Connecting Rochester and the World
Since its founding, the University of Rochester has transformed the city, the region, the nation, and the world.
Our office is the central point of contact for any University units or external institutions interested in international travel, activities, or engagement.
ISO provides the University’s international population with immigration and related support services.
The center advises students who are planning for—or returning from—time spent abroad
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The University is home to over 2,300 international students and scholars. Learn about undergraduateand graduate studies at Rochester.
We’re connecting with universities around the globe to offer international opportunities for students, faculty, researchers, scholars, and staff.
Going abroad as part of University-sponsored or supported program? Register your travel and review health, safety, and security information.
Visiting Students, Collaborators, & Researchers
Coming for a short-term visit or longer-term stay? Get help with registration, visa designations, documentation, living in Rochester, and more.
Institutional Strategic Plan for Global Engagement
Our office is developing a strategic plan that will define our priorities and goals over the next several years. Please take part and let your voice be heard.
Latest news and updates
Important International Travel Resources for Faculty and Staff
As summer approaches, it is an appropriate time to remind faculty and staff of the important international travel and security resources available through the Office for Global Engagement. Registering with the office well prior to departure is a smart start, … Continued
2024-25 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Competition Now Open
Join more than 400,000 Fulbrighters who have come away with enhanced skills, new connections and greater mutual understanding. Applications due September 15, 2023.
Support for Those Impacted by Turkiye Earthquakes
The Office for Global Engagement extends support to everyone impacted by the recent earthquakes in Turkiye and Syria. For our international students worrying about loved ones at home while also coping with the pressures of academic life here in Rochester, … Continued