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Directions
From the North: Take I-95 South to Exit 9 (Route 4 South), follow Route 4 to Route 1 South. Stay on Route 1 until the intersection of Route 138 West. Route 138 West will bring you to the University. Take a right on Upper College Road, a left on Campus Avenue, and then right on Lower College Road. Follow the signs for student check-in at Barlow and Weldin residence halls.
From the South: Take I-95 North to exit 3A (Route 138 east). Continue east on Route 138 to the University. Take a left on Lower College Road and follow the signs for student check-in at Barlow and Weldin residence halls.
For more detailed directions and maps, click here.
Note that construction projects on and off-campus during the month of June may cause some delays. Please plan your travel time appropriately.
Physical Address for GPS systems:
Barlow Hall
2 Baird Hill Rd.
Kingston, RI 02881
Parking
Upon your arrival to campus, we ask that you follow the posted signs to parking and park your vehicle in a designated student parking space. For more information about parking on the URI Kingston campus please visit the URI Parking Services website at www.uri.edu/parking
Accommodations
As a reminder, new students will be staying in one of our residence halls for Orientation. Due to the schedule of events, students are not allowed to leave campus during the program, leave early, or stay in another place other than the designated program residence halls. Students coming from a distance may check-in the evening before and stay with other out-of-state students. For more information about early arrival check-in, please check the panel of this page.
On-Campus Accommodations
Reserve a room in Eddy Hall, one of our residence halls. At a rate of $40 per room per night, you can stay in an air-conditioned single or double room. Rooms are arranged suite-style, which means you would have a private bedroom space, and a semi-private bathroom. Additional amenities include wireless internet connection, continental breakfast on Day 2 and an opportunity to experience first-hand one of URI’s residence halls. To make a reservation, please contact the Office of Housing and Residence Life at 401-874-5162.
Please note: the overnight accommodation fee is payable directly to the Office of Housing and Residence Life when you check-in and it is separate from the $35 per person orientation program fee.
Local hotels
Holiday Inn: The Holiday Inn of South Kingstown, located approximately 5 miles from the URI campus, is offering rates of $99 during the URI June Orientation program. To make reservations, call 1-877-805-9008 or 401-789-1051 and be sure to ask for the “URI Orientation” rate. www.HolidayInn.com/SKingstownRI
Hampton Inn: The Hampton Inn of South Kingstown, also located 5 miles from campus, is offering a flat rate of $99 per evening available Sunday through Thursday during June Orientation. To make reservations, call 401-788-3500 and be sure to ask for the “URI Orientation” rate. www.hamptoninn.com
The Stagecoach House Inn: Only 10 miles from campus on Rt. 138, offers a special rate of $95/night for River View Rooms. Call 888-814-9600 and ask for "URI Orientation" rate. AAA approved 3-diamonds. www.stagecoachhouse.com
Local Bed & Breakfasts
Bed and Breakfast Referrals of South Coast Rhode Island: For more information visit: www.bandbsocoastri.com.
South County Tourism Council: For more information on the South County, Rhode Island area visit: www.southcountyri.com.
Additional Helpful Links:
For transportation from TF Green Airport to The University of Rhode Island, please visit:
For transportation from Logan International Airport to The University of Rhode Island please visit: www.massport.com/logan
Rhode Island Public Transportation (Bus Schedules & Fares)
Kingston Train Station
Eagle Taxi
(401) 783-2970
Friendly Cab
(401) 821-2500
Orientation 2010 Dates
Session 1: June 10-11
Session 2: June 14-15
Session 3: June 17-18
Session 4: June 21-22
Session 5: June 24-25
Session 6: June 28-29
Session 7: July 1-2
June Transfer Day: June 23
