Frequently Asked Questions

Meliora Weekend was founded in 2001 following the successful Sesquicentennial celebration of 2000. Designed for University of Rochester alumni, parents, students, faculty, staff, and friends, the weekend encompasses reunions, family weekend, and alumni and community activities, as well as showcases the exceptional talents within the University of Rochester community.

Thursday, September 18 – Sunday, September 21, 2025.

2026: October 1-4
2027: September 23-26
2028: September 14-17
2029: September 27-30
2030: October 3-6

Meliora Weekend truly has something for everyone! The schedule includes speakers, entertainment, symposia and panel discussions, reunion events, sporting events, seminars, open houses, and much, much more.

Online registration will open for guests on Wednesday, July 23. All registration information will be sent by email and the Meliora Weekend website will always have the latest news and information. Be sure to check back often!

If you must cancel all or part of your Meliora Weekend reservation, please do so by sending an email to alumni@rochester.edu or call 877.MELIORA (877.635.4672). Please note that refunds will not be given after September 12.

Yes, children and families are welcome to attend. Please plan to register online together.

Ticket options for Trevor Noah’s performance include orchestra, mezzanine, loges, and grand balcony seating, each available at different price points. You will be asked to select a section for you and your guest(s) during registration.

The performance will begin at 9 p.m. and is expected to run approximately 90 minutes. Doors will open at 8 p.m., and we recommend arriving early to allow time for badge check-in and seat assignment (which will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis). Light concessions will be available in the lobby prior to the show – please note that food and beverages are not permitted into the hall.

All registered guests will be required to present their Meliora Weekend badge for scanning upon arrival at Kodak Hall. After check-in, guests will be handed a seat assignment ticket for their selected section on a first-come, first-served basis. To be seated together, all members of your party must arrive and check in at the same time. Ushers will be available inside the theatre to further assist with seating.

No. Photography, video, and audio recording are strictly prohibited during the performance.

Fee-based parking is available in the city’s nearby East End parking garage (located at 475 East Main Street, with additional entrances on Swan Street and Scio Street). Complimentary shuttle service will be provided between the River Campus and Kodak Hall. Please allow extra time for traffic and parking.

Yes. Kodak Hall is wheelchair accessible. If you require accessible seating, please contact us at alumni@rochester.edu. You may also indicate your accessibility needs during the registration process.

Yes. Kodak Hall is equipped with a Sennheiser infrared assistive listening system. If you would like to use a receiver during the performance, please inform an usher when you arrive—they will be happy to assist you.

Yes. Seating is available near the interpreter for those who need this accommodation.

Unfortunately, no. Tickets for this event are non-transferable. Only registered guests with a valid Meliora Weekend badge will be admitted. If you must cancel all or part of your Meliora Weekend reservation, please do so by sending an email to alumni@rochester.edu or call 877.MELIORA (877.635.4672). Please note that refunds will not be given after September 12.

Yes. Once you arrive on campus, parking staff can direct you to the closest available handicap parking space. You must have a government-issued handicap parking sticker to utilize these spaces. If you request handicap parking when you register, we’ll provide you with more information closer to the weekend.

The University of Rochester is committed to making its campuses accessible to persons with disabilities. Please contact us via email at alumni@rochester.edu if you have specific needs and we will assist you. You will have an opportunity as well to provide more information during registration. We will have maps of ADA accessibility available on the app and at on-site registration during the weekend.

River Campus parking is limited, especially when classes are in session on Friday, so we encourage you to take advantage of our intercampus shuttle service to and from campus lots. If you plan to come to campus Thursday, Friday and/or Saturday evening, parking is open where legal spaces are available. Parking for Eastman Theatre will be available at public garages. The closest is the East End Garage located at 475 E Main Street. There are additional public surface lots and street parking in the area.

Intercampus shuttles provide transportation within the River Campus, School of Nursing, School of Medicine and Dentistry and to and from Eastman School of Music.  Transportation is not available from the airport to River Campus or other destinations. On the River Campus, staffed golf carts will be available for guests who need assistance. More detailed information on transportation will be available closer to the event.

Unless noted, the general dress code for the weekend is casual attire. Show your Rochester pride by wearing blue and yellow, and your best University of Rochester gear. Check the weather before you pack!

Did you know that all Meliora Weekend guests get free admission to the Memorial Art Gallery (MAG)? Make your way over to MAG and take in the permanent collection of more than 12, 000 objects on our 14-acre campus!

University of Rochester Advancement is committed to providing a safe and enjoyable event experience for all guests. Please visit uofr.us/events for event guidelines.

If you lose something during the weekend on the River Campus, please visit the Campus Information Center in Wilson Commons.

The Campus Information Center in Wilson Commons will be providing bag check to those who are interested. Please bring your bag(s) to the Campus Information Center and we’ll hold your bag(s) for you.