Welcome!
It’s time to celebrate the undergraduate Class of 2026! All tickets that are available on University Tickets will be available until 12 p.m. the business day before the event or until they are sold out once they go on sale.
Please make sure you review the Senior Week FAQ to make sure you bring everything you need to the events!
Visit one of Rochester’s most famous festivals! Enjoy the Lilac festival before you graduate. Registration not required. Just jump on the FREE shuttle! Don’t forget to smell the lilacs and enjoy some of Rochester’s best food trucks!
Where: Shuttles leave from Rush Rhees Library
When: Shuttles loop 11 A.M. - 5 P.M.
More Detail: CCC
Where: Arbor Loft ; 21 Lawrence Street, Rochester, NY 14607
When: 5 - 7 P.M.
RegistrationYES (space is limited)
Price: Donation
Come join us for our last senior night before graduating. Transportation will be provided. Bring your UR student ID and government-issued ID. 21+ only.
Where: Murphy’s Law, 370 East Ave, Rochester, NY 14604
When: Depart at 10 P.M. return at 1:45 A.M.
More Detail: CCC
End the first day of Senior Week by coming out to Clubhouse Fun Center!
Ticket includes bus rides there and back and 2 hours of unlimited Go-Kart rides, bumper cars, miniature golf, and 30 arcade tokens. If you want to purchase alcohol on-site, make sure that you bring a valid government ID/passport.
Shuttles will leave at 1:50 p.m.
Where: Shuttles leave from Rush Rhees Library
When: 2 - 5 p.m. Shuttles depart at 1:50 P.M. EDT
Registration: Register on University Tickets
Price: $20
More Detail: CCC
Make your own painting, enjoy food and drinks, and explore the gallery at the MAG! Transportation provided.
Where: Memorial Art Gallery
When: 6 - 9 P.M. Shuttles leave 5:45 P.M.
Price: $20
Enjoy senior week with your friends. There will be a wide selection of FREE food to enjoy! Bring your friends to eat and enjoy some lawn games! Sponsored by the Office of the President!
Wilson Quad
12 – 2 P.M.
Enjoy a lovely day of kayaking through Rochester on the Genesee River. You get to enjoy a two-hour session of floating through the city.
Kayak rentals will take place at the Genesee Waterways Center. Transportation is NOT provided (walking distance).
Where: Genesee Waterways Center
When: Multiple Time Slots
Registration: Register on University Tickets
Price: $18
More Detail: CCC
Enjoy senior week with your friends. There will be a wide selection of FREE food to enjoy! Bring your friends to eat and enjoy some lawn games! Sponsored by the Office of the President!
Where: Wilson Quad
When: 12 – 2 P.M.
More Details: CCC
Need a haircut or stylist appointment before you walk across the stage? Join Student Activities and campus partners as we celebrate our seniors with an opportunity to look your best for your big day. We’re partnering with alum-owned ClipDart to bring barbers and stylists to campus during Senior Week—sign up for a time slot through CCC!
Where: Hirst Lounge
When: 1 - 7 P.M.
More Detail: CCC
Ready, Set, Paintball! We're going to the Rochester Paintball Playing Field!
A ticket includes 250 paintballs during this 2-hour time slot (2 - 4 P.M., 4:30 – 6:30 P.M.). Transportation is NOT provided.
Where: Rochester Paintball Playing Field, 1250 Scottsville Rd #100
When: Multiple Time Slots
Registration: Register on University Tickets
Price: $22
More Detail: CCC
Welcome to the Local Brewery Tastings! Enjoy the best batches of brew that local breweries have to offer! You will be able to enjoy 5 samples along with amazing appetizers to go along with your beer or cider!
Valid government ID and UR ID required.
Where: Wilson Quad Tent
When: 5 - 7 P.M.
Registration: Register on University Tickets
Price: $25
More Detail: CCC
Gather your friends and come to the May Room for a game of trivia! Prizes will be given to the top teams.
Where: May Room
When: 8 - 10 P.M.
Price: Free!
More Detail: CCC
Enjoy a lovely day of kayaking through Rochester on the Genesee River. You get to enjoy a two-hour session of floating through the city.
Kayak rentals will take place at the Genesee Waterways Center. Transportation is NOT provided (walking distance).
Where: Genesee Waterways Center
When: Multiple Time Slots
Registration: Register on University Tickets
Price: $18
More Detail: CCC
Headed out into the real world and still don't know the difference between a sauvignon blanc and a pinot grigio? We have the perfect solution for you! Join us for a meal and tasting at the Deer Run Winery.
Your ticket includes the bus ride, lunch, and tastings. Valid government ID and UR ID required. You must be 21 years of age to attend.
