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ORIENTATION: For Transfer Students

TRANSFER STUDENT SUMMER ORIENTATION IS JUNE 12-14, 2009.
Students unable to come in June will attend a speical program September 13-15, 2009.

DIRECTIONS | ACCOMMODATIONS | CHECK-IN + UNLOAD | INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS | SCHEDULE

DIRECTIONS
>> get directions to Orientation (destination is set to 55 Angell Street, where you will check in)
>> download a map of the RISD campus

ACCOMMODATIONS
Follow this link to a listing of area hotels and motels.

CHECK-IN + UNLOAD
It all begins today when you pick up your room keys, get your ID card and, if you missed the deadline, turn in your required health form. Please note that you will not be allowed to begin classes until you have provided the necessary paperwork. If you won’t be able to get here by 2pm, please call the Residence Life Office at 401 454-6650.

The Mailroom is located on the ground floor of the Design Center (30 North Main Street) and will be open today from 8am-2pm. Your class schedule and registration materials will be in your mailbox. Information is also available on the RISD intranet at wa.risd.edu. For questions about registration, contact the Registrar’s Office at 401 454-6150.

Students and staff will greet you and give you instructions about where to unload your belongings and help you in that process. To prevent traffic problems, the driver should remain with the car the entire time you’re unloading.

Please note: If you will be unable to check in before 2pm on Saturday, call 401 454-6650 or e-mail orientation@risd.edu.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORIENTATION IS SEPTEMBER 8-11, 2009
Please stop by the special check-in area designated for you. Plan to bring your passport and I-20 to the information session for international students on Monday, September 10.

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