Welcome New Hawks!
🎉You've just made a big decision and we are so excited to welcome you to campus this fall!
This site is your resource for your next steps and important deadlines listed in sequential order to help you complete each task at just the right time as you prepare for arrival. We will send you monthly email reminders to keep you up to date on what you've yet to complete.
Just Committed to RWU?
Just committed and looking to get started? Check out the checklist items listed by month below. If you are a student who has committed to RWU after the start of this timeline, we recommend you navigate through each next step for the month(s) passed until you reach the current month.
See 'To-Do May' section below for registration links for orientation and course registration appointments.
You'll need your RWU login credentials before you can log in and start working on most of the checklist items. Our Information Technology department has begun setting up your email account and self-service gateway access and you can expect to receive your login credentials within one week of submitting your deposit. We will email you these credentials and send a hard copy in the mail.
Check out the section 'RWU Login Information' for links and our handy login guide!
Over the next couple of months, we'll be hosting Rhode to Roger Live Q&As, focused on several areas and topics to prepare you for a smooth transition in the fall and discuss the next steps.
Check out the 'Rhode to Roger' section below for our upcoming chat information!
We encourage you to join the Class of 2028 Instagram page (students) or Parents and families of RWU Admitted Students for fall 2024 Facebook group. Introduce yourself and meet other committed students and families!
Join the Official Class of 2028, Instagram Page!
Parents and families of RWU admitted students for fall 2024 Facebook group
You'll need your RWU login credentials before you can log in and start working on most of the checklist items. You can expect to receive your login credentials within one week of submitting your deposit. We will email you these credentials and send a hard copy in the mail. Haven't seen your login credentials come through yet? Email us.
| Task | Location | Due Date |
|---|---|---|
| Sign in to RogerCentral (self-service gateway) and RWU Google Apps (student email) accounts | RogerCentral RWU Google Apps | Once you receive your login credentials |
| Register for Orientation | Register for orientation | Thursday, May 23 |
| Get registered for your fall classes | First Year Students: For students not attending June Orientation, they should email advising@rwu.edu and an advisor will each out to coordinate a time to meet virtually to develop their schedule. | |
| Complete your Academic Placement Assessments | View Academic Placement Requirements | Please complete prior to your Course Registration Appointment (see above) |
| Update your emergency/personal contact information | In RogerCentral, click User Options > Emergency Information | Thursday, May 23 |
| Complete your Housing Application (if you are living on campus) through the Housing Self-Service portal in RogerCentral. | In RogerCentral, Click Academics > Housing Self-Service | Check your inbox for an email once the housing application is live! |
| Get started on your new student health and immunization forms through the Health Services Patient Portal in RogerCentral. We also recommend scheduling an appointment now for a physical with your doctor before their calendars fill up with summer appointments. | In RogerCentral, click Academics > Student Planning Menu > Health Services Patient Portal | Wednesday, July 3 |
Finalize your aid through the Financial Aid portal in RogerCentral.
| In RogerCentral, click Financial Information > Financial | Due before you attend your June orientation session |
| If you are a student who will be requesting academic or residential accommodations, register with Student Accessibility Services | Register with Student Accessibility Services | Friday, June 28 |
| Register with RWU Pre-Health if you’re thinking about a career in the health professions (Doctor, Veterinarian, Physician Assistant, etc.) | Register with RWU Pre-Heath | Friday, June 28 |
| Submit final spring semester grades to update your transfer credit evaluation (transfer students) | Submit Final Spring Semester Grades | Friday, May 31 |
| Submit any dual enrollment college transcripts for credit evaluation (first-year students) | Submit Dual Enrollment Transcripts | Friday, May 31 |
| Task | Location | Due Date |
|---|---|---|
| Attend Orientation (if registered for June) | Bristol, Rhode Island | June |
| Review your fall semester bill and start planning your payment options through the RWU Student Account Center (issued early June) and finalize your financial aid (both in Roger Central). Financial aid counselors are available to assist you with this process. | In RogerCentral, click Financial Information > RWU Student Account Center > Login with RWU credentials | Bills Issued Late June
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| Consider joining our Community Connections Program! | Complete the Coommunity Connections application | Wednesday, July 10 |
| Complete the required health and immunization forms | In RogerCentral, click Academics > Student Planning Menu > Health Services Patient Portal | Wednesday, July 3 |
| Submit any exam scores (such as AP, IB, etc) to be assessed for college credit. | Submit exam scores | Wednesday, July 3 |
| Submit your official, final, high school transcript showing your graduation date. | Submit final high school transcript | Wednesday, July 3 |
| Fill out the Student Veteran's Certification Worksheet if you are planning to use VA benefits. | Complete the Student Veteran's Certification worksheet | Wednesday, July 3 |
| Finalize your Housing Selection Process. If you are living on campus, make sure you have completed of Phase 1 of the Housing Selection Process (Housing Application & Contract) and start on Phase 2 - Roommate Selection (optional). | In RogerCentral, Click Academics > Housing Self-Service | Monday, July 8 |
| Waive the University-provided health insurance | Waive the University-Provided Health Insurance | Thursday, August 18 |
Make sure all May and June Checklist items are completed!
