Welcome to the Rochester family.

Congratulations on enrolling at the University of Rochester! We are so excited to welcome you into our global community of individuals, like you, who are dedicated to making the world ever better.

We're busy planning to bring you the best orientation experience possible. More information on your program, which includes an online summer program as well as in-person events in August, will be available in May 2026.

In the meantime, check out the timeline below. If you need anything, please don't hesitate to reach out to your Admissions counselor or our office.

See you soon!
University of Rochester Orientation and New Student Programs

Fall 2026 incoming student timeline

Here's a high-level overview of the summer before you begin your first semester at Rochester.

May 2026

Housing and dining contract form opens

May 2026

Rochester Ready (summer online orientation) program begins

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Early July 2026

Housing assignments communicated to first-year students

Mid-July 2026

Academic advising for fall course registration begins

Mid-July 2026

Fall tuition bills available to view

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Early August 2026

Fall 2026 course registration

Mid-August 2026

Fall tuition bills due

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Late August 2026

Fall Welcome Week takes place on campus

Connect

Discord server

Connect with fellow admitted Rochester students on a private Discord server, managed by the Admissions team and the Meridians, your on-campus tour guides. Ask questions, meet students with similar academic interests, and learn more about life at Rochester. View instructions for joining the server in your MyROC account.

Save the date: Fall 2026 Welcome Week

Fall Welcome Week will take place from Monday, August 24 to Saturday, August 29, 2026. We'll have more details in May, but here's a brief overview of Fall 2026 Welcome Week:

Photo of students entering and exiting Susan B. Anthony Residence Halls on a previous move-in day

Monday, August 24–Tuesday, August 25

New students arrive (students will select to arrive either Monday or Tuesday); Family Welcome Week events take place

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Photo of one parent posing with Rocky while another person takes a photo of them

Wednesday, August 26

Family Welcome Week events continue through the late afternoon; Welcome Week events for students only begin in the evening

Photo of Rocky high-fiving a student as they enter the Palestra during a previous Welcome Week

Thursday, August 27-Saturday, August 29

Welcome Week events continue for students only

Photos of students walking across the Eastman Quad between classes on a sunny day

Monday, August 31

Fall 2026 classes begin

Questions?

We're here for you.

If you have any questions about your online orientation program, Welcome Week, or preparing to arrive on campus in August, don't hestitate to send us an email at orientation@rochester.edu.