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Rochester鈥檚 tight-knit campuses are connected to a city where creativity and ingenuity thrive.</p> </div> </div> </div> <section class="flexible-grid data-points"> <div class="row"> <div class="column large-12"> <ul class="grid grid-3"> <li class="grid-item"> <span> 23 </span> <p> VARSITY TEAMS </p> <p class="text-center basic-link">Learn about <a href="//uofrathletics.com/">our athletics</a></p> </li> <li class="grid-item"> <span> 154 </span> <p> ACRES ON THE RIVER CAMPUS </p> <p class="text-center basic-link"><a href="//rochester.edu/visit/">Explore our campus</a></p> </li> <li class="grid-item"> <span> 900+ </span> <p> CONCERTS </p> <p class="text-center basic-link">Experience <a href="//rochester.edu/about/arts.html">arts at Rochester</a></p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </section> </section> <section style="padding-bottom: 50px;"> <div class="row"> <div class="columns large-12"> <div class="section-title"> <h2 class="secondary-font text-center" style="margin-bottom: 15px;">Student life</h2> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="column large-10 large-offset-1 text-center"> <p class="lead">Most University of Rochester students live on campus for all four years of their college experience, and take full advantage of the more than 275 student clubs and organizations.</p> </div> </div> <div class="row transition-in thumbnail-section"> <div class="large-12 column"> <div class="thumbnail-section--image"><img src="../assets/images/campus-life/2018-08-22_ESM_move-in_day_247.jpg" alt="Eastman School of Music move-in day" /></div> <div class="thumbnail-section--text column"> <h3>Housing</h3> <p>Whether they live on campus or off, our students make Rochester their home. Campus accommodations include residence halls, sororities and fraternities, apartments, and townhouses.</p> <h4>Top resources</h4> <ul> <li> <a href="//www.rochester.edu/reslife/">River Campus Housing</a> </li> <li> <a href="//www.esm.rochester.edu/studentaffairs/reslife/">Eastman School of Music Housing</a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row transition-in thumbnail-section"> <div class="large-12 column"> <div class="thumbnail-section--image"><img src="../assets/images/campus-life/2015-03-30_Sarah_Rutherford_418.1.1.png" alt="Artist painting a mural at University of Rochester" /></div> <div class="thumbnail-section--text column"> <h3>Organizations and clubs</h3> <p>Rochester students are bound to find the club, group, team, ensemble, kindred spirits, or common purpose that makes their time outside of classes meaningful.</p> <h4>Top resources</h4> <ul> <li> <a href="//rochester.edu/college/wcsa/">Wilson Commons Student Activities</a> (River Campus) </li> <li> <a href="https://ccc.rochester.edu/home_login">Campus Community Connection</a> <li> <a href="//www.rochester.edu/college/fsa/">Fraternities and Sororities</a> </li> <li> <a href="//www.esm.rochester.edu/studentactivities/">Eastman School Student Activities</a> </li> <li> <a href="//www.simon.rochester.edu/programs/full-time-mba/student-experience/leadership">Simon Business School Student Clubs</a> </li> <li> <a href="//www.rochester.edu/graduate-education/student-life/student-groups-and-activities/">Graduate Student Groups and Organizations</a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="cta-stripe bg-yellow img-right"> <div class="row"> <div class="large-12 column"> <div class="cta-stripe-copy"> <h2 class="secondary-font"> The Rochester Yellowjackets </h2> <img class="mobile-image" src="../assets/images/campus-life/2016-08-24_student_expo_0801.jpg" alt="University of Rochester track athlete running in a race" width="100%" /> <p class="lead"> Our 23 varsity teams compete in both the Liberty League and University Athletic Association at the NCAA Division III level. </p> <div class="cta-stripe-cta"> <a href="//uofrathletics.com/">Discover our teams<i class="fas fa-arrow-right" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> </div> </div> <img src="../assets/images/campus-life/2016-08-24_student_expo_0801.jpg" alt="University of Rochester athlete wearing high University of Rochester socks" width="100%" /> </div> </div> </section> <section style="padding-bottom: 50px;" class="bg-gray"> <div class="row"> <div class="columns large-12"> <div class="section-title"> <h2 class="secondary-font text-center" style="margin-bottom: 15px;">Health and wellness</h2> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="column large-10 large-offset-1 text-center"> <p class="lead">It鈥檚 important for our community members to look after their health and well-being, and have access to facilities and experts to help them achieve their goals.</p> </div> </div> <div class="row transition-in thumbnail-section"> <div class="large-12 column"> <div class="thumbnail-section--image"><img src="../assets/images/campus-life/wellness.jpg" alt="Three students standing in front of three trees doing yoga tree pose at University of Rochester" /> </div> <div class="thumbnail-section--text column"> <h3>Health care and safety</h3> <p>The health, wellness, and safety of our community members is a top priority.