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University of RochesterMove-In Guide

Rochester, New York

🏫 Private UniversityEst. 1850🔗 www.rochester.edu

The University of Rochester's River Campus sits along the Genesee River, just south of downtown, and combines a traditional residential quad with taller tower-style halls near the library, athletics and dining. First-year students live in corridor-style residence halls, most in double rooms, grouped on First-Year Hill and the First-Year Quad.

Enrollment

6,096

Total Students

Freshman Class

1,231

Approx.

Move-In Dates

Aug 24-25, 2026

Fall 2026

Acceptance Rate

42%

Most recent cycle

Move-In

Fall 2026 Move-In Details

Students arrive on the day of the move-in time slot they chose when they signed up. Residential students check in to collect a room key, and every student also checks in for Welcome Week at Wilson Commons. Room assignment and move-in information is emailed to your Rochester email address in July.

Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time - your exact move-in date is shown above in the Overview.

Move-in day logistics

Arrival window
Individual move-in time slots on Aug 24 or Aug 25; vehicles are received 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Aug 24.
Check-in location
Personal or rental vehicles check in at the Valentine Lot; drop-offs and taxis use the Barbara J. Burger iZone behind Rush Rhees Library. Welcome Week check-in is at Wilson Commons.
Parking
The Valentine Lot is open to arriving vehicles from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
What you'll receive
Residential students receive a room key and help moving in; all students receive a campus ID card, Welcome Week wristband and t-shirt, and mailbox information.

Move-in day tips

  • Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
  • Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
  • Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
  • Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.

Housing & Dorms

  • Susan B. Anthony Halls

    Traditional corridor · Coed

    First-year only

  • Genesee Hall

    Traditional corridor · Coed

    First-year only

  • Gilbert Hall

    Traditional corridor · Coed

    First-year only

  • Tiernan Hall

    Traditional corridor · Coed

    First-year only

  • Hoeing Hall

    Traditional corridor · Coed

    First-year only

Housing Links

Each available link goes directly to University of Rochester's own specific page, not just its general homepage.

Orientation

Fall Welcome Week

All new students are required to attend one orientation session.

August 24 - August 29, 2026

Orientation tips

  • Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
  • Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
  • Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.

Costs

Room & Board

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Not available

Figures shown are estimates for room and board only, and can vary by hall and meal plan. Check with University of Rochester's financial aid office for a cost breakdown specific to your situation.

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