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University of RochesterOfficial BulletinUndergraduate Studies2021–2023Arts, Sciences & EngineeringSchool of Arts & SciencesEdmund A. Hajim School of Engineering & Applied SciencesEastman School of MusicSchool of Medicine and DentistrySchool of NursingWilliam E. Simon Graduate School of Business AdministrationMargaret Warner Graduate School of Education and Human DevelopmentThe information in this bulletin was prepared in the spring of 2021. Provisions of this publicationare not to be regarded as a contract between the student and the University. The Universityreserves the right to make changes in its course offerings, degree requirements, regulations,policies and procedures, and fees and expenses as educational and financial considerations require.The Undergraduate Studies Bulletin is compiled well in advance of the academic year it covers.Changes in programs, policies, and the academic calendar may occur. All requirements should beverified with departmental advisors or the Office of the University Registrar. Archived versionsmay be accessed by contacting the Office of the University Registrar.Office of the University RegistrarP.O. Box 270038University of RochesterRochester, New York 14627-0038Phone: (585) 275-5131Email: registrar@rochester.edu
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1General InformationThe University of Rochester, founded in 1850, is oneof the most innovative of the leading private researchuniversities in the country—and for undergraduates, it’sa university in perfect balance.Rochester offers the choices and intellectual excitementof a large research university with the intimacy andopportunities for personal involvement of a smallliberal arts college. More than 95 percent of classesare taught by faculty, not teaching assistants, and it’snot uncommon for senior faculty to teach introductorycourses. There’s no separation between researchingand teaching, between faculty’s own professionalexcellence and the excellence they bring to theclassroom.Rochester students live on a lively, self-containedcampus, just minutes from metropolitan Rochester—a dynamic city that offers a mix of commerce, culture,and history.Rochester balances its innovative spirit andresponsiveness to individual needs with a commitmentto the lasting values of a classic liberal arts education.The results of the Rochester experience are self-evidentin the track record of its alumni—in their careers andin their personal lives. “To put it simply,” says onestudent, “Rochester opens doors.”For many undergraduates, the Rochester experiencemeans surrounding a chosen major with clustersof related courses that contribute to a broad liberaleducation, or with a minor or two in areas distinctfrom the major. Others choose double majors or earncertificates in complementary fields. Still othersindividually design their own interdepartmentalprograms.Rochester students can also benefit from the offeringsof other schools and departments. For example,undergraduates can enroll in graduate courses, inclasses at the medical school or the business school ortake lessons at the Eastman School of Music; futureengineers can diversify their studies with an advancedcourse in Chaucer.Unique OpportunitiesThe University of Rochester offers a variety of uniqueinterdisciplinary academic opportunities for students.These include a tuition-free fifth year of study, musiclessons at one of the world’s best music conservatories,and dedicated research initiatives within the humanitiesand social sciences.The Rochester CurriculumStudents have the freedom to define their own academicpaths, driven by interest and curiosity. At Rochester, webelieve that excellence requires freedom.Bachelor of Arts Degree in EngineeringRecognizing the need for broadly educated decisionmakers who are well versed in engineering, thisprogram gives a student substantial technologicalknowledge and competence in at least two areas ofengineering while also providing the opportunity for aliberal arts education.e5 ProgramSelected undergraduates devote a tuition-free fifthyear to the study or practice of entrepreneurship:transforming an idea into an enterprise that generatesvalue.Grand Challenges Scholars ProgramScholars design a personalized program that exploresa selected challenge through five program areas,including hands-on projects, interdisciplinaryexperiences, entrepreneurial or innovation endeavors,global dimensions, and service learning.Lessons at EastmanAny Rochester student can take private instrumental orvocal lessons at Eastman for academic credit (a basicaudition to determine placement is required after youenroll).Meliora Humanities SeminarsThrough funding, students can take advantage ofexperiences relevant to humanistic inquiry, such aslanguage acquisition, internships, or study abroadprograms.Senior Scholars ProgramSelected undergraduates devote at least half of theirentire senior year to a creative project, whether in the
