For students it is important for you to meet with faculty to determine your class schedules, learn about academic and community expectations, and become familiar with the campus.
The information that students are presented with during the program is essential to starting the year off right.
For families, it is a chance to meet the University staff, get to know the many campus resources, and to learn more about what the upcoming year has in store for their student.
June Orientation Program
Students and family members attending the family session should plan to arrive and check in between the hours of 8:00am and 9:30am on the first day. Please follow signs for parking and check-in.
In case of inclement weather, check-in will be held in the Campus Recreation Center. There will be signs and staff to direct you. All students (including commuter students - June sessions only) stay overnight on campus.
Students are not allowed to leave the program for other commitments. Family members must make their own arrangements to stay in a local hotel or bed and breakfast.
Local Accommodations
Family members must make their own arrangements if they would like to stay overnight. The preferred accommodations are provided at the University’s Baypoint Inn & Conference Center. A premium residence hall during the academic year, the Baypoint Inn & Conference Center is open to the public during the summer months as a hotel. All rooms are equipped with two double beds, a private bath and cable television. The $99/night room includes the use of our indoor swimming pool & sauna, fitness center and a complementary continental breakfast served daily.
The Baypoint Inn & Conference Center is located two miles from campus, just over the Mount Hope Bridge. For reservations, call 401-254-7300. This conference center is not available during August Orientation.
Students traveling alone from long distances who need to arrive a day early, must contact the Orientation Office at least one week in advance to make arrangements. Please note, we can only accommodate those students who are traveling alone.
Again, congratulations on your acceptance and we look forward to getting to know you and your family during New Student and Family Orientation.
Please go the link below for a listing of local area hotels:
Construction Updates
If you are interested in more information about the contruction plans for this summer, we invite you to learn more about the projects by going to the link below: