Resources
Care Network
The CARE Network enables members of the University community to express concern about a person, incident, or issue by submitting one of the following reports:
- CARE Referral
- Bias-Related Incident Report
- Community Concern Report
Submit a CARE referral or incident report to initiate a review process and coordinated response.
Learn more about the CARE Network
Access Services & Supports
The Office for Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs provides access services for trainees, including preparatory program participants, graduate students, and postdoctoral appointees. These services support equal access to academic and program activities such as classes, research, meetings, professional development, and conferences.
Learn more about Access Services and Supports
Ombudspersons Program
Trainees experiencing challenges may seek confidential guidance from the Ombudsperson when other channels feel difficult to approach.
Learn more about the Ombudspersons Program
Sexual Misconduct and Title IX
The University of Rochester is committed to maintaining a safe and respectful environment. Resources are available for individuals who have experienced discrimination, harassment, or violence.
Access Sexual Misconduct and Title IX resources
Summer Scholar Checklist
Check your Applicant Status Page (application portal) for a series of important checklists that must be completed before your campus arrival. These checklists are also listed below for your convenience and reference.
| Task | Instructions |
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| Initiate Travel Arrangements | Your first step in joining the Summer Scholars program is to complete the Travel Form Checklist in your Applicant Status Page . All students must complete this form whether or not you require travel arrangements; please complete this checklist within 72 hours of accepting the admission offer. |
| Locate your URID (aka UID, student ID) | Your University of Rochester ID (URID) may be found on your Applicant Status Page at the top, in parenthesis after your name. |
| Initialize your Accounts | Visit Initialize your University of Rochester accounts to initialize your URMC Active Directory (AD Account/username) and NetID. You will need your URID to login. Through this process, you will enroll in DUO Mobile, which is the two-factor authentication system that will help to verify your identity and allow you to access systems at the University. For a guide in completing this step, reference View account initialization workflow tutorial . |
| Locate your URMC account and email | Your URMC account information along with instructions for access is provided as part of the Account Initialization process. If you have issues gaining access please contact our Helpdesk at (585) 275-3200 or via email at helpdesk_isd@urmc.rochester.edu . |
| Enroll in Duo | For security purposes, if you are not connected to the University network, you will be required to use two-factor authentication (Duo) to verify your identity and access the system. Please note, if you have already initialized your accounts, you are signed up for Duo. If you are not already enrolled in Duo, click Enroll in Duo two-factor authentication . For tutorials on how to install Duo, to add additional devices, or any questions you may have in regard to Duo, navigate to Duo two-factor authentication help resources . |
| Housing | All Summer Scholars participants who will reside in on-campus housing will need to fill out the housing application as soon as possible in order to secure their spot. The application can be found Apply for University of Rochester on-campus housing . |
| Submit Immunizations and Waive University Health Insurance Coverage | Incoming Summer Scholars are required to have health insurance coverage and to meet university immunization requirements. Log in to UHS Connect to complete required health forms and provide a copy of your immunizations. Students will also need to respond to important email announcements from insurance@uhs.rochester.edu to complete the health insurance waiver requirement before arriving on campus. |
| Set up Direct Deposit in myURHR | Initialize your university accounts. You will receive a welcome email from the university's Workday system ( noreply@myworkday.com ) several days after accepting the admission offer. The email will be sent to the address you used on your Summer Scholars application.
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| Sign up for Alert UR | AlertUR is an emergency notification system that allows for mass dissemination of critical information via voice, text, and e-mail to students, faculty, and staff in all University Divisions and Medical Center. This system alerts recipients about emergency events and supplements our already established emergency communication methods. Register for AlertUR emergency notification system |
| Complete Laboratory Safety Training for Biological/Chemical/Animal Research Laboratories | Review your MyPath Training Information Checklist for instructions on how to register for and complete your trainings. Please check with your lab mentor to determine any additional safety trainings you may need to complete. Trainings should be completed before you begin lab work. |
| Access Services and Support | The university offers a variety of access services for students in the School of Medicine and Dentistry (SMD). These services aim to provide an inclusive experience and equal access to academic content and program requirements. Our approach relies on collaboration among our community members. To request disability accommodations, please contact disability@ur.rochester.edu . Our Director of Learner Life and Wellness provides a variety of support to assist in student success and can be reached at amber_rivera@urmc.rochester.edu . |
| Get a parking permit for your vehicle | For incoming Summer Scholars who indicated that they will be bringing a vehicle to campus, there is a Vehicle Registration Form on your Applicant Status Page that must be completed before arriving to campus. |
| Ask questions and let us know if we can help! | The Office for Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs is a service office dedicated to providing our graduate students and postdoctoral appointees with the highest quality service possible. If you need information about the school, your program, or obtaining various University services, please let us know. We are here to help YOU! |