Family and Supporter Orientation is an optional two-day program designed to welcome families to the URI community. During orientation, guests will attend an academic session, hear from university leadership, and participate in programming to learn more about campus resources and support services. The program is designed to provide helpful and relevant information to our new Rhody families while supporting a successful student transition to URI.
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Cost
The family orientation fee of $55 (for each guest over the age of 12) covers meals and materials. Financial assistance is available. Questions? Email: rhode2ram@uri.edu.
Schedule
Please note that this schedule is a sample schedule only, and is subject to change.
| Day One | ||
|---|---|---|
| TIME | EVENT | LOCATION |
| 8–9:15 a.m. | Check-in and Family & Supporter Program Overview (Light breakfast provided) | Robert J. Higgins Welcome Center, Hope Room |
| 9:45–10:15 a.m. | Family & Supporter Welcome | Edwards Hall Auditorium |
| 10:15–11:30 a.m. | Orientation Welcome & Academic Overview | Edwards Hall Auditorium |
| 11 a.m.–11:30 p.m. | Introduction to academics at URI | Edwards Hall Auditorium |
| 11:30 a.m. | Family & Supporter Lunch | Enjoy Family & Supporter Lunch at the Ram’s Den. Connect with Academic Support and Success Professionals |
| 12:30 p.m. | Academics College Breakout Sessions | Locations vary by college. |
| 2 p.m. | Student Support Presentation | Memorial Union Ballroom |
| 3 p.m. | Navigating your Home Housing, Dining, Transportation, and Parking | Robert J. Higgins Welcome Center, Hope Room |
| Day Two | ||
| TIME | EVENT | LOCATION |
| 9–10 a.m. | Drop- in Light Refreshments | Robert J. Higgins, Welcome Center |
| 10–11 a.m. | Families & Supporters visit the Campus Engagement Fair | Memorial Union |
| 11–11:45 a.m. | Explore URI | Memorial Union Visit the Campus Store (lower level) or join a Campus Tour (Atriums) |
| 12–2 p.m. | Lunch | On-Campus Dining: Mainfare Dining Hall (lunch vouchers provided) Off-Campus Dining: Explore Southern RI. Refer to the Food Itinerary Guide in your folder for off-campus dining options. |
| 2 p.m. | Round table discussions with current students and Campus Partners | Memorial Union Atriums Connect with URI Students and Professionals to discuss: Honors, Student Involvement, Greek Life, Enrollment Services, Academic Support and more. |
| Available M-F: 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. | Enrollment Services Drop-in Quick Questions: Financial Aid & Billing. Come with financial aid questions. | Green Hall 2nd floor Visit at your convenience |
| 1–3 p.m. | Disability, Access & Inclusion Drop-in quick questions. | Memorial Union 3rd floor #302 |
| 2:45 p.m. | Pick up your student: Farewell for now! | Barlow Circle (the same location as drop off) |