Campus Visits - Undergraduate Admissions (2024)

Planning your visit

Experiencing our vibrant campus in-person is the best way to learn more about the University of Rochester. The Office of Admissions will be providing students and their families the opportunity to take a tour with a current student and attend an in-person information session.

Campus toursWe’re excited to welcome visitors for our one-hour, in-person campus tours on most weekdays. A current student tour guide will walk with you around the River Campus while sharing their personal experiences and answering your questions along the way.Register for a campus tour

InterviewsThis is your chance to talk to someone who knows Rochester. Whether you meet virtually or in-person with an admissions counselor, student interviewer or volunteer alumnus you’d get a wonderful perspective of the University of Rochester experience.Early Decision I applicants should interview no later than Nov. 30, and Early Decision II applicants should interview by the January 5 application deadlineLearn about interviewing

Information sessionsInformation sessions are a great way to get an overview of the University of Rochester’s unique approach to learning, as well as the admissions process – all with plenty of time for questions and answers with our admissions counseling staff.Register for an information session

Group visitsGroup visits are available for high schools and community-based organizations to bring a larger group of students (15+) to the University of Rochester for a student-led campus tour. Group visits are available on most Mondays-Fridays. Please submit your request at least three weeks prior to your intended visit date.Register for a group visit

Counselor group visitsGroups of school, community-based organization, or independent counselors are welcome to request separate campus visits to the River Campus of the University of Rochester. A minimum of three weeks notice is requested in order to best meet the requests of visiting counselors.Register for a counselor group visit

Meet a coach

Interested in playing Division III sports at Rochester? Set up a meeting directly with one of our athletic coaches.

Contact specific coach

Start creating your campus experience. We can’t wait to meet you!

Explore academics

Meet with a faculty or staff member, sit in on a class, or visit a campus department or lab. Prospective students can visit department websites, and reach out to the undergraduate coordinator in the departments and programs they’re interested for more information.

Contact specific departments

On-campus events

Research Rochester Open-House DaysThis is your ideal opportunity to see if Rochester is the place for you. Attend a session about the admissions process or student life. You can also talk to current students as they show you key landmarks on campus, share their stories, and answer your questions about Rochester.

Multicultural Visitation ProgramThis program brings together high school seniors from diverse backgrounds toexperience Rochester on a more personal level. Admission to MVP is acompetitive processthat considers your academic and personal qualities.

Yellowjacket ExperienceThese exclusive events are for all admitted students, including transfers. Whether you can’t wait to enroll or you’re still deciding, come be a Rochester student for a day and see what the next stage of your life could be like. Virtual and on-campus events will be offered in late March and April.The four main on-campus Yellowjacket Experience event dates for 2024 are March 29, April 6, April 13, and April 15. Click to register for on-campus and virtual Yellowjacket Experience events!

Transportation

Car

GPS destination:
252 Elmwood Avenue
Rochester, NY 14511
Google directions to campus

Parking

Once you reach 252 Elmwood (the main entrance of the River Campus), turn onto Wilson Blvd. Stop at the Visitor Parking and Information Booth (in the middle of the street) for parking instructions. Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes early to give yourself enough time to park.

On more popular visit days, we often have our visitors park off campus. If this is the case, parking details will be in your event confirmation email. You can always call our office to double check.

Airplane

The University’s River Campus is about two miles from the Greater Rochester International Airport (airport code ROC). Commercial taxi services, ridesharing options, and car rentals are available from the airport. Cab fare is about $10, depending on the number of people and luggage.

Bus

The Rochester city buses stop at several locations on the River Campus, as well as at the Medical Center and Eastman campuses on all routes. For schedules and bus route information, visit Rochester Transportation Services.

Train

The Rochester Amtrak station is located at 320 Central Avenue, Rochester, NY 14605. Taxi services, ridesharing options, and car rentals are available, and the station is located on the municipal bus line that serves the River Campus.

Accommodations

Below is a list of hotels within five miles of the University’s River Campus.

Hotels

*These hotels offer University of Rochester visitors a discount. Just mention you’re a visitor when making reservations.

Hotel	Location/Phone	Distance
Staybridge Suites University of Rochester*	1000 Genesee Street Rochester, NY 14611 (585) 527-9110	0.48 mi
Hilton Garden Inn Rochester	30 Celebration Drive Rochester, NY 14620 (585) 424-4404	0.60 mi
Holiday Inn Rochester Downtown*	70 State Street Rochester, NY 14614 (585) 546-3450	1.34 mi
Hyatt Regency Rochester*	125 East Main Street Rochester, NY 14604 (585) 546-1234	1.44 mi
Inn on Broadway	26 Broadway Rochester, NY 14607 (585) 232-3595	1.64 mi
Courtyard by Marriott	33 Corporate Woods Rochester, NY 14623 (585) 292-1000	2.88 mi
Peter’s Vintage Bed & Breakfast	277 Chili Avenue Rochester, NY 14611 (585) 436-7437	2.90 mi
Fairfield Inn Rochester Airport	1200 Brooks Avenue Rochester, NY 14624 (585) 529-5000	3.36 mi
Quality Inn Rochester Airport	1273 Chili Avenue Rochester, NY 14624 (585) 464-8800	3.40 mi
The Strathallan Hotel	550 East Avenue Rochester, NY 14607 (585) 461-5010	3.40 mi
Motel 6 Rochester Airport	155 Buell Road Rochester, NY 14624 (585) 436-2170	3.68 mi
Country Inn & Suites*	797 East Henrietta Road Rochester, NY 14623 (585) 427-0131	4.00 mi
Holiday Inn & Suites*	800 Jefferson Road Rochester, NY 14623 (585) 475-9190	4.00 mi
Best Western Rochester Marketplace Inn*	940 Jefferson Road Rochester, NY 14623 (585) 427-2700	4.14 mi
Double Tree Hotel	1111 Jefferson Road Rochester, NY 14623 (585) 475-1510	4.17 mi
Rochester Comfort Suites	2085 Hylan Drive Rochester, NY 14623 (585) 334-6620	4.40 mi
Radisson Hotel Rochester Airport*	175 Jefferson Road Rochester, NY 14623 (585) 475-1910	4.54 mi
Residence Inn Rochester	1300 Jefferson Road Rochester, NY 14623 (585) 272-8850	4.72 mi
Home2 Suites by Hilton Rochester Greece*	400 Bellwood Drive Rochester, NY 14606 (585) 432-1010	4.50 mi