2University of Rochester Undergraduate Studies Bulletin 2021-2023form of scholarly research, a scientific experiment, or aliterary or artistic endeavor.Take Five Scholars ProgramCited as one of the more innovative liberal artsprograms in the country, undergraduates may applyfor a fifth year of courses tuition free to follow theirintellectual passion.Urban FellowsStudents are encouraged to apply for paid summerfellowships sponsored by the University of Rochesterand Center for Community Engagement.Combined Degree ProgramsDual Degree at Eastman (DDE)Combine your interest in music with a specificacademic discipline offered at the College.Dual Degree in Nursing (DDN)A ten semester program which allows students tocomplete an undergraduate BA or BS degree and a BSin nursing at the School of Nursing.Health and Epidemiology Advanced Learning (HEAL)Selected undergraduates receive conditional admissionto the MS program in Epidemiology offered through theSchool of Medicine and Dentistry.Graduate Engineering at Rochester (GEAR)A select number of first-year applicants are given anassurance of admission into one of seven engineeringand computer science master’s degree programs at theUniversity of Rochester.Guaranteed Rochester Accelerated Degree in Education(GRADE)A five-year BA/BS MS education program assuresstudents admitted to the University of Rochester whoare interested in becoming educators admission to theMargaret Warner Graduate School of Education andHuman Development.Rochester Early Medical Scholars (REMS)Selected Rochester first-year students receive aconditional acceptance to the University of Rochester’sSchool of Medicine and Dentistry when they finish thebachelor’s degree. The program frees these students todevelop their intellects broadly before they launch intotheir medical studies.Academic LifeThere are approximately 6,100 full-time undergraduatesincluding 500 or so at the Eastman School and 3,400full-time graduate students at the University. Thegreat majority of classes are small in size, enablingall students to work closely with their teachers. Thereis a single faculty for all students; some of the mostdistinguished senior professors teach beginning courses.Reflecting the personal scale of Rochester’s programs,undergraduates are encouraged to work where possiblewith individual faculty members in the pursuit oforiginal scholarship.College students must make two major transitionsin their first two years. In their first year, they makethe important leap from high school to college. Assophomores, they choose their major. The College’sdean of first-year students takes special responsibilityfor those two important years in students’ careers at theUniversity.Faculty and staff advisors also offer support, startingwith an orientation program on campus before thebeginning of first year. They are also available tosupply advice on course and major requirements; tohelp students find paying internships and employmentopportunities; and to assist in the development of postcollege plans.Students can’t expect to gain a “Rochester education”simply by studying and attending class. Out-of-classactivities—whether they’re intramural sports, politicalclubs, community service, or movies and concerts—area major part of undergraduate life.The CollegeAdministrative OfficerJeffrey Runner, PhD (University ofMassachusetts) Dean of the College in Arts, Sciences &EngineeringAbout the CollegeThe College is the undergraduate division of Arts,Sciences & Engineering. The majority of Universityundergraduate students are enrolled in the College,which is the oldest of the University’s academic units.It remains the “home” college for most undergraduatesduring their studies at Rochester. For more informationvisit the College's website.School of Arts and SciencesThe School of Arts and Sciences providesundergraduate and graduate degree programs in the
University of Rochester Undergraduate Studies Bulletin 2021-2023humanities, natural and physical sciences, and socialsciences. The juxtaposition of these fields enablesundergraduate students in the College to draw upon arich array of learning opportunities, and through theRochester Curriculum, to engage deeply with areas ofinterest that may be outside of their intended majors.Each academic department within the School offers oneor more degree programs, and there are also a numberof programs and degree options to specifically enablemultidisciplinary work. The latter are promoted andsupported by the Multidisciplinary Studies Center.These include individualized majors and minors.Certificate programs such as literary translation