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goals in an environment designed to inspire, support, and empower them.</p> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="flexible-grid data-points"> <div class="row"> <div class="column large-10 large-offset-1"> <ul class="grid grid-2"> <li class="grid-item"> <span> 200+ </span> <p> majors and minors </p> <p class="text-center basic-link"> Explore <a href="/academics/programs.html">academic programs</a> </p> </li> <li class="grid-item"> <span> Only one </span> <p> required undergraduate course </p> <p class="text-center basic-link"> Discover <a href="/about/curriculum.html">our flexible curriculum</a> </p> </li> </ul> </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;">Our schools</h2> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="column large-10 large-offset-1 text-center"> <p class="lead">Rochester鈥檚 schools offer students a liberal arts education, research experience, and advanced degrees in music, medicine, business, education, and beyond.</p> </div> </div> <div class="row transition-in thumbnail-section"> <div class="large-12 column"> <div class="thumbnail-section--image"><img src="/assets/images/academics/691868053-2018-04-18_anya_khalid_048.webp" alt="Anya Khalid '18 a data science and economics major, is photographed in Wegmans Hall at the University of Rochester."> </div> <div class="thumbnail-section--text column"> <h3>School of Arts & Sciences</h3> <p>With numerous programs and departments spanning social sciences, natural sciences, and arts and humanities, the <a href="https://www.sas.rochester.edu/">School of Arts & Sciences</a> is the largest school at the University.</p> <h4>Top resources</h4> <ul> <li><a href="https://admissions.rochester.edu/">Undergraduate Admissions</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.rochester.edu/college/gradstudies/prospective/apply.html">Graduate Admissions</a> </li> <li><a 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research university.</p> <h4>Top resources</h4> <ul> <li><a href="https://admissions.rochester.edu/">Undergraduate Admissions</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.rochester.edu/college/gradstudies/prospective/apply.html">Graduate Admissions</a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.hajim.rochester.edu/academics/index.html">Academics</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.hajim.rochester.edu/research/index.html">Research</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.rochester.edu/college/offices.html">Campus Offices and Services</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.rochester.edu/college/students.html">Student Life</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/academics/691868021-2023-08-23_esm_move-in_0418.webp" alt="Cellist Ariunenerel Gantumur of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (by way of Seattle) (L) and Brynn Cogger of Seattle (viola) pause for a photo before moving into the Student Living Center as first year students of the class of 2027 move in at the University of Rochester Eastman School of Music."> </div> <div class="thumbnail-section--text column"> <h3>Eastman School of Music</h3> <p>For over a century, the <a href="https://www.esm.rochester.edu/">Eastman School of Music</a> has been one of the world鈥檚 leaders in musical composition, performance, and education.</p> <h4>Top resources</h4> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.esm.rochester.edu/admissions/">Admissions</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.esm.rochester.edu/programs/">Academics</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.esm.rochester.edu/offices/">Offices and Services</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.esm.rochester.edu/studentlife/">Student Life</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/academics/691868007-2024-08-16_white_coat_0599.webp" alt="A lab-coated man assists another man with his coat at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry."> </div> <div class="thumbnail-section--text column"> <h3>School of Medicine and Dentistry</h3> <p>Part of one of the nation鈥檚 top medical centers, the <a href="https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/smd.aspx">School of Medicine and Dentistry</a> offers a wide range of programs and specialties in medical and graduate education, as well as opportunities for residents, fellows, and postdoctoral researchers.</p> <h4>Top resources</h4> <ul> <li><a href="//www.urmc.rochester.edu/education/md/admissions.aspx">Admissions (MD)</a></li> <li><a href="//www.urmc.rochester.edu/education/graduate/application.aspx">Admissions (graduate education)</a></li> <li><a href="//www.urmc.rochester.edu/dentistry.aspx">Eastman Institute for Oral Health</a></li> <li><a href="//www.urmc.rochester.edu/education.aspx">Academics</a></li> <li><a href="//www.urmc.rochester.edu/smd/about/offices.aspx">Offices and Services</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/academics/691868129-huthphoto-kah_0011.webp" alt="A girl diligently writes in a notebook at the University of Rochester School of Nursing, focused on her studies."