Graduate Studies Office : University of Rochester

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Important Dates

Master's Check Forms and GradMast Due
March 6
Dissertation Registration Deadline
March 19
Degree Conferrals
March 27
Last Day to Hold PhD Defense
April 10

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Prospective Students

Use the online form below to request more information about our degree programs.

Fellowships

Cost is a major concern for most students that are interested in graduate studies. Fellowships can help.
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Click the circles below for more about fellowships.
The Iberdrola Scholarship Program supports students pursing a master's degree in areas related to energy and the environment.
The call for applications for 2015 has been released, with a deadline of February 13, 2015.
The Barowsky Fellowship encourages undergraduates from Dominican University of California to pursue graduate/professional training at UR.
The Pungello Master’s Fellowship was developed to deliver financial assistance to Early Connection Opportunity students.

Student Profiles

Eric Loy, PhD Student in English

For Eric Loy, a PhD student in English, the University of Rochester is a great place for graduate study. Why? Because it combines the feel of a small college with the resources of a top-tier university. His experiences with the English department and the Digital Humanities Center highlight the University’s reputation as a first-rate institution for research.

22PhD Programs

The University of Rochester offers more than 30 programs that lead to advanced degrees and certificates in a broad range of disciplines in Arts, Sciences and Engineering.

18Master's Programs

More than 1,000 students are enrolled in our PhD and master's programs, through which our outstanding faculty provide training in research and for professional advancement.

Why Rochester?

The University of Rochester emphasizes individualized study that allows students to create an educational experience utilizing our unique facilities, nationally ranked faculty, and superb research infrastructure. USA Today recently named Rochester one of the the top-ten college towns among mid-sized metropolitan areas.

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Great City, Great Community

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