studies,actuarial science, and mathematical modeling also havea multidisciplinary approach.3Program Code Hegis CodeProgramNameDegree276452211African andAfricanAmericanStudiesBA250801199American Sign ropology gy, BATechnology,and HistoricalStructures106771003Art HistoryBA106761002Studio 401BiologicalSciencesBS215100401/ 2Brain andCognitiveSciencesBA290392002Brain 501.00BusinessBS107671905ChemistryBAFor more information visit the School of Arts andSciences website.Edmund A. Hajim School of Engineering andApplied SciencesThe Edmund A. Hajim School of Engineering andApplied Sciences offers programs to students with aninterest in concentrating in one of the engineering andapplied science disciplines. Many students declarea major within the School upon their entry into theCollege, but students may also move into a HajimSchool program at any time after their first semesterprovided they have the appropriate science andmathematics background and have, or can schedule, thenecessary prerequisites for their intended majors. Theschool’s Bachelor of Science programs in biomedical,chemical, electrical and computer, and mechanicalengineering are accredited by the EngineeringAccreditation Commission of ABET, the nationalaccreditation agency for the engineering profession. Formore information visit the Hajim School's website.Inventory of Registered ProgramsThe New York State Education Department hasauthorized the University of Rochester to offer theundergraduate-level programs which appear in thefollowing inventory. A listing of graduate programsoffered at the University may be found in the OfficialBulletin: Graduate Studies. Programs offered at theEastman School of Music may be found in the OfficialBulletin: Eastman School of Music.School of Arts and SciencesBABS
4University of Rochester Undergraduate Studies Bulletin PerformanceBA382101008.00Dance: Dance BAStudies374040799.00Data ScienceBS374030799.00Data ScienceBA351910605.00Digital Media BAStudies362010302East AsianStudies386220426.00Environmental BS/MSHealth BS/EpidemiologyMS0420Environmental BSScience915490420Environmental BAStudies386191299.00Epidemiology sh:British itingBA107291501English:BALanguage,Media nvironmental BSHealth330411299Epidemiology BA831541010Film andBAMedia BASexualityand Women'sStudies852282299Health andSociety330392299HealthBABehavior andSociety330421214Health Policy onalRelationsBABA915481066910729BABAGeomechanics BSEconomicsEconomicsand BusinessStrategiesEnglishBABABABA
University of Rochester Undergraduate Studies Bulletin sBA277791701MathematicsBS774181799Mathematics BAand dmund A. Hajim School ofEngineering and Applied SciencesProgram HegisCodeCodeProgram NameDegree359260901.00 Audio and Music Engineering BS208830905Biomedical EngineeringBS, BS/MS106620906Chemical EngineeringBS, BS/MS198000701Computer ScienceBA197990701Computer ScienceBS106630909Electrical and ComputerEngineeringBS106550901Engineering & 1902PhysicsBS912400901Engineering ScienceBA107751901Physics ics andAstronomyBS106680910Mechanical EngineeringBS341060999.00 Optical EngineeringBS106730999BS, yBA107361504ClassicsBA107431510ReligionBAProgram HegisCodeCode196790307RussianStudiesBA267011203.00 Accelerated Bachelor’sPrograms for Non-NursesBS107511702StatisticsBA224401203.00 RN TO BS NursingBS410861702StatisticsBS375021203.10 Nursing EducationBS/MSOpticsSchool of NursingProgram NameDegree
6University of Rochester Undergraduate Studies Bulletin 2021-2023267031203.00/ Nursing/Accelerated Master’s BS/MS1203.10 Program for Non-Nurses—Acute Care Nurse Practitioner196921004Jazz Studies andContemporary Media:Performance267041203.00/ Nursing/Accelerated Master’s BS/MS1203.10 Program for Non-Nurses—Pediatric Nurse Practitioner196921004Jazz Studies andBMContemporary Media: Writing236820832Music Education Birth–12BM, Cert267061203.00/ Nursing/Accelerated Master’s BS/MS1203.10 Program for Non-Nurses—Family Nurse Practitioner224281004Musical ArtsBM106831004.10 Theory348911203.00/ Nursing/Accelerated Master’s BS/MS1203.10 Program for Non-Nurses—Pediatric Nurse Practitionerwith Pediatric BehavioralHealthBMBMStudent Services910141203.10 Nursing/Acute Care NursePractitionerBS/MS841601203.10 Nursing—Pediatric NursePractitionerBS/MS225021203.10 Nursing—Pediatric NursePractitioner/Neonatal NursePractitionerBS/MS202711203.10 Nursing/Family NursePractitionerBS/MS326671203.10 Nursing/Adult NursePractitioner/Geriatric NursePractitionerBS/MS337601203.00/ Nursing/Adult Nurse1203.10 Practitioner/Geriatric NursePractitionerBS/MSWith the Office of Minority Student Affairs, CETL alsoprovides a study skills course that is open to all studentsand offers multiple start dates in the first weeks of eachsemester1203.10 Nursing/Family Psychiatric/Mental Health NursePractitionerBS/MSThe Study Zone is a dedicated study space