RU New Student Fall Semester Orientation

 

Welcome to RU Orientation! Orientation takes place the weekend before you start your first semester, and it presents important and exciting steps 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

Transfer student? Please see the following information about Transfer Orientation.

Whether a transfer or 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 your orientation packet and additional information emailed and mailed to you.

During Orientation each new student is on a team competing to win! You’ll find out what team you are on in mid-July when you receive a postcard from your team leaders. Meet the Orientation team leaders.

Discounted Hotel Accommodations

View discounted hotel rates available at Hampton Inn from Monday, August 12, through Wednesday, August 14, for athlete and desk assistant move in, and from Thursday, August 15, to Saturday, August 17.

What to Expect on Day One

If you are living on campus, you will check into your residence hall first. Residence halls open at 7:00 a.m. and you will drive up to the front of the residence hall where staff and students will greet you and assist in moving your items to your room. You will be greeted outside of your residence hall, receive your key and other important information and begin settling in. From there you will check in for Orientation in the Massman Hall Rock Room anytime between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. It would be wise to check in before 12:00 p.m. There, you will receive a packet of information including your class schedule and another checklist of things to complete that day. Remember to bring your laptop and smartphone (if you have them) with you to check-in for Orientation. Computer Services will load anti-virus software, add you to the campus Wi-Fi, and if you have a smartphone, set up your Rockhurst email on your phone.

If you are not living on campus, please check in for Orientation in the Massman Hall Rock Room anytime between 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 pm. The best time for you may be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. There, you will receive a packet of information including your class schedule and another checklist of things to complete that day. Remember to bring your laptop and smartphone to campus if you have them as Computer services will load anti-virus software, add you to the campus Wi-Fi, and if you have a smartphone, set up your Rockhurst email on your phone. Your Commuter Orientation welcome begins promptly at 2:00 p.m. and your parents have a commuter parent welcome session at that time as well so bring them along!

Checklist to Complete Before Orientation

• Follow all social media accounts for weekly updates: Class of 2023 Facebook, Orientation Twitter, Orientation Instagram, Student Life Facebook.  
• If you are living on campus, contact your roommate. (Roommate assignment emailed no later than mid-July)
• Complete health insurance waiver process, if needed: rockhurst.edu/healthinsurance. (Complete between June 24  and August 23)
• Submit your immunizations and complete the TB questionnaire: rockhurst.edu/healthinsurance.
• Check out tuition and fees, and get any questions answered by Financial Aid: rockhurst.edu/tuition. Bills will be emailed to your student email July 8 and will be due August 1. Email or call Student Accounts with questions or to set up a payment plan.
• Review your schedule of fall classes and order books online: rockhurst.bncollege.com.
• Register your vehicle online or opt out of parking fee: rockhurst.edu/parking. Complete an online parking permit form. Pick up your pass during orientation.
• Set up your RU email account and check it regularly. Contact Computer Services.
• Complete the required online courses by August 1 to be entered into a drawing for one of three $100 gift certificates. Instructions and login information will be emailed to your Rockhurst email account in late June.
• If living on campus, purchase personal property insurance (optional but recommended).
• Reach out to your orientation leader with any questions. (Postcards and team number will be mailed in July)

Theme for 2019-2020: Magis

Friday, August 16, 2019

Service Day

Saturday, August 17, 2019

Leadership Day

Sunday, August 18, 2019

Welcome Week 2019

Monday, August 19
Chris Cakes pancakes for breakfast 10 am — 12 pm on the Quad
Sponsored by SAB

Tuesday, August 20
Meet the Greeks! 4 pm — 6 pm Lower Bourke
Sponsored by Panhellenic, Interfraternity Council & Student Life

Wednesday, August 21
Poster Sale, Massman Hall Rock Room 10 am — 6 pm
Residence Hall Program in Corcoran & McGee; see your R.A. for details

Thursday, August 22
Poster Sale in the Rock Room 10 am — 6 pm

Student Activities “Free Stuff” Fair 4 pm —5:30 pm on the Quad
Student Senate Barbeque 4 pm — 6 pm on the Quad
Come to the Quad, eat dinner; see all of the student organizations and get involved!

SAB $3 Movie Night, buy your ticket from 9 am — 4 pm, sign up for your late-night movie in the SAB Box, Massman Hall

Friday, August 23
Game Night, 9 pm — 12 am  Campus Ministry Center
Games, food, fun and new friends! Sponsored by Campus Ministry

Saturday, August 24
SAB Gift Basket Bingo, 8 pm – 10 pm Convocation Center
Food, prizes, raffles & fun!

Sunday, August 25
Student Mass, 6 pm   
Ice Cream Social, 7 pm
St. Francis Xavier Church, Sponsored by Campus Ministry

2019 Orientation Recap