Our summer 2025 in-person Orientation for first-year and transfer students has concluded!
Thank you to all students and supporters who joined us. Prospective students are encouraged to visit us and sign up for a college tour and admission information session.
We also have a wide variety of events planned for new students before classes begin!
Virtual Orientation
Zooming Into Rhody: Tuesday, August 12, 2025, 2–4 p.m. (ET)
During this interactive program, you will:
- Receive guidance on advising, technology tools, and key next steps before move-in
- Get an overview of important resources and offices here to support you
- Learn about campus life, involvement opportunities, and URI traditions
- Connect with Orientation Leaders to learn about their URI experience and ask questions
Log in to your admitted student portal to register!
Learn More and Register0-Week
August 29–September 5, 2025
New students, we have an entire week of fun activities planned to help you meet new people, find resources, and get familiar with campus before your first week of classes begin!
Learn More and RegisterInternational Student Orientation and Welcome Week
August 27–September 2, 2025
Welcome, international and exchange students! We offer virtual pre-arrival sessions throughout the summer as well as an in-person Welcome Week Orientation beginning in late August to help you settle in and join the Ram Fam.
Learn More and registerContact
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