Attend a virtual event
You and your students can join us for virtual information sessions, interviews, and our College Admissions Workshop Series.
College Counselors and Advisors
College counselors and advisors around the world are our critical partners in guiding students through an exciting next step in their lives. The Office of Admissions and the Financial Aid Office are dedicated to supporting you with accurate information and honest advice about our application and financial aid processes.
College Counselor and Advisor Mailing List
Sign up for our college counselor and advisor newsletter to get updates about our admissions process, events happening on campus and in your region, and tools to better support your students.
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The University of Rochester’s vision and values
College counselors and advisors are our partners in building a community at the University of Rochester defined by a commitment to Meliora—ever better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability.
Together, we strive to set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.
Counselor and advisor portal
The University of Rochester makes student application information accessible via Slate.org for counselors and advisors working at schools and community-based organizations. Slate.org is a free tool that allows you to view students’ application checklists and submit admissions materials. Get started by registering for a free account with Slate.org if your school does not already have an account.
Counselor and advisor programs
We look forward to welcoming to campus. Note, evolving COVID restrictions may impact on-campus programming.
Colleges of Rochester Tour
Join us during western New York’s spectacular fall season as we guide you through the region to visit some of the state’s finest colleges and universities. The tour includes stops at Nazareth College, Rochester Institute of Technology, St. John Fisher College, and the University of Rochester.
Upstate New York Counselor Tour
Come to Rochester, New York, in the spring to visit several upstate New York colleges and universities including Union College, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Syracuse University, Ithaca College, Rochester Institute of Technology, and the University of Rochester.
MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON!
Upstate New York International Counselor Tour
Come to Rochester, New York, during the summer to visit several upstate New York colleges and universities including Syracuse University, Ithaca College, Rochester Institute of Technology, Colgate University, Hamilton College, Union College, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Skidmore College, and the University of Rochester.
University of Rochester High School Awards
Each year, counselors from high schools across the country and the world may nominate up to four qualified students, one for each of these awards. All nominees have their application fee waived and are eligible to be considered for merit scholarships at the University of Rochester worth at least $5,000 per year.
The awards include:
- The Bausch + Lomb Honorary Science Award
- The Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony Award
- The George Eastman Young Leaders Award
- The Xerox Award for Innovation and Information Technology