Welcome to RU Orientation! Orientation takes place in two different parts. Part one happens over the summer during SOAR. Part two takes place the weekend before you start your first semester. Both parts present different and important information to set you up for success. Specifically, through Orientation you’ll:

• Learn about all the resources Rockhurst has to offer
• Meet faculty, staff, and student leaders who will introduce you to the spirit and traditions of RU
• Explore academic and campus involvement opportunities
• Meet new friends

Truly your Orientation to your new home begins as early as June 2, 2023, with our first SOAR session.

Whether you are a transfer or a first-year student you’ll feel welcome among your fellow classmates and excited for what lies ahead. What better way to kick off your time here at RU! Throughout the summer, please look out for emails as well as information mailed to your home address. Please check your Rockhurst email at least once a week! Haven't set that up yet? Contact Computer Services if you need help!

New Student Orientation Details

For those living on campus staggered move in begins Friday, August 25, 2023. Each new residential student will be assigned a move-in time. Welcome and Orientation events begin as soon as you move in.  

If you are living on campus, you will be assigned a time range to move in. Simply drive up to the front of the residence hall where you will be greeted by staff and students who will guide you through the move in process. There you will receive your key and other important information and begin settling in. Orientation details and a packet of information including a checklist of things to complete on your first few days on campus will be given to you at orientation check-in near Massman Hall. Activities and events will keep you busy on campus once you’ve moved in until classes begin. Plan to stay on campus the entire time.

If you are not living on campus, Orientation begins for you on Friday, August 25. We will have a special commuter welcome and check-in. Plan on spending your weekend on campus. 

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