We are so happy to welcome you and your family to the University of Rhode Island community. Registration for Summer 2023 Orientation is now open! After registering, make sure to visit Rhode to Becoming a Ram to learn more about our amazing campus community and other events for admitted and committed students.
Summer 2023 Orientation Dates
First-year and transfer students, register by choosing one session from the list below.
International Students – Register for one pre-arrival Zoom session:
Get Rhody Ready
During orientation, you will:
- Register for classes with the help of 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.
Student Orientation Schedule
Note that this schedule is subject to change.
| Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| STUDENT ORIENTATION: DAY ONE | ||
| 8:00 a.m. | Check-In | |
| 9:15 a.m. | Logistics | |
| 9:45 a.m. | Introductions to Groups and Program | |
| 10:30 a.m. | Big Break Performance | |
| 11:00 a.m. | Welcome to Your URI Journey | |
| 12 p.m. | Learning at URI | |
| 12:30 p.m. | Lunch | |
| 1 p.m. | Rotations: - Academic Advising - Campus Scavenger Hunt - Ask an Orientation Leader Panel | |
| 4 p.m. | Break | |
| 5 p.m. | Dinner Rotations | |
| 7: 20 p.m. | We are URI | |
| 9 p.m. | Evening Activities | |
| Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| STUDENT ORIENTATION: DAY TWO | ||
| 7:30 a.m. | Breakfast | |
| 8:30 a.m. | Logistics | |
| 9 a.m. | Introductions to Groups and Program | |
| 10 a.m. | Rotations: - Academic Advising - Real World URI - Opening Minds, Opening Doors - Lunch | |
| 2 p.m. | Closing Program | |