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We manage 36 residence halls for both first year and upperclass students, including special interest floors, academic living centers, fraternities, sororities, and hall councils. Each residence hall features coeducational living arrangements.

Our residence halls are either corridor-style, comprised of double and single rooms or suites and apartment-style that offer smaller living group opportunities in two-, three-, and four-person apartments that are a combination of single and double rooms. Kitchens and lounges very by building type. Laundry is provided in each building.

Professional-staff in each building offer support and resource referral to assist with the transition to living on campus; and social and educational opportunities designed to strengthen residence hall communities.

We offer off-campus housing advising, rental application and lease reviewing services, and occasional tours of Rochester neighborhoods. Our office can also provide you with maps of Rochester, renter’s insurance information, safety checklists, and other information.

The Office for Off-Campus Living helps international students understand and navigate the process of renting an apartment in the United States. We are here to help you locate neighborhoods that are suitable for your lifestyle and budget.

The University of Rochester has partnered with Places4Students.com, a company that specializes in providing off-campus housing solutions for post-secondary students, faculty, staff and other community members. This service is FREE for anyone to use as an effective method of finding a place to live off-campus or finding a roommate.

Registration is not required to search the listings but creating an account will allow you to save favorites and search criteria. Places4Students will notify you when new listings are posted that match your desired search parameters.

You can search listings or find a roommate online through the University’s Places4Students.com portal.

Parent and Family Relations, a unit in the Office of the Dean of Students, helps parents/families understand and support the student experience, learning, and growth. This office provides support and assists in orienting parents/families of students within The College. We serve as a resource for parents/families throughout their student’s undergraduate career. It is our goal that, as a member of the University of Rochester community, you feel informed, valued, and respected.

Wilson Commons Student Activities (WCSA) fosters a vibrant, inclusive campus community, where ideas and activities develop and thrive.

We help students take part in creative programming and traditions, meaningful employment, experiential learning opportunities, and innovative services and facilities.

Through our partnerships and advocacy, we affirm students' educational goals and passions, the MELIORA Values, and the University mission.

Mindful Coaching to help students learn practical skills to manage stress, anxiety, difficulty focusing/sleeping to set and reach their goals with more balance and ease.