Accepted Student Day Agenda - Sunday, March 24, 2024

8:00 A.m.

ONGOING EVENTS

BEGINNING AT 8:00 A.m.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR MARCH 24, 2024

Welcome to RWU, where powerful combinations thrive! Our interdisciplinary education allows you to blend programs, experiences, skills, and perspectives, giving you a unique advantage. Mix and match your major with a second major, minor, internships, clubs, and sports to tailor your journey. And those plus signs around campus? They symbolize the magic of combining your passions to unlock your full potential.

CHECK-IN OPENS, Campus Recreation Center, Foyer 22

BEGINNING AT 8:00 A m

11:00 A.m. - 2:00 p.m.

MORNING SESSIONS

8:00 A.m. - 9:00 A.m.

BEGINNING AT 9:00 A.m.

10:00 A.m. - 11:00 A.m.

INDIVIDUAL FINANCIAL AID APPOINTMENTS, Administration Building 4

Appointments are required. To make an appointment, visit the walk-in registration table in the Campus Recreation Center.

CAMPUS TOURS, Departing from the Alumni & Admission Center 2

Tours leave approximately every ½ hour. Tour duration time: approximately 1 hour.

FIRST YEAR RESIDENCE HALL TOURS, Departing from Feinstein College of Arts and Sciences 6

Tours leave approximately every ½ hour. Our Resident Assistants will provide you with a tour of all our first-year residence halls. Tour duration time: approximately 40 minutes.

CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST, Campus Recreation Center – Field House 22

WELCOmE SESSION, Campus Recreation Center – Field House 22

ACADEmIC pRESENTATIONS BY mAJOR, Campus-wide

Our Admission Ambassadors will be escorting you to an academic presentation. Academic presentations correspond with the major you were admitted to.

BE SURE TO VISIT THE RWU BOOKSTORE!

OPEN 9 A.m. – 3 p.m.

LOCATED IN LOWER COMMONS 16

PRESENT THIS COUPON AT CHECKOUT

USE CODE: HELLO24

CUSTOMIZE THE REST OF YOUR DAY! Attend the sessions that best suit your interests.

11:00 A m. - 12:00 p m 11:00 A.m. - 1:00 p.m.

ACADEMIC ZONE, Campus-wide

Please reference the included building numbers and campus map to locate your Academic Zone session.

SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES, ARTS AND EDUCATION (SHAE) – Meet the Dean and faculty from all majors in SHAE to find out more about majors, minors, or double majors. This includes Communication & Media Studies, Creative Writing, Dance/Performance, Education Studies, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, English Literary Studies, Graphic Design Communication, History, Journalism, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Public Relations, and Visual Arts. Located in the Global Heritage Hall – 1st floor lobby 14

SCHOOL OF SOCIAL AND NATURAL SCIENCES “EXPERIENCE” (SSNS) – This event will focus on internships (traditional and non-traditional), research opportunities and the powerful combinations available to students within our school and across our university. Please come and meet our faculty, talk to our students about their scholarly and personal journeys, and discover what makes our school a unique community. Located in Marine and Natural Sciences Building lobby 18

PRE-HEALTH TRACKS SESSION (11:00 A.m. - 11:30 A.m.)

Come learn more about RWU’s different Pre-Health tracks, such as pre-med, pre-dentistry, pre-vet, and more. Located in Marine and Natural Sciences Building – 200 18

MARIO J. GABELLI SCHOOL OF BUSINESS (GSB)

Note: there will be two 30-minute (11:00 am and 11:30 am) academic presentation sessions offered during this academic zone.

Academic Presentation for Accounting – located in GSB – 309 13

Academic Presentation for International Business & Management – located in GSB – 107 13

Academic Presentation for Marketing – located in GSB – 334 13

Academic Presentation for Finance – located in GSB – 100. Students will be able to see the Café space 13

Academic Presentation for Economics – located in GSB – 217 13

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, COMPUTING AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (SECCM) – Meet the Dean, faculty and current students from the SECCM majors and tour the building. Majors include: Engineering, Computer Science and Construction Management.

