Overview
Fall Welcome Week takes place directly ahead of the first day of fall classes in August and is required for all incoming students beginning their studies in the fall semester.
Required
Register by August 5
You are required to register for Fall 2024 Welcome Week by Monday, August 5. When completing your form, make sure to add all guests who will be attending family Welcome Week events, so they can be added to your registration.
Arrival and move-in instructions
Review step-by-step instructions for arriving on campus and moving into your residence hall on arrival day.
Be part of the tradition
Welcome Week traditions
Fall Welcome Week is full of events and activities that celebrate the University of Rochester's rich history.
MoreDates and schedule
The Fall 2024 Welcome Week program will take place from your selected arrival day through Saturday, August 24.
The full Welcome Week schedule is now available in the University of Rochester Welcome Week app. View the web version or use the button below to view instructions to download the app to your mobile device.
Fall 2024 Welcome Week key dates
Monday, August 19
Fall arrival day one; events for international students and families begin
View detailsTuesday, August 20
Fall arrival day two; events for all students and all families begin
View detailsWednesday, August 21
Events for all students continue; events for all families continue through late afternoon (includes academic and campus resource info sessions, social events, and Q&A with College leadership)
Thursday, August 22
Events for all students continue
Saturday, August 24
Events for all students conclude
Monday, August 26
Fall classes begin
Fall Welcome Week
For Families
Fall Welcome Week is not just for your student! Learn more about the events and activities taking place especially for parents and family members during the in-person component of your student's orientation. Attend panels and Q&A sessions, meet fellow incoming families, and connect with University leadership and staff during this three-day program.
Welcome Week app
The Welcome Week app is the main tool for viewing Fall Welcome Week events. Customize your own event schedule and use the filter functionality to find events especially for international students, transfer students, parents and families, and exchange students. The app also features campus resources, recommendations and tips from your Orientation Leaders, and arrival day information. Use the button below to learn how to download the app and use its features.
Parking instructions
If you are driving to campus, make sure to follow the instructions for getting to campus on your selected arrival day. After completing the Residential Life check-in and move-in process, please park in the following locations on Monday, August 19 and Tuesday, August 20:
- Upperclass residential students (with permits): park in the assigned spot associated with your parking permit AFTER completing the move-in process
- Families: Intercampus Drive Lot or Zone 3 South Lot (if Intercampus Drive Lot is full) AFTER completing the move-in process
- Commuter students: Library Lot (Tuesday only; between 9-4 p.m.)
On Wednesday, August 21, please park in the following locations:
- Commuter students: the assigned spot associated with your parking permit or Intercampus Drive Lot
- Families: Intercampus Drive Lot or Zone 3 South Lot (if Intercampus Drive Lot is full)
If you are parking in Zone 3 South Lot, the University's Silver Line shuttle will be running from 7 a.m. to 12 a.m. to transport you to the center of campus.