offeringpeer support for setting and debriefing goals for studysessions.34890Academic Assistance ServicesThe Center for Excellence in Teaching andLearning offers the following services to help studentsin the College improve academic performance.Students can improve their learning in specific coursesthrough weekly peer-led study groups, and one-on-onetutoring.CETL also offers services to help students improvetheir overall academic performance. Academic successcoaches can meet with students individually or offerthemed workshops to student organizations.Students can learn more or make appointments bycontacting the Center for Excellence in Teaching andLearning, by stopping by 1-154 Dewey Hall, calling(585) 275-9049, or emailing cetl@rochester.edu.Eastman School of MusicProgram HegisCodeCodeProgram NameDegree106841004Applied MusicBM106791004.10 CompositionAdmissions and Financial AidThe office also provides services for current studentsincluding: Awarding and administering financial aidBM Counseling students and families on theaffordability of a Rochester education
University of Rochester Undergraduate Studies Bulletin 2021-2023 Facilitating the Federal Work-Study Program Increasing financial literacyFor comprehensive information about the servicesoffered by the Office of Admissions and Financial AidOffice, visit the admission's website.AdvisingThe College Center for Advising Services (CCAS)is committed to assisting undergraduate studentswith their academic needs by helping them findaccurate academic information, opportunities fortheir undergraduate years, and solutions to academicproblems.CCAS offers a variety of services to students including: Academic planning Major, minor, and cluster declaration Advanced placement and transfer credit Independent study Academic petitions, comment forms, praise formsand complaint forms Leave of absence status and withdrawal from theCollege Special approvals: overloads, underloads, S/Foption and graduate-level coursesTo see a complete list of services, and to learn moreabout CCAS, visit the CCAS website.Athletics and RecreationThe Department of Athletics and Recreation strivesto provide vibrant, student-oriented programs thatenhance the educational experience and recreationalinterests of the members of the University community.The department supports the educational mission ofthe College by providing high-quality instruction andfacilities to attract the best students and provide thema meaningful athletic and recreational experience as apart of their overall development.Twenty-three intercollegiate varsity programs offer acompetitive Division III opportunity for 540 studentathletes. The intramural sports program featurestraditional competition and group fitness classesfor over 3,000 participants. In collaboration withWilson Commons Student Activities, we support adiverse 41 club sport program which accommodates7approximately 1700 students. More than 1500 students,faculty/staff, and community members use the GoergenAthletic Center on a daily basis.For additional information, call (585) 275-7643.Transportation and ParkingUpper-year students (seniors, juniors, and sophomores)may bring vehicles to the University, however, parkingis not available for resident first-year students. Parkingspaces are limited and require a valid permit. Parkingpermits are required for motorcycles.On-campus parking for students and visitors requires avalid permit Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.Vehicles displaying any paid University of Rochesterparking permit may park in central campus lots notrestricted by posted signs (reserved or disability spaces,and restricted areas) between 4 p.m. and 7:30 a.m.weekdays, and at any time on weekends and Universityholidays. Be advised that reserved spaces, disabilityspaces, and restricted areas are enforced 24-hours perday.For one-day visits to the campus, parking informationis available (and permits for the day may be purchased)at the Information Booth on Wilson Boulevard nearElmwood Avenue.Parking on Wilson Boulevard is limited to short-termparking through a mobile service provider and is notintended for student use.More information on parking guidelines can be foundon the parking website.ShuttlesMost resident students make use of the shuttle busesbetween University properties. All shuttles are free witha University ID. First Transit provides free scheduledshuttle bus service to members of the Universitycommunity with a University ID between RiverCampus, Medical Center, South Campus, all Universityapartment buildings, and off-campus parking lots. Freeservice is also provided between River Campus, theEastman School of Music Living Center, and stops atselected points along the route. Information on shuttles,schedules, and routes can be found on the parkingwebsite.
