ORIENTATION NEWSLETTER
Welcome from Student Orientation Advisors January 2025
As the New Student and Family Orientation team; it is our great pleasure to welcome you to Roger Williams University! We are looking forward to helping you transition into life at RWU. Throughout your time at orientation, you will have the opportunity to meet some of your fellow classmates, engage with staff members, and become connected with various resources that will help you succeed throughout your time here. Our Orientation Advisor staff are excited to share their personal stories and experiences here on campus. As you prepare to start your journey at Roger Williams University, our Orientation Advisor staff wanted to provide you with advice as you begin your Roger Williams journey:
Check your Roger Williams University email every day. See below for more information about how to access your email.
Visit your Faculty members during their office hours. Getting involved is your key to success! It gives you the chance to make a variety of friends.
Build relationships and make connections with other students.
Visit the Tutoring Center and other academic resources.
Roger Williams University has continued to give new and exciting opportunities to each one of us, challenging us to light our own way and push hard to achieve what we wanted. Each of us have countless remarkable experiences at RWU, and we are certain that this community will do the same for you. We cannot wait to see you on campus for your Orientation session!
The 2024-2025 Orientation Advisor Staff
THE STUDENT ORIENTATION EXPERIENCE
Some things that students will do at their Orientation session include:
Learn more about the academic programs and courses of study
Meetings with Academic Deans and academic resources to prepare for your fall classes.
Participate in small and large group activities facilitated by Orientation Advisors (OAs)
Learn about academic and campus resources that serve as a full-time support system
Learn about involvement and leadership opportunities on campus, such as our clubs and organizations, athletic opportunities, student events and programming, and campus employment
Meet other new students and build connections with your fellow classmates
THE FAMILY ORIENTATION EXPERIENCE
Our Family Orientation is a 1-day program that runs concurrent to the student program. Although it is not mandatory, the separate program offers families to learn about resources their students will have access to, as well as get a glimpse into academic and campus life. Our sessions are tailored for the needs of both first time and seasoned families sending their students off to college. Although some parents may have experienced orientation programs for other students, RWU takes pride in our unique and specially tailored experience. Throughout our program, there is time to mingle with each other, share tips, fears, and excitement for your students’ upcoming journey. Our Family Orientation program provides those the opportunity to speak with current students, staff, and faculty of RWU to gain insight into their experiences and the inner workings of our university.
During our program you will:
Meet University staff who will serve as campus resources
Learn about academic courses of study from the Dean of your student’s school
Learn about campus policies, departments and services
Attend sessions hosted by a variety of Student Life offices and departments
Get insight from current RWU students on helping your student make a smooth transition into college life
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REGISTER FOR YOUR SPRING SEMESTER CLASSES
Transfer Students: Once your transfer credit evaluation has been completed you will receive a link to sign up for a transfer advising meeting with our Senior Transfer/Pathways Academic Advisor. During this meeting you will review your transfer credit equivalency report, map out your remaining semesters here at RWU, and register for classes pending your deposit. Please note that these meetings will take place in Eastern Standard Time and will be held virtually on Zoom.
First Year Students: Please click here to book an appointment for advising and registration. If none of the available times fit your individual schedule, please email us at advising@rwu.edu. Please note that these meetings will take place in Eastern Standard Time and will be held virtually on Zoom.
Feel free to reach out to the Orientation Leadership team with any questions or concerns about our program. We would love to hear from you!
You can contact us via email at orientation@rwu.edu, or over the phone at (401) 254-3385. Wanna know what’s currently going on around campus? Or simply just get involved? Follow us on Instagram: @RWU_SPLO.
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