Visit FisherTo know Fisher, you simply have to visit us. The campus is situated on 154 park-like acres—a beautiful setting for 23 modern buildings and a warm, friendly community of 2,625 full-time and 225 part-time undergraduate students. Scholarship OpportunitiesFirst Generation ScholarshipFor students who exhibit a high degree of motivation and academic potential and whose parents did not attend a post-secondary institution Service Scholarship ProgramFor high school seniors who demonstrate an ongoing interest in serving the need of others through a commitment to community service More Opportunities |
Life in RochesterRochester, NY
 Great FoodIf you get tired of the delicious all-you-can-eat buffet offered on St. John Fisher College’s campus, and your supply of E-Z Mac and Ramen are running low, don’t worry. Fisher is only a few miles away from some of the best restaurants in Rochester. From accessible fast food joints to fabulous gourmet dining, you will never have to worry about pulling an all-nighter on an empty stomach.
Theater and MusicBravo, bravo! Rochester lifts up the red curtain, granting many opportunities for you and your friends to enjoy the finer things in life. Fisher is a short distance away from the famous Geva Theater, where you can enjoy performances such as Death of a Salesman or Camelot. If you are a music fan and need somewhere to go after Fisher’s on-campus open-mic-night, the Blue Cross Arena and the Rochester Auditorium Center are easy to get to from campus and host the big name bands that will keep you in tune.
Museum/ZooThe Memorial Art Gallery and the International Museum of Photography at George Eastman House will help you trace the historic landscapes around Fisher’s campus and throughout the city of Rochester. Bring back and share with friends the pictures you took while walking through the Seneca Park Zoo. And don’t forget to share the exciting facts and colorful images you will gain from visiting the Rochester Museum and Science Center.
SportsSuit up with your team’s colors as you prepare for an exciting season with your favorite sports team. Rochester is the home town for various sports teams that will keep you occupied year-round. If you don’t feel like driving the five minutes to Frontier Field, the Red Wings’ ball park, take a walk towards Fisher’s football stadium and watch the Buffalo Bills prepare for their upcoming season as players muscle their way through training camp.
Annual FestivalsNot doing anything this weekend? Why not come take part in one of the many festivals Rochester offers. Enjoy outdoor activities that include jazz music, flower bouquets, or an assortment of art collections. Fisher is conveniently located close to the diverse activities in town. CorporateEastman Kodak Company, Xerox, Paychex, oh my! Rochester is bursting with Fortune 500 companies, working to improve its flourishing city as a place for both families and business to grow and succeed. Such organizations as Bausch and Lomb and the city newspaper, the Democrat and Chronicle, offer you many opportunities to further your career and improve the city with the knowledge you will gain from attending Fisher. Fun DiversionsAre your fingers swollen from constantly playing your Play Station 2? Drop the controller and get down to the hot spots of Rochester. Coffee houses, night clubs, bowling alleys, movie theaters, and malls are only the beginning. Take a ride around town and experience the arcades, live comedy shows, and various small town shops that make Rochester unique.
Area HotelsFriends and family have numerous four-star hotels to choose from while they visit you in Rochester. From the quiet bed and breakfast to the luxury spa, your visitors will find exactly what they need close to Fisher’s campus. Download hotel listings in PDF format
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