Welcome international students! Our virtual pre-arrival sessions throughout the summer and URI’s International Welcome week in August will help you settle in and join the Ram Fam. We look forward to meeting you.
Virtual Pre-Arrival Sessions for Undergraduate International Students
This series will help you prepare for your arrival to the U.S., connect you with valuable resources to support your transition and adjustment to URI, and introduce you to your fellow peers.
Email us at the Office of International Students & Scholars (OISS)if you have any questions: issoff@etal.uri.edu. And connect with us on OISS Facebook and International Center Instagram.
Register
Follow the link to register for the sessions below. All sessions take place during Eastern Time (ET).
| Virtual Session | Date and Time | Topic | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getting Started | Tues. June 3, 9 a.m. | Apply for a visa, travel dates to URI, secure courses, housing, and meal plans. | Register Now |
| Getting Started | Thurs. June 5, 12 p.m. | Register Now | |
| Cultivating a Healthy Lifestyle at URI | Tues. July 8, 9 a.m. | Hear from current students as they share their experiences on balancing physical, mental, and social well-being including information on health services and insurance. | Register Now |
| Cultivating a Healthy Lifestyle at URI | Thurs. July 10, 12 p.m. | Register Now | |
| What I wish I had known... | Tues. July 22, 12 p.m. | A panel of current students will share their insights about helpful URI resources, the international student experience, culture shock, and the academic culture and the importance of getting involved. | Register Now |
| What I wish I had known... | Thurs. July 24, 9 a.m. | Register Now | |
| Pre-Arrival Q&A with OISS Staff | Tues. August 5, 12 p.m. | Join this helpful session to connect with staff from the Office of International Student and Scholar(OISS), ensure you have everything for yourjourney to URI and get answers to your last-minute questions. | Register Now |
| Pre-Arrival Q&A with OISS Staff | Thurs. August 7, 9 a.m. | Register Now |
International Welcome Week Events: August 27–September 2, 2025
International Welcome Week and Orientation is for all incoming international and exchange students beginning their studies in the Fall 2025 semester. Our Orientation week is filled with engaging events designed to help you connect, learn, and thrive—from campus tours unveiling hidden gems, to interactive workshops and social gatherings! Learn More.
- Move-in Day for all new international undergraduate and exchange students is Wednesday, August 27, 2025, from 9 a.m.–4 p.m.