</p> <h4>Top resources</h4> <ul> <li> <a href="//www.rochester.edu/uhs/">University Health Service</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.rochester.edu/uhs/ucc/">University Counseling Center</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.rochester.edu/uhs/healthpromotion/">UHS Health Promotion Office</a> </li> <li> <a href="//www.rochester.edu/mindful/">Mindful University Project</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rochester.edu/human-resources/benefits/well-u/">Well-U Employee Wellness</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rochester.edu/public-safety/">Public Safety</a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row transition-in thumbnail-section"> <div class="large-12 column"> <div class="thumbnail-section--image"><img src="../assets/images/campus-life/2018-12-04_Kylee_Bartlett_practice_253.1.jpg" alt="Women's rowing team carrying boat to Genesee River at University of Rochester" /></div> <div class="thumbnail-section--text column"> <h3>Athletics, fitness, and recreation</h3> <p>We have a variety of sports leagues, athletic facilities, and fitness classes that can help you stay active.</p> <h4>Top resources</h4> <ul> <li> <a href="//www.rochester.edu/athletics/index.html">Athletics and Recreation</a> </li> <li> <a href="//www.urmc.rochester.edu/fitness-center.aspx">URMC Fitness Center</a> </li> <li> <a href="//www.rochester.edu/human-resources/benefits/well-u/programs-resources/fitness-physical-health/">Employee Fitness</a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section style="padding-bottom: 50px;"> <div class="row"> <div class="columns large-12"> <div class="section-title"> <h2 class="secondary-font text-center" style="margin-bottom: 15px;">Diversity, equity, and inclusion</h2> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="column large-10 large-offset-1 text-center"> <p class="lead">We strive to live our values by ensuring all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.</p> </div> </div> <div class="row transition-in thumbnail-section"> <div class="large-12 column"> <div class="thumbnail-section--image"><img src="../assets/images/campus-life/2019-08-21_move-in_day_0958.11.jpg" alt="Meliora signage at University of Rochester" /></div> <div class="thumbnail-section--text column"> <h3>Our Meliora Values</h3> <p>There are many resources available to students, faculty, and staff for support, intervention, training, and education.</p> <h4>Top resources</h4> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.rochester.edu/about/values.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Vision and Values</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.rochester.edu/diversity/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Institutional Office of Equity and Inclusion</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.rochester.edu/diversity/eoc/nondiscrimination-statement/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The University鈥檚 Nondiscrimination Statement</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.rochester.edu/diversity/affirmative-action/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Affirmative Action</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.rochester.edu/sexualmisconduct/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Title IX</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.rochester.edu/ombuds/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">University Ombuds Office</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.rochester.edu/disability/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Disability Services and Support</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.rochester.edu/accessibility.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Accessibility</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="stripe" role="main" style="background:#ffffff !important;"> <div class="row expanded"> <div class="columns large-6 no-pad"> <div class="stripe-video animate transition-in"> <video autoplay loop muted playsinline src="/assets/videos/2023/URPrideBroll_Homepage_01-compressed.mp4" type="video/mp4" class="video" id="media-video" title="Pride, ever better at Rochester"> <source src="/assets/videos/2023/URPrideBroll_Homepage_01-compressed.mp4" type="video/mp4" title="Pride, ever better at Rochester" /> <source src="/assets/videos/2023/URPrideBroll_Homepage_01-compressed.webm" type="video/webm" title="Pride, ever better at Rochester" /> <source src="/assets/videos/2023/URPrideBroll_Homepage_01-compressed.ogv" type="video/ogg" title="Pride, ever better at Rochester" /> <img src="/assets/images/RE_video_still.jpeg" title="Your browser does not support the <video> tag" alt="scene inside Eastman Theater with the words ROCHESTER EFFECT" /> </video> </div> </div> <div class="columns large-6"> <div class="stripe-content animate transition-in"> <h2 class="secondary-font">Pride, ever better at Rochester</h2> <p class="lead"> We鈥檙e recognized as a top university for LGBTQ+ inclusivity. It鈥檚 just one of the ways we foster a community of diversity and acceptance鈥攏o matter who you are or where you come from. </p> <a href="//www.campusprideindex.org/campuses/details/278?campus=university-of-rochester" class="cta_sub"><span>Our Campus Pride Index rating <i class="fas fa-arrow-right"></i></span></a> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section style="padding-bottom: 50px;"> <div class="row"> <div class="columns large-12"> <div class="section-title"> <h2 class="secondary-font text-center" style="margin-bottom: 15px;">Dining</h2> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="column large-10 large-offset-1 text-center"> <p class="lead">Students, faculty, staff, and visitors have access to a wide range of dining options on our campuses and in nearby neighborhoods.