I'm an incoming graduate student who'll be living off campus (near east ave area, southeast edge of downtown) and was wondering what overall crime is like in this area as well as Rochester overall? I've seen many comments online about how Rochester is a dangerous city, but to me a lot of these comments sound almost like fear-mongering from parents. Is crime really as bad as the people say? Or is crime similar to any medium-large city? For reference, I'm from Oakland, CA and am relatively used to dangerous activity + practicing safe habits. However, I'm feeling some uncertainty on safety because of the comments and research I've been seeing online.

Of course some common sense practices would be:
- leave nothing visible in the car
- don't roam around late at night (especially by yourself or while intoxicated)
- be constantly aware of your surroundings

I also saw things about the "crescent of crime" that reads similarly to east/west Oakland and is a place to generally avoid.

Is crime really that bad in Rochester? What are some other safe practices? What are your own experiences with crime in Rochester? Anything else I should know?

Edit: I know it may sound funny that someone from Oakland of all places is concerned about crime levels in another city😅😅 I just want to be mentally prepared once I arrive in Rochester haha

hi all,

im currently a sophomore (incoming) at uc davis. when i was applying to college, i rlly rlly wanted to come to rochester, but could not due to personal reasons. i am a pre med, and i dont know if i should transfer in my junior year (also the year i'll be applying to med school). if any rochester pre emds have advice, id greatly appreciate it.

thank you!!

I'm a junior and after striking out on internship applications earlier this year I spent the summer building a web app to figure out what went wrong. I realized most companies just run your application through screening software like Workday or Greenhouse first. It looks for exact keyword overlaps. So if a posting asks for "data-driven decision making" and you wrote "analyzed reports" the software misses the connection entirely, even if you did the exact same work. You won't catch it yourself because you already know the context behind your own bullets.

I put together a site that compares your resume against a specific posting and shows where the wording doesn't line up: resume.zoevera.com

When I ran my own resume through it, bullets I was proud of matched almost nothing in the postings I'd been applying to. If you're looking for roles, it's worth checking your text against a few real job postings before sending applications. Worst case, it just confirms your resume is fine.

My dorm is in the Quad, Tiernan hall, and i was just wondering if there is extra storage in desks as the pictures arent really clear

I rented a a studio in Goler House last year and wanted to move out this month but apparently my lease for the year was renewed in June without me getting any communication about it.

- Is there a way to get my security deposit back as it’s $1250.
- Can I sublease or transfer my lease for the remaining term. The major issue with sublease is the card based building access.

I am not a UR student, however, this listing is only 1.5 miles away from the campus so I thought it would be worth a shot to ask for roommates here. It's a two story, four bedroom house with 2.5 bathrooms. Fully furnished with a washer and dryer unit; utilities are split equally between roommates. Additional details and application are listed here. If you can, please apply before August 1st.

So long story short, I got accepted into EcoReps and another program, and I was really excited to do both. The problem is I was also planning to take 4 academic courses, which would put me at 20 credits.

I could push one of my academic courses to the spring, but EcoReps is a year-long commitment, so it'll still count toward my credits then too. That kind of throws off the academic plan I had mapped out.

For anyone who's done EcoReps, do you think it's worth it? Or should I consider dropping it and sticking with my original academic schedule?

Hey everyone, I had a group back out last-minute for the upcoming school year. I’m looking to fill this house quickly, either for a full group or by renting out individual rooms to build a group. Please DM me for photos and details! 1 mile from campus. Great Location. Right near Genesee Valley Park

Hi everyone! I’m an incoming international MS Business Analytics student at Simon Business School (Fall 2026) and I’m looking for a room starting in August.

My preferences are:

• Private bedroom

• Walking distance to River Campus or close to the shuttle line

• Preferably with graduate students or young professionals

• Open to taking over an existing lease or joining an apartment/house with roommates

If you have a room available or know of any upcoming vacancies, I’d really appreciate it if you could message me. I’m ready to finalize my housing soon.

Thank you!

There's one class I want to audit this upcoming semester (mainly because I've maxed out my credit) and I was looking into the processes and there's a fee to pay for auditing. I was wondering if anyone has ever audited a class and know how much it usually ranges? I know it's different every year depending on the tuition but I just want to have a rough estimate.

Hi! So I was given a single in Genessee w/a bathroom because of my disability, which I applied for months ago and got approved. When I was told I was getting this room, I honestly assumed that since it's what they had available, the cost would be covered by the aid I received, but, come to find out, it isn't, and I really cannot pay the difference.

A single is a need for me, but I'm pretty sure it would be way too late to switch to Sue B, and I'm also not sure the singles have bathrooms there. I'm really not sure what to do at this point. I did email my financial aid person, but what's the chance of them actually covering it? If anyone knows anything, please let me know!!