You must take UR transportation to attend this event. Shuttle for 11 A.M. session leaves at 10:30 A.M. and the shuttle for 2:15 session leaves at 1:30 P.M.
Where: Deer Run Winery
When: Multiple Time Slots
Registration: Register on University Tickets
Price: $35
More Detail: CCC
Explore Rush Rhees Library’s towers and enjoy a beautiful view of the city of Rochester and the Genesee River. UR students are only able to access this special viewpoint twice a year: during the Halloween scavenger hunt or during Senior Week.
Meeting point will be Q&I in the library.
Join the 2026 class to watch a Redwings baseball game!
Where: Innovative Field; Shuttles leave from Rush Rhees Library
When: Shuttles start at 5:30 P.M. EDT; Game starts at 6:05 P.M. EDT
Registration: Register on University Tickets
Price: $12
More Detail: CCC
Graduation is just days away! Come to Hirst Lounge between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 13 to decorate your graduation cap! You bring your graduation cap and we will provide all of the decoration materials. This is a free event sponsored by Wilson Commons Student Activities & Hajim School of Engineering. Check out more details on CCC!
Hirst Lounge
3 – 5 P.M.
Your big day is almost here – and we want to make sure you’re ready to receive that diploma with confidence! Join us for a guided walkthrough of everything you need to know for Commencement: where to be, when to arrive, how to wear your cap and gown like you mean it, and more. Then, celebrate the incredible class you’ve built together with a heartfelt toast to the memories you’ve made and the reunions still to come. Plus, attend for your chance to win! One lucky senior will receive five preferred seating tickets for Commencement to share with their loved ones.
Where: Strong Auditorium
When: 11:30 A.M. - 1 P.M. EDT
Price: Free
Your time as a student may be ending, but your URochester story is just getting started! Immediately following Commencement Rehearsal, join your fellow seniors for a complimentary brunch buffet on Wilson Quad. Catch up with classmates, connect with alumni and staff, and celebrate the journey that brought you to this moment. Before you head out, pick up your exclusive Class of 2026 alumni welcome gift – a special takeaway from the Office of Alumni Relations and Constituent Engagement as you step into the next exciting chapter of your URochester life.
Where: Wilson Quad Tent
When: 1 - 2:30 P.M. EDT
Price: Free
Explore Rush Rhees Library’s towers and enjoy a beautiful view of the city of Rochester and the Genesee River. UR students are only able to access this special viewpoint twice a year: during the Halloween scavenger hunt or during Senior Week.
Meeting point will be Q&I in the library.
A cord ceremony celebrating graduating LGBTQ students. Graduating students from all University of Rochester schools are welcome.
Where: Douglass Ballroom
When: 3:30 - 5 P.M. EDT
Registration: CCC
Experience prom a second time and bid farewell to your college time and friends at this year’s Senior Ball. Appetizers, an open bar, DJ and live band are included in the ticket price. Semi-formal or formal wear is encouraged.
Buses will be looping from Rush Rhees Library Stop to the Convention Center from 7:45 P.M. and Midnight EDT
Where: Rochester Riverside Convention Center
When: 8 P.M. - 12 A.M. EDT
Registration: Register on University Tickets
Price: $55
More Details: CCC
Graduation is just days away! Come to Hirst Lounge between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14 to get your picture taken! Who doesn’t love a free headshot? This is a free event sponsored by Wilson Commons Student Activities. Check out more details on CCC!
Hirst Lounge
3 – 5 P.M.
See the animals at the Seneca Park Zoo! Transportation not provided.
Where: Seneca Park Zoo
When: 10 A.M. - 1 P.M. EDT
Cost: $12
Explore Rush Rhees Library’s towers and enjoy a beautiful view of the city of Rochester and the Genesee River. UR students are only able to access this special viewpoint twice a year: during the Halloween scavenger hunt or during Senior Week.
Meeting point will be Q&I in the library.
The First-Generation Students and Families Committee invites graduating first-generation seniors and families to celebrate the success of the class of 2025.
Where: Feldman Ballroom, Douglass Commons
When: 4 - 6 P.M. EDT
Cost: Free
Bowling is fun in your spare time. Time to get off campus and have some fun with friends! You are welcome to purchase food and drinks on-site!
Your ticket includes two hours at Radio Social so make some lasting memories with your friends and classmates. You don’t want to miss out. Transportation is NOT provided.
Where: Radio Social
When: 5 - 7 P.M.
Registration: Register on University Tickets
Price: $15
More Detail: CCC
Friday, May 15
This is it, Class of 2026! We did it!! Now, all that's left is your departmental ceremonies and you’re officially a graduate! Thank you for the past four years!