8University of Rochester Undergraduate Studies Bulletin 2021-2023Bicycles and Sustainable TransportationBikes are a convenient and popular means of gettingbetween University buildings and to nearby shoppingareas. Free bike racks and bike shelters are offeredthroughout the University. O’Brien Hall has an indoorbike storage room on the first floor that is availableto any resident student during the academic year. Toreserve a space, stop by O’Brien Hall’s Area office fora space number and card access.The University promotes the use of transportationalternatives that assist in reducing commuting costs,reducing campus congestion, and promoting thesustainability efforts for the University of Rochesterand our community. Learn more about sustainabletransportation options on the parking websiteIntercampus and Public Bus ServicesRegional Transit Service (RTS) provides regular, fullfare, scheduled service between downtown Rochesterand University facilities. View maps, schedules, andmore at myRTS.com or call (585) 288-1700.Banking ServicesBranches of JPMorgan Chase Bank are located onthe River Campus in Todd Union and at the MedicalCenter. Each provides full service banking. Checkcashing is provided for students who have JPMorganChase accounts. Such service also may be providedat nominal charge for others with a Universityidentification card. Additionally, ATMs are locatedthroughout the campuses.Branch of Advantage Federal Credit Union is locatedat the Medical Center. The branch provides full servicebanking.ATMs are located throughout River Campus. TheATMs are as follows: JPMorgan Chase Bank in ToddUnion and Rush Rhees Library Road, and AdvantageFederal Credit Union in Wilson Commons.Campus Mail CenterThe Campus Mail Center, located in the lower level ofTodd Union, serves the University community for all oftheir mailing and shipping needs. In addition to offeringmost of the services that a regular U.S. Post Officewould, the Campus Mail Center (CMC) provides fulldomestic and international shipping services throughUSPS, UPS, FedEx, and DHL. Students may sendoutbound mail and packages by visiting one of thefront customer service windows. Another postal serviceoffice is located in the University Medical Center.In order to receive mail and packages on campus,students must have their own mailbox. The mailboxnumber will remain the same during the length of thestudent’s undergrad status and will serve as the soleaddress for all inbound mail and packages, regardlessof carrier. Please note that packages of any size cannotbe sent to individual residence hall rooms. Incomingfreshmen will automatically be assigned a mailboxnumber at orientation. The Campus Mail Center is openMonday through Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Saturday10 a.m. – 2 p.m., except on University holidays. Thereare no Saturday hours during the winter and springbreaks and the summer session.Students are notified by email upon receiving a packageor piece of special service mail. Perishable items suchas flowers or food are always treated with priority.By taking advantage of the intramural mail system,students can send mail to any University locationpostage free.A variety of packaging supplies to include boxes,envelopes, and tape rolls are available for purchaseat the CMC. Students can also take advantage of thePackage Reuse Station where items such as bubblewrap, packing peanuts, cardboard pieces, and otheruseful items are collected and made easily accessiblefor those seeking an environmental friendly option inassembling their outgoing packages. Students can alsosend or receive faxes at the CMC for a nominal fee.The mailbox fee for an undergraduate student is 68( 34 per semester) for the period July 1 through June30.BursarThe Bursar Office is responsible for student billingand cashiering operations. Students have the optionto pay their tuition online through UR ePAY (log intoBlackboard and look for the link on the left-hand side),in person at 300 Meliora Hall or by mail. All checksshould be made payable to University of Rochester;please include the student name and URID in memoline. For more information about visit the Office of theBursar website.The Gwen M. Greene Center for CareerEducation & ConnectionsThe Gwen M. Greene Center for Career Education andConnections aims to:
