Timeline
Explore what's happening each month during your transition from admitted student to new Yellowjacket at the University of Rochester. For detailed instructions and information on the items below, refer to the new student checklist.
Incoming spring 2025 students
Below are dates and deadlines for students beginning their studies in January 2025. If you are beginning your studies in August 2025, this page will be updated with items relevant to you in May 2025.
November 2024
In November, you'll begin Rochester Ready, your online orientation program. You'll also be able to access your mandatory health forms and tuition bill. Towards the end of the month, you'll hear from your academic advisor(s) to discuss your spring courses and prepare to your register for your classes.
December 2024
In December, you'll complete your mandatory housing and health forms, submit your campus ID photo, and register for Welcome Week.
Early December
Communications from ONSP begin
Learn moreDecember 3
Academic advising begins
Learn moreDecember 10
Tuition bills due (U.S. students)
Learn moreDecember 15
Deadline to register for UHSConnect
Learn moreDecember 15
Deadline to submit your housing and dining contract form
Learn moreDecember 22
Welcome Week registration deadline
Complete registration formDecember 27
Campus ID photos due
Learn moreDecember 31
Mandatory health forms due
Learn moreJanuary 2025
In January, you'll finish up Rochester Ready and get ready to arrive on campus.
Early January
Spring Welcome Week schedule launches
Learn moreJanuary 6
Deadline to complete your self-placement writing survey
Learn moreJanuary 6
Deadline to connect with your academic advisor(s)
Learn moreJanuary 10
Tuition bills due (international students)
Learn moreJanuary 13
Begin mailing packages to campus
Learn moreJanuary 16
Rochester Ready ends
Learn moreSpring 2025 Welcome Week
It's time to come to campus! You'll arrive on Friday, January 17 and spend three days exploring campus and making new friends.
Friday, January 17
Arrival day; social time with your Orientation Leaders; evening events and activities
Learn moreSaturday, January 18
Events to learn about University academics and resources; afternoon and evening social events
Details coming soonSunday, January 19
Campus tours with your Orientation Leaders; off-campus activity; evening events
Details coming soonMonday, January 20
Class schedule tours, social events, time to prepare for the first day of classes
Details coming soonYour first semester
The Spring 2025 semester officially begins on Tuesday, January 21 with the first day of classes. Explore a few of the Rochester Traditions you'll experience in your first semester on campus.
