New Student Programs

The Office of New Student Programsassists students and families during their transition to RIC through New Student Orientation and educational programming during their first year. Mandatory for all incoming first-year and transfer students, New Student Orientation is offered during the summer and winter break. In addition to New Student Orientation, the Office of New Student Programs hosts the Anchors First Program, a programming model designed to engage first-year students in the co-curricular life of campus and to support academic success through topics such as community building, health & wellness, goal setting, career readiness, money management, and academic success.New Student Programs also provides leadership and employment opportunities for current students having completed at least one semester at RIC.Through the Orientation Leader and RIC-100 Peer Mentor positions, students gain valuable experience in leadership, communication, and teambuilding.

Contact New Student Programs at orientation@ric.edu or 401-456-8439.