We are so happy to welcome you and your family to the University of Rhode Island community! Join us for New Student Orientation to meet other new students, finalize your course schedule, get a student ID, and learn more about campus. We look forward to meeting you! Go Rhody!
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.
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.
First-Year and Transfer Students
Registration coming soon. Prospective students are encouraged to visit us and sign up for a college tour and admission information session. Accepted students are encouraged to register for one of our Welcome Days this spring.
- Session 1: May 29–30
- Session 2: June 2–3
- Session 3: June 5–6
- Session 4: June 9–10
- Session 5: June 12–13
- Session 6: June 16–17
- Session 7: June 23–24
- Session 8: June 26–27
- Transfer Orientation: June 18
Families 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! Registration and more information is coming soon.
International Students
Register for our Virtual Pre-Arrival Series for New Undergraduate International Students.
All events take place during Eastern Time (ET). 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.
Pre-Arrival Sessions
| 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!
- Move-in Day for all new international undergraduate and exchange students is Wednesday, August 27, 2025, from 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
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