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Please see below for the Roger Days Schedule as of August 22, 2024.  Please note that the schedule will continue to be updated.

Thursday, August 22nd
1:00 – 3:30 pm          Check In for New Students
                                 North Campus Residence Hall

4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.          Dinner    
                                         University Commons
Resident Students will receive an email with their specific time for meals

8 p.m. – 10 p.m.     Welcome to Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±×ÊÁÏ Social  
                              Cedar Basketball Court
            
Friday, August 23rd

8:00 – 11:30 am     Check In for New Students
                       North Campus Residence Hall

11:00 am – 1:30 pm     Convocation Lunch 
                        Upper Commons

1:30p.m.        New Student Line Up 
All students will meet in front of their Residence Halls (Stonewall and Commuters will be in front of the Art Building) to process to the Convocation Program

2:30 pm         New Student Convocation 
             Campus Recreation Center Baseball Field
Convocation is a formal ceremony that welcomes new student as members of the Roger Williams University community.

            
4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.       Dinner    
               University Commons
Resident Students will receive an email with their specific time for meals

7 p.m.     South  Campus Residential Community Meeting 
    See your email for information and location

8:00 pm-10 p.m.     Welcome to Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±×ÊÁÏ Social  
            Cedar Basketball Court

Saturday, August 24th
8 a.m.-9:45 a.m.    Breakfast Rotations
            University Commons
Students will receive an email with their specific time for meals.  

10 a.m. -10:30 a.m.     Campus Life 101
                       Campus Recreation Center
Join the Student Life as they welcome you to campus and the beginning of the Fall Orientation program.  This session will provide information on campus life from how to use your meal plan, pick up mail, hours of offices and what is Fall Orientation.

10:40-11:40 a.m.    Living in Roger’s Community
                       Recreation Center
Students' health and well-being is our top priority at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±×ÊÁÏ. This presentation will highlight important health and personal safety tips. Students will hear from representatives from Public Safety, Student Conduct & Conflict Resolution and Environmental Health & Safety on how to keep healthy and safe at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±×ÊÁÏ.

11:45 a.m. - 1:30p.m.      Lunch Rotations
            University Commons
         Students will receive an email with their specific time for meals.  

1:30 p.m. to 2:45  p.m.  Understanding Unconscious Bias & Building A Sense of Belonging
                                   Campus Recreation Center
Your success at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±×ÊÁÏ will depend on more than just your performance in the classroom. We are committed to building a community based on inclusive practices that lead to a true sense of belonging for every student. 

4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.       Dinner    
               University Commons
  Students will receive an email with their specific time for meals

6:30 – 10:30 pm.     Class of 2028:  Target Trip
Buses leave from the Campus Recreation Center each hour at 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m..  Students will sign up on Hawk Link for a space on the bus

Sunday, August 25th

8 a.m.-9:45 a.m.    Breakfast Rotations
            University Commons
Resident Students will receive an email with their specific time for meals.  

10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.   Student Mental Health and Wellness 
            Campus Recreation Center
The expectation for student success assumes that students must be well to do well. Knowing who your mental health & wellness resources are & how to reach out to us is key.  Here at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±×ÊÁÏ, Health Services, Health Education, and Counseling Center are your go-to resources & we will discuss how we work as a team to help you at times of need.

11:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.      Lunch Rotations
            University Commons
  Students will receive an email with their specific time for meals.  

1:30 to 2:45 p.m.    Let’s Talk about Sex: This Matters at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±×ÊÁÏ 
            Campus Recreation Center
Sexual health and sexual safety are of premiere importance at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±×ÊÁÏ. We strive to create a safe and respectful campus for all students to learn and thrive. Reducing sexual violence and negative consequences from alcohol use matter at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±×ÊÁÏ! During this session, students and staff will discuss sexual health, consent, healthy choices around alcohol use and strategies related to bystander intervention.

4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.       Dinner    
               University Commons
Students will receive an email with their specific time for meals

7:00 – 9:00 pm,     Welcome to Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±×ÊÁÏ Social 
            Cedar Basketball Court

Monday, August 26th

7 a.m.-9:30 a.m.    Breakfast  
            University Commons

10am-11:15       Getting Reading Academically for the Semester

Session will be held in the Campus Recreation Center Field House
          

11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m..       Peer Mentor Campus Tours and Lunch
 Join your Peer Mentor and FYS classmates to locate all of your classes and learn the locations for all of the academic support available on campus.  Students will receive meet up location via email for Tour Time and Lunch Rotation 

1:45 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Academic Success
Join your FYS class (and meet your FYS instructor too) for a session designed to help you start the semester strong.   Check your email for classroom location.

5:15 p.m. – 7 p.m.       Dinner    
               University Commons
Students will receive an email with their specific time for meals.  

7 p.m. to 9 p.m.     Welcome to Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±×ÊÁÏ Social 
            Cedar Basketball Court

Tuesday, August 27th

8 a.m.-9:45 a.m.    Breakfast  
            University Commons      

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.      Lunch  
            University Commons        

5:15 p.m. – 8 p.m.       Dinner    
               University Commons
  

Tuesday, August 27th
1 p.m. to 2 p.m.    Student Accessibility Services (SAS) Orientation
                                   Room To Be Announced
This is an invitation only session for students who have registered with the Student Accessibility Services Office.    

3 p.m. to 4 p.m.   Meet your Advisor Social 

Location to be announced to students via email