Academic Programs

We are a proud and integral part of the University of Rochester Medical Center, the largest and strongest health care system in the region. Our students have access to world-class clinical facilities and abundant exposure to research opportunities exploring the latest in evidence-based practice. We also work with a network of nearly 600 preceptors at clinical sites across New York state.

The school offers a number of substantial scholarships to bolster the strength of the nursing and health care workforce. For select programs, we offer the 50% Finger Lakes Regional Scholarship, the 55% Affiliate Professional Development Grant, and, for University of Rochester employees, the School of Nursing Tuition Grant, covering the full cost of tuition.

We believe that every student benefits from a strong support network of peers and faculty and our small, close-knit class size reflects that. We are committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment with the resources you need to succeed in the classroom, in clinical settings, and in your career, including the Center for Academic and Professional Success and Clinical and Educational Resource Center.

As a repeat winner of the Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, we recognize that diversity and inclusion are issues that are key to the education of future health care providers. We welcome students of varying ages, backgrounds, and talents, exposing them to different viewpoints and life experiences to create a better educated, more culturally sensitive and attentive workforce that will be well prepared to meet the needs of patients. Overall, 29 percent of the school’s full-time students are from groups underrepresented in nursing, and 22 percent are male.

The UR School of Nursing brings together evidence-based practices, new technologies, a state-of-the-art simulation and skills lab, and interprofessional learning experiences to provide a high quality education. Our graduates are widely recognized as leaders who are well prepared to function in a health care team and excel in today’s changing health care environment. 100% of graduate-level students are employed in the nursing field within a year of graduation.

More than 40 years ago, we pioneered the unification model, integrating research with clinical practice and nursing education. Thanks to this approach, you will learn from faculty who are nationally-recognized leaders, scientists, and teachers in health care and nursing. More than 80 percent of our faculty actively practice in a clinical setting.