Group of students at orientation sitting together, excited, outside on steps

Congratulations on your acceptance to ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ! We're excited to see you at Orientation! First-Year Student Summer Orientation is for students starting classes in August (Fall Semester) 2025.

Summer Orientation Dates

Registration will open on April 1 for your choice of 2-day session:

  • June 16–17
  • July 17–18
  • August 4–5

What Happens at Orientation?

This two-day comprehensive program, designed to welcome and acclimate new students and families to the college, is an interactive program where you'll:

  • learn about campus resources
  • engage in conversations with faculty
  • hear about student organizations and clubs
  • meet new classmates
  • work with an advisor to create a class schedule
  • receive a student ID and parking pass

Attending both days is mandatory for all first-year students because of all that is accomplished at orientation. If you will be living on-campus, staying overnight in the dorms is required. If you will be commuting to campus you have the option of staying overnight in the dorms, but all students need to attend the second day of orientation.

Complete the First 4 Steps Before Orientation

Set Up Your Access and Enroll at ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ

Set Your Password

To begin using your ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ account and access all online services, you need to set an initial password. Please follow our .

Log in to MyÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ and Email

Use the username and password you just set up to and your (where you will access your Outlook email)

Make Your Deposit to Officially Enroll

Secure your place in the undergraduate class by making your $200 enrollment deposit on MyÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ:

  1. you'll then be on the ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ Student Homepage where you need to click on the New to ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ tile 
  2. then click on Make a Payment in the left menu

Register for Your Orientation Session

Registration Coming Soon!

Please Note: Make sure that you are available for the entirety of the session you choose. You must attend the whole program to ensure that you are prepared to start your first semester at ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ. The deadline to register for a session is seven business days before the date of that session, or until the session is at capacity.

Requesting Reasonable Accommodations for Orientation

Students with disabilities who need accommodations to fully access Orientation can request accommodations through the Center for Disability Access, following the steps outlined on Requesting Accommodations with the Center for Disability Access. After the team receives your and supporting disability documentation, you will be invited to a meeting to discuss your needs and plan accommodations. Please submit your Orientation accommodation requests as early as possible. For more information, email the Center for Disability Access at cda@ric.edu or call the Center for Disability Access at 401-456-2776.

Send Test Scores & Final Transcripts

If you are taking college coursework, send the Office of Undergraduate Admissions an official transcript and/or official test scores. Email Admissions at admissions@ric.edu.

Take Math and Writing Placements

Math Placement

Prior to your Orientation session, please register for the Math Placement Exam. You will need at least a Level 1 placement to register for many classes. Math Requirements and Placement provides more information and directions on how to register. For any questions regarding the Math Placement exam, please email Megan DiBonaventura at mdibonaventura@ric.edu.

First-Year Writing Directed Self-Placement

First-Year Writing Directed Self-Placement is a brief survey to help find the appropriate First-Year Writing (FYW) course for you. Prior to your Orientation session, please complete this .

Attend Orientation

During orientation you'll learn about many aspects of ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ from people who are ready to assist you and with fellow classmates who are eager to meet you. You'll also register for your classes. Orientation is required for all first-year students, so be sure not to miss it.

Stay in the Dorms

If you plan to live on campus, you'll be staying overnight in the dorms after your first day of Orientation. If you're planning to commute to ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ, we still encourage you to stay overnight in the dorms to experience the life of a student resident. Learn more about living on campus.

Submit Your Health Forms + View More Resources

Once you have registered for classes you will gain access to the Medicate Patient Portal to upload important health and immunization forms. Please as soon as possible after attending orientation.

ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ entrance

Contact Us

Office of New Student Programs

Our mission it to assist students and families during their transition to ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ, through Orientation and educational programming, during their first year.

Alie Hallam

Mrs. Alie Hallam Drew

Director

New Student Programs

Lisa Ferri

Lisa A. Ferri

Assistant Administrative Officer