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Mrs. Alie Hallam Drew
- Director
- 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.
Monday–Friday: 8:30 am–4:30 pm
If you'll be attending RIC in the Fall 2024 semester, as a new first-year student or a new transfer student, you'll need to participate in an orientation program during June, July, or August:
First-Year Student Orientation Info and Registration
Transfer Student Orientation Info and Registration
Family Orientation Info and Registration
New first-year students must also attend Anchors Away Day in August. (This is optional for transfer students.) Register now for this important welcome event, where you'll explore your academic journey with members of the RIC community.
Are you a current student who's interested in helping new students get acclimated and navigate their college experience?
Do you know a current student who would make a great orientation leader or peer mentor?
Orientation is a comprehensive program that assists students in making their transition to RIC comfortable and enjoyable. New first-year students are required to attend orientation.
Our goal is to prepare each student for a successful transition into the RIC community. The program is designed for new transfer, readmitted, and second bachelor degree students. Learn more about your specialized transfer orientation program.
The parents and families of our students are our greatest partner in achieving success at RIC. In addition to our new students, it's important for parents and families to be informed about RIC's many resources and services.
Join members of the RIC community as we explore what the start of your academic journey has in store for you – meet your RIC-100 mentor and classmates, dive deeper into programs such as Open Books Open Minds, RIC-100, and COLL-101.
Attend the Fall Open House on Saturday, Nov. 4. Register today.
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