Curiosity fuels everything at URochester. Through URochester Connects Q&A, alumni and parents are ready to answer your questions about the undergraduate experience. All you have to do is ask.
You ask.
They answer.
Alumni love helping future URochester students. So what’s one question you have for someone who’s done what’s ahead of you?
Need inspiration? Here's what others have asked.
Hi! I’m looking to connect with alumni who took lessons at the Eastman School of Music while an undergrad on the River Campus. Did you have to audition? Was your teacher a student or faculty member? I’m trying to decide if I want to continue with violin lessons in college. Thank you!
Hello, I’m interested in pre-med at URochester. If I’m not accepted to the REMS program, will Rochester still provide a good foundation for me to successfully apply to med schools? I’d like to talk to a non-REMS alumni to learn more about what pre-med resources and opportunities are available to help prepare me for the future while an undergrad.
Hi! URochester is one of my top choices, but I’m a little worried about the weather. I’ve heard it’s cold and snowy. I’m from California. I’m really interested in talking to someone who came from a warmer climate to hear more about what the weather is really like, how you adjusted, and what is there to do in the winter in Rochester?
It’s easy as 1, 2, 3
How does this work??
You Ask A Question
Tell us a bit about yourself (are you a High School Student? Applicant? Recently admitted student? Parent?) and what information you're looking for (5 minutes)
We Recruit Experts
We find and share your question with URochester community members.
You Get Answers
Responses get delivered right into your email inbox (2-3 days).
You Make Connections
Build your URochester network by continuing to stay in touch, directly or via social media.
Go ahead and ask
It has never been simpler to get help from others that have done what’s ahead of you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Literally anything to help with your academic or professional development. There are thousands of alumni who can help with class projects, building and growing a startup, or figuring out career options.
Think of your question as an advertisement. Share who you are, what you are doing, and what you need help with. Focus on keywords that will get you the right connections. Keep it short and sweet. Here’s a short video on how to craft a great question that will get you results and help build your network.
We send your request to the best alumni in your area of interest.
No. We make our matches based on availability, proximity, experience, and skills.
Yes, of course! Once we make a match, you’ll have direct, one-to-one communication and can ask additional questions.
Our goal is to get you your first answer within 3 business days.
Your question will not be made public. It will be seen only by matched experts and a handful of administrators.
No. You can ask as many questions as you would like. In fact, we encourage it as this is the simplest way for you to build your professional network.
Both are excellent tools for connecting with alumni. The Meliora Collective fosters deeper, ongoing connections through structured mentorship and robust profiles, enabling students and alumni to interact over time. URochester Connects focuses on a single, targeted question, utilizing AI to match users with relevant alumni who can provide quick answers. These one-time interactions can also naturally lead to more meaningful networking relationships. Together, URochester Connects and The Meliora Collective function as complementary networking tools. For the most impactful networking experience, leverage both URochester Connects and Meliora Collective together!
The use of Ask URochester is subject to our Terms Of Use. Questions? Contact us at askconnect@rochester.edu.