Located in the Richard L. Bready Applied Learning Laboratories (SECCM Labs Building) 28

CUMMINGS SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE (CSA) – Stop by to find out more about our programs, tour our building, and chat with our faculty and students. Majors include: Architecture and Art and Architectural History. Located in the Cummings School of Architecture Building 3

REAL ESTATE, SOCIETY AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT (11:00 A.m. - 11:30 A.m.)

This session will discuss the important role of real estate education in our society, the various professional paths available in real estate, and the educational opportunities to study real estate at Roger Williams University. Located in Cummings School of Architecture Library 3

SCHOOL OF JUSTICE STUDIES (SJS)

Academic Presentation for Criminal Justice and Undeclared Justice Studies – located in FCAS – 157 6

Academic Presentation for Forensic Science – located in FCAS – 162 6

Academic Presentation for Legal Studies – located in FCAS – 120 6

Academic Presentation for Cybersecurity and Networking – located in FCAS – 152 6

JUSTICE STUDIES BEYOND THE CLASSROOM PANEL – Come and learn what Justice Studies offers beyond the classroom in terms of your knowledge, experience and ongoing work at our faculty and student panel. Located in Global Heritage Hall G-01 14

LEARNING COMMONS OPEN HOUSE, University Library 15

Learn about our Academic Support Services, Library Resources, Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD), Information Technology, and Media Tech support. Walk-in meetings with Student Accessibility Services are available during the Learning Commons Open House.

Cake pops being served here

11:30 A m. - 1:30 p m

11:30 A.m. - 1:30 p.m.

11:45 A m. - 1:15 p m

LUNCH IN OUR UPPER COMMONS DINING HALL, The Commons 16

LIFE OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM FAIR, Campus Recreation Center Gym 22

Stop by and speak with representatives from the offices listed below, as well as a number of our clubs and organizations to find out how RWU students live and learn outside the classroom. Offices include: Club and Intramural Sports, Student Programs, Leadership and Orientation, Study Abroad, Intercultural Center, Queer and Trans Resource and Advocacy Center (QTRAC), Residence Life, Student Life, Public Safety, and Graduate Programs.

Del’s Lemonade and Popcorn available here

JOIN US FOR

At RWU, we’re all about Powerful Combinations. Mix academics with co-curricular experiences to craft a college journey tailored to your ambitions. Join us in celebrating with Tie-Dye — an ode to combining ideas and passions. Unleash your creativity and envision your exciting path ahead!

Taking place in the Campus Recreation Center Gym during the Life Outside the Classroom Fair from 11:30 A.M – 1:30 P.M

1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

MARINE & NATURAL SCIENCES EXPO TOURS –

experience. Highlighted spaces include our Wet Lab, Shellfish Hatchery and Algal Greenhouse, and the Teaching Lab Classroom. Tour sessions are approximately 30 minutes.

Facility tours will depart from the Marine and Natural Science Building – 200 18

THE RWU INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE, Global Heritage Hall – GHH-G01 14

Join us to learn more about ‘The RWU Internship Experience’! At RWU, 100% of our students participate in one or more real-world learning experiences that align with their academic and career goals. In this session, we’ll discuss internship options, career advising resources, and the importance of combining academics with hands-on learning during your time at RWU.

STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNITIES & GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT, Global Heritage Hall – 105 14

RWU values the lessons learned from global diversity. Learn how students enhance their academic and cultural experience through study abroad, as well as global experiential opportunities during their time at RWU.

1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

1:45 p m. - 2:30 p m

INTERCULTURAL CENTER AND QUEER AND TRANS RESOURCE ADVOCACY CENTER (QTRAC) OPEN HOUSE, Intercultural Center 31 & QTRAC 32

Accepted students and their families are welcome to meet with the professional staff and students of both the Intercultural Center and the Queer and Trans Resource and Advocacy Center, for a personalized tour of our facility and sharing of support resources for students.

STUDENT TO STUDENT PANEL, Global Heritage Hall – GHH-G01 14

Students only: This is the time and place for accepted students to connect directly with current students. Learn about the authentic RWU experience, how to successfully navigate your first year, and anything else you’d like answered!