Which Orientation is Right for You?

Which Best Describes You?

Are You a Family Member Click to learn who this is for

Do you have a student that will be attending an Orientation session? We hope that you'll plan to be at Family Orientation, on the same date and time as your student’s orientation.

Who is this for?

Family members of students who will be attending a RIC orientation session.

Are You a First-Year Student? Click to learn who this is for

A first-year student has NOT previously attended another college and has under 24 college credits.

Who is this for?

If you have NOT previously attended another college and have under 24 college credits, then you're considered a first-year student. If you will be starting classes in the spring or fall, then you're in the right place to find your orientation session.

Are You a Transfer Student? Click to learn who this is for

A transfer student HAS previously attended another college and has over 24 college credits.

Who is this for?

If you HAVE previously attended another college and have over 24 credits, then you're considered a transfer student. If you will be starting classes in the spring or fall, then you're in the right place to find your orientation session.

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Office of New Student Programs

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