Institution name

University of Rochester

Total number of students

9944

Contact address for international enquiries

ROCHESTER 14627

Venue / office name

School of Arts and Sciences, Frederick Douglass Institute for African and African-American Studies

Address

Contact address for international enquiries

Morey 302
University of Rochester
ROCHESTER
New York
14627

Venue description

The Frederick Douglass Institute for African and African-American Studies was established in 1986 to promote the development of African and African-American studies in undergraduate and graduate education and through advanced research at the University of Rochester. The Institute has developed an interdisciplinary major which, though not excluding natural sciences, will focus primarily on the social sciences and humanities. A broad range of undergraduate courses in African and African-American Studies are offered in collaboration with several departments within the University.

Telephone number

+1 585 275 7235

Is accommodation available at this venue?

Yes

Accommodation details

The University of Rochester provides University housing for more of its post baccalaureate students than most comparable institutions. However, University housing is not guaranteed for all who are eligible and wish to live in University facilities. The University maintains five apartment complexes that serve graduate students, medical students, and postgraduate trainees. Each of these complexes has nearby off-street parking, coin-operated laundry facilities, and University bus service. People with children will find safe playgrounds at University Park and Whipple Park. These two complexes, as well as the Graduate Living Center Maisonettes, have broad lawn areas nearby for outdoor activities. Goler House and University Towne House have a somewhat more urban atmosphere, closer to stores, restaurants, and public transportation. All freshmen, as well as a very select group of upperclass resident advisors and other upperclass support students, live in the freshman residence halls. Approximately 1,200 freshmen and upperclass students live in the Susan B. Anthony Halls and in Gilbert, Hoeing, and Tiernan Halls in the Quad. Susan B. Anthony, on the crest of the hill, is bounded by the Rush Rhees Library, Fauver Stadium, the Towers Residence complex, and a natural area. All freshman halls have been renovated in recent years and offer unique living opportunities for their freshman students. Most freshmen will share a double room with another freshman student; however, there also are a limited number of single rooms that will house freshman students. There are some triple rooms. Every room on River Campus has a wired high-speed computer connection (ResNet), per student, to the University’s systems and the Internet. In addition, each room has a cable outlet. The following items are provided for every room: a bed, desk and chair, bookcase, dresser, closet space, a shared wastebasket, window coverings.