Prospective Students Events
Explore the University of Rochester’s graduate programs in the School of Arts and Sciences and the Hajim School at one of our upcoming prospective student events. Engage with our admissions staff, faculty, and current graduate students to get insight into the dynamic community that makes the University of Rochester unique.
If you are interested in meeting 1:1 with an admissions representative please contact us to make an appointment during our office hours.
Events for prospective students:
- Get Ready Grad webinar series
- GradChats: Insights from the Inside
- University of Rochester on the Road
- Campus visits
Our event programming for the 2024-2025 academic year will be posted in August so be sure to check back soon to register!
Get Ready Grad Webinar Series
The Get Ready Grad Webinar series is a collection of webinars put together by The Office of Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs at the University of Rochester to introduce students to graduate education. Our office will be joined by faculty, staff and students from across the university to introduce you to the graduate student experience. We will be discussing everything from financing your graduate degree, to tips for building a positive relationship with your advisor. We encourage to sign up for one or all of these sessions!
Grad vs. Undergrad
Date: February 4, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. EST
Description: Learn what the difference is between undergraduate school and graduate school. Explore to see if graduate school is the right choice for you!
Graduate Student Life
Date: February 18, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. EST
Description: Get insights into managing the demands of graduate school while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
International Student Webinar
Date: March 4, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. EST
Description: Discover essential information and resources to help international students successfully transition to and thrive in graduate school.
Admitted Student Webinar
Date: March 25, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. EST
Description: Dive deeper into understanding what being an admitted student means at the University of Rochester and what your next steps should be.
International Student Life
Date: April 1, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. EST
Description: Get insights from other international students on what life is like on campus and how to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Graduate Housing
Date: April 9, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. EST
Description: Understand your graduate housing options from university owned housing to off-campus housing options.
Career Benefits of a Graduate Degree
Date: April 22, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. EST
Description: Explore the various career advantages of obtaining a graduate degree and how it can enhance your professional trajectory.
Applying to Grad School-How to Choose YOUR Program
Date: April 29, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. EST
Description: Choosing the right program and university can be a daunting task. In this webinar, learn strategies for identifying and selecting the graduate program that best aligns with your academic interests and career goals.
GradChats: Insights from the Inside
Come have a virtual chat with a few of our Grad Students to get first-hand insight into what it is like to be a graduate student at the University of Rochester. They are available to answer any questions you have about student life, academic life, the city of Rochester, and anything else that is on your mind!
University of Rochester on the Road
Our admissions team will be travelling through the country this Fall and next Spring to meet and chat with prospective students about our graduate programs in the Arts, Sciences and Engineering. Take a look at where we will be and come visit us there if you can! This schedule is updated regularly so be sure to check back frequently.
If you would like to schedule a 1:1 meeting with the admissions representative at the event, please contact shoughto@ur.rochester.edu to set up the meeting.
Do you have an event you think we should be attending? Contact Silka Houghton at shoughto@ur.rochester.edu