Safe and reliable late-night transportation between University properties and residence halls is available to all students, including undergraduates and graduates, through the University’s newly expanded Safe Ride program. Starting Monday, February 17, use the new TripShot app to request your ride. Enter the service name “UofR Safe Ride” when setting it up. Request your ride and get picked up within minutes, depending on demand. Three vans now operate from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. during the academic year, with stops on the River Campus, at the Medical Center, at the Eastman School of Music, and in residential areas. Find the full list of stops and details for requesting a ride on the Transportation website. Safe Ride is provided by the Students’ Association in collaboration with the Departments of Public Safety and Transportation and Logistics.

The College Center for Advising Services shares the following upcoming deadlines:

• Monday, February 17: Last day to add a course with instructor permission (including independent study and independent research). Find more details about adding courses here.
• Monday, February 17: Last day to drop a course
• Tuesday, February 18: First day to “W” from a course. More information about dropping courses is available here.

Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences students need the approval of their undergraduate coordinator for all schedule changes. Students in the Class of 2027 and 2028 from the School of Arts & Sciences should communicate with their college advisor about any proposed changes to their schedule. Follow these instructions to find your advisor in UR Student. Undergraduate students must remain enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits to retain their full-time status.

Do you need a class for your major, minor, or cluster? Need to get ahead to go abroad in a future semester or retake some classes? The Summer Session, which runs from May 19 through August 1, has three different sessions and more than 100 courses to choose from. All summer courses are available to take online (except for some labs), and some have in-person sessions if you prefer to study on campus. Registration opens on Monday, February 17, and can be done via UR Student. Visit the Summer Session website to learn more.