> </div> <div class="thumbnail-section--text column"> <h3>School of Nursing</h3> <p>Forging a critical link between scientific discovery and improved health care outcomes, the <a href="https://www.son.rochester.edu/index.html">School of Nursing</a> offers nursing and health care professionals a wide range of degree options.</p> <h4>Top resources</h4> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.son.rochester.edu/admissions/index.html">Admissions</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.son.rochester.edu/academics/index.html">Academics</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.son.rochester.edu/research/index.html">Research</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.son.rochester.edu/current-students/index.html">Offices and Services</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/academics/691868157-fy25-8-cd-photo-ms-analytics.webp" alt="A man and a woman collaborate at a table with a laptop, representing teamwork at the University of Rochester Simon Business School."> </div> <div class="thumbnail-section--text column"> <h3>Simon Business School</h3> <p>Programs at the <a href="//simon.rochester.edu/">Simon Business School</a> teach students how to analyze and frame problems effectively, giving them the skills they need to uncover the patterns that motivate and drive markets. </p> <h4>Top resources</h4> <ul> <li><a href="//simon.rochester.edu/apply">Admissions</a></li> <li><a href="//simon.rochester.edu/compare-programs">Academics</a></li> <li><a href="//simon.rochester.edu/faculty-research/research">Research</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/academics/691868151-shalonda-garfield-2020-126.webp" alt="A woman stands in a hallway at the University of Rochester Warner School of Education, arms crossed confidently."> </div> <div class="thumbnail-section--text column"> <h3>Warner School of Education</h3> <p>Founded in 1958, the <a href="//www.warner.rochester.edu">Warner School of Education</a> prepares practitioners and researchers to become leaders and agents of change in schools, universities, and community organizations.</p> <h4>Top resources</h4> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.warner.rochester.edu/admissions">Admissions</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.warner.rochester.edu/programs">Academics</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.warner.rochester.edu/centersandresearch">Research</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.warner.rochester.edu/students">Student Support</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" style="padding-top:50px"> Study what you love </h2> <img class="mobile-image" src="/assets/images/academics/2024-12-09_Meyer_lab_0275.webp" alt="A woman in a lab coat holds a flame, showcasing her work at the University of Rochester's research facility." width="100%"> <p class="lead"> View the full list of 200-plus bachelor鈥檚, master鈥檚, and doctoral degree programs and certificate offerings. </p> <div class="cta-stripe-cta"> <a href="/academics/programs.html">Search academic programs<i class="fas fa-arrow-right" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> </div> </div> <img src="/assets/images/academics/2024-12-09_Meyer_lab_0275.webp" alt="FA woman in a lab coat holds a flame, showcasing her work at the University of Rochester's research facility." width="100%"> </div> </div> </section> <section class="card-section onexthree"> <div class="row"> <div class="columns large-12"> <div class="section-title"> <h2 class="text-center secondary-font">Your education, your way</h2> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row" style="margin-bottom: 35px;"> <div class="column large-10 large-offset-1 text-center"> <p class="lead" style="padding: 0;">Rochester鈥檚 unique undergraduate curriculum means students take ownership of their program, their career, and their life.</p> </div> </div> <div class="row card-row"> <div class="large-12 column cards-column card-white animate"> <a href="../about/curriculum.html" class="cards"> <div class="cards--text"> <h3 class="title">No required subjects</h3> <p>It鈥檚 no surprise that 90% of incoming students said that Rochester鈥檚 distinctive open curriculum had a positive effect on their decision to enroll. </p> <div class="cta_sub"><span>Explore the curriculum <i class="fas 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Plus, we鈥檙e small, especially relative to our peers. </p> <div class="cta_sub"><span>Research in action <i class="fas fa-arrow-right"></i></span></div> </div> </a> </div> </div> <div class="row card-row"> <div class="large-12 column cards-column card-black animate"> <a href="//www.rochester.edu/college/ccas/undergraduate/opportunities/takefive/index.html" class="cards"> <div class="cards--text"> <h3 class="title">Take Five</h3> <p>The Take Five program is unique in higher education. Rochester undergraduate students can take a tuition-free fifth year of college to pursue a project totally separate from their major or degree.  </p> <div class="cta_sub"><span>What is Take Five? <i class="fas fa-arrow-right"></i></span></div> </div> <div class="cards-image"> <img src="../assets/images/academics/take-five.jpg" alt="Student soldering electronics as part of tuition free program at University of Rochester" /> </div> </a> </div> </div> <div class="row card-row"> <div class="large-12 column cards-column card-white animate"> <a href="https://www.rochester.edu/education-abroad/" class="cards"> <div class="cards-image"> <img src="/assets/images/academics/618838268-second-place_-home-culture.webp" alt="Three friends with painted faces smiling together, celebrating their study abroad experience at the University of Rochester."> </div> <div class="cards--text"> <h3 class="title">Study abroad</h3> <p>25% of students participate in an education abroad program during their time at Rochester. There are hundreds of options across the globe for you to choose from. </p> <div class="cta_sub"><span>Discover education abroad <i class="fas fa-arrow-right"></i></span></div> </div> </a> </div> </div> </section> <section class="cta-stripe bg-navy img-right"> <div class="row"> <div class="large-12 column"> <div class="cta-stripe-copy"> <h2 class="secondary-font" style="padding-top:25px;"> Libraries and collections </h2> <img class="mobile-image" src="/assets/images/academics/2018-08-20_RRL_iZone_026.webp" alt="Interior of the University of Rochester Warner iZone library showcasing a modern office with yellow walls and white chairs." width="100%" /> <p class="lead"> As a leading research university, we take pride in our twelve libraries and extensive digital collections鈥攅mpowering our community to learn and discover. </p> <div class="cta-stripe-cta"> <a href="../libraries/">Explore our libraries<i class="fas fa-arrow-right" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> </div> </div> <img src="/assets/images/academics/2018-08-20_RRL_iZone_026.webp" alt="Interior of the University of Rochester Warner iZone library showcasing a modern office with yellow walls and white chairs." width="100%" /> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section-navigation" style="padding-top: 100px;padding-bottom: 75px;"> <div class="row"> <div class="columns large-12"> <div class="section-title "> <h3 class="secondary-font text-center">Check out these helpful links</h3> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="columns large-4"> <a href="../admissions" class="section-navigation--inner"> <div class="card-title"> <h4>ADMISSIONS</h4> </div> <div class="section-navigation--image"> <img src="../assets/images/academics/apply.jpg" alt="Student in research laboratory at University of Rochester" /> </div> <div class="section-navigation--content"> <div class="section-navigation--content---title"> <div class="section-navigation--content---title----inner">How to apply <i class="fas fa-arrow-right"></i></div> </div> <p>Find more information on how to apply to our undergraduate and graduate programs, financial aid, and more.</p> </div> </a> </div> <div class="columns large-4"> <a href="../research/" class="section-navigation--inner"> <div class="card-title"> <h4>RESEARCH</h4> </div> <div class="section-navigation--image"> <img src="../assets/images/academics/on-page/2018-09-24_Michael_Jarvis_348.1.jpg" alt="Researcher works on VR/AR" /> </div> <div class="section-navigation--content"> <div class="section-navigation--content---title"> <div class="section-navigation--content---title----inner">What we鈥檙e discovering <i class="fas fa-arrow-right"></i></div> </div> <p>Students and faculty are using cutting-edge technology to tackle the world鈥檚 most pressing challenges. </p> </div> </a> </div> <div class="columns large-4"> <a href="//www.rochester.edu/visit/ " class="section-navigation--inner"> <div class="card-title"> <h4>VISIT US</h4> </div> <div class="section-navigation--image"> <img src="../assets/images/academics/on-page/2019-05-15_flowering_tree_153_U.jpg" alt="Students walking to class at the University of Rochester." /> </div> <div class="section-navigation--content"> <div class="section-navigation--content---title"> <div class="section-navigation--content---title----inner">Plan your visit<i class="fas fa-arrow-right"></i></div> </div> <p>Check out the place we call home. 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