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Important Dates
- Fall Welcome Week BeginsAugust 19
- Fall Classes BeginAugust 26
- Meliora WeekendSeptember 26–September 29
- Fall BreakOctober 14–October 15
- Last Day of ClassesDecember 9
- Final ExamsDecember 13–December 18
- Spring Classes BeginJanuary 21
MONTHLY POLL
Future Commencement Dates
- May 16 - 18, 2025
Stay tuned for Commencement 2025 information. Visit the Commencement website to learn more.
- May 15 - 17, 2026
Celebrate and Connect!
Students come from all 50 states and more than 130 countries. Most undergrads live on campus for all four years of their college experience.
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UR Acronyms & Abbreviations
At the University of Rochester names of departments, offices, programs, and more are commonly referenced by an acronym or abbreviation, rather than their full name. We recognize that this might pose confusion for parents, families, new students, or other individuals not familiar with the University. View a list of our most commonly used acronyms and abbreviations with links to respective web pages for more information.
Dear Family
Every year, graduating seniors submit messages to their families to show appreciation for their support over their journey at the University. View the collections of previous notes from seniors to their families.
