Communications

After you officially enroll, you'll begin receiving email communications from our office, as well as a few other areas around the University.

Your Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ email account

First things first! In order to receive email communications from the orientation team, your academic advisor, and other University community members, you'll need to access your Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ email account.

How to access your email account

As a student, you will be provided with a to use during your time at URochester. The format of your student email address is: netID@u.rochester.edu

Your email account is set up for you automatically all you need to do is and enter your NetID and password to access your account. Your account includes 10GB of storage (including emails), enhanced mail search, Instant Messenger chat integration, access to Google Drive, and full calendar use.

Office of Orientation and New Student Programs messages

Rochester Ready newsletter

Rochester Ready highlights important information and announcements for all new Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ students. All incoming students are automatically subscribed, as well as any parents, family members, or friends they add to their UR Student account when completing their onboarding tasks.

Archived Fall 2026 issues of Rochester Ready will be posted here when they begin sending in June 2026.

University newsletters

Learn more about Ä¢¹½´«Ã½'s signature newsletters and view past issues.

Connect

Instagram

Follow our office on Instagram to get the latest updates on Rochester Ready (online orientation), Welcome Week, new student programs, parent and family events, and more. Plus, get to know your Orientation Leaders as they share their best tips and tricks for incoming Yellowjackets.

Incoming student and family groups

Before you begin your first semester at the URochester, connect with fellow incoming students and families through the private groups and servers below.