Congratulations on your enrollment! We are thrilled that you’ve joined the University community. Before we welcome you to campus and you begin your first semester, we want to make sure you have all the tools and information you need to be successful. If you have any questions throughout your transition, contact the Office for Student Activities at Eastman at studentactivities@esm.rochester.edu.
The Eastman School of Music’s orientation program is required for all incoming students and consists of two parts:
Online Orientation
Monday, July 26 to Friday, August 6, 2021
The online orientation program at Eastman, is designed for you to complete the required placement exams in preparation for course advising and registration. Additionally, online orientation will introduce you to some available University resources and also allow you an opportunity to connect with other incoming students. While there are deadlines to meet, the requirements can easily be completed within your schedule. You are required to complete ALL Online Orientation components before you arrive on campus.
There are three main components to Eastman’s Online Orientation program:
- Complete the required New Student Checklist
- Complete ALL Online Orientation Modules via Black Board
- Complete your assigned Placement Exams via Black Board
International Students: In addition to the three components above, international students must complete the International Student Orientation online modules required by the International Services Office (more information coming soon).
Premiere Eastman
Thursday, August 19 to Tuesday, August 24, 2021
After completing the Online Orientation program, you will move-in and attend Premiere Eastman. This week-long program is designed to provide opportunities for incoming students to connect with one another, learn to navigate campus and academics, and to celebrate some of the unique Eastman School of Music and University of Rochester traditions. Additionally, Premiere Eastman is the time for incoming students to be advised and register for their fall courses.
International Students: Incoming undergraduate international students will begin moving into the Student Living Center on Wednesday, August 18th and participate in Premiere Eastman beginning August 19th. During Premiere Eastman, international students will also be required to attend the virtual International Student Orientation Program meeting to complete their immigration requirements prior to the start of class.
Premiere Eastman is scheduled to start for ALL incoming undergraduate students on Thursday, August 19th. Please check our Residential Life website for all information about move in and housing.