RICStart – Transfer Students

Kickstart Your Future at RIC! RICStart is your one-stop experience designed to help new transfer students complete everything they need to begin their journey at Rhode Island College. From academic advising and course registration support to student IDs, parking passes, and campus resources, RICStart helps you check off your to-do list and get ready for a successful start at RIC!

Please note that Spring RICStart is only for Transfer students beginning class for Spring 2027 Semester (January 2027). 
Select a session from the available dates below.

 

New Student Orientation – First-Year Students

Welcome to RIC, New Anchors! New Student Orientation is designed to welcome our incoming first-year students to the Rhode Island College community and help you feel confident, connected, and supported as you begin your college journey. Through engaging activities, opportunities to meet fellow Anchors, and introductions to campus resources, programs, and support services, you'll discover everything RIC has to offer to help you thrive!

Please note that Spring New Student Orientation is only for First-Year students beginning class for Spring 2027 Semester (January 2027). 
Select a session from the available dates below.

Guest Information:

Students are able to register up to 2 guests to attend the session with them. This program takes place on the same date and times as the Student Program. Students are able to edit or add guests to their registration at any time, up to 7 days prior to their selected session.

Please Note: All students must attend a New Student Orientation/RICStart session. First Year Students and Transfer students will attend different sessions and programs tailored to you during this event time. Please make sure that you are available for the entirety of the session you choose. You must attend the whole program to ensure that you are prepared to start your first semester at RIC. The deadline to register for a session is 7 business days before the date of that session, or until the session is at capacity.
 

Select a session for RICStart and New Student Orientation below: