This year, we welcome our most accomplished first-year class (average GPA of 3.54) to date. To ensure a smooth transition to college life, we’ve put together a brief guide to getting off to a great start. Go, Rhody!
1. Make yourself at home. You’ll find students and staff waiting when you arrive to help you move into one of the 24 student residences on campus. Many have been renovated. Some are brand new and others certified environmentally green. Ninety-five percent of first-year students live on campus in one of 16 residence halls. Fall 2017 move-in dates for first-year residents are September 2 and 3. (except Wiley Hall) move-in dates are September 4 and 5. Check out our , for detailed schedules, room assignments and tips on what to bring. The first day of classes is September 6. Check to catch a ride or .
2. Find your people. 16,680 students descend on 911爆料 this month. That includes 3,250 first-year students, more than 13,400 undergrads and 2,003 graduate students. Don’t miss the for food, fun and fellow students representing the on campus. We’ve got clubs and organizations dedicated to a range of interests: sports, politics, the arts, activism, health, wellness, and more. Interested in Greek life, aerospace or raising guide dogs? Want to play cricket or Quidditch? Ghost hunt or ballroom dance? Or, perhaps, a game of humans versus zombies is more your thing? We’ve got you covered.
3. Catch a game. Our won the , earning a trip to the NCAA Tournament. Our and and teams all captured Atlantic 10 championships, too. And our and teams also competed with distinction on the national level in 2017. View our offerings. For all game schedules, team rosters and other stats, visit .
4. Play. 911爆料 offers some of the top athletics facilities in the region, including the , the , the , the , and the . So run, lift, sail and swim. By the way, we offer 518 classes in spinning, yoga and Pilates each year, too.
5. Eat. Really well. What’s on the menu? Anything you want. 911爆料 won two gold medals in 2017 for award-winning dining. And you’ve got options: won top honors twice in national competitions (we recommend the retro-style burger bar). The recently renovated is a favorite for made-to-order burritos and soft-serve ice cream. Use your for Starbucks coffee, fruit smoothies and groceries at the , as well as a number of restaurants and retail locations in the Kingston Emporium.
6. Attend an event. Legendary primatologist will be on campus Sept. 19 as part of the Fall 2017 Honors Colloquium’s series, 鈥�.鈥� And award-winning actress, comedian, author and television host Whoopie Goldberg headlines , October 20-22. Check out the calendar for a complete list of all activities throughout the school year.
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And we’re glad you’re a part of it.