Registrar Office

INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING VISITING STUDENT APPLICATIONS FOR ELECTIVES OFFERED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY.

1. Complete the application. Have your school complete the lower portion and enclose a letter of recommendation and your health information. Forward all copies with a check for $100.00 per elective to cover administrative expenses payable to: The University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. Mail all enclosures to:

   Medical School Registrar's Office, Box 601
   The University of Rochester
   School of Medicine and Dentistry
   601 Elmwood Avenue
   Rochester, NY 14642
   (585) 275-4541
   

2. NO ACTION WILL BE TAKEN ON THE APPLICATION UNTIL THIS SCHOOL RECEIVES THE $100.00 FEE, THE RECOMMENDATION LETTER, AND YOUR HEALTH INFORMATION. THE $100.00 FEE IS NON-REFUNDABLE.

3. Enrollment in most electives is limited and therefore priority is given to Rochester students. It may not be possible to act on your application before June1 of the year before the elective is to begin. It is to your advantage to give alternative choices and send in the application as soon as possible.

4. When the elective is confirmed, a copy of the drop/add form will be sent to you. This will be your only confirmation. IF YOU NEED TO WITHDRAW FROM THE ELECTIVE, PLEASE NOTIFY THE REGISTRAR'S OFFICE AT LEAST TWO WEEKS BEFORE THE ELECTIVE IS TO BEGIN.

5. On your first day, you must report to the Registrar's Office (G-7644) to complete your registration and pick up your temporary ID card. Our office is open from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm.

6. Housing inquiries should be directed to: Residence Director, University Apartments, Towne House, 1325 Mt. Hope Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620. Telephone number: (585) 275-5824. Please be aware that the housing office at the University of Rochester does not guarantee housing.

To fill out an application please click here.