Admissions at Rochester
We seek and embrace the most tenacious and unconventional applicants from around the world to join our community of doers and disrupters.
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Undergraduate admissions
Ready to start your college journey? —where you can be a part of top-tier research, a global campus, and education your way with the Rochester curriculum.
I was looking for a school that had a strong anthropology and music program, a great faculty to student ratio, and a surrounding community that would support my studies. Rochester checked all those boxes and many others I had going into my search. It was the perfect fit.
School admissions: How to apply
Below, you will find details about the University of Rochester admissions process. This includes how to apply to each of our schools, tuition and financial aid information, and advice on the college application process.
School of Arts & Sciences
From economics and social sciences, to biology and natural sciences, the is where most of our students study.
- (first-year students, transfer students, DACA/Dreamers, etc.)
- Graduate education and postdoctoral affairs (each program or department has its own admissions requirements)
- Continuing studies (part-time students)
Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences
The has a variety of engineering programs that provide hands-on experience and unique research opportunities.
- (first-year students, transfer students, DACA/Dreamers, etc.)
- Graduate education and postdoctoral affairs (each program or department has its own admissions requirements)
- Continuing studies (part-time students)
Eastman School of Music
The is among the world’s leaders in musical composition, performance, and education.
School of Medicine and Dentistry
Housed in one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers, the offers programs in medical and graduate education, residency/fellowships, and postdoctoral positions.
School of Nursing
The has undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs that meet the needs of a broad spectrum of nursing and healthcare professionals.
Eastman Institute for Oral Health
Part of the University’s Medical Center, the offers advanced postdoctoral dental education and residency programs.
- Contact admissions: Email eiohadmissionsoffice@urmc.rochester.edu.
Simon Business School
The offers nationally recognized degree programs that go beyond business as usual by embracing data analytics to drive decision-making.
Warner School of Education
The graduate degrees and advanced certificates in education and human development help learners meet their professional goals while making the organizations and people they serve ever better.
Degree programs
Our 200-plus programs of study run the gamut, from the traditional to the self-designed. In addition to bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees, we offer several dual degrees and certificates.
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