University College

Family Orientation: First-Year Students

The Family Orientation Advantage:

• Academic Insight: discuss URI curriculum, meet with your student's academic dean, interact with faculty, and even experience a real URI course.
• Beneficial Workshops: participate in workshops and discussions that are specifically designed for freshman student families.
• Campus Resources and Services: discover and meet with numerous URI services and resources. Learn about housing, dining, financial aid, student involvement and many more!
• "Letting Go": learn new skills, resources, and tools to assist you with the transition and emotions of "letting go".
• Local Community: explore and enjoy our beautiful South County community. We'll help you discover the perfect after orientation activity or restaurant for dinner!

The family orientation is a 2-day experience that will not only provide you with valuable information and understanding of the URI community but also a chance to show us your Rhody Pride!

Sample Schedule:

Please note: This is only a sample schedule. Upon check-in, we will provide you with a detailed schedule for your session.

Register Now:

Family members should add themselves as "Guests" in your student's registration. Please log-in using the account created to register your student.

Instructions for Registration:

1. Click "Register Now" from right sidebar.
2. Log-in with your student or the email & password he/she used when securing his/her orientation dates.
3. Add family members as "Guests".

Family Orientation costs $35 per person. This will cover program materials, continental breakfast, 2 lunches, and a light reception. Payment can be made electronically when registering. Overnight accommodations are not included. For information on overnight accommodations, please visit here.

Accommodations:

The Family Orientation fee of $35/pp does not include overnight accommodations. However, we have negotiated many options for you. Please visit www.uri.edu/orientation/accommodations for more information.

Directions:

Please follow these directions to our Kingston Campus. We hope to see you soon!

What to Bring:

• Any questions you may want to ask URI faculty and staff
• Writing utensil, notebook, and a carrying case for your belongings
• Comfortable clothes and shoes: we will be exploring campus!

           (If you require assistance getting around campus, please call 401.874.5927)

• Prepare for inclement weather (i.e. umbrella, rain jacket, etc.)

Please note: After checking in, students and families will not meet again until checkout, which occurs at 4pm on day 2, so please pack separate bags.

Additional Tools for New Families:

• 8 Rules
• http://www.uri.edu/family/

Orientation 2013 Dates

           Contact Information

Office of New Student Programs
The University of Rhode Island
6 Rhody Ram Way
140 Roosevelt Hall
Kingston, RI 02881

Phone: (401) 874-5927
Fax: (401) 874-4320
Email: newram@etal.uri.edu
Web: http://www.uri.edu/orientation