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Shoutout to .chess for bringing home the silver 👏 Vice President Lior Zendel led our Chess Club's Intercollegiate Team t...
05/29/2026

Shoutout to .chess for bringing home the silver 👏

Vice President Lior Zendel led our Chess Club's Intercollegiate Team to second place in their Collegiate Chess League Division, netting the team $200!

Congratulations to the Men's Ultimate Frisbee team for winning the D3 Metro East Regionals! Not only did they win, but t...
05/28/2026

Congratulations to the Men's Ultimate Frisbee team for winning the D3 Metro East Regionals! Not only did they win, but they also went undefeated the whole tournament, and got 1st place in the region, in addition to qualifying for nationals!

From the 13th seed going into the tournament to winning, when show up we show out. Don't count our Yellowjackets out 👏

The University of Rochester Roundnet Club .roundnet, in collaboration with Rochester Institute of Technology, competed a...
05/21/2026

The University of Rochester Roundnet Club .roundnet, in collaboration with Rochester Institute of Technology, competed at Sectionals and earned a 3rd place finish.

This allowed them to secure a Power Bid to the 2026 National Spikeball Tournament in Charlotte, North Carolina (May 23–24, 2026). A Power Bid not only guarantees entry into Nationals but also recognizes the team as one of the top-performing programs in the nation.

Awesome work, Yellowjackets! 👏

On March 29th, Club Tennis became finalists in the Silver Bracket at Georgetown's Duel in the District Tournament, which...
05/20/2026

On March 29th, Club Tennis became finalists in the Silver Bracket at Georgetown's Duel in the District Tournament, which consisted all D1 schools except for

We are so proud of you Yellowjackets! 🤗

Did your student organization recently recieve any awards, recognition, and highlights you want to let us know about? Fill out the "Awards, Recognition, and Highlights Submission Form" on CCC to share the exciting news about your student organization. Ask your student organization advisor for more information!

05/07/2026

Thank you to all our donors, supporters, and advocates for your support! Here is a special quote from one of our alumnus/advocates about how this year’s Day of Giving support can have a positive impact on our current students ❤️

“Some of my fondest memories from my time at are rooted in the traditions that make this university truly one of a kind. From the pageantry and warmth of the Boar’s Head Dinner…earning a seat at the head table is a moment I’ll never forget…to braving the Rochester cold while waiting in line for the Winterfest giveaway, and celebrating spring with everyone on Dandelion Day, these experiences shaped my journey at Rochester. Ending my time at school with some of closest friends during Senior Week remains one of my favorite memories.

Traditions like these are the heartbeat of the Rochester experience and supporting them as an alum is my way of making sure every student has the chance to create memories just as meaningful as mine.”

— Jake Braniecki ‘18

Did you hear? It’s Day of Giving! Your support of the Rochester Traditions campaign can make an impact, no matter the am...
05/06/2026

Did you hear? It’s Day of Giving! Your support of the Rochester Traditions campaign can make an impact, no matter the amount. We cannot continue to offer these programs in the same magical way we have in the past without your additional contributions. Here are a few ways your support can contribute to keeping the 18 Rochester Traditions magic 🪄

• Help us get the word out by sharing this post

• $50 covers the cost of 5 tables for the Activities Fair, which supports 10 student organizations

• $250 covers the cost of general support and resources for Community Weekend Volunteers

• $500 covers the cost of accessories for Spirit Week (foam fingers, noise makers,rally towels, etc.)

• $1,000 covers the cost of an outdoor movie screening during Yellowjacket Weekend

We want to be able to offer our students the quality experience they deserve and with your help we know we can achieve that goal! When
25 donors give to the Rochester Traditions fund, your positive impact will
be amplified by unlocking $11,000 from our Day of Giving Advocates, David S. Cole ‘90 and Jake Braniecki ‘18 in support of University Student Life.

Just in case people ask during finals week, smiskis got the answers!Happy end of semester!!
05/05/2026

Just in case people ask during finals week, smiskis got the answers!
Happy end of semester!!

For nearly 90 years, Rochester Traditions have united Yellowjackets across generations through shared moments of pride, ...
05/04/2026

For nearly 90 years, Rochester Traditions have united Yellowjackets across generations through shared moments of pride, joy, and belonging beyond the classroom. A beloved first-year Rochester Tradition includes Celebrate Rochester. A celebration of the University of Rochester’s global community; with an evening of song, dance, poetry, and music from around the world! Bringing together first-year students from the College and Eastman School of Music, this event is a vibrant introduction to campus life beyond the classroom.

By supporting the Rochester Traditions Campaign, you can help Traditions like Celebrate Rochester. Your contributions can help to cover the costs for traditional attire for our cultural and performance groups to truly give an authentic and meaningful experience are beyond the budgets of student organizations. Swipe to see a few highlight pictures from this last Celebrate Rochester!

To make a gift, please use the link below and select “Rochester Traditions” as the designation

https://give.rochester.edu/campaigns/69538/donations/new/?a=13124972&designation=rochestertraditions

Day of Giving is officially one week away! Join the Office of the Dean of Students on May 6th by supporting Rochester Tr...
04/29/2026

Day of Giving is officially one week away! Join the Office of the Dean of Students on May 6th by supporting Rochester Traditions! Rochester Traditions encompasses a comprehensive suite of 18 programs, events, and experiences that unite Yellowjackets across generations through shared experiences.

From welcoming students at Celebrate Rochester during their first-year, to gathering for the beloved Boar’s Head Dinner, and concluding the spring semester with Dandelion Day, each Rochester Tradition offers a unique opportunity for students to engage and foster a sense of belonging.

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201 Wilson Commons-/University Of
Rochester, NY
14627

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 1am
Tuesday 7:30am - 1am
Wednesday 7:30am - 1am
Thursday 7:30am - 1am
Friday 7:30am - 1am
Saturday 10am - 1am
Sunday 10am - 1am

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http://linktr.ee/wilsoncommonsur

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