University Center Rochester


University Center Rochester was a higher education facility in Rochester, Minnesota. It was part of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System.

History

MISSION: A comprehensive and unified University Center Rochester.
VISION: To provide access to quality higher education in an environment of integrated academic partnerships.
UCR Partners were:
Rochester Community and Technical College is also a Post Secondary Institution. This means that high school juniors and seniors can take courses at RCTC if they meet eligibility requirements. Admissions requirements include things such as a specific grade-point-average. Many students choose to participate in the Post Secondary Enrollment Option because the credit hours taken at the college are counted at the high school as well. If the student continues his or her education beyond high school graduation, the credits may transfer to another a university as college credit. PSEO is common among public school students, private school students, and homeschool students in the Rochester area.
Located on the University Center Rochester Campus is a nationally recognized Regional Sports Center with more than 20 athletic fields as well as Rochester Regional Stadium featuring a season Bubble for year-round use. Both UCR partners are members of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System.

Dissolution

The University Center Rochester advisory board was dissolved in June 2015. Signage is currently in process of being replaced to reflect Rochester Community and Technical College.

Notable alumni