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Charter Awarded
- When
- 1850-01-31
- Where
- Rochester, New York
The Regents of the State of New York granted the university's charter on January 31, 1850, formally establishing the institution in Rochester.
This event marks the official founding date. The charter was awarded by the Regents, following advocacy for relocation to Rochester. The university initially operated from the United States Hotel in downtown Rochester until 1862.
Sources
- University of Rochester Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-22
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