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Warner students at the University-wide Commencement ceremony.

2026 Commencement

Warner School ranking awards, ranked by U.S. News & World Report. The First ranks Warner as #20 Best Graduate Private Education Schools, the second ranks Warner as #74 Best Graduate Education Schools, and the third ranks Warner as #5 Best Graduate Education Schools in New York.

Why Warner?

Graphic that incorporates a photo of undergraduate students descending Warner's LeChase Hall's stairs, with tex that reads "Introducing the Warner 4+1 Master's Program for URochester Undergrads".

4+1 Master's Program

East school's Quinton Mitchell teaches a classroom of students about social studies.

Real Advice for Future Teachers

Three images of examples of what someone can do with a human development degree (left to right): nutritionist, museum guide, family counselor.

Human Development Career Paths

Fall 2026 course registration is now open.

In Pursuit of Meliora

At the University of Rochester's Warner School of Education & Human Development, 
the spirit of Meliora informs all that we do. It's our motto and the heart of our mission:
To make the world ever better

Here, leaders learn to innovate and collaborate in their fields, combining research, scholarship and practice to make a meaningful difference in schools and communities everywhere.   

 

New Programs

Creating knowledge, inspiring change

At Warner, research goes beyond discovery — it drives meaningful, real-world impact. Our faculty and community partners work together to tackle complex challenges, expand human understanding, and help build a better future for everyone.

We learn better. We teach better.
We discover better. Ever Better.

We welcome applications on a rolling basis. The next priority application deadline is August 10, 2026.

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