</p> </div> </div> <div class="row transition-in thumbnail-section"> <div class="large-12 column"> <div class="thumbnail-section--image"><img src="../assets/images/campus-life/2020-11-04_Wilson_Commons_580_U.jpg" alt="Students walking in front of Free dining hall food choices at University of Rochester"></div> <div class="thumbnail-section--text column"> <h3>Locations, menus, and meal plans</h3> <p>From campus coffee shops to full-service restaurants, we believe in eating local whenever possible. That鈥檚 why more than 60 percent of items sold or served on campus are grown, raised, processed, or wholly manufactured within New York State. Check out our locations, menus, and meal plans.</p> <h4>Top resources</h4> <ul> <li> <a href="//dining.rochester.edu">Dining Services</a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section style="padding-bottom: 50px;" class="bg-gray"> <div class="row"> <div class="columns large-12"> <div class="section-title"> <h2 class="secondary-font text-center" style="margin-bottom: 15px;">Music, arts, and culture</h2> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="column large-10 large-offset-1 text-center"> <p class="lead">We believe the creative, visual, and performing arts are integral to a well-rounded education and life.</p> </div> </div> <div class="row transition-in thumbnail-section"> <div class="large-12 column"> <div class="thumbnail-section--image"><img src="../assets/images/campus-life/2015-06-24_ESM_Scholarships_Alumni_3991.jpg" alt="Student band on stage performing" /></div> <div class="thumbnail-section--text column"> <h3>From classroom to stage</h3> <p>Rochester has a thriving arts and culture scene. From music and museums, to readings and productions, there鈥檚 so much to experience.</p> <h4>Top resources</h4> <ul> <li> <a href="//mag.rochester.edu">Memorial Art Gallery</a> </li> <li> <a href="//www.esm.rochester.edu">Eastman School of Music</a> </li> <li> <a href="//www.sas.rochester.edu/PerformingArts/">Institute for the Performing Arts</a> </li> <li> <a href="//www.sas.rochester.edu/humanities/">Humanities Center</a> </li> <li> <a href="//www.rochester.edu/fringe/">Rochester Fringe Festival</a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section> <div class="row"> <div class="columns large-12"> <div class="section-title"> <h2 class="secondary-font text-center" style="margin-bottom: 15px;">Student resources across the University </h2> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="column large-10 large-offset-1 text-center"> <p class="lead">Additional services and contacts are available within all of our schools and units for specialized support.</p> </div> </div> <div class="row transition-in thumbnail-section"> <div class="large-12 column"> <div class="thumbnail-section--image"><img src="/assets/images/campus-life/2018-09-21_Aeshaan_Wahlang_0882.jpg" alt="A person sitting at a desk with a laptop, in front of a whiteboard covered in notes and diagrams."> </div> <div class="thumbnail-section--text column"> <h3>Top resources</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.esm.rochester.edu/studentaffairs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Eastman School of Music</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.rochester.edu/college/students.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Hajim School of Engineering</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.rochester.edu/college/students.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">School of Arts & Sciences</a></li> <li>School of Medicine and Dentistry</li> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/education/md/current-students.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Current medical students</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/education/graduate/current-students.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Current graduate students</a></li> </ul> <li><a href="https://son.rochester.edu/current-students/support-services/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">School of Nursing</a></li> <li><a href="https://mysimon.rochester.edu/dashboard/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Simon Business School</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.warner.rochester.edu/students" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Warner School of Education</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="rss-feed-section card-section"> <div class="row"> <div class="columns large-12"> <div class="section-title"> <h2 class="text-center secondary-font line below yellow">Latest campus life news</h2> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row card-row" id="rss-feed-cards"> </div> </section> <script> async function fetchRSSFeed() { const response = await fetch( "/newscenter/category/student-life/feed/", ); 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