Overnight Accommodations and Fees

SUMMER ORIENTATION 2025

New students will be staying in one of our residence halls for orientation, and families and supporters have the option of staying on campus (in a separate residence hall) for an additional cost, or booking their own accommodations in a local inn or hotel with URI’s discounted rates.

On-Campus Housing

Families and supporters who opt to stay on campus are housed in Brookside Hall. Rooms are air-conditioned, and parking is within walking distance.

Brookside Hall is URI’s newest residence hall and houses approximately 500 in apartment suites of four and six single-occupancy bedrooms. Each suite is furnished and has a full kitchen. Bed size is full XL, and laundry is available on-site (first floor). The building also features Brookside Bistro, a 40-seat cafe with a brick patio and landscaped seating areas.

Rate: 1 bedroom in a shared apartment suite: $87/night

Free parking, and Wi-Fi instructions are provided at check-in
If you have questions about campus accommodations, please call 401.874.2170.

Reserve On-Campus Housing

May 29–30: Session 1
June 2–3: Session 2
June 5–6: Session 3
June 9–10: Session 4

June 12–13: Session 5
June 16–17: Session 6
June 23–24: Session 7
June 26–27: Session 8

Local Hotels and Inns

Holiday Inn
The Holiday Inn South Kingstown is the closest hotel to the University of Rhode Island and is offering special rates for Orientation. All rooms either contain one king bed or two queen beds. The hotel also contains a full-service restaurant serving breakfast and dinner, as well as a lounge, fitness room, and outdoor pool (open seasonally). You may also call the hotel directly at 401.789.1051 and request “URI Orientation’s Special Rate.”
Block Code: URI
Note: Please note that this rate will not be available if the hotel is at a higher occupancy and is subject to house restrictions (2 nights, minimum).
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Hampton Inn (Hampton by Hilton)
The rate for 2025 is a discounted rate of $149/night and includes a full, hot complimentary breakfast each morning. When you book online, submit your arrival and departure date and the discounted rate will load. Reservations booked online are only valid for the month of June for Orientation families/supporters. You may also call the hotel directly at 401.788.3500 and mention “URI Orientation.”
Rate starting at: $149/night (Sunday – Thursday)
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Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott (Marriott Points)
The rate for 2025 is a discounted rate of $149/night and includes a full, hot complimentary breakfast each morning. When you book online, enter your arrival and departure date and the discounted rate will load. You may also call the hotel directly at 401.284.3311 and mention “URI Orientation.”
Rate starting at: $149/night (Sunday – Thursday)
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