Рочестерский университет

The student body at the University of Rochester is both ethnically and socioeconomically diverse. There are over 200 active Students' Association recognized groups on campus, which range from cultural dance groups to comedy club.

There are constantly events throughout the weekend that offer various things to do. You can take the bus down to the plaza and still go shopping. The city is relatively close, so you can always go there. There are movies that play on campus every weekend. There is also a bit of a party scene on campus. There are parties almost every weekend, so if that is your thing then you are in luck. 

The Campus

The main River Campus is the center of the university's academic and administrative activities. It is located in a bend of the Genesee River about 3 km south of downtown Rochester. It is bounded by Bausch & Lomb Riverside Park, a 7.3 ha public park along the east bank of the Genesee River. 

The UR campuses have their own University-sponsored system of buses, or shuttles, which provide free transportation from the River Campus to the Medical Center, South Campus, Eastman Campus, and Riverview. There are also lines that run between the River Campus and local shopping and entertainment in Henrietta and Pittsford. On the weekends, a shuttle loops to the Rochester Public Market, a student favorite.

The majority of undergraduate students at the university live and take classes on the River Campus. Underclassmen are generally required to live on campus while upperclassmen have the option to live off campus. Some graduate housing is provided by the university, but a significant number also live off campus. Housing is provided at multiple locations spread across the several campuses.

Rochester Career Center works with local, regional, national, and international employers to help connect them with the University of Rochester’s best and brightest. The university offers numerous ways for students to find job.

Rochester is expensive but it do try to offer you good financial aid and there are always plenty of opportunities to work on and off campus and get scholarships.

The application fee is $50 for undergraduates and $25 for graduate students. Besides, estimated total costs are about $68,000. This sum includes tuition and fees ($50,000), room and board ($15,000), books and supplies ($1,000), estimated personal expenses ($1,000) and transportation expenses ($300). .

University of Rochester is a private institution that was founded in 1850. The university grants undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral and professional degrees. The university has six schools and various interdisciplinary programs.

The University of Rochester is particularly noted for its Eastman School of Music. The university is also home to the Institute of Optics, founded in 1929, the first educational program in the US devoted exclusively to optics.

The University of Rochester’s graduate programs include the highly ranked William E. Simon Graduate School of Business Administration, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Medical Center, Department of Political Science and Department of Economics. The well-regarded Eastman School of Music is home to more than 20 ensembles, including the first wind ensemble in the country.

Admission into the University of Rochester has become increasingly competitive, with an average acceptance rate of 34% for the fall of 2015. Washington Monthly ranks UR 33rd among national universities by U.S. News & World Report.

In its history, five university alumni, two faculty, and one senior research associate at Strong Memorial Hospital have been awarded a Nobel Prize; other notable alumni: Avie Tevanian, senior vice president of Apple, Joseph C. Wilson, founder of Xerox, Michael Kanfer, oscar winner for special effects for Titanic.

The curriculum at the University of Rochester is what really makes it special. There are no general education requirements. The only required course for all majors is a writing class, which is offered in many subject areas to allow you to explore a subject different to your major, or enhance your interest in your current major. The most popular specializations are Health Professions (16%), Social Sciences (16%), Biology (13%), and Engineering (13%).