ACCEPTED STUDENTS DAY CELEBRATION APRIL 9, 2017 @myrwu
SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE 9:30 AM
WELCOME Recreation Center Field House
10:45 AM – NOON
ACADEMIC PRESENTATIONS Campus-Wide
NOON – 1:30 PM
LUNCH Recreation Center Field House
NOON – 3:00 PM 12:30 – 3:00 PM
SPECIALIZED TOUR OPPORTUNITIES PRESIDENT’S RECEPTION Global Heritage Hall
1:00 – 3:00 PM
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Global Heritage Hall
OPEN ALL DAY 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM FINANCIAL AID APPOINTMENTS Administration Building
Individual appointments will be available throughout the day. Make your appointment in the Recreation Center at the Financial Aid Appointment Table.
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
RWU BOOKSTORE
Get your RWU Gear at the RWU Bookstore. Get 10% off your purchase with the coupon in your folder.
Lower Commons
Can we help? Ask anyone wearing an RWU polo or name tag if you need assistance throughout the day. See the campus map in this program for all campus locations.
ON CAMPUS TODAY 1:00 PM
RWU BASEBALL VS. EASTERN CT. STATE UNIVERSITY
1:00 PM
RWU MEN’S TENNIS VS. ENDICOTT COLLEGE
Poalino Field
Tennis Courts
DETAILS OF EVENTS
Performance by Hawkward An RWU a cappella group
9:30 AM
WELCOME
RWU Experience Recreation Center Field House
Hear current RWU students share real-life experiences, stories and personal triumphs.
Academic Address
Provost Andrew Workman
Presidential Address
Dr. Donald J. Farish
10:45 AM – NOON ACADEMIC PRESENTATIONS Campus-Wide
Dismissal by major. You will be escorted to your academic presentation by an RWU ambassador.
NOON
LUNCH
Roger Williams University uses Bon Appetit for our dining services. Our food is cooked from scratch highlighting seasonal local ingredients. A pioneer in environmentally sound sourcing policies, developing programs addressing overuse of antibiotics, sustainable seafood, the food–climate change connection. We offer numerous options for vegan, gluten free and other dietary concerns.
NOON – 3:00 PM
SPECIALIZED TOUR OPPORTUNITIES
Residence Hall Tours Leaving From Feinstein College of Arts & Sciences
Join us for a 30-minute tour of our first year housing options, running continuously.
First Year Housing Options:
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Cedar Hall Maple Hall Stonewall Terrace Willow Hall
Campus Tours Leaving From The Alumni & Admissions Center
Join us for a 45-minute student-led campus tour highlighting academics and student life. T ours departing every half hour.
Learning Commons University Library
Stop by the University Library for a personalized tour of the building. Hear about the resources and technology available to all of our students.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM MEET WITH STUDENT ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES We invite you to stop by the Student Accessibility Services table to learn more about SAS.
Families may also request a brief, private consultation with an SAS professional staff member. The SAS table is at the President’s Reception on the first floor of Global Heritage Hall.
OFFERED AT PARENT AND ALUMNI ZONE 1:00 PM & 2:00 PM Global Heritage Hall, Room 206 Please attend the PARENTS ONLY: Join parents of currently enrolled students and RWU Alumni session that fits best an insider’s look into the RWU student experience. This session will include a within your schedule.
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question and answer period.
STUDENT ZONE Global Heritage Hall, Room 105 STUDENTS ONLY: This is the time and place for newly accepted students to get information about the details of campus life directly from RWU students.
TRANSITIONING TO COLLEGE: THE RWU FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE
OFFERED ONLY AT 1:00 PM
STUDENT LIFE PANEL Global Heritage Hall, Room G-01
Global Heritage Hall, Room 108 RWU is committed to preparing our graduates for personal and professional success and to live meaningful lives. Hear from Academic Affairs leaders about how RWU’s distinctive academics establish a solid foundation for learning and personal growth. Come learn more about how our First-Year Roger Seminars, Living Learning Communities, CORE Curriculum, RWU Experience and more, help students explore their strengths and interests, transition to college life, and chart a path toward career readiness.
This is an opportunity to learn about Student Life and ask questions of staff and student representatives from Student Programs & Leadership, Residence Life & Housing, The Intercultural Center, Recreation Center and Club & Intramural Sports.
OFFERED ONLY GLOBAL EDUCATION – AT 2:00 PM STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNITIES AT RWU Global Heritage Hall Room, G-01
Roger Williams University values the lessons learned from global diversity. Learn how students e nhance their academic and cultural experiences through studying abroad during their time at RWU.
TELL US WHAT YOU THINK
PLEASE COMPLETE OUR ACCEPTED STUDENTS DAY SURVEY AT
WWW.RWU.EDU/GO/APRIL9ASD
Complete the survey and visit us at the President’s Reception to get an RWU water bottle!
Presidential Reception 12:30–3:00 PM • GLOBAL HERITAGE HALL
Come meet the President of RWU, Dr. Donald J. Farish and his wife, Maia; chat with staff from campus services, representatives from our clubs & organizations and athletic coaches.
OFFICES REPRESENTED CENTER FOR STUDENT ACADEMIC SUCCESS: - Advising and Peer Mentorship - First Year Experience - Student Accessibility Services - Tutoring Center
HANDS-ON LEARNING:
ACADEMICS:
STUDENT LIFE:
- Center for Career and Professional Development - Community Partnerships Center - Feinstein Center for Service Learning and Community Engagement - Study Abroad
- Bachelor’s Plus Graduate Programs - Interdisciplinary Minors - School of Law
- Spiritual Life - Student Programs and Leadership - Clubs and Organizations - Intercultural Center - Athletics and Intramurals - Bon Appetit (Dining Services) - ROTC - Orientation
SUPPORT SERVICES: - Information Technology - Public Safety
WELCOME ABOARD, FUTURE HAWKS! Celebrate Your Acceptance! 1. Use the official #RWU2021 Snapchat filter 2. Follow @myrwu on Snapchat 3. Snap us your photos 4. Stay tuned for surprises – you could win RWU swag!
We will pick one winner at random from each Accepted Students Day. Winners will be announced the following Monday.
Have fun, be creative, good luck! You will automatically be entered by registering at the event.
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DO IT TODAY!
WE ARE RWU. NOW YOU ARE TOO! NEXT STEPS Stop by the Deposit Table at the President’s Reception, the Financial Aid office, or the Office of Admission to submit your deposit and reserve your spot in the Class of 2021. Make your deposit today and go home with RWU gear!
Submit your deposit online at
accepted.rwu.edu Please remain in contact with your territory manager through the May 1, 2017 deposit deadline date. Stay connected to RWU and discover resources to answer your questions at accepted.rwu.edu. Already committed? Be on the lookout for your transition information for details about registering for orientation, living on campus, establishing your RWU email account and more. This information will come to you via mail towards the end of April or the beginning of May.
Thank you for coming to our Accepted Students Day Celebration!
We want to hear from you! Share your pictures, comments and feedback on Twitter or Instagram throughout the day.
@myrwu
Office of Admission One Old Ferry Road • Bristol, RI 02809 401.254.3500 •
[email protected] www.rwu.edu