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
Join Us for the Final Class of 2026 Senior Donor Celebration!
Imagine sipping your favorite drink – whether it’s a refreshing beer, a glass of wine, or a handcrafted cocktail – while reminiscing with friends about your unforgettable memories at Rochester. Now, picture all of that happening at the stunning new Arbor Loft downtown, with delicious appetizers to drown your nostalgia in. This is the perfect way to celebrate the incredible generosity of this year’s Senior Giving Campaign donors!
This event is exclusively for donors, and advance registration is highly encouraged. Non-donors can make a gift at the door if needed. Pro tip: Maximize your time at the event with a speedy check-in by making your gift online before the event!
Transportation to and from the River Campus will be provided. Minimal on-site and nearby parking is available. Free valet service is available if needed.
Where: Arbor Loft downtown; 20 N Union St, 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 2:10 p.m. (2:30 - 4:30 p.m. section).
Where: Shuttles leave from Rush Rhees Library
When: Shuttles depart at 2:10 P.M. EDT
Registration: Register on University Tickets
Price: $18
More Detail: CCC
Where: Memorial Art Gallery
When: 7 - 10 P.M.
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
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: $32
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: $20
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
Where: Deer Run Winery
When: Multiple Time Slots
Registration: Register on University Tickets
Price: $30
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 2025 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: $10
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.
We are less than 24 hours away from the first commencement ceremony on May 16! Join your class council and special guests as we prepare for the exciting day! At the end of the event, your class council will say our parting words to the best class there ever was; that’s right '25 — we’re talking to you! Also, not to mention a toast!
Where: Strong Auditorium
When: 11 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. EDT
Price: Free
After Commencement Rehearsal, come together for one last celebration as a class before the big day! Enjoy a FREE brunch buffet, socialize with friends, and mingle with alumni and staff as you reflect on your Rochester journey. Plus, pick up your exclusive Class of 2025 alumni welcome box—a special gift from the Office of Alumni Relations—to kickstart your next chapter.
Where: Wilson Quad Tent
When: 12:30 - 2 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: May Room, Wilson Commons
When: 3:30 - 5 P.M. EDT
Registration: Form Link
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: Multiple Time Slots
Registration: Register on University Tickets
Price: $13
More Detail: 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 Hyatt from 7:45 p.m. and Midnight EDT.
Where: May Room, Wilson Commons
When: 8 P.M. - 12 A.M. EDT
Registration: Register on University Tickets
Price: $30
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.
More details coming soon!
Where: Seneca Park Zoo
When: 10 A.M. - 1 P.M. EDT
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: Multiple Time Slots
Registration: Register on University Tickets
Price: $13
More Detail: 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 Hyatt from 7:45 p.m. and Midnight EDT.
Where: May Room, Wilson Commons
When: 8 P.M. - 12 A.M. EDT
Registration: Register on University Tickets
Price: $30
More Details: 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!