| Task | Location | Due Date |
|---|---|---|
| Finalize your payment options through the RWU Student Account Center (bills issued early June) and finalize your financial aid (both in Roger Central). Financial aid counselors are available to assist you with this process. | In RogerCentral, click Financial Information > RWU Student Account Center > Login with RWU credentials | Thursday, August 1 |
| Complete the required health and immunization forms | In RogerCentral, click Academics > Student Planning Menu > Health Services Patient Portal | Wednesday, July 3 |
| Submit any exam scores (such as AP, IB, etc) to be assessed for college credit. | Submit exam scores | Wednesday, July 3 |
| Submit your official, final, high school transcript showing your graduation date. | Submit final high school transcript | Wednesday, July 3 |
| Fill out the Student Veteran's Certification Worksheet if you are planning to use VA benefits. | Complete the Student Veteran's Certification worksheet | Wednesday, July 3 |
| Finalize your Housing Selection Process. If you are living on campus, make sure you have completed of Phase 1 of the Housing Selection Process (Housing Application & Contract) and start on Phase 2 - Roommate Selection (optional). | In RogerCentral, Click Academics > Housing Self-Service | Monday, July 8 |
| Consider joining our Community Connections Program! | Complete the Community Connections application | Wednesday, July 10 |
| (Optional) Participate in First Year Housing Selection and select your building & room for the academic year, | In RogerCentral, Click Academics > Housing Self-Service | Available mid-July (optional) |
| Complete all Hawks Online Orientation Courses | You will receive an email in July directly to your RWU email account when the courses are ready for you to complete this month. | Before your arrival to campus |
⚠️ Reminder - Fall Semester Payment is due Thursday, August 1
- Start packing your bags!
- If you didn’t attend Orientation in June, attend August Orientation (International and other applicable students)
- Commuters, Transfers, and approved Residential Students, register your vehicle ahead of Campus Check-in
- View your housing assignment and roommate information
- Campus Check-in for all New Students; residential, commuter, and transfer 🏘️
- Move into your residence hall (if you are living on campus)
- Attend Fall Orientation after your arrival to campus 🍂
🎒 Academic Supplies ✏️
The following is a list of recommended academic supplies for students of all majors.
- Backpack/bag to carry books & supplies
- Computer & accessories
- Remember, you can download Microsoft Office for FREE! Microsoft Office downloading instructions here. Also, remember that printing is free in the Main University Library, 1st floor.
- Phone charger
- Calendar/day planner (print or electronic or both- your preference)
- White board for your room or desk calendar for outlining assignment due dates
- Notebooks
- Folders
- 2 inch Binder with filler paper
- Writing Utensils (pens, pencils, pencil sharpener)
- White out
- Highlighters
- Scissors
- Stapler & Staples
- Scotch Tape
- Paper clips
- Index Cards
- Sticky Notes (various sizes)
- Calculator (if taking quantitative courses). Students may need scientific or specialized depending on major. Students in SECCM should have a scientific calculator, TI-82 or better.
- For Architecture Students: Architecture Kit (more info to come)
📚 Books & other materials required by class
The faculty teaching your classes will let you know what is required/recommended on your syllabus. Architecture students have been notified of the materials they will need through a list provided at orientation.
It is a personal preference on whether you would like to order your books and other materials before classes start or wait to see what the faculty member suggest when classes start. See below for a few ways you will be able to find your required course materials.
RWU Bookstore
- Go to the following web page, www.rwu.bncollege.com
🗺️ Use this document as a handy guide to navigating the step below. - Click on the Course Materials & Textbooks drop down tab
- Click on Find Course Materials
- You can select either Sign In or Search Now.
