ORIENTATION NEWSLETTER
Welcome from Student Orientation Advisors June 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 2025-2026 Orientation Advisor Staff
THE STUDENT ORIENTATION EXPERIENCE
Some things that students will do at their Orientation session include:
Meet your Academic Dean and learn about academic resources and your program course of study
Learn how to navigate campus academic technologies
Identify the resources and tools available to support transitioning from their previous institution
Begin to establish community connections with other transfer students
Learn how to engage outside the classroom through engagement opportunities such as clubs, organizations, club sports and intramural and campus employment.
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
LEARN MORE ABOUT CAMPUS OPPORTUNITIES
Within Roger Link, students can connect with organizations and clubs on campus, as well as directly communicate with their peers on campus! Start making connections on Roger Link now by searching “Roger Link” on your app store. By having Roger Link, you are able to:
Connect with students, faculty, and staff at Roger Williams
Stay updated on campus news and events
Meet others who share their interests
Browse organizations to follow/join
Explore and RSVP to campus events
Discover new opportunities to succeed
Set co-curricular goals and get connected to campus resources
Questions, Comments, Concerns?
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.
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