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At Rochester, you’re headed for a future with boundless possibility. With our flexible curriculum, renowned research opportunities, and local and global community, you’ll do your part to make the world ever better.

When I first visited Rochester, I immediately fell in love. The open curriculum offered the perfect environment for me to pursue the things I love and discover new interests, like political science and graphic design.

Eliza Bennett ’25
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Nestled at the intersection of the Genesee River and downtown Rochester, our campuses offer beautiful landscapes, stunning performance halls, cutting-edge laboratories, and a tight-knit culture to bring it all together.

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My Rochester Story

Combining music and finance into a fulfilling career

Bryce Davis ’20, an economics and music major, found his path by embracing the unexpected opportunities provided by Rochester’s flexible curriculum.

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Gretchen Helmke, a woman with short hair in a polka dot shirt, named Guggenheim Fellow for her work in political science

Gretchen Helmke named Guggenheim Fellow for political science

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Do neurons transmit light?

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Want to be a better doctor or nurse? Take a look at this painting.

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