Orientation - Sessions for Family Members | Robert J. Higgins Welcome Center, Lobby

Orientation - Sessions for Family Members | Robert J. Higgins Welcome Center, Hope Room
This welcome session for family members and supporters will provide an overview of the two-day Orientation program, including the schedule and key resources.

Orientation - Sessions for Family Members | Edwards Hall, Auditorium
A heartfelt and humorous look at what it really means to send a student off to college: part celebration, part therapy session, and part survival guide for parents. We will go on a journey that captures the emotions, challenges, and excitement of this major life transition. You will learn more about URI and set the stage for you (family members and supporters) to be ready for the journey ahead.

Orientation - Sessions for Family Members | Edwards Hall, Auditorium
Set in a first-year college classroom, this engaging play follows new students as they navigate the challenges and excitement of transitioning to college. Learn about the academic support resources URI provides.

Orientation - Sessions for Family Members | Edwards Hall, Auditorium
Learn about the support systems, resources, and people dedicated to helping students achieve academic success and thrive at the university.

Orientation - Sessions for Family Members | Edwards Hall, Auditorium
Hear from faculty from your students' academic college and learn more about the opportunities, expectations, and resources available within your program. This session will help students and families better understand the academic experience and what to expect during the first year.

Orientation - Sessions for Family Members | Chafee Hall, Room 271
Hear from faculty from your students' academic college and learn more about the opportunities, expectations, and resources available within your program. This session will help students and families better understand the academic experience and what to expect during the first year.

Orientation - Sessions for Family Members | Ballentine Hall, Room 105
Hear from faculty from your students' academic college and learn more about the opportunities, expectations, and resources available within your program. This session will help students and families better understand the academic experience and what to expect during the first year.

Orientation - Sessions for Family Members | Center for Biotechnology and Life Sciences, Room 100
Hear from faculty from your students' academic college and learn more about the opportunities, expectations, and resources available within your program. This session will help students and families better understand the academic experience and what to expect during the first year.

Orientation - Sessions for Family Members | Butterfield Dining Hall
Join fellow family and supporters from your student’s academic college for a catered lunch and an opportunity to connect with one another.

Orientation - Sessions for Family Members | Kirk Auditorium
Hear from faculty from your students' academic college and learn more about the opportunities, expectations, and resources available within your program. This session will help students and families better understand the academic experience and what to expect during the first year.

Orientation - Sessions for Family Members | Roosevelt Hall Great Room
Hear from faculty from your students' academic college and learn more about the opportunities, expectations, and resources available within your program. This session will help students and families better understand the academic experience and what to expect during the first year.

Orientation - Sessions for Family Members | Quinn Hall Auditorium
Hear from faculty from your students' academic college and learn more about the opportunities, expectations, and resources available within your program. This session will help students and families better understand the academic experience and what to expect during the first year.

Orientation - Sessions for Family Members | The Beaupre Center for Chemical and Forensic Scinces, Room 100
Hear from faculty from your students' academic college and learn more about the opportunities, expectations, and resources available within your program. This session will help students and families better understand the academic experience and what to expect during the first year.

Orientation - Sessions for Family Members | Avedesian Hall, Room 170
Hear from faculty from your students' academic college and learn more about the opportunities, expectations, and resources available within your program. This session will help students and families better understand the academic experience and what to expect during the first year.

Orientation - Sessions for Family Members | Quad Home Spot

Orientation - Sessions for Family Members | Residence Halls
Starting with a visit to the residence hall this session will provide the inside scoop on everything students and families need to know before arriving on campus. This session will cover residence hall experience and expectations, move-in day prep and tips, dining options, meal plans, campus health and counseling services, and helpful advice for a smooth transition to campus living.

Orientation - Sessions for Family Members | Quinn Auditorium
Starting with a visit to the residence hall this session will provide the inside scoop on everything students and families need to know before arriving on campus. This session will cover residence hall experience and expectations, move-in day prep and tips, dining options, meal plans, campus health and counseling services, and helpful advice for a smooth transition to campus living.

Orientation - Sessions for Family Members | Swan Hall, Auditorium
Learn about the resources, policies, and support systems in place to help students navigate challenges during college. This session will cover student conduct, campus safety, Violence Prevention & Advocacy, Dean of Students, Public Safety, and Student Support and Advocacy Services and what families and students can expect if concerns arise.

Orientation - Sessions for Family Members | Robert J. Higgins Welcome Center
Learn how families and supporters can help students navigate billing systems and campus technology with confidence. This session provides an overview of student accounts, payment processes, and the key platforms used for communication, coursework, and campus access, with guidance on how to support students through these important financial and technological steps.