Overview

The Office of Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs empowers graduate students and postdoctoral scholars across the (SAS) and the (Hajim) to thrive at the intersection of intellectual curiosity and transformative research.
Our graduate programs in SAS and Hajim are the driving force behind more than 60% of the doctoral degrees awarded by the University of Rochester, reflecting our commitment to advancing knowledge and fostering groundbreaking discovery.
Our office is dedicated to enhancing the graduate and postdoctoral experience by collaborating with academic programs and campus partners to cultivate a vibrant research and learning community. We are guided by our Meliora values to foster an environment where everyone is not only welcomed but empowered to excel.
This mission comes to life through meaningful social and professional programming and by equipping faculty and staff with the resources they need to guide and inspire the next generation of scholars.