2024 New Student Orientation

Parent and Family Schedule


Wednesday, August 21

Note: All sessions will be available in both English and Spanish. Let us know at check-in if you require translation assistance so we can connect you with the appropriate resources.

Nota: Todas las sesiones estarán disponibles en inglés como en español. Asegúrese de informarnos en el check-in si necesita asistencia de traducción para que podamos conectarlo con los recursos apropriados.

Return to RU Ready to SOAR: New Student Orientation

8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Residence Hall Move-In (Use Entrance #1)

It’s time to get settled in your new home! Our welcome crew will be ready and waiting to help you get checked in and unload your student’s gear into their residence hall.

2:30 - 4 p.m.

Student Center
2nd Floor

Hospitality Suite Open

Run any last-minute errands, or enjoy some snacks and downtime to chat with Regis faculty and staff. 

4 p.m.

University Welcome

Join us for a formal kick-off for RU Ready to SOAR: New Student Orientation with a warm welcome from university leadership.

6 p.m.

Food Truck Fest!

A celebration to welcome our newest Rangers and their parents and families.

Please help ensure that students are present for their last event of the evening at 8 p.m.

Thursday, August 22

10 - 11:45 a.m.

St. John Francis Regis Chapel

Parent and Family Programming

Get an overview of the day’s programming; meet the Parent & Family Liaison, the Dean of Students and the Regis College Dean; and be inspired for the journey ahead for your student.

11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

Student Center

Lunch for Parents/Families

Here's your chance to experience dining as your students will! Regis attracts some pretty amazing families — we encourage you to talk to one another!

12:45 - 3:15 p.m.

Peter Claver Hall

Concurrent Sessions

You choose which sessions to attend based on your student’s needs and what you want to learn. Sessions are 30 minutes each with a short break in between.

3:30 p.m.

Varsity Athletics Parent/Family Meeting

Parents and family members of varsity athletes are required to attend this session.

3:30 p.m.

Student Center
2nd Floor

 

Break/Hospitality Suite Open

Run an errand, enjoy some quiet time on campus, or visit the Hospitality Suite for some socializing (and snacks) with other parents and families, and Regis faculty and staff.

4:30 - 5:15 p.m.

Supporting the Whole Student

A panel presentation geared toward helping

parents/families understand how to support their unique Rangers! The panel will consist of Regis faculty/staff who have been “meeting students where they are” for many years!

5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Blessing & Sending

This joint session for parents and students will help you understand the values that animate our community. It will culminate with the cherished Regis tradition of our Blessing & Sending — a time to honor and bless this new endeavor you are both beginning.

The Blessing & Sending concludes the Parent and Family Orientation schedule. New students will continue with a full day of required sessions on Friday and other programming over the weekend. 

6:30 p.m.

Dinner in the Surrounding Area

Venture into Denver and check out one of our fabulous local eateries on Tennyson Ave., Old Town Arvada, or 32nd and Lowell. The Student Center Cafe will be open if you prefer to dine on campus. Please note that students need to return to campus between 8 and 8:30 p.m. for evening programming.