Starting out at Regis (SOAR): Spring 2025 Orientation
It is with great enthusiasm and warm anticipation that we extend a heartfelt welcome to each of you joining us for Spring 2025 SOAR Orientation. This experience is designed to ease your transition into university life, providing you with valuable insights, resources and connections that will undoubtedly shape your academic and personal success. Our dedicated faculty, staff and your fellow students are here to support and guide you. Together, let us create an environment where curiosity thrives, ideas flourish and friendships endure. Congratulations on embarking on this exciting journey of higher education, a journey that promises growth, discovery and transformative experiences!
Orientation Schedule
Friday, Jan. 10, 2025
- Course Registration Support available from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
- For Coffee and Breakfast, Regi's Roast Coffee Shop will be open 9 a.m. to noon in the Student Center
| 9-11 a.m. | Residential Student Move-in (Returners moving back in on Sun., Jan. 12) |
| 10 a.m. | Commuter & Transfer Student Welcome |
| 11-11:15 a.m. | Introductions & Blessing |
| 11:15-11:45 a.m. | Welcome Activity |
| 11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. | Campus Resource Support |
| 12:15-1 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1-1:45 p.m. | Campus Tour |
| 1:45-2:15 p.m. | Achieving Classroom Success at Regis |
| 2:15-2:30 | Becoming a Regis Ranger: Campus Engagement Opportunities |
| 2:30-3 p.m. | Coffee and Conversation with Orientation Student Leader |
| 3-4:15 p.m. | World Café |
| 4:15-4:30 p.m. | Reflection |
| 4:30-6 p.m. | Dinner |
| 6 p.m. | Adjourn |
2024 Spring Parent and Family Orientation
Don't worry parents and families, we haven't forgotten you. While your student enjoys their day, you can participate in special programming just for you!
Friday, Jan. 12, 2024
| 9 a.m. | Check-In Residential student move-in Commuter students and parents meet with Dr. Jason Taylor, Director of the First Year Experience |
| 10 a.m. | Students, parents and families gather in the Student Center |
| 10:15 a.m. | Welcome with Kristi Gonsalves-McCabe, Parent & Family Liaison, Student Center 2nd floor |
| 10:45 a.m. | Introduction to Campus Resources |
| noon-1 p.m. | Lunch (provided), Q&A and socializing |
Fun All Week!
The fun doesn't stop when Orientation ends! Welcome Week continues with a full roster of events, activities and additional opportunities to create a solid foundation that will support your success at Regis, both personally and academically, until graduation.
Jan. 13, 2025
11 a.m.-2 p.m. Travelin' Tom's Coffee Truck on Parking Lot #3
Jan. 14, 2025
5-7 p.m. Regis Trivia in Walker's Pub
Jan. 15, 2025
11 a.m.-1 p.m. Resource Fair on the Student Center Patio
Jan. 16, 2025
3:30-5 p.m. and 5:30-7 p.m. Bingo in Walker's