Summer Orientation 2026

Note: Summer Orientation 2026 is for accepted students starting classes in Fall 2026.

We are so happy to welcome you and your family to the University of Rhode Island community! All new students starting in the fall are encouraged to attend one session of Summer Orientation to meet other new students, finalize course schedules, get IDs, and learn more about campus. Families and supporters will also be able to register for their own concurrent orientation program. We look forward to meeting you! Go Rhody! 

Get Rhody Ready!

During Orientation, you will:              

• Hear more about URI’s welcoming community from university leadership.
• Finalize your class schedule with an advisor.
• Pick up your student ID.
• Take a guided tour to familiarize yourself with campus.
• Meet other new students.
• Learn about URI’s online tools for finding internships and searching for employment.
• Explore the student resources and support services provided by campus departments.
• Connect with current URI students to learn about involvement opportunities (leadership programs, community service, athletics, honors classes, clubs and organizations, and more).
• Enjoy a complimentary meal at one of our dining halls.

If you have general questions about Orientation, please contact Rhode2Ram@uri.edu. 

Summer Orientation Sessions

First-Year Students and Transfers/Adult Learners

Our in-person First-Year and Transfer Orientation sessions have concluded. If you were not able to attend an in-person session, please register below for our Virtual Orientation Zoom Session to learn about your next steps.

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Zooming into Rhody: Virtual Orientation

For First-Year and Transfer Students
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
2-4:30 p.m. (ET) 

In-person attendance at Orientation is expected for all students, as the program is designed to be experienced on campus. Virtual Orientation is available for students who are unable to attend due to distance or other extenuating circumstances, as well as for students admitted after in-person sessions have concluded.

Any student who did not attend an in-person Orientation session is required to register for and attend Virtual Orientation.

Register for Virtual Orientation (log-in Required)

If you have general questions about Orientation, please contact Rhode2Ram@uri.edu. 

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International Students

Virtual Pre-Arrival Sessions

Join our Virtual Pre-Arrival Series for New Undergraduate International Students. All events take place during Eastern Time (ET) on Zoom. This series will help you prepare for your arrival in the U.S., connect you with valuable resources to support your transition and adjustment to URI, and introduce you to your fellow peers. We can’t wait to meet you soon!

• Thursday, June 4, 9–10 a.m.—Getting Started. Register here
• Thursday, July 9, 9–10 a.m.—Cultivating a Healthy Lifestyle at URI. Register here
• Thursday, July 30, 9–10 a.m.—What I Wish I Had Known… Register here

International Welcome Week: September 2–8, 2026 

International Welcome Week and Orientation is for all incoming international and exchange students beginning their studies in the Fall 2026 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!

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Special Assistance

If you or your student require special assistance during your orientation program, please be sure to contact the orientation office at least 7 business days in advance of your arrival at 401.874.2133 or via email at rhode2ram@uri.edu.

You will be walking to various locations on campus. Please dress comfortably and come prepared for inclement weather. If you need assistance with transportation on campus, please contact us at least 7 business days prior to your arrival at 401.874.2133 or via email at rhode2ram@uri.edu.

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