Rochester Scholars and Rochester Scholars Jr.
Rochester Scholars and Rochester Scholars Jr. are the University of Rochester's pre-college, academic programs that offers high school and middle school students a chance to experience college life and explore new careers.
- The program is for high school and middle school students.
- Students enroll in mini-courses, reflective of fields of study at the University of Rochester or other higher education institutions.
- Students interact with peers from area schools and get a taste of the college experience in a fun-filled and challenging setting.
- Books, supplies, and lunch are included in the price of tuition.
- Meet with University of Rochester admissions counselors to learn more about applying to college.
- Students have the opportunity to explore many different careers to find the career.
- Rochester Scholars classes (grades 9-12) meet for 3 hours a day, 5 days a week, with morning sessions from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and afternoon sessions from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. A residential component of this program is available for one to three weeks over the summer.
- Rochester Scholars Jr. classes (grades 6-8) meet for one week from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Click on Rochester Scholars or the Rochester Scholars Jr to get their courses descriptions.
Taste of College
For over twenty years the Taste of College program has been offering high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to get a jumpstart on their college careers by taking courses for credit. These are actual college courses with our own undergraduate students.
- Taste of College classes are actual undergraduate classes, they take place during the traditional University semesters.
- Earn college credit, which can be transferred to most colleges and universities.
- Grow confident in your ability to perform at a college level.
- Explore subjects that are not offered in your high school.
- Study with top-notch faculty, and students who are interested in the same topics that you are.
- A residential component of this program is available for four weeks over the summer.
Click on Taste of College to get more information.
