Timeline
Explore what's happening each month during your transition from admitted studen to new Yellowjacket the University of Rochester. For detailed instructions and information on the items below, refer to the new student checklist.
Explore what's happening each month during your transition from admitted studen to new Yellowjacket the University of Rochester. For detailed instructions and information on the items below, refer to the new student checklist.
In May, you'll complete your enrollment tasks, receive your first email from the Office of Orientation and New Student Programs (ONSP), and begin your Rochester Ready online orientation program.
In June, you'll complete your housing and dining contract and advising forms, submit a photo for your campus ID card, and start preparing to connect with your academic advisor(s).
Housing and dining contract form due
Learn moreIncoming student gift order form due
Learn moreAcademic Interests Form due
Learn moreDeadline for watching your academic advising and course registration resource video
Learn moreAcademic advisors assigned
Welcome Celebrations begin
Find an event near youIn July, you'll hear from your academic advisor(s), complete your mandatory health forms, and receive your housing assignment and roommate(s).
Housing assignments and instructions for signing up for a move-in time slot send
Learn moreAcademic advising begins
Learn moreFirst-Generation Student and Family Welcome
Register to attendFall 2025 tuition bills post
Learn moreDeadline for watching the health and wellbeing resource video
Learn moreMandatory health forms due
Learn moreIn August, you'll finish up the Rochester Ready online orientation program, register for your fall classes, pay your tuition bill, and get ready to arrive on campus.
Deadline to sign up for a move-in time slot
Learn moreCampus ID card photos due
Learn moreWelcome Week registration form due
Submit registration form9 a.m. (EDT): Fall semester course registration opens for incoming first-year students
Learn moreFall 2025 tuition bills due
Learn moreBegin mailing packages to campus
Learn moreWelcome Week schedule and app launch
Coming soonRochester Ready (online orientation program) ends
Learn moreUR First-Year Orientation Outing Treks (UR FOOT) program takes place
Learn moreIt's time to come to campus! You'll arrive on either Monday, August 18 or Tuesday, August 19 and spend the next week exploring campus, making new friends, and participating in unique Fall Welcome Week traditions.
Fall arrival day one; events for students and families begin
Details coming soonFall arrival day two
Details coming soonEvents for students continue; events for families continue through late afternoon (includes academic and campus resource info sessions, social events, and Q&A with University leaders)
Details coming soonEvents for students continue
Events for students conclude
The Fall 2025 semester officially begins on Monday, August 25 with the first day of classes. Explore a few of the Rochester Traditions you'll experience in your first semester on campus.