Fall Orientation
Fall Orientation provides sessions to support your success at Roger Williams University as you transition into the start of your academic career.
You will not need to register for Fall Orientation sessions as all first year and transfer students are required to attend. Fall Orientation begins with New Student Check in Process.
Fall Orientation 2024 Dates: Friday, August 23rd through Tuesday, August 27th
Students will receive information regarding Resident and Commuter Student Check In over the summer from respective offices. Students can view session information and social events via Hawk Link
Questions on Fall Orientation can be sent to the Orientation Office at (401) 254-3385 or orientation@rwu.edu.
Please see below for the Fall Orientation Schedule as of July 9, 2024. Please note that the schedule will continue to be updated.
Thursday, August 22nd
1:00 – 3:30 pm Check In for New Students
North Campus Residence Hall
4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Dinner
University Commons
Resident Students will receive an email with their specific time for meals
8 p.m. – 10 p.m. Welcome to RWU Social
Cedar Basketball Court
Friday, August 23rd
8:00 – 11:30 am Check In for New Students
North Campus Residence Hall
11:00 am – 1:30 pm Convocation Lunch
Upper Commons
1:30p.m. New Student Line Up
All students will meet in front of their Residence Halls (Stonewall and Commuters will be in front of the Art Building) to process to the Convocation Program
2:30 pm New Student Convocation
Campus Recreation Center Baseball Field
Convocation is a formal ceremony that welcomes new student as members of the Roger Williams University community.
4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Dinner
University Commons
Resident Students will receive an email with their specific time for meals
7 p.m. South Campus Residential Community Meeting
See your email for information and location
8:00 pm-10 p.m. Welcome to RWU Social
Cedar Basketball Court
Saturday, August 24th
8 a.m.-9:45 a.m. Breakfast Rotations
University Commons
Students will receive an email with their specific time for meals.
10 a.m. -10:30 a.m. Campus Life 101
Campus Recreation Center
Join the Student Life as they welcome you to campus and the beginning of the Fall Orientation program. This session will provide information on campus life from how to use your meal plan, pick up mail, hours of offices and what is Fall Orientation.
10:40-11:40 a.m. Living in Roger’s Community
Recreation Center
Student’s health and well-being is our top priority at RWU. This presentation will highlight important health and personal safety tips. Students will hear from representatives from Public Safety, Student Conduct & Conflict Resolution and Environmental Health & Safety on how to keep healthy and safe at RWU.
11:45 a.m. - 1:30p.m. Lunch Rotations
University Commons
Students will receive an email with their specific time for meals.
1:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. Understanding Unconscious Bias & Building A Sense of Belonging
Campus Recreation Center
Your success at RWU will depend on more than just your performance in the classroom. We are committed to building a community based on inclusive practices that lead to a true sense of belonging for every student.
4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Dinner
University Commons
Students will receive an email with their specific time for meals
6:30 – 10:30 pm. Class of 2028: Target Trip
Buses leave from the Campus Recreation Center each hour. Students will sign up on Hawk Link for a space on the bus
Sunday, August 25th
8 a.m.-9:45 a.m. Breakfast Rotations
University Commons
Resident Students will receive an email with their specific time for meals.
10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Student Mental Health and Wellness
Campus Recreation Center
The expectation for student success assumes that students must be well to do well. Knowing who your mental health & wellness resources are & how to reach out to us is key. Here at RWU, Health Services, Health Education, and Counseling Center are your go-to resources & we will discuss how we work as a team to help you at times of need.
11:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Lunch Rotations
University Commons
Students will receive an email with their specific time for meals.
1:30 to 2:45 p.m. Let’s Talk about Sex: This Matters at RWU
Campus Recreation Center
Sexual health and sexual safety are of premiere importance at RWU. We strive to create a safe and respectful campus for all students to learn and thrive. Reducing sexual violence and negative consequences from alcohol use matter at RWU! During this session, students and staff will discuss sexual health, consent, healthy choices around alcohol use and strategies related to bystander intervention.
4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Dinner
University Commons
Students will receive an email with their specific time for meals
7:00 – 9:00 pm, Welcome to RWU Social
Cedar Basketball Court
Monday, August 26th
7 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Breakfast
University Commons
9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Academic Session
Recreation Center
10:45-11:15 a.m. Learn about CSAS Resources
Recreation Center
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.. Peer Mentor Campus Tours and Lunch
Join your Peer Mentor and FYS classmates to locate all of your classes and learn the locations for all of the academic support available on campus. Students will receive meet up location via email for Tour Time and Lunch Rotation
1:45 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Academic Success
Join your FYS class (and meet your FYS instructor too) for a session designed to help you start the semester strong. Check your email for classroom location.
5:15 p.m. – 7 p.m. Dinner
University Commons
Students will receive an email with their specific time for meals.
7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Welcome to RWU Social
Cedar Basketball Court
Tuesday, August 27th
8 a.m.-9:45 a.m. Breakfast
University Commons
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Lunch
University Commons
5:15 p.m. – 8 p.m. Dinner
University Commons
Tuesday, August 27th
10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Student Accessibility Services (SAS) Orientation
CAS 157
This is an invitation only session for students who have registered with the Student Accessibility Services Office.