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Become a Rochester Yellowjacket

At Rochester, you’re headed for a future with boundless possibility. With our flexible curriculum, renowned research opportunities, and local and global community, you’ll do your part to make the world ever better.

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Nestled at the intersection of the Genesee River and downtown Rochester, our campuses offer beautiful landscapes, stunning performance halls, cutting-edge laboratories, and a tight-knit culture to bring it all together.

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Rochester Conversations

Rochester Conversations

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As part of the Rochester Conversations model, we’re embracing a culture of open and respectful dialogue. Our updated policies balance the expression of views with the need for University activities to continue without disruption.

Aerial view of the University of Rochester's iconic Rush Rhees Library tower, featuring its domed roof and classical architecture. The surrounding landscape shows the campus buildings and autumn foliage extending into the distance under a partly cloudy sky.

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AI at Rochester

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the world—and Rochester is at the forefront of the revolution. Our researchers are using AI in new and profound ways, while not shying away from the tough questions about AI’s impact. Plus, we’ve got the supercomputers, data centers, and infrastructure to make it all happen.

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