{"id":16481,"date":"2026-02-22T17:33:32","date_gmt":"2026-02-22T22:33:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/?page_id=16481"},"modified":"2026-04-01T00:52:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T04:52:06","slug":"p14","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/started\/webinar\/p14\/","title":{"rendered":"DAI Information Session for 2026-2027 (14)"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-hero-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-hero fullwidth   cl-has-accessibility-controls\"><div class=\"cl-hero-proper\"><div class=\"overlay\"><div class=\"block\"><h1>Practical Steps to Take Before Moving to Campus<\/h1><\/div><\/div><div class=\"still\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/news\/sites\/16\/2025\/08\/Move-in-2-1024x683.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-controls-container\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-controls\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-icon\" title=\"Accessibility controls\">Accessibility controls<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control cl-accessibility-motion-control cl-accessibility-control-hidden\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-default\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Pause motion\">Pause motion<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Motion: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">On<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-alternate\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Play motion\">Play motion<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Motion: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">Off<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control cl-accessibility-contrast-control\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-default\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Increase text contrast\">Increase text contrast<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Contrast: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">Standard<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-alternate\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Reset text contrast\">Reset text contrast<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Contrast: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">High<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-system-setting\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-toggle\" title=\"Apply my preferences site-wide\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-toggle-label\">Apply site-wide<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth\">As students prepare to move to URI, there are several important habits and responsibilities they can begin practicing now, while they still have access to their high school support network, family guidance, and familiar routines.  <strong><em>This period before arrival is an ideal time to build confidence, independence, and structure.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center fullwidth\">Manage Health &amp; Medications Independently<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth\">Students who take prescription medications should begin transitioning to <em>self-management<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list fullwidth\">\n<li>Handling prescription refills independently<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Storing all prescriptions appropriately<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitoring medication supply and scheduling timely renewals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Taking medications consistently and on schedule<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scheduling and attending their own healthcare appointments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth\">Learning to manage prescriptions now helps ensure continuity of care once students are on campus and responsible for their own schedules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center fullwidth\">Build Scheduling &amp; Organization Skills<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth\">College requires students to manage their own calendars and commitments. We encourage students to begin using tools, such as Google Calendar or another digital scheduling system, reminder apps for appointments and deadlines, and\/or digital or paper personal planners.  Practicing now helps students feel confident tracking classes, meetings, deadlines, work shifts, and social commitments once the semester begins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center fullwidth\">Get Comfortable with Technology<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth\">Technology plays a central role in college life. Before arriving on campus, students need to <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list fullwidth\">\n<li>Become familiar with their laptop, tablet, or other devices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn basic troubleshooting steps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practice logging into important systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure software updates are complete<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set up email, calendars, and file storage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth\">Arriving with technology already set up and understood reduces stress during the first week of classes and allows students to focus on learning rather than logistics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center fullwidth\">Practice Life Skills<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth\">Students are responsible for daily living tasks that may have previously been shared or supported at home. Now is a good time to begin practicing things like<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list fullwidth\">\n<li>Doing laundry independently<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintaining shared living spaces<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Managing personal belongings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Establishing healthy sleep routines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Planning balanced meals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creating consistent daily schedules<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-boxout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-boxout  \"><h1>Building Confidence Through Preparation<\/h1>\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth\">When students arrive on campus, they will be responsible for managing their time, health, coursework, and daily routines. Beginning to practice these habits now, while support systems are still nearby, helps create a smoother transition.  Developing independence before move-in day allows students to start college feeling more prepared, capable, and confident.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center fullwidth\">Tips for Success: Helpful Advice from DAI Students<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" id=\"selfcare\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/8-1024x800.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12521\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/8-1024x800.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/8-300x234.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/8-768x600.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/8-1536x1200.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/8-2048x1600.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/8-364x284.jpg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/8-500x391.jpg 500w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/8-1000x781.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/8-1280x1000.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/8-2000x1563.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/8.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"#selfcare\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Self Care<\/h2><p>Eat healthyish. Sleep. Go outside and look at the sun every once in a while.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" id=\"reademail\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/risbdc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/987\/How-to-Grow-Your-Email-Marketing-List-RISBDC-RI-Rhode-Island-Small-Business-Development-Center.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"#reademail\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Read your email<\/h2><p>Please, please check your email.  It is really important to make sure that you are not missing out on any critical communications.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" id=\"grades\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1581\/For-Exploration-URI.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"#grades\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Check Your Grades<\/h2><p>Just because you don&#8217;t look at them does not mean that they do not exist.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" id=\"calendar\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQSMkYjT6030uYrdFqnBFLsTBWxhgsM73VEgDAEgkgJr6uTfZMWN-uuYHU&amp;s\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"#calendar\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Use your calendar<\/h2><p>It can help keep and maintain your schedule.  Put in classes and dues dates.  Make blocks for studying and appointments.  Add notifications if that&#8217;s something that helps!<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" id=\"help\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/programs\/sites\/3\/2020\/09\/HDF_couple_fam_therapy.splash-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"#help\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Ask for Help <\/h2><p><strong>Before Things Get Scary<\/strong> &#8211; even if you think you don&#8217;t need it.  Talk to someone! Nobody will be mad at you.  You physically cannot get in trouble with the DAI office.  People here just want to help, and things are easier to fix early.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" id=\"schedule\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/admission\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/840\/students_walking_crop.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"#schedule\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Try Your Schedule<\/h2><p>Walk or wheel to where classes will be held before the first day of classes.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" id=\"newthings\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2094\/36706862830_65148a40da_z.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"#newthings\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Try New Things<\/h2><p>There are loads of dining options across campus and all sorts of amazing clubs and organizations.  Maybe there&#8217;s something just for you that you would never thought you would enjoy. If you don&#8217;t like it, you don&#8217;t have to do it again. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" id=\"workspaces\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/campusrec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/960\/IMG_6325-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"#workspaces\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Find Work Spaces that Aren&#8217;t Your Room<\/h2><p>Let your room be your sanctuary or at least a non-study spot. There are so many study spots on campus where work can be done.  <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" id=\"roomie\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/home\/2019\/08\/DormRoomieSlippers.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"#roomie\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Roommate Agreements!<\/h2><p><strong>DO IT RIGHT AWAY.<\/strong>  Even if you are friends.  <em>Especially<\/em> if you are friends.  Get on board with some guidelines early.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" id=\"advisor\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/osi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1679\/WomenComputer-Grad-Study-Digital-Literacy.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"#advisor\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Talk to Your Academic Advisor<\/h2><p>Before you do anything, like dropping classes.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" id=\"communicate\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/harrington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2164\/ARS-20170329-NL-012-copy-scaled-e1663002926787.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"#communicate\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Communicate<\/h2><p>&#8211; <em>especially <\/em>with professors. Go to their office hours.  Write them nice, professional emails, or they do get a little cranky.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-promo-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-promo   micro\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/started\/webinar\/P15\/\" class=\"cl-promo-micro-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-promo-micro-content\"><h1>Important Dates<\/h1><span class=\"cl-promo-micro-text-link\">and Deadlines<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As students prepare to move to URI, there are several important habits and responsibilities they can begin practicing now, while they still have access to their high school support network, family guidance, and familiar routines. This period before arrival is an ideal time to build confidence, independence, and structure. 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