Overview

Welcome, parents and families! Whether your student is brand new to higher education or is transferring from another institution, transitioning to the University of Rochester is a big adjustment—not only for your student, but for your entire family. We are here to provide support, answer questions, and give you the resources you need to help your student as they begin their Rochester journey.

Parent and family tasks

As your student completes the new student checklist, here are a few suggested tasks for parents and family members to make sure you are ready for Rochester, too.

Ask your student to add your email address to UR Student

If your student didn't update your contact information when completing their onboarding tasks in UR Student, they'll need to log back in to verify that all the information is correct. The University uses the contact information provided in your student's UR Student account to send you important communications ahead of their arrival to campus and throughout their time at Rochester.

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Help your student complete the Parents Program Information Form

All incoming students are required to complete the Parents Program Information Form in their MyROC account which enables the Office of Alumni Relations and Constituent Engagement and the Parents Program to send you information on upcoming family events, including this summer's Welcome Celebrations.

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Help your student set up third-access for UR Financials

Authorized friends or family members will receive email notifications to view their student's account before charges are due. Help your student authorize a third party to view their and access the online payment option in UR Student.

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Mark your calendar for Welcome Week

Save the date for Fall 2025 Welcome Week! Events for parents and families will begin on the evening of Monday, August 18 and end in the late afternoon on Wednesday, August 20.

Details coming soon

Book your travel and accommodations

Review transportation options and area accommodations to book your travel to Rochester.

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Join the Facebook group

Connect with fellow parents and family members of incoming Fall 2025 students in this private Facebook group.

Request to join

Stay Informed

Rochester Ready

The Rochester Ready newsletter, highlighting important information and announcements for all new Rochester students, is sent out biweekly in June and weekly in July and August. All incoming students are automatically subscribed, as well as any family members they add to their UR Student account when completing their onboarding tasks.

Rochester Ready resource videos

Your student will have acess to a variety of resource videos in Blackboard (the University's learning management system) as part of the Rochester Ready program, but you can also view them, too. Please note: These videos contain automatic captions. If you need additional captioning due to a disability accommodation, please complete our Disability Accommodations Request Form.

Welcome Week

Family events during Fall Welcome Week

Fall Welcome Week is not just for your student! Learn more about the activities for parents and family members taking place at the beginning of the in-person component of your student's orientation to the University of Rochester.

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Parent and family relations

The Parent and Family Relations Office is also available to help you understand and support your student's experience, learning, and growth throughout their entire undergraduate career.

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