{"id":273,"date":"2019-06-19T10:56:01","date_gmt":"2019-06-19T14:56:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rivier.edu\/admissions\/undergraduate\/orientation\/"},"modified":"2026-04-13T09:29:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T13:29:26","slug":"orientation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.rivier.edu\/admissions\/undergraduate\/accepted-students\/orientation\/","title":{"rendered":"Orientation"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rivier.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/06\/Raider_Story.png\" alt=\"\" \/>Your Raider Story Starts Here!<\/h2>\n<p><span>Orientation is a day-long program where you will have the opportunity to explore:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Rivier Campus<\/li>\n<li>Academics and Core Curriculum<\/li>\n<li>Accessing Your Class Schedule<\/li>\n<li>Campus Support Services<\/li>\n<li>Life Outside of the Classroom<\/li>\n<li>Financing a Raider Education<\/li>\n<li>Steps You Need to Complete Before Classes Start<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: Calibre, Candara, Segoe, 'Segoe UI', Optima, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 1.75rem; font-weight: 600;\">Orientation Dates and Registration<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Student Orientation Dates<\/strong><em>\u2014Choose the session that works best for you!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>First Time Students:<\/strong> Monday, June 22 (day-long program and includes optional overnight). Registration opens April 13. Click <a href=\"https:\/\/campusgroups.rivier.edu\/NSO\/rsvp_boot?id=2134847\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HERE<\/a> to register.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Transfer Students:<\/strong> Tuesday, June 23 (half-day program). Registration opens April 13. Click <a href=\"https:\/\/campusgroups.rivier.edu\/NSO\/rsvp_boot?id=2134855\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HERE<\/a> to register.<\/p>\n<p><strong>First Time Students:<\/strong> Wednesday, June 24 (day-long program only). Registration opens April 13. Click <a href=\"https:\/\/campusgroups.rivier.edu\/NSO\/rsvp_boot?id=2134847\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HERE<\/a> to register.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Registering for an Orientation session<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Step 1:<\/em> \u00a0Select your preferred orientation session once registration opens on Monday, April 13.<\/p>\n<p><em>Step 2:<\/em>\u00a0 Click the \u201cSign-in\u201d button under the sessions listing.<\/p>\n<p><em>Step 3:<\/em>\u00a0 Select \u201cÂ鶹ŮÀÉ Login,\u201d and log in with your Rivier email and password. Please note if you recently deposited, it takes 24 business hours to activate.<\/p>\n<p><em>Step 4:<\/em>\u00a0 Select your session and complete the necessary information.<\/p>\n<p>If you have any questions or need additional assistance registering, please contact the Office of Student Engagement at (603) 897-8254 or\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:orientation@rivier.edu\">orientation@rivier.edu<\/a>. Please note that students need to be\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rivier.edu\/deposit\">deposited<\/a>\u00a0to register.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: Calibre, Candara, Segoe, 'Segoe UI', Optima, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 1.75rem; font-weight: 600;\">Arrival Information<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Student-athletes and families arrive to campus between 8:30 \u2013 9:00 a.m. to check-in and attend the Raider Athlete Orientation at 9:00 a.m. led by the Athletic Director.<\/li>\n<li>Non-Student-Athletes and families arrive to campus between 9:30 \u2013 10:00 a.m. to check-in at Sylvia Trottier Hall.<\/li>\n<li>Parking will be available at the Sylvia Trottier Hall parking lot.<\/li>\n<li>Check-in is located in the upper lobby of Sylvia Trottier Hall.<\/li>\n<li>Students and families should check-in together and will then be directed to their separate programs.<\/li>\n<li>Students staying overnight on Monday, June 22, should bring their overnight items with them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: Calibre, Candara, Segoe, 'Segoe UI', Optima, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 1.75rem; font-weight: 600;\">Departure Information<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The New Student Orientation program will end at 5:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Students staying overnight will check out the following day between 9:00 \u2013 10:00 a.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: Calibre, Candara, Segoe, 'Segoe UI', Optima, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 1.75rem; font-weight: 600;\">Have a Question?\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>More information often leads to more questions. We\u2019re happy to help! Email your questions to us at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:orientation@rivier.edu\">orientation@rivier.edu<\/a>, or call the Office of Student Engagement at (603) 897-8254.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: Calibre, Candara, Segoe, 'Segoe UI', Optima, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 1.75rem; font-weight: 600;\">Frequently Asked Questions<br \/>\n<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Do I have to attend the Orientation?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Yes! All incoming first-year residential and commuter students are required to attend new student orientation. Please contact the Office of Student Engagement for more information at (603) 897-8254 or\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:orientation@rivier.edu\">orientation@rivier.edu<\/a> if you are unable to attend in person.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>How do I access my Rivier email address?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your Rivier email address is automatically created and the information is included in your acceptance letter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Do I need to register for classes before orientation?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>No. As a first-year student, you will be enrolled in first-semester classes by your academic advisor based on the information you supplied to the Office of Admissions. For all subsequent semesters, you will register yourself.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>How do I access my student health portal?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Please login to <a href=\"https:\/\/campusgroups.rivier.edu\">Campus Groups<\/a> to access the student health portal. Both resident and commuter students will need to submit information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>When does orientation registration open?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Registration opens to the public on Monday, April 13.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your Raider Story Starts Here! 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