New Student Orientation
Parent and Family Schedule
We look forward to helping our parents and families help get their Rangers set up for success! We hope you can join us for the parent and family sessions!
Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025
Parents and families will want to take note of either the move-in times (for residential students) or the Commuter Student Check-in (for commuter students).
The parent and family hospitality suite will be open from 1 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. on the second floor of the student center. Grab a snack and mingle with other families and Regis staff. Regi’s Roast (Student Center, First floor) will have coffee available for purchase.
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4:30-5 p.m. Fieldhouse |
University Welcome Kick off New Student Orientation with a warm welcome from our university leaders including Interim President, Rev. D. Scott Hendrickson, Provost, Dr. Jake Bucher, and Dean of Students, Dr. Erica Ingalls. Also hear from Student Body President, Julia Salter. |
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5-6:30 p.m. Parking Lot 2 |
Food Truck Fest Enjoy your first evening on campus with a variety of local Denver food trucks offering a wide selection of dinner options. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options will be available. |
Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025
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9 a.m. Location TBA |
Parents and Families of Varsity Student Athletes Only those whose students compete at the NCAA Division II level need to attend this session. |
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10-10:30 a.m. St. John Francis Regis Chapel |
Opening Session Kristi Gonsalves-McCabe, Parent and Family Liaison, will offer an overview of the day, share some insights, and introduce you to Dr. Erica Ingalls, Dean of Students. |
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10:30-11:30 a.m. St. John Francis Regis Chapel |
Keynote Speaker: Craig Zablocki With humor, heart and insight, Craig Zablocki speaks to the challenges and joys of launching your student — offering encouragement, perspective, and a few much-needed laughs along the way. |
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11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. The Table, Student Center |
Lunch Enjoy lunch and mingling with other parents and families at The Table. You can experience college dining as your students will regularly! |
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1:15-3:30 p.m. Peter Claver Hall |
Concurrent Sessions Choose your own adventure! Attend sessions that most relate to your student and how you hope to support their success at Regis. Sessions will be offered around such things as:
A full schedule of sessions will be provided via QR code in the Chapel and at the entrances to Claver Hall. |
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3:30-4:30 p.m. |
Break Grab some coffee and a snack in the hospitality suite on the second floor of the Student Center. |
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4:30-5:30 p.m. Fieldhouse |
People for and with Others: An Introduction to the Mission, Blessing and Sending As a Jesuit Catholic university, our mission guides us to build a more just and humane world through transformative education that changes us and the world around us. Come and be inspired at this heartfelt Blessing and Sending Service where supporters, parents and students mark this proud and poignant transition moment together with ritual, blessing, gratitude and prayer. Please sit with your student! |
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5:30-7:30 p.m. Off Campus |
Dinner with Family Take this time to enjoy dinner with your family and loved ones at one of Denver’s many local restaurants. For students without family on campus, an on-campus dinner option will be available. Please note: This marks the end of the Parent and Family portion of the orientation schedule. Please keep in mind that students are required to be back on campus by 7:30 p.m. for evening activities. |