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Aug 18, 2024 - Aug 24, 2024
August 22
Welcome Check-in Tent
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!

 


August 22
Lunch
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.

 


August 22
COMMUTER STUDENT Check-In at the Welcome Tent
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!


August 22
First Generation Meet & Greet
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.


August 22
Parent Conversation with the President
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.


August 22
First-Year Student Redhawk Guide Meet & Greet
Time: 1:00 PM | Location: Library Courtyard

All first-year students are invited to meet their Redhawk Guide and other first-year students.


August 22
Transfer Student Faculty Meet & Greet
Time: 1:00 PM | Location: Golisano Library Café

All transfer students are invited to meet upper class students and faculty from their academic major.

 


August 22
International Meet and Greet
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.


August 22
Alumni Legacy Photo
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.

 


August 22
Chapel & Commissioning New Students and Parents
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.


August 22
President’s Dinner at the Arch
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.


August 22
First Residence Hall Meeting
Time: 6:30 PM | Location: Residence Area

First year students can meet with their floor mates, RA and RD!


August 22
Commuter Connect
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!


August 22
Variety Show
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


August 22
Game Night in the GCEC
Time: 9:00 PM | Location: GCEC 102

Come out and enjoy board games with friends! Sponsored by Student Life & Millennium Games.


August 22
Frisbee on the Turf!
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.


August 23
Breakfast
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.


August 23
Learn Campus Basics
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!


August 23
Lunch with your FYS Section
Time: 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM | Location: Garlock Dining Commons

Have lunch with your FYS section!


August 23
New F1 Student Meeting
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.


August 23
Diversity & Belonging Engagement
Time: 1:30 PM | Location: GCEC 102

Meet and connect with BIPOC faculty, staff and students. All are welcome!


August 23
Roberts Venture Games
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).


August 23
Department Orientations
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


August 23
Dinner With Your Major
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Location: Garlock Dining Commons

Dine with professors and classmates in your major. Undeclared? Sit Anywhere!


August 23
Late Night Adventure
Time: 8:30 PM | Location: Golisano Library Courtyard

Enjoy a late night campus-wide adventure brought to you by SALT. Running shoes recommended.


August 23
Party on the Patio
Time: 9:15 PM | Location: Golisano Library Patio

Top off your evening with late night pizza and music! Sponsored by SALT.


August 24
Breakfast
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.


August 24
20th Annual Day of Service
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.

 


August 24
Lunch
Time: 12:00 PM | Location: Garlock Dining Commons

Each new student not on a meal plan will receive a complimentary meal pass.

 


August 24
Rest or Caffeine. Your choice!
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.

 


August 24
Tea Time with SASS
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.


August 24
Global Club: Cold Treats at Vics
Time: 2:00 PM | Location: Meet at Library

Get some ice cream and hang out with new students 


August 24
North Chili Walking Tour
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.


August 24
Commuter Classroom Search
Time: 3:00 PM | Location: Golisano Library Steps

Bring your class schedule and upper class students will help you be prepared!

 


August 24
Insider Guide to Campus Life
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.


August 24
Dinner in Garlock with your floor!
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!


August 24
Karaoke and Mingle
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.


August 24
Glow Games
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).