Orientation - Sessions for Students | Butterfield Dining Hall

Orientation - Sessions for Students | Swan Hall, Auditorium
Students who have been admitted to the Honors Program are invited to attend this session to learn more about the opportunities, expectations, and experiences available through the program. Students will hear about honors coursework, advising, research and experiential learning opportunities, community involvement, and ways to make the most of their honors experience.

Orientation - Sessions for Students | Edwards Hall, Auditorium
This session focuses on student wellbeing, exploring mental, physical, and emotional health while introducing campus resources to support balance, resilience, and a healthy start to college life.

Orientation - Sessions for Students | Edwards Hall, Lobby

Orientation - Sessions for Students | Quad Home Spot

Orientation - Sessions for Students | Memorial Union, Ram's Den
Join us to explore the many campus resources designed to support your success at URI. The Resource Fair is a welcoming opportunity to meet staff from across campus, ask questions, discover helpful services, and learn how to get connected from day one. Stop by to build relationships, gather information, and find the support students need to thrive throughout your URI journey.

Orientation - Sessions for Students | Memorial Union
Take a break and check out the Campus Store and nearby spots to grab a drink. Students will learn where to find essential school supplies and URI gear. This casual stop is a great way to get comfortable navigating everyday student life in the Memorial Union.

Orientation - Sessions for Students | Chafee Hall 271
Prepare for the transition to college by learning what to expect before classes begin. This session will cover topics such as reading a college syllabus, understanding course expectations, managing your schedule, communicating with professors, and navigating important academic timelines. You will also gain practical tips for adjusting to college life, including time management, using campus resources, building routines, and balancing independence and responsibility.

Orientation - Sessions for Students | Robert L. Carothers Library & Learning Commons, 24 Hour Room

Orientation - Sessions for Students | Pastore Hall Auditorium
Learn what to expect as you prepare to move into your new home at URI. This session will cover move-in logistics, living with a roommate, communicating expectations, residence hall resources, and tips for adjusting to campus living. You will gain strategies for building positive roommate relationships, creating routines, and feeling more comfortable and connected during the transition to college life. Commuter students will also learn about balancing time on campus, finding spaces to connect between classes, accessing commuter resources, and building community while living at home or off campus.

Orientation - Sessions for Students | Butterfield Dining Hall
Sit with other students from your academic college during lunch and an opportunity to connect with one another.

Orientation - Sessions for Students | Ballentine Hall, Room 240
You will learn about the major technology systems and platforms you will use throughout their college experience, including Brightspace, Starfish, Handshake, email, billing and financial systems, housing portals, Wi-Fi, and other essential campus tools. Staff and Orientation Leaders will help you understand how to access and navigate these systems so you can start the semester with confidence.

Orientation - Sessions for Students | The Beaupre Center for Chemical and Forensic Scinces, Room 100
Explore the importance of diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness in a college community. This session will help you understand and appreciate cultural differences, identity, and lived experiences on campus while learning how to engage respectfully and thoughtfully with others. Students will also discuss how inclusive communities are built, the role of allyship, and the resources and spaces available to support belonging and connection at URI.

Orientation - Sessions for Students | Robert L. Carothers Library & Learning Commons, Active Learning Classroom, Room 166

Orientation - Sessions for Students | Edwards Hall, Auditorium
Make informed and responsible choices as you begin your college experience. This session will focus on decision-making in a college environment, including consent, healthy relationships, alcohol and substance use prevention, and understanding campus policies and resources. You will learn practical strategies for navigating social situations, setting personal boundaries, and supporting their own wellbeing and the wellbeing of others.

Orientation - Sessions for Students | Robert L. Carothers Library & Learning Commons, Lobby

Orientation - Sessions for Students | Quad Home Spot

Orientation - Sessions for Students | Edwards Hall, Auditorium
Wrap up your Orientation experience with a fun closing session featuring highlights and photos from the program. Receive important final reminders, learn next steps before move-in, and pick up your student ID card.

Orientation - Sessions for Students | Barlow or Weldin Residence Halls