In order to register for the appropriate Orientation session, please reference your acceptance letter which has your major listed. It is important that your register for an Orientation session based on your major in order for you to be properly advised. If you have any questions, find out which School your major is in.
If you need further information about which Orientation Program Dates apply to your major.
There is a charge of $150 per student to attend a freshman or international student orientation session (this charge includes 2 family members attending Family Orientation). To bring more than 2 family members, there is an additional charge of $50 per person.
Please note: You will have to pay for your tuition and housing deposits prior to registering for Orientation. Once you complete your online registration for Orientation, the Office of New Student and Family Orientation will send you an email that will include the Orientation session you have been assigned to as well as more specific information about the program. This email is different than the confirmation email that you will receive confirming that you completed the registration form.
Remember we advise that you do not make hotel arrangements for your family or vacation plans until you have received a confirmation packet from the Office of New Student and Family Orientation.
Orientation check-in will be between 8 am and 9:30 am on the first day. The program will be complete between 4 pm and 5 pm on the second day.
If you have any questions, please contact the Office of New Student and Family Orientation at orientation@rwu.edu or (401) 254-3385.