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At Orientation you will:

• Receive your schedule and learn more about ˿����Ƶ unique customizable curriculum.
• Become more familiar with the campus.
• Meet many of your classmates and make connections with staff and faculty.
• Gain an understanding of community standards and expectations.
• Learn about academic expectations, campus life, leadership and involvement opportunities, technology, dining options, financial well-being, health and wellness, and much more!

What resident hall do students spend the night in during Orientation?

Orientation takes place in Bristol House and Barrington House. Spending the night in these first-year halls allowing students to see what it is like to stay in what could be their residence hall for the year. Only students will spend the night during orientation. 

What happens if I cannot attend orientation? (Orientation is required for incoming students)

We have a virtual orientation that will be held on August 1 for those who are unable to attend do to travel. Additionally, there is an Orientation Canvas page for you to access more supplementary information.

Who attends New Student Orientation, is it just students?

It is required for students to attend orientation; however, there is an optional family program that runs parallel to the student program. Families will attend sessions designed to inform them about ˿����Ƶ resources and help them support their students during their first year of college.

I have to travel from a distance, and may need to arrive a day early, what can I do?

Reach out to our New Student Programs Office at orientation@bryant.edu and we will work with you to try an accommodate this request.

When will I register for fall classes if I am an incoming freshman?

Your first semester classes at ˿����Ƶ will be planned by your Undergraduate Advisor. Academic Advisors meet with the incoming students during New Student Orientation share how to find and read your class schedule. For any further questions, please reach out to the Office of Undergraduate Advising at (401) 232-6210 or email ugadvise@bryant.edu.

What does the orientation fee cover?

The fee covers the cost of staying the night in the residence halls, meals, activities, and everything that goes into ensuring a positive experience for the incoming class.

Welcome Week is a dynamic, week-long experience that builds on June’s New Student Orientation and kicks off your Bryant journey. Led by ˿����Ƶ Welcome Week Leaders, the entire first-year class comes together to take part in campus traditions like the igNIGHT ceremony, connect with classmates and faculty, explore campus resources, and learn more about the community and its expectations.

Is Welcome Week mandatory?

Yes, Welcome Week is mandatory for all incoming students. This also includes athletes who will be excused from their practices to attend the sessions and festivities.

Do I have to stay the whole time?

Yes, you have to attend the whole time. We are flexible during the evening program, especially for commuters as we understand you need to drive home for the night to rejoin the program the next morning.

What happens during Welcome Week?

Welcome Week is a continuation of New Student Orientation. It serves to prepare you for your first semester and learn more about campus resources and opportunities. You will also meet with your Gen 100 Class and professor. We will also have the class photo as well as other traditions that take place during Welcome Week that you won’t want to miss!

Will I meet with my Gen 100 class during Welcome Week?

Yes, you will meet with your Gen 100 Class and professor. This class will count for attendance as well!

4MILE is a week-long cultural and leadership program uniquely designed for incoming international and domestic students. The program aims to foster a community that nurtures a sense of belonging. It also seeks to ease students’ transition to campus life by guiding them to academic and personal support resources. Furthermore, the program seeks to facilitate the formation of meaningful friendships and connections, enriching students’ educational journey.

Learn more about 4MILE

Family and Friends Weekend takes place in November each year. This weekend is an exciting opportunity for parents and other family members of current ˿����Ƶ students to visit campus and enjoy the community and spirit that ˿����Ƶ students experience daily! 

Family members are invited to Bryant to tour the campus, meet other families, attend a football game, sample the dining hall, partake in a delicious outdoor barbeque, shop the on-campus harvest market, and more! Students can showcase their home away from home to their families and involve them in campus life.

Learn About Family and Friends Weekend

Bulldog Beginnings is a fall semester program for first-year students. The calendar of weekly events is designed to continue to connect first-year students to each other and important campus resources.

For more information regarding on-campus housing, please contact the Office of Residential Life:

Phone: (401) 232-6140
Email: reslife@bryant.edu

For more information regarding class scheduling, please contact the Office of Undergraduate Academic Advising: 

Phone: (401) 232-6210
Email: ugadvise@bryant.edu

For more information regarding academic accommodations please reach out to our Office of Accessibility Services:

Phone: 401-232-6880
Email: accessibilitysvcs@bryant.edu

For more information regarding help with your Bryant email or technology questions, please contact Information Systems:

Phone: 401-232-6111
Email: ITServiceDesk@bryant.edu

Guidebook is ˿����Ƶ hub for our event schedules, campus resources, and other key information for the start of your college career. It is important to download this before orientation. Our Orientation Schedule and Orientation Leaders will be posted here.

Download Guidebook Instructions