☑️ If you select Sign In, login with the RWU credentials (example: Jsmith1234@g.rwu.edu, password is the same as your Roger Central). After signing in, you will be able to view a list specialized for your registered fall classes.
☑️ If you select Search Now, you will complete the information requested and select Retrieve Material . Example Term: Fall 2022 > Department: CORE (or whatever subject you are searching for) > Course #: 105 > Section: 03
You can also find information about your books in RWU Bridges:
- Visit rwu.edu. At the very bottom of the page, click on “Bridges.”
- Log in to your Bridges account.
- You will see your courses in the top blue band. If an instructor has not published their course yet, you will not see the course. Some instructors might not publish their courses until shortly before classes start.
- If you can see the course, click on the name of the course.
- On the left side of the course page, you will see a list of tabs. Click on the “Books and Supplies” tab and/or the “Syllabus” tab. Because instructors are able to customize the list of tabs, some instructors might remove some tabs.
- If the instructor has posted a book and materials list and/or a syllabus, you will find that list in either place (on the “Books and Supplies” page or within the Syllabus document).
| Office | Contact Info | Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Office | 401-254-3500 admit@rwu.edu | Contact your counselor |
| Athletics Department | 401-254-3050 rwuhawks.com | Sports, coach contact information, and schedules |
| Bursar Office | 401-254-3520 bursar@rwu.edu | Billing and payments |
| Commuter Student Resources | 401-254-3042 studentlife@rwu.edu | Commuter Life, Resources, Transportation & Parking Info |
| Financial Aid Office | 401-254-3100 finaid@rwu.edu | Aid and loan questions |
| Hawks Online Training Courses (Vector Solutions) | General Questions: Technical issues: | General questions about the courses or technical issues |
| Health Services | 401-254-3156 health@rwu.edu | Health insurance and immunization forms |
| Information Technology | 401-254-6363 mediatech@rwu.edu | Technology questions and support |
| Intercultural Center | 401-254-3121 diversity@rwu.edu | Diversity, Equity & Inclusion |
| Student Programs, Leadership & Orientation | 401-254-3385 orientation@rwu.edu | Orientation programs, Student Engagement with clubs, Organizations, Student Events, and Homecoming and Family Weekend |
| Registrar's Office | 401-254-3510 registrar@rwu.edu | Transcripts, AP, IB, and dual enrollment courses |
| Residence Life & Housing | Housing assignments and Living Learning Communities |
Center for Student Academic Success | Contact Info | Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Placement Assessments | Angela Raymond 401-254-3861 araymond@rwu.edu | Academic placement tests |
| Advising and Peer Mentorship | Elizabeth Niemeyer 401-254-3456 advising@rwu.edu | Class Schedules and general advising |
| International Scholar and Student Services | Dmitry Satsuk 401-254-3411 dsatsuk@rwu.edu | Immigration, transition, and advising support to students who identify as international students |
| Student Accessibility Services | Jody Goldstein 401-254-3841 sas@rwu.edu | General support for students with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairments, and medical conditions |
| Tutoring Center | Karen Bilotti 401-254-3219 kbilotti@rwu.edu | Tutoring support for academic coursework, tutor recruitment |
We have a collection of How-To Guides and Video's to help you navigate through completing your checklist items!
Guides:
Guide to navigating the financial aid portal
Guide to completing financial aid entrance counseling and MPN
Videos:
How to navigate your Roger Central portal.
Watch this video for assistance in uploading your RWU Health Forms.
Accessing your bill, authorizing users, and setting up a payment plan in the RWU Student Account Center.
How to navigate the RWU Financial Aid portal
Laptop requirements for our New Students, based on the program they are enrolling in:
RWU Computer Hardware Standards/Recommendations
Additional Laptop Requirements by Major (if applicable):
Communication, Graphic Design and Web Development
We are so excited for you to join our RWU community in August. Our hometown of Bristol, RI is filled with small businesses that can't wait to welcome you! We wanted to share some of these local resources with you so that you are fully prepared to move to Bristol, RI this fall.
Local restaurants to try:
Where to get your caffeine fix:
Get your workout in:
Grooming needs:
Stay Connected With Us!
As you progress through these next steps, stay connected and feel free to reach out to the Office of Undergraduate Admission (admit@rwu.edu or 401-254-3500) anytime! Engage on social through the 2028 Instagram Page and Parents and families of RWU admitted students for the fall 2024 Facebook page. 😀
