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Join the orientation team
We're looking for enthusiastic Yellowjackets to help us welcome the newest students and their families to the River Campus next year as Orientation Leaders, Welcome Week Leaders, or Welcome Week Volunteers. Apply today!
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Orientation timeline
Orientation begins long before you arrive on campus. View key dates throughout the fall at a glance and mark your calendar for Spring Welcome Week in January.
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Required Tasks
New student checklist
Let's get you ready for Rochester! This checklist is your comprehensive guide to all the required form and tasks you need to complete before arriving to campus to begin your first semester.
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Required for all students
Register for Spring Welcome Week
All incoming first-year, transfer, and exchange students are required to register for Spring 2025 Welcome Week by Friday, December 22.
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Communications
We know you will receive lots of communications ahead of your arrival to campus, so we've compiled them in one place to make it as easy as possible for you to find the information you're looking for.
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Get ready to register for classes
Academics and advising
Your College advisor is here to help you navigate your academic career from orientation until commencement. Learn more about the new student academic advising process and how to get ready for course registration.
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