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Time: 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM | Location: Lower Rinker
Location: Lower Rinker Community Service Center Lawn
Pick up your New Student Orientation schedule, guest meal tickets, residence hall room key, meet other parents, and enjoy a free cup of coffee!
Time: 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM | Location: Garlock Dining Commons
Each new student not on a meal plan will receive a complimentary meal pass. Online advance ticket sales will be available for purchase on June 1st. In addition, family members may purchase tickets on-site in Garlock on Friday.
Time: 11:00 AM | Location: Lower Rinker Community Service Center Lawn
Pick up your Orientation schedule, guest meal tickets, meet other parents, and enjoy a free cup of coffee!
Time: 11:30 AM | Location: Library Cafe
This session orients new college students and families to the issues that first-gen students encounter, the notion of college culture shock, and the people and places they can go to ask questions.
Time: 1:00 PM | Location: Golisano Community Engagement Center, 102 (Rinker Conference Hall)
Parents! You are invited to hear a special message from President Hayles and meet other parents. Sponsored by the Office of the President and Student Life.
Time: 1:00 PM | Location: Library Courtyard
All first-year students are invited to meet their Redhawk Guide and other first-year students.
Time: 1:00 PM | Location: Golisano Library Café
All transfer students are invited to meet upper class students and faculty from their academic major.
Time: 1:30 PM | Location: Garlock Lawn
Are you an international student OR have you lived outside the US for an extended period of time (missionary kid, TCK, military parents, permanent resident, dual citizen, etc.)? The Office of International Engagement would like to meet you! Come meet the OIE staff as well as new and upper-class students who share similar international backgrounds and cross-cultural experiences.
Time: 2:30 PM | Location: Cultural Life Center Stairwell
Are you a Roberts Alum? Celebrate the Roberts Legacy with a photo of Roberts Alumni families. Sponsored by the Office of Alumni Engagement.
Time: 3:00 PM | Location: Hale Auditorium, CLC
Welcome to Roberts! Enjoy this opening tradition for all new students and parents. Parents are encouraged to depart campus following this Kick-Off.
Time: 5:00 PM | Location: Golisano Library Lawn (rain site: Garlock Dining Commons)
Enjoy dinner with President Hayles at the Arch in front of the Golisano Library. Students will then participate in the school tradition of walking through the Arch, signifying the beginning of their Roberts journey. Dress is very casual! Rain site is Garlock Dining Commons.
Time: 6:30 PM | Location: Residence Area
First year students can meet with their floor mates, RA and RD!
Time: 6:30 PM | Location: Golisano Library Café
This session is specific to the commuter student experience. Learn about Student Clubs/Organizations, hear from our Commuter Student Leaders, and make connections with new students!
Time: 8:00 PM | Location: Golisano Library Front Steps
Laugh and win prizes! Limited seating available. Sponsored by the Student Association Leadership Team (SALT). Rainsite location is GCEC 102
Time: 9:00 PM | Location: GCEC 102
Come out and enjoy board games with friends! Sponsored by Student Life & Millennium Games.
Time: 9:00 PM | Location: Redhawk Turf Field
Immediately after the Variety Show, head to the turf field for some ultimate frisbee competition. Sponsored by the Student Association Leadership Team (SALT). Rain site location is Voller Athletic Center arena.
Time: 8:15 AM - 8:45 AM | Location: Garlock Dining Commons
Each new student not on a meal plan will receive a complimentary meal pass.
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:15 PM | Location: Hale Auditorium
Learn about Spiritual Life Credits, then head over to the Golisano Library to learn about Email, Moodle, Self Service, Library Resources, and everything you need to know to have you prepared for your first day of class!
Time: 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM | Location: Garlock Dining Commons
Have lunch with your FYS section!
Time: 1:00 PM | Location: Golisano Community Engagement Center 108
International students are required to attend a Mandatory International Students Meeting every year. This mandatory meeting will include important updated information regarding immigration regulations, social security numbers, and bank accounts.
Time: 1:30 PM | Location: GCEC 102
Meet and connect with BIPOC faculty, staff and students. All are welcome!
Time: 3:00 PM | Location: Mersereau Lawn (next to the Hastings Building)
Watch or compete in unique games and meet your Redhawk class. Rain site: Voller Athletic Center (VAC).
Time: 4:00 PM | Location: See your New Student Orientation Booklet for room locations
Meet faculty, staff and students from your major, and learn valuable information that you will need to start your first semester at RWU.
Arts and Humanities Departments:
· Communication - Hastings 230
· History - Hastings 122
· Language & Literature - Hastings 124
· Music & Performing Arts - Cox Hall 209
· Visual Arts - Carpenter Hall 219
· Nursing - Smith Hall 166
· Business - Hastings 125
· Social Work - Carpenter Hall 107
· Teacher Education - Hastings 240
· Psych - Carpenter Hall 102
· Criminal Justice - Smith Hall 365
· Bio & Chemical Sciences - Smith Hall 265 Lake Auditorium
· CSC, MTH, and PHY - Smith Hall 359
· Theology and Ministry - Roberts Hall 313
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Location: Garlock Dining Commons
Dine with professors and classmates in your major. Undeclared? Sit Anywhere!
Time: 8:30 PM | Location: Golisano Library Courtyard
Enjoy a late night campus-wide adventure brought to you by SALT. Running shoes recommended.
Time: 9:15 PM | Location: Golisano Library Patio
Top off your evening with late night pizza and music! Sponsored by SALT.
Time: 8:15 AM - 8:45 AM | Location: Garlock Dining Commons
Each new student not on a meal plan will receive a complimentary meal pass.
Time: 8:45 AM - 12:00 PM | Location: Garlock Dining Commons
Service is an important aspect of our mission. Participate, Learn, and Serve! Wear a Roberts shirt (if you have one) and durable shoes for this service activity.
Time: 12:00 PM | Location: Garlock Dining Commons
Each new student not on a meal plan will receive a complimentary meal pass.
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Location: Library Patio
Use this time to rest from the morning of service, or stop by the Library Patio for a free drink and explore the campus.
Time: 1:00 PM | Location: Golisano Library Cafe
Pick up a coffee from the Library Patio and join us inside the cafe for time with Sexual Assault Survivors Group (SASS). This event is sponsored by SASS and the Wellness Center.
Time: 2:00 PM | Location: Meet at Library
Get some ice cream and hang out with new students
Time: 3:00 PM | Location: Tour departs from the Library Patio
Take a walking tour of North Chili and see what the community offers including coffee shops, grocery stores, restaurants, pharmacy, and the post office. Tours led by knowledgeable students.
Time: 3:00 PM | Location: Golisano Library Steps
Bring your class schedule and upper class students will help you be prepared!
Time: 4:00 PM | Location: GCEC 102
Hear from upper class students how to navigate campus life including student activities, safety, accountability, Chapel requirements, and learn about the city of Rochester.
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Location: Garlock Dining Commons
Bring your ID and dine with your RA and floor residents! Each new student not on a meal plan will receive a complimentary meal pass. Commuters are invited to sign-in for a complimentary meal!
Time: 7:00 PM | Location: Golisano Library Courtyard (rain site GCEC 102)
Come try out your singing talents, meet new people and enjoy snow cones! Sponsored by SALT Multi-Ethnic Affairs Director & Student Life.
Time: 9:00 PM | Location: Redhawks Turf Field (rain site VAC Arena)
Glow Games. Need we say more? Get ready to have a blast and celebrate the beginning of the school year! Sponsored by Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA).