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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.

The next priority application deadline is November 1, 2026. The application is closed and will reopen on September 2, 2026.

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