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What We Do

Our mission it to assist students and families during their transition to RIC, through Orientation and educational programming, during their first year.

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Monday–Friday: 8:30 am–4:30 pm

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The Office of New Student Programs is excited to provide a new orientation and welcome experience this summer.

Summer 2024 Orientation

RIC Students at Orientation

If you'll be attending RIC in the Fall 2024 semester, as a new first-year student or a new transfer student, you'll need to participate in an orientation program during June, July, or August:

First-Year Student Orientation Info and Registration

Transfer Student Orientation Info and Registration

Family Orientation Info and Registration

Anchors Away Day

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New first-year students must also attend Anchors Away Day in August. (This is optional for transfer students.) Register now for this important welcome event, where you'll explore your academic journey with members of the RIC community.

Register for Anchors Away Day

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We're Looking for Orientation Leaders and Peer Mentors!

Are you a current student who's interested in helping new students get acclimated and navigate their college experience?

Do you know a current student who would make a great orientation leader or peer mentor?

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Understand Our Orientation and Welcome Programs

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First-Year Student Orientation

Orientation is a comprehensive program that assists students in making their transition to RIC comfortable and enjoyable. New first-year students are required to attend orientation. 

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Transfer Student Orientation

Our goal is to prepare each student for a successful transition into the RIC community. The program is designed for new transfer, readmitted, and second bachelor degree students. Learn more about your specialized transfer orientation program. 

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Family Orientation

The parents and families of our students are our greatest partner in achieving success at RIC. In addition to our new students, it's important for parents and families to be informed about RIC's many resources and services.

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Register for Anchors Away Day

Join members of the RIC community as we explore what the start of your academic journey has in store for you – meet your RIC-100 mentor and classmates, dive deeper into programs such as Open Books Open Minds, RIC-100, and COLL-101.

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Fall 2024 Move-In Day 1

We can't wait to see you and help you move in!

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Fall 2024 Move-In Day 2

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