We are so happy to welcome you and your family to the University of Rhode Island community! All new students are encouraged to attend summer orientation to meet other new students, finalize course schedules, get IDs, and learn more about campus. We look forward to meeting you! Go Rhody!
Register for Orientation
First Year and Transfer Students
International Students
Attend one of our Pre-Arrival Orientation Zoom Meetings:
Family and Supporters
While their student is attending their orientation, families and supporters are invited to attend their own two-day orientation to learn about academics, student involvement, campus support resources, and more! Register and learn more about Family and Supporter Orientation.
Get Rhody Ready!
During orientation, you will:
- Finalize your course schedule with an advisor.
- Learn about URI’s online tools for finding internships and searching for employment.
- Explore involvement opportunities like leadership programs, community service, athletics, honors classes, clubs and organizations, and more.
- Connect with other students in your major.
Who Should Attend?
All new students are welcome and encouraged to attend one of our two-day summer orientation sessions in June. We also offer additional orientation options for new transfer students (those who are bringing 24 credits or more from another institution), and new international students who live outside the U.S. and are unable to attend orientation in June.
Prepare
Here’s what you’ll need to do to prepare for your Orientation session after your acceptance
and deposit:
- Register online for Orientation 2024. International Students, register for a pre-orientation Zoom session.
- Create your e-Campus account
- Activate your Single Sign On (SSO)
- Complete the Student Financial Responsibility Agreement
- Complete your Advising Information Form
- Take the Math Placement Test
- Complete the Housing Application by June 3
- Send your AP or IB scores to URI
- Follow us on Instagram @uriadmission
Contact
Office of New Student Programs
Robert J. Higgins Welcome Center
45 Upper College Road
Kingston, RI 02881
rhode2ram@uri.edu
GPS Address:
75 Briar Lane
Kingston, RI 02881