Incoming Graduate Student Orientation - Graduate Education - Education

Rick Libby, PhD
Senior Associate Dean

Let us be among the many to congratulate and welcome you to graduate school at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry!

We’re planning an informative and entertaining orientation program that will introduce you to life as a University of Rochester graduate student.

Throughout the fall, you will be faced with many new challenges and decisions. Our goal is to make your transition to graduate school smooth and prepare you for the wealth of exciting opportunities ahead.

Please be sure to review our Trainee Handbook for information about your transition to the University of Rochester and to Rochester, New York.

If you have any questions about Orientation, contact Amber Rivera, Director of Learner Life and Wellness at amber_rivera@urmc.rochester.edu.

If you have any other questions, don’t hesitate to call us at (585) 275-4522 or email us. We are here to help!

Rick Libby, PhD
Senior Associate Dean for Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs
and the Office for Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs Staff

School of Medicine & Dentistry Graduate Student Orientation Schedule

Date: August 25, 2026

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Time	Event	Audience	Location	Details
9:00 – 9:45 am	Registration	All graduate students	Flaum Atrium	Coffee, tea, donuts, and networking
9:45 – 11:30 am	Welcome Presentation	All graduate students	Class of ’62 Auditorium	Dean’s welcome & overview of graduate student services
11:45 am – 12:30 pm	Lunch	PhD students	Flaum Atrium
11:45 am – 12:30 pm	Library Tours	Masters students	Miner Library
12:30 – 1:15 pm	Library Tours	PhD students	Miner Library
12:30 – 1:15 pm	Lunch	Masters students	Flaum Atrium
1:30 – 2:30 pm	Taxes & Graduate Student Pay	PhD students	Class of ’62 Auditorium	Resources for calculating & paying your estimated taxes
1:30 – 3:30 pm	Graduate Student Resource Fair	All graduate students	Flaum Atrium	Ice cream sundae bar pop-up (ticket required). Pick up your free t-shirt.

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New Student Orientation - SMD Graduate Education Welcome
by Dr. Richard Libby

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Cover of welcome presentation from Rick Libby

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Please be sure to review our Trainee Handbook for helpful information about your transition to the University of Rochester and to Rochester, New York.