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Transfer Visit Days

Thinking about transferring to the University of Rochester? A Transfer Visit Day is an excellent way to learn about campus opportunities with other prospective transfer students.

Out of an abundance of caution and as a preventive measure the Office of Admissions has canceled all campus visits including daily information sessions, campus tours and large open house, and admitted student programming until further notice.

We appreciate the difficulty and inconvenience that this places on prospective students and their families during the important college search and decision process. We have developed opportunities for prospective students to connect with us virtually through online information sessions and webinars.

About Transfer Visit Days

While traditional Transfer Visit Days are still on hold, we are still committed to ensuring prospective students are able to connect with us. As a result, we are offering a virtual Transfer Information Session on Friday, October 30 at 11: 00 am EST, which will be hosted by a transfer counselor and current Rochester transfer students. This session is a great way to learn about our community and have your specific questions answered. We highly recommended interviews for all applicants as they are a great way to stand out from the crowd and share your educational and co-curricular experiences, interests, and personal qualities in a comfortable, conversational setting. For interviews to be included in our rolling admissions review, complete the interview around the same time you apply.

What to Expect

When you arrive on campus, you’ll check in at the Office of Admissions welcome desk and receive a packet with the following materials:

  • Information about Rochester
  • A list of all spring term classes that professors indicate you may sit in on
  • A list of departments and offices on campus with contact information and locations

Visiting Other Departments:

You may choose to arrive before the program begins to explore what matters most to you. During the day, you can visit academic departments, athletics staff, Financial Aid and support offices in your spare time. We encourage you to contact the department ahead of time to schedule an individual appointment. While here, make the most of your campus visit!

A list of spring term classes professors have indicated prospective students are welcome to attend is available here.

If you need assistance with setting up an appointment with a department, email Demeara Torres, Senior Counselor – Transfer Representative, at demeara.torres@rochester.edu.

Schedule of Events

 Time Event
10:55 am–12:55 pm Check in at Wallis Hall Admissions Welcome Desk
Plan to arrive between these times to check in to see or do anything on campus that is important to you. The program will officially begin at 1:00 pm with the information session.
11:00 am–12:00 pm Engineering Tour
Take a guided tour and get an overview of the Hajim School of Engineering by a current student.
1:00–1:45 pm Transfer Information Session
An Admissions Counselor will speak about the university, academics, campus life, and the application process. This is a great time to get questions answered.
1:45–2:45 pm Campus Tour
Take a student-led walking tour of campus.
3:00–5:00 pm Transfer Admissions Interviews
Applicants are encouraged to do an interview with an admissions representative so that we can learn more about you.

Directions

GPS destination: 252 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620

  • Turn on to Wilson Blvd from Elmwood Ave.
  • Stop at the Parking and Information booth located in the middle of Wilson Blvd for parking instructions.
  • Check in with the Office of Admissions in Wallis Hall.