We’re thrilled to invite you to Welcome Day at the College of Engineering! This is your opportunity to experience our vibrant community, connect with faculty, staff, and students, and explore the innovative programs that make our college a leader in engineering. Get ready for an inside look at what it’s like to be a Rhody Engineer – we can’t wait to meet you!

Welcome Day begins promptly at 9 a.m. with a Welcome to URI Presentation in the Ryan Center (1 Lincoln Almond Plaza, Kingston, RI 02881).

When you first arrive on campus, please go directly to the Ryan Center. We encourage you to arrive at least 30 minutes beforehand to allow plenty of time for parking and check-in. The Ryan Center will open its doors at 8:15 a.m. You do not need to register to park at the Ryan Center.

9 – 9:45 a.m. Welcome to URI Presentation

Congratulations on your acceptance! Today you’ll hear from administrators and students who are excited to welcome you to the Ram Fam, share their experiences, and help you envision your future at URI. Get ready to discover the opportunities, support, and vibrant community that await you!

Then take the Shuttle to Bus Stop #6 for a full-slate of activities at the College of Engineering!

10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

• Explore the Fascitelli Center for Advanced Engineering at your own pace. 

1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

• Return to the Ryan Center to explore university-wide Student Life Programs
• Visit the International Engineering Program (IEP) Living Learning Community
• Explore the Ocean Engineering program on the Narragansett Bay Campus arrive at the Ocean Science and Exploration Center, located at 15 Pier Rd. Narragansett RI 02882, by 1:30 p.m. for a tour and lab demo

DEAN’S WELCOME | 11 A.M., 12 P.M., and 1 P.M. | FCAE 010/025
Join Dean Anthony Marchese for an introduction to the College of Engineering. Learn about our mission, academic programs, and the opportunities available to you as a future Rhody Engineer.  This is your chance to hear from the dean and ask questions about your path ahead.

SHOWCASE OF ENGINEERING PROGRAMS | FCAE Toray Commons
Explore your path! Meet our faculty and learn about our world-renowned International Engineering Program (IEP) and eight accredited engineering programs – Biomedical, Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Industrial and Systems, Mechanical, and Ocean Engineering.

TOUR OF THE ENGINEERING COMPLEX | Departing from Toray Commons in groups of 15 to 20
Discover our engineering spaces! Explore key facilities that support hands-on learning and innovation. The tour includes the 3D printing lab, employer engagement room, capstone design studio, machine shop, academic labs, and active learning classrooms. Tours depart from near the Welcome Table in the main lobby. Allow 30 minutes.

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS SHOWCASE | FCAE Lower Level
Get involved! The College of Engineering is home to over 25 student organizations spanning a wide range of engineering disciplines and interests. From professional societies and competition teams to community service, these groups offer opportunities to apply classroom knowledge, develop leadership skills, and build connections with peers and industry professionals.

COOKIES AND CONVERSATIONS | FCAE 040
Meet our students! Connect with current undergraduate students in an informal setting. Learn about their experiences with internships, research, global opportunities, student organizations, and more. Ask questions and gain insight into student life, academics, and the opportunities available within the College of Engineering.

HANDS-ON ACADEMIC LABS | Various
Explore our labs! Explore the hands-on academic labs where undergraduate students apply engineering principles to real-world challenges. Faculty and students will demonstrate key experiments, tools, and technologies used in each program. Visit the designated labs to see how engineering concepts come to life through interactive learning.

Biomedical Engineering
    1. Vital Sign Monitoring for Newborn Babies, FCAE 110
    2. Virtual Reality and Wearable Technologies Rehabilitation, FCAE 110

Chemical Engineering
   1. Distillation for cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and spirits, FCAE 240
   2. Extraction in action, FCAE 240
   3. Heat exchangers in action, FCAE 240
   4. Measuring physical properties of the rubbing and hand sanitizer alcohol, FCAE 240

BEFORE YOU GO! 1 P.M. – 3 P.M.

Visit our International Engineering Program (IEP) Living Learning Community located at the Heidi Kirk Duffy Center for International Engineering Education, 61 & 67 Upper College Road (next to Welcome Center) where sophomore through senior IEP students can opt to live!

Explore the Ocean Engineering program Explore the ocean engineering program on the Narragansett Bay Campus. Arrive at the Ocean Science and Exploration Center, located at 15 Pier Rd. Narragansett RI 02882, by 1:30 p.m. for a tour and lab demo. At URI, we encourage our ocean engineering students to get their feet wet with immediate hands-on field experiences and opportunities to work with faculty on research. As a leader in ocean instrumentation, robotics, underwater acoustics, marine hydrodynamics, coastal and offshore structures, offshore power generation, among other areas of expertise, the URI ocean engineering program offers its students a variety of dynamic career possibilities and the ability to contribute to the health of our planet.

Return to the Ryan Center to explore university-wide Student Life Programs