Visiting campus is an essential part of the college search process. A visit allows you to be confident you’ve invested wisely in the next phase of your life and gives you a general sense of what matters to you (like size, scope, and setting).
When planning your visit to Rochester, you can build your own schedule to include any event you’d like, including a campus tour, an information session, and an interview with Admissions. You may also be able to talk with professors and coaches, sit in on a class, or visit campus departments and labs.
When you go on a one-hour campus tour, a current student will guide you around campus, sharing personal experiences and answering questions along the way.
An engineering tour is a general overview of some of the areas and buildings around campus dedicated to engineering. Spaces are limited.
This is your chance to talk to someone who knows Rochester. Whether you meet with an Admissions counselor or an alumnus/a, you’re going to get the real deal.
An information session is a great way to get an overview of the University, Rochester’s unique approach to learning, and the admissions process from a staff member, with plenty of time for Q&A.
Meet with a faculty or staff member, sit in on a class, or see a campus department or lab.
Interested in pursuing a sport at Rochester? Set up a meeting directly with an athletic coach.
All groups interested in scheduling a visit must register three weeks prior to their desired visit date. After you submit the form, the Office of Admissions will send you a confirmation and an agreement for you to sign.
GPS destination:
252 Elmwood Avenue
Rochester, NY 14511
Parking:
252 Elmwood Ave will bring you to the main entrance of campus. Once you reach 252 Elmwood, 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.
The University’s River Campus is about two miles from the Greater Rochester International Airport (airport code ROC). Commercial taxi service and car rental are available from the airport. Cab fare is about $10, depending on the number of people and luggage.
The Rochester city buses stop at several locations on the River Campus as well as the Medical Center and Eastman campuses on all routes. For schedule and bus route information, visit Rochester Transportation Services.
The Rochester Amtrak station is located at 320 Central Avenue. Taxi service and car rental are available, and the station is located on the municipal bus line that serves the River Campus.
Below is a list of hotels fewer than five miles from the University.
| 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 |
0.6 mi |
| Holiday Inn Rochester Downtown* | 70 State Street Rochester, NY 14614 (585) 546-3450 |
1.34 mi |
| Rochester Riverside Hotel | 120 East Main Street Rochester, NY 14604 (585) 546-6400 |
1.42 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 Dr. 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 |
* These hotels offer University visitors a discount. Just mention you are a visitor when making reservations.
Overnight hosting gives high school seniors a glimpse of Rochester student life. Prospective students are matched up with current students, spend the night in a residence hall, eat in the dining centers, and may even attend a class.
The life of a Rochester student is not totally structured, so neither is the overnight experience. For starters, though, you can expect to eat dinner with your host and take part in at least one campus activity, depending on what your host is involved in—you may sit in on a study group, attend a club meeting, or simply hang out in the residence halls.
We look forward to hosting you!
If you can’t make it to campus, there are plenty of ways to learn about Rochester and connect with us online. Read current students’ stories on our official blog, walk around campus from the comfort of your home with our virtual tour, and ask questions and get important updates on social media.
