ORIENTATION NEWSLETTER ORIENTATION
Welcome Letter from the Associate Dean of Students
June Orientation Session
Hello and welcome to Roger Williams University, on behalf of our sta , I am excited to meet you during our Orientation. is newsletter will provide new students and family members with important information regarding New Student and Family Orientation. My goal with our program is to provide both new students and family members with the information that will assist in your transition to the Roger Williams community.
Our New Student and Family Orientation program is designed to help ease your transition to campus, introduce you to campus resources for both academic and outside of the classroom life, and to provide you opportunities to meet your peers as you begin to build your social connections. e Orientation program is a 2 day (overnight component) for students and a 1 day program for families that runs concurrently.
My hope is that you leave our Orientation program with an excitement of what you will be able to accomplish as a Hawk. Should you have questions regarding our program, please reach out to us at orientation@rwu.edu or (401) 254-3088
It’s a great day to be a Hawk!
Carol Sacchetti Associate Dean of Students/ Director of Student Programs, Leadership and Orientation
Hello Class of 2030, and on behalf of our New Student and Family Orientation team, welcome to Roger Williams University! Our team of thirty- ve Orientation Advisors are very excited to meet you, learn about your goals and aspirations for your college journey, and help you transition into being a member of our community. Orientation is the rst step in this process, where you’ll get to meet classmates and faculty, and learn about resources that will help you succeed at RWU.
e two of us are your Student Orientation Coordinators (SOCs) for RWU’s New Student and Family Orientation program. Both of us have been a part of the Orientation program since our freshman year and we are ecstatic to take on this role so we may expand upon the program even further. Our involvement with this program has allowed us to be challenged and grow in countless ways.
Samanta came into the RWU community as an undeclared student, but slowly began to take an interest in business, and became a Marketing major. As she took more courses,
she also added Public Relations as a second major and Public Humanities & Arts as her minor. Samanta keeps herself busy outside of the classroom with her campus jobs; a SPLO front desk assistant, Health and Wellness Educator (HAWE), and Student Orientation Coordinator. She also enjoys working with other students in her roles as President of the Feminists United club and Secretary of the Hispanic and Latin Student Association. As her senior year approaches, she is grateful for the experiences and connections she has made on campus and can’t wait to see you around this fall!
Dominic began his journey at RWU undeclared, but has since become passionate about his major in Public Relations and minors in Marketing, Graphic Design, and Corporate Communications. Outside of academics, he enjoys his work as a Student Orientation Coordinator and Lead Admission Ambassador in the O ce of Undergraduate Admissions. He’s also a member of the Public Relations Student Society of America and has worked for the Event Operations team for a few years. As he begins his senior year, he’s very thankful for the opportunities he has had to become a member of the RWU community and looks forward to welcoming you this fall.
Our experiences at Roger Williams have given us opportunities that we will remember for the rest of our lives. We know just how valuable being a member of our community is, and hope you take the next step to begin a journey of your own. We cannot wait to see you at Orientation!
Samanta Arevalo & Dominic Monti
THE STUDENT ORIENTATION
EXPERIENCE
EXPERIENCE THE STUDENT
Students will have the following opportunities at Orientation
Meet your Orientation Advisors (OAs) and peers in your small group
Meet with your Academic Dean and learn about academic resources
Learn about campus life and what you will need to be success outside of class
Learn about involvement and leadership opportunities in clubs, organizations, athletic opportunities, and campus employment
Meet your fellow Hawks and start making connections!
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 o ers 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 rst time and seasoned families sending their students o to college. Although some families may have experienced orientation programs for other students, RWU takes pride in our unique and specially tailored experience. roughout 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, sta , and faculty of RWU to gain insight into their experiences and the inner workings of our university.
WHAT IS AN ORIENTATION ADVISOR?
Our sta of Orientation Advisors (OAs) are excited to welcome you to campus! OAs are upper-class students who are trained to lead students and families through the Orientation Program, introduce you to the campus community, and provide insight into their personal RWU experience. Our OA team will serve the following role for new students:
Student leader
Friendly face on campus
Role model
Knowledgeable Campus Resource
Contact for community involvement
We realize that a er you register for Orientation, you might need to change your session. If you need to change into another session, we ask that you reach out to us at orientation@rwu.edu. Please make sure to include the student’s name, your request for the change and what session you would like to request a change to. An Orientation sta member will respond to each request.