University of Rochester Undergraduate Studies Bulletin 2021-2023 Curate opportunities to build adaptability,resiliency, and career design competencies Connect organizations and talent Engage with the community about the future ofworkAt the Greene Career Center, students are assisted inachieving their individual career goals by providingthem with the resources and tools needed to developconnections between their aspirations, academicpursuits and co-curricular experiences. Theseexperiences can include on-campus employment,research activities, and internships.Through the Greene Career Center students have accessto one-on-one career exploration and industry advisingappointments, peer advising through collaborationhours, graduate and professional school preparation,on and off-campus recruitment activities, internshipfunding for summer internships, programs and events,and alumni connections.9Building ConnectionsThrough connecting with alumni, employers, faculty,and staff, students can learn more about their chosenindustries and receive advice about the skills andexperiences that are needed in order to achieve success.Students are also offered opportunities to exploreindustries, internship options, and career paths byattending on and off-site programming, and by meetingand networking with alumni and employers.Choosing CoursesThe courses students choose are important to theirexploration of career options and offer the chance tobuild knowledge and skills for any career community.As students schedule their courses they can consider thefollowing offerings through the Greene Career Center: CASC 104: Designing Your Life (one credit) CASC 394: Independent Internship (one to fourcredits) CASC 394i: Special Internship (.5 credits)Career ExplorationThe Greene Career Center is available to assist andsupport students throughout their career exploration.Students are encouraged to begin exploring academicmajors and career options during their first year oncampus in order to better evaluate their skills, interests,and values as they begin to develop their career goals.Students are offered a range of curricular offerings,programs, and events designed to support their careerdevelopment and exploration.Career CommunitiesAt the University, career communities are networksof partners (alumni, employers, Greene Career Centeradvisors, faculty, parents, student groups, and fellowstudents) from a group of related industries that seek to: CASC 504: PhD Careers & Internship Prep (twocredits)For more information on courses, visit the GreeneCareer Center’s course page.Career Competencies: Co-CurricularExperienceDeveloping career competencies is an integral partof the Rochester experience. By developing careercompetencies, students are better equipped to grow inan ever-changing environment increasingly shaped bytechnology, globalization, and movements emphasizingequality and inclusivity. As you begin to select yourcourses, consider how those courses will contribute toyour skills and development in the following areas: Educate students about roles and industry norms/culture Intercultural and global fluency Share industry-specific knowledge, resources,and advice Leadership Connect students with industry professionals andopportunitiesStudents are encouraged to explore multiple careercommunities that align with their interests. Career design and management Critical thinking and problem solving Teamwork Adaptability and resiliency Oral and written communication
10University of Rochester Undergraduate Studies Bulletin 2021-2023To learn more about the seven college competencies,visit the Greene Career Center website.Office of the Dean of StudentsThe Office of the Dean of Students provides programsand services that enhance student learning, promotecommunity development, and support the educationalgoals of the undergraduate and graduate populationsin the College. Through collaborative initiatives,the Office of the Dean of Students is dedicated topromoting a strong quality of life for students in boththe academic and nonacademic realms. Areas ofresponsibility are described below.Emergency Loan ProgramThe Office of the Dean of Students administers anemergency loan program, which provides assistanceto students for unexpected expenses. Undergraduatestudents can borrow up to 150, and graduate studentscan borrow up to 300.For more information visit the Dean of Studentswebsite.Center for Community Engagement (CCE)The Center for Community Engagement (CCE)(previously the Rochester Center for CommunityLeadership) fosters collaborative leadership amongstudents, faculty, staff, and community partners todiscover transformative solutions and create equitablesocial change in the Rochester community and beyond.We believe communities are strongest when theirmembers are ac
University of Rochester Official Bulletin Undergraduate Studies 2021-2023 Arts, Sciences & Engineering . School of Nursing William E. Simon Graduate School of Business Administration Margaret Warner Graduate School of Education and Human Development . University of Rochester. Guaranteed Rochester Accelerated Degree in Education (GRADE)
