Classes Begin: Jan. 14, 2015
- Spring Break: Mar. 7-15, 2015
- Last Day of Classes: Apr. 29, 2015
- Final Exams: May 4-11, 2015
- Commencement Weekend: May 15-17, 2015
Click here for Academic Calendar
Future College Commencement Dates
- May 17, 2015
- May 15, 2016
- May 21, 2017
- May 20, 2018
- May 19, 2019
- May 16, 2020
Click here for Commencement web page
Suggested Readings
Berent, Polly. Getting Ready for College; Everything You Need to Know Before You Go - From Bike Locks to Laundry Baskets, Financial Aid to Health Care. Random House Trade Paperbacks.
Coburn, Karen Levin and Treeger, Madge, Lawrence. Letting Go: A Parents' Guide to Understanding the College Years. Harper Collins Publishers.
Johnson, Helen and Schelhaus-Miller, Christine. Don't Tell Me what to Do, Just Send Money. St. Martin's Griffin.
Savage, Marjorie. You're On Your Own (But I'm Here if You Need Me): Mentoring Your Child During the College Years. Fireside.
Van Steenhouse, Andrea. Empty Nest...Full Heart: The Journey from Home to College. Simpler Life Press.
Students Helping Students. Getting Through College Without Going Broke: A Crash Course on Finding Money for College and Making it Last. Prentice Hall Press.
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. The office of Parent and Family Relations recognizes that this shortened language might pose confusion for parents, families, new students, or other individuals less familiar with the University. This page provides a list of the most commonly used acronyms and abbreviations by the University community with links to respective webpages for more information.
For questions, please contact Parent and Family Relations at urparents@rochester.edu or (585) 275-5415.
