Welcome to the Rochester family.
Congratulations on enrolling at the University of Rochester! We are so excited to welcome you into our global community of individuals, like you, who are dedicated to making the world ever better.
We're busy planning to bring you the best orientation experience possible. More information on your program, which includes an online summer program as well as in-person events in August, will be available in May 2026.
In the meantime, check out the timeline below. If you need anything, please don't hesitate to reach out to your Admissions counselor or our office.
See you soon!
University of Rochester Orientation and New Student Programs
Fall 2026 incoming student timeline
Here's a high-level overview of the summer before you begin your first semester at Rochester.
May 2026
Housing and dining contract form opens
May 2026
Rochester Ready (summer online orientation) program begins
Learn moreEarly July 2026
Housing assignments communicated to first-year students
Mid-July 2026
Academic advising for fall course registration begins
Mid-July 2026
Fall tuition bills available to view
Learn moreEarly August 2026
Fall 2026 course registration
Mid-August 2026
Fall tuition bills due
Learn moreLate August 2026
Fall Welcome Week takes place on campus
Connect
Join the Discord server.
Connect with fellow admitted Rochester students on a private Discord server, managed by the Admissions team and the Meridians, your on-campus tour guides. Ask questions, meet students with similar academic interests, and learn more about life at Rochester. Check your MyROC account for a link to join.
Fall 2026 Welcome Week
Fall Welcome Week will take place right before the start of classes on Monday, August 31, 2026. We'll have more details soon, but here's a brief overview of the week:
Arrival and move-in
New students arrive, check in with the orientation team, and move into their on-campus housing
Learn more
Parent and family events
Events and activities especially for parents and families will be held during the first few days of Welcome Week
Events just for students
After parents and families bid their students goodbye, Welcome Week events continue for students
Classes begin
Fall 2026 classes begin on Monday, August 31
Questions?
We're here for you.
If you have any questions about your online orientation program, Welcome Week, or preparing to arrive on campus in August, don't hestitate to send us an email at orientation@rochester.edu.