University of Rochester Fall 2026 New Student Checklist

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All students: navy blue
Commuter students only: dark gray
First-generation students only: light yellow
First-year students only: yellow
First-year and transfer students only: bright blue
International students only: light gray
Residential students only: light blue

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26 May

FOOT program registration opens

Tuesday 26 May ⋅ 09:00 – 9:00 (UTC)

Optional; open to first-year students only; complete the registration form

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01 Jun

Housing and dining contract form due

Monday 1 June (All day)

Required for all students; find details on the new student checklist

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01 Jun

Disability housing accommodation requests due

Monday 1 June (All day)

Optional; open to residential students (those living in on-campus) only; find details on the new student checklist

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03 Jun

Optional webinar: Career education and resources

Wednesday 3 June ⋅ 20:00 – 21:00 (UTC)

Optional; open to both students and families; registration required

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07 Jun

Academic Interests Form due

Sunday 7 June (All day)

Required for first-year students only; view instructions on the new student academic guide

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08 Jun

Parents Program Information Form due

Monday 8 June (All day)

Required for first-year and transfer students; find details on the new student checklist

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10 Jun

Deadline to order customized incoming student gift

Wednesday 10 June (All day)

Open to all incoming students; find details on the new student checklist

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14 Jun

Rising Leader Class application due

Sunday 14 June (All day)

Optional; open to first-year students only; learn more and apply

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15 Jun

Set up your PathwayU account

Monday 15 June (All day)

Required for first-year and transfer students; learn more on the new student checklist

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15 Jun

Final transcript due

Monday 15 June (All day)

Required for first-year and transfer students; view details on the new student checklist

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16 Jun

Required webinar: Academic advising and course registration

Tuesday 16 June ⋅ 13:00 – 14:00 (UTC)

Required for first-year and transfer students; register on Zoom

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22 Jun

Writing self-placement survey due

Monday 22 June (All day)

Required for first-year and transfer students; view instructions on the new student checklist

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22 Jun

Academic advisors begin reaching out (first-year students)

Monday 22 June (All day)

As an incoming first-year student, your academic advisor will reach out to you beginning on this date directly at your URochester email address to begin discussing your academic plans and fall semester course options. Advisors will reach out to their advisees in order of when they submitted their enrollment deposit.

Please avoid contacting your advisor prior to this communication, as the advising team continues to support current URochester students in the spring and early summer.

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24 Jun

Required webinar: Health and wellbeing on campus

Wednesday 24 June ⋅ 20:00 – 21:00 (UTC)

Required for all students; register on Zoom

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01 Jul

FOOT program registration closes

Wednesday 1 July (All day)

Optional; open to first-year students only; complete the registration form

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06 Jul

Housing assignment and roommate information email sends

Monday 6 July (All day)

First-year housing assignments and roommate information sends to URochester email address; view details on the new student checklist

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08 Jul

Deadline to complete the online health insurance process (if electing to waive UR plan)

Wednesday 8 July (All day)

If you're electing to waive the UR Student Health Insurance Plan in favor of your own health insurance coverage, you are highly encouraged to complete the online health insurance process before this date (the final deadline for the process is September 15).

If you don't complete the process before this date, you will be automatically enrolled in the plan and charged the cost of the plan. Learn more on the new student checklist.

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08 Jul

First-Generation Student and Family Welcome (virtual event)

Wednesday 8 July ⋅ 20:00 – 21:00 (UTC)

Optional; open to first-generation students and families only; registration required

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10 Jul

Book your travel to Rochester

Friday 10 July (All day)

If you haven't yet booked your transportation to Rochester, make sure to do so soon! Learn more on the Orientation and New Student Programs website.

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15 Jul

AP and/or IB exam scores due

Wednesday 15 July (All day)

Optional for first-year students; view instructions on the new student checklist

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16 Jul

Optional webinar: Student activities and events

Thursday 16 July ⋅ 20:00 – 21:00 (UTC)

Optional; open to both students and families; registration required

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18 Jul

Fall 2026 tuition bills post in UR Student

Saturday 18 July (All day)

Bills post for all new students; view details on the new student checklist

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20 Jul

Required webinar: Campus and community safety

Monday 20 July ⋅ 13:00 – 14:00 (UTC)

Required for all students; registration required

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23 Jul

Required webinar: Academic honesty

Thursday 23 July ⋅ 13:00 – 14:00 (UTC)

Required for all students; registration required

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27 Jul

Parking permit lottery opens (commuter students)

Monday 27 July ⋅ 14:00 – 14:00 (UTC)

Lottery waitlist for commuter student parking permits opens at 10 a.m. (EDT) in My Parking Online; view checklist for instructions

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28 Jul

Optional webinar: Financial aid essentials

Tuesday 28 July ⋅ 20:00 – 21:00 (UTC)

Optional; open to both students and families; registration required

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31 Jul

Deadline to register for UHSConnect and submit health forms

Friday 31 July (All day)

Required for all students; view instructions on the new student checklist

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31 Jul

Deadline to discuss your fall semester courses with your academic advisor

Friday 31 July (All day)

Required for all students; view details on the new student checklist

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31 Jul

Required webinar: Immigration and compliance

Friday 31 July ⋅ 13:00 – 14:00 (UTC)

Required for all international and exchange students; registration required

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01 Aug

Deadline to sign up for a move-in time slot

Saturday 1 August (All day)

Required for all residential students (living in on-campus housing); view details on the new student checklist

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01 Aug

Campus ID photo due

Saturday 1 August (All day)

Required for all students; view instructions on the new student checklist

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03 Aug

Request a residential parking permit (if eligible)

Monday 3 August (All day)

Open to sophomore, junior, or senior transfer students living in on-campus housing only; learn more on the new student checklist

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03 Aug

Fall Welcome Week registration form due

Monday 3 August (All day)

Required for all students; complete the registration form

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03 Aug

Parking permit lottery closes (commuter students)

Monday 3 August ⋅ 14:00 – 14:00 (UTC)

Lottery waitlist for commuter student parking permits closes at 10 a.m. (EDT) in My Parking Online; view checklist for instructions

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04 Aug

First-year student course registration opens

4 - 5 August (All day)

Beginning at 9 a.m. (EDT) on either Tuesday, August 4 or Wednesday, August 5, you'll be able to log into UR Student, the University's student information system, to register for your fall semester courses. All incoming students have been assigned to one of these registration dates. You can find yours in your UR Student account, under the Academics tab.

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06 Aug

Parent and family webinar: Supporting your college student

6 Aug 2026, 23:00 ‧ 7 Aug 2026, 0:00 (UTC)

Especially for parents and families; registration required

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10 Aug

Fall 2026 tuition bills due

Monday 10 August (All day)

Required for all students; view details on the new student checklist

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12 Aug