Timeline
Explore what's happening each month during your transition from admitted studen to new Yellowjacket the ÈËÆÞÉÙ¸¾×¨Çø. For detailed instructions and information on the items below, refer to the new student checklist.
Explore what's happening each month during your transition from admitted studen to new Yellowjacket the ÈËÆÞÉÙ¸¾×¨Çø. For detailed instructions and information on the items below, refer to the new student checklist.
In May, you'll complete your enrollment tasks, receive your first email from the Office of Orientation and New Student Programs (ONSP), and begin your Rochester Ready online orientation program.
In June, you'll complete your housing and dining contract and advising forms, submit a photo for your campus ID card, and start preparing to connect with your academic advisor(s).
In July, you'll hear from your academic advisor(s), complete your mandatory health forms, and receive your housing assignment and roommate(s).
In August, you'll finish up the Rochester Ready online orientation program, register for your fall classes, pay your tuition bill, and get ready to arrive on campus.
9 a.m. (EDT): Fall semester course registration opens for incoming first-year students
Learn moreWelcome Week schedule and app launch
Coming soonDeadline to confirm your textbooks and course materials in the UR Essentials portal and select the pick-up delivery method
Learn moreRochester Ready (online orientation program) ends
Learn moreUR First-Year Orientation Outing Treks (UR FOOT) program takes place
Learn moreIt's time to come to campus! You'll arrive on either Monday, August 18 or Tuesday, August 19 and spend the next week exploring campus, making new friends, and participating in unique Fall Welcome Week traditions.
Fall arrival day one; events for students and families begin
View detailsFall arrival day two
View detailsEvents for students continue; events for families continue through late afternoon (includes academic and campus resource info sessions, social events, and Q&A with University leaders)
Details coming soonEvents for students continue
Events for students conclude
The Fall 2025 semester officially begins on Monday, August 25 with the first day of classes. Explore a few of the you'll experience in your first semester on campus.