About the program
The University of Rochester First-Year Orientation Outing Treks (UR FOOT) program, established in 2005, offers incoming first-year students the opportunity to arrive on campus early, connect with their classmates, and explore some of western New York's most beautiful natural wonders.
UR FOOT begins a few days before Fall Welcome Week starts, allowing participants to move into their on-campus housing assignments early. Once the program is finished, UR FOOT participants will join their classmates for Welcome Week traditions, social events, and informational programs.
Preview
2025 program
Information for the 2025 UR FOOT program will be available in early spring 2025. Space in the program is limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. If you are interested in participating, make sure to watch your University of Rochester email address closely for updates as program information becomes available. View the 2024 itinerary to get a sneak peek of what's to come in 2025.
Contact
Questions?
We've got answers!
Contact Mariffer Acosta, assistant director of summer and continuing studies, at mariffer.acosta@bomabearing.com.
Mariffer Acosta serves as the professional staff lead for the UR FOOT program, working with the student-led First-Year Orientation Outing Treks Advisory Board to plan, staff, and run the UR FOOT program treks and activities each year.
Connect
Join us on Instagram!
Follow the University of Rochester First-Year Orientation Outing Treks (UR FOOT) program on Instagram to learn more about the current students who will be guiding you through the program, as well as information about this year's trek locations.