Looking for an amazing place to call home with a locked-in low rate? I am subleasing my apartment starting immediately through May 31, 2027!
This is a seamless transition directly handled through the leasing office, meaning your deposit is secure and returned to you when you move out.
✨ THE QUICK DETAILS:
Monthly Rent: $2,025.00
Lease Term: Immediate / Today – May 31, 2027
Security Deposit: $1,850.00 (Fully refundable by the leasing office upon move-out)
Trash: $15.00/mo
🚗 RARE PARKING STEAL ($55/MO SAVINGS!):
Only $80.00/month (Huge discount! New tenants are currently being charged $135/mo by management).
Temperature-Controlled Garage: Keeps your car warm in the winter (no scraping ice!) and cool in the summer.
Includes a separate remote key fob for secure, private access.
🔌 UTILITIES & INTERNET:
Wifi: Super easy to set up because a Spectrum store is located right below the building! (I currently pay $50/mo for a combined unlimited phone + wifi plan).
Electricity: Based on usage, usually runs between $80.00 – $120.00/mo.
🐾 PET FRIENDLY:
100% Pet-friendly building! Bring your furry friends along.
Optional Furnishings: I have a full set of furniture available for a cheap secondhand price. Take what you want, leave what you don’t! Anything you don't want will be fully cleared out and the unit deeply cleaned before you move in.

hi hi!! i got a single w/ a bathroom in Genessee and can only find 2 of the most horribly taken pictures online 😭 I know the dimensions but that doesn’t really help & online it does look incredibly small. If anyone has any pictures too that would be great! I was also hoping to loft my bed but don’t know if that’s still an option in a single. Tysmm

Me and my friend are looking for places to rent and are considering Rustic Village. Is there a good transit option to UoR from Rustic Village?

Also any recs for housing?

Hello! I'm an incoming freshman who would love to continue playing in a music ensemble (flute) through college. How is the orchestra/wind symphony? Also, are there practice rooms available for non-music majors?
Thank you!

I'm looking at an AirBnb by Sawyer and Wellington in the 19th Ward, is that a good area?

Im a transfer student moving in for fall year but I’m confused on when I move in. I heard we’re supposed to get an email to sign up for a move—in time slots but I checked my portal and didn’t see anything. I’m scared to call whatever office I need to idk why.

I have credit for AP bio and calc ab, which in turn makes me eligible for placement in BIOL 112/113 and MATH 162 or 171, but I’m kinda confused.

For bio, it doesn’t explicitly say AP credit for xx course, and only that I’m eligible for placement in advanced courses whereas for other AP classes it specifies what course that credit goes toward. Does that mean I still have to take intro bio classes either way??

Also, can anyone who used AP credit to skip intro calc I tell me how MATH 162 is?? I’m scared that I’ll be kinda lost in calc II…

Sorry if these are dumb questions lol

Any current student took Intro to Sculpture class or know what the teacher is like cuz i'm lowkey contemplating to take the class for my cluster or just go with the easy class to satisfy my cluster 😖

I can only find the ratings for other classes that the teacher (Joshua Enck) teaches but not this class? Also is the 6 hr worth it every week and do you get anything out of it like is there a project to make what you want?

My roommate and I got assigned into Hoeing and I just realized I know nothing about the Quad. Can someone tell me what to expect and how your experience was like?

Hi! I got Genesee as my freshman dorm and I wanted to know a bit more about the building. I was wondering if anyone had any photos of the building since there aren’t that many online. For those who either had a dorm in Genesee or knew someone who did, how did you/they like it? What is the social scene like? Thanks!! 😁

Hi everyone! I just got put in tiernan hall and can’t find much on it online. I was wondering if people could lmk if it’s a good dorm, share some pics, some pros and cons, and hacks? Thank you!!

I just got assigned to Morgan wing 3rd floor, I’m just curious if me and my roommate will have to decide who gets the window side or if it’s like a normal layout with a bed on either side of the window?

Hi everyone! I know the Nursing Scholars program says placement is based on the hiring needs of the hospital at the time you graduate, but I was wondering if anyone has had a different experience.
For example, if you completed clinicals or shadowed on a unit you really loved and the staff/manager wanted to hire you, were you able to interview for that unit even if it wasn’t one of the units with an immediate need? Or are you pretty much limited to whatever openings are available through the Scholars program?
I’d especially love to hear from anyone who started in an ICU, CVICU, NICU, etc. or another specialty area. I’m just trying to get a better idea of how much flexibility there is and whether building relationships with a unit during school can make a difference.
Thanks!