University of Rochester

The University of Rochester is one of two universities and several colleges in Rochester, NY. Although small, it is a nationally recognized university with notable influence on academic and medical research, especially in the areas of optics and cognitive science.

Since 2005 the University of Rochester, with its affiliated Strong Health system, has been the largest employer in the Greater Rochester area. The University of Rochester is a multi-billion dollar institution which includes: the College of Arts & Sciences, the Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences, the Warner Graduate School of Education, and the Simon Graduate School of Business on the [River Campus]; the [Eastman School of Music] in downtown Rochester; the School of Medicine, School of Nursing ,and graduate school in the Medical Center; the Laboratory for Laser Energetics and Center for Optoelectronic & Imaging on the South Campus; [Strong Memorial] and Highland Hospitals; the Memorial Art Gallery; Mees Observatory in Bristol Hills, and many other operations.

Some think that UR students are typically uninvolved in Rochester and mostly stay on their island-like River Campus, which is bounded to the east by Mount Hope Cemetery and to the west by the Genesee River. Many, particularly freshmen, might tell you that the highlight of their week is when they take the free Saturday bus to the mall and Wegmans in Henrietta. Fortunately, more free bus routes have been added over the last several years and it's getting easier for students to leave campus. Areas often frequented by students include Park Avenue, East Avenue, Alexander Street and the South Wedge.

In an effort to get students to visit more off campus sites, the university created a program known as Rochester Every Day. Most students know this as the "Red" program, and it allows them to receive special student discounts at many businesses in the Rochester area RED Rochester Every Day.

The University of Rochester was voted "Best University/College" in City Newspaper's 'Best of Rochester' awards in 2009.¹

The student body at the University of Rochester is incredibly diverse. Students come from a variety of backgrounds, and many can boast membership to several campus organizations. Among these organizations are community service groups, a capella troops, sororities and fraternities (located on the Fraternity Quad), and intramural sport teams. See UR View Clubs Page for a complete list of campus clubs.

Refer to the International Community page for information about the role and integration of international students into campus and community life.

US News and World Report ranked the University of Rochester 34th of all the universities in the United States, tied with NYU, Boston College, and University of Wisconsin-Madison. ²

The MPAA has listed the University of Rochester as #17 of the top 25 schools for movie piracy in the nation. ³

Departments:

• Department of Economics