• In Case You Missed It
  
  • Welcome Day Schedules
  • Student Orientation Schedules
  • Move-In Instructions
  • Weather Emergencies
  • Webinar Recordings
• Move-In and Orientation
  • Will I See My Student at Orientation?
  • Affinity Welcome Lounge
  • New Student Convocation  
  • Dining on Welcome Days
  • Care Packages 
  • Tips for Supporting Your Student During Move-In
  • Tips for Saying Goodbye 
• Ask Your Student About

Welcome Days Schedules
The Family Orientation schedules can be found on the Orientation website. Please print or take a screenshot of the schedule prior to arriving on campus for Welcome Days. A limited number of print schedules will be available at the Family Welcome Table, which will be located near Orientation Check-In. Welcome Days programming is not mandatory and is flexible in order to accommodate each family’s individual needs.

Student Orientation Schedule
Please remind your student to download the RIT CampusGroups app prior to Orientation in order to access their Orientation schedule. Once signed in, they can click on RIT Orientation 2023 to access the app and schedule. The Orientation app will be used to track attendance and will help students access Orientation programming. CampusGroups is also used throughout the year for events, sign-ups, and more. 

Move-In Instructions
If your student is living in RIT housing, please make sure they confirm their appointment time in the myLife portal and print their move-in dashboard pass and luggage tags before you arrive on campus. It is essential to arrive on your selected day and time in order to alleviate congestion and provide the best move-in experience for all. All Move-In information, including maps, arrival instructions, and what to bring checklists are available on the Move-In website.

Weather Emergencies
In case of a weather emergency during Welcome Days, we will communicate with you through our text alert system. Text RITORI to 888777 to sign up for these notifications.

Webinar Recordings
If you missed last week's What to Expect on Move-In and Orientation webinars, you can view a recording on the Orientation website. 

When Will I See My Student at Orientation?  
We planned Welcome Days to maximize the time you get to spend with your student. All Welcome Days programming is meant for both families and students, with the exception of the Parent and Family Happy Hour. During this time, students will be busy with their own social programming. 

Note that students begin their Orientation experience at 10 a.m. on Aug. 22—make sure you say goodbye prior to then!

Affinity Welcome Lounge
We are proud of the rich intersectional diversity of our community and we welcome all of our new Tiger families! Join us in a new Welcome Days opportunity—the Affinity Welcome Lounge—where you can make connections with other families, students, and staff, enjoy light refreshments, and build a network of folks who share common interests, identities, or backgrounds to support each other and your students during their time at RIT. If you are a student/family member of a student who identifies as any (or multiple!) of the following affinity groups, please join from 3-4 p.m. in Frank Ritter Arena. 

• ALANA/Person of Color
• Disability Community
• First Generation
• LGBTQIA2S+
• Women and non-binary
• Veterans

You can find this information in the Welcome Days schedule. 

New Student Convocation 
While parents are not able to join New Student Convocation in person, we welcome you to watch the live stream on Thursday, Aug. 24 beginning at 10 a.m. The link to view will be available on the Orientation website. 

Dining on Welcome Days
A number of RIT Dining locations will be open on Welcome Days; hours can be found on the Dining website. Additionally, food trucks will be available on both Welcome Days outside of the Gordan Field House.

Tips for Supporting Your Student During Move-In

• Be patient: The move-in process may not always run as smoothly as you’d like (e.g. lines, rain, waits for the elevator). Stay calm and patient for your and your student’s sake.
• Let them make it their space: Allow your student and their roommate to unpack, arrange, decorate, and make this their new home. (If you want to help, make their bed!)
• Know when to take a break: If you want to give your student some space, take a quick walk around campus and grab coffee or a snack.
• Adjustment takes time: If your student seems unsure or upset, stay positive and remind them that the adjustment to college can take time.
• Expect nerves and emotions: It’s OK to feel nervous, but don’t let these feelings get in the way of this exciting experience.

Tips for Saying Goodbye

• Don’t drag it out: Remember that your student will be busy with Orientation activities all week. 
• Try to save your tears for the car: If you don’t know how to say goodbye, stick to “I love you” or “I am proud of you”.
• Congratulations! Your student successfully made it to RIT! Celebrate YOUR success when you leave campus.