New Student Orientation

Welcome to Roberts!

You made the right choice! We want you to become more familiar with the campus and your new home before you start classes the next day.

All new first-year and transfer students are expected to participate in the New Student Orientation program August 20-23. It will be very beneficial to you and your new beginnings at Roberts!

If you have questions about anything related to New Student Orientation, please contact student_life@roberts.edu.

We look forward to having you on campus soon!

Celeste Donleavy | Associate Dean of Student Leadership & Engagement

Andrew Durso | South Campus Resident Director

Ruthie Jackson | Student Association President

~Fall New Student Orientation Staff

Register Here

Headshot of Celeste Donleavy, Associate Dean of Student Leadership & Engagement

Celeste Donleavy, Associate Dean of Student Leadership & Engagement

Headshot of Andrew Durso, South Campus RD

Andrew Durso, South Campus RD

Ruthie Jackson

Ruthie Jackson, 26-27 Student Association President

Your Schedule

8:30 a.m.  RESIDENT STUDENT Welcome Check-in Tent Open, Lower Rinker: 

Check-in with your Admissions Counselor, meet the Student Life staff, pick-up your residence hall room key and pre-purchased lunch tickets!

9:00 a.m.  Residence Halls Open

11:00 a.m.  COMMUTER STUDENT Welcome Check-in Tent Open, Lower Rinker: 

Check-in with your Admissions Counselor, meet the Student Life staff and pre-purchased lunch tickets for guests!

10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.  Lunch at Garlock Dining Commons: Each new student not on a meal plan will receive a complimentary meal pass.

1:00 p.m.  Parent Conversation with the President

Golisano Community Engagement Center 102 event space

Parents, you are invited to hear a special message from President and meet other parents. Sponsored by The Office of the President and Student Life

1:00 p.m.  Popsicles on the Patio: First Year & Transfer Student Meet & Greet

Library Patio

Come cool off with a free popsicle while getting your questions answered and meeting some friendly faces! Whether you're unsure where a building is, want someone to walk with you to find your mailbox, or just want to meet current students with similar interests, this is your chance to get real answers and real connections. Transfers, commuters, and residents all are encouraged to attend!

2:00 p.m. Timely Care Info Session

Garlock Dining Commons

Learn all about Timely Care MD and how you can gain 24/7 access to health and wellness services while you are away from home. If you attend you will be entered for a chance to win the raffle basket prize!

2:30 p.m.  Alumni Legacy Photo

Cultural Life Center lower stairwell

Are you a Roberts Alum? Celebrate the Roberts Legacy with a photo of Roberts Alumni families.

3:00 p.m.  Chapel & Commissioning for New Students & Parents

Hale Auditorium, CLC

Welcome to Roberts! Enjoy this opening tradition for students and parents..

4:00 p.m.  Parents are free to depart campus

5:00 p.m.  President’s Dinner at the Arch

Golisano Library Lawn (rain site: Garlock Dining Commons)

Enjoy dinner at the Arch. Students will then participate in the University tradition of walking through the Arch. Dress is casual!

6:15 p.m.  First Things First

Hale Aud.

Overview of significant resources for all new students. Required meeting. Sponsored by The Office of Student Life and Campus Safety.

7:00 p.m.  First Residence Hall Meeting

Hale Aud

First year and transfer students meet with their floormates, RA and RD!

7:00 p.m.  Commuter Connect

Library Cafe

Commuter Students will meet together through interactive games and events!

8:00 p.m.  Variety Show

Golisano Library Courtyard  (rainsite: GCEC 102)

Laugh and win prizes! Sponsored by the Student Association Leadership Team (SALT).

9:00 p.m. Game Night in the GCEC

Golisano Community Engagement Center

Come out and enjoy board games with friends! Sponsored by Student Life & Millennium Games.

9:00 p.m. Frisbee on the Turf!

Redhawk Turf field

Immediately after the Variety show, head to the turf field for some ultimate frisbee competition and lawn games!

7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.  Breakfast at Garlock Dining Commons

9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.  Learn Campus Basics 

Hale Auditorium

Learn about Spiritual Life Credits, then head over to the Golisano Library to learn about Email, Moodle, Self Service, Library Resources, and everything you need to know to have you prepared for your first day of class!

12:30 p.m.  Lunch at Garlock Dining Commons with your FYS Section 

1:30 p.m.  Belonging & Culture Engagement Session

Golisano Community Engagement Center 102

Meet and connect with BIPOC faculty, staff and students. All are welcome!

2:30 p.m. New F1 Student Meeting during this time

Golisano Community Engagement Center (GCEC) 108

International students, don't miss this important mandatory meeting.

3:00 p.m.  Roberts Venture Games

Mersereau Lawn  (rain site: Voller Athletic Center)

Watch or compete in unique games and meet your Redhawk class.

4:00 p.m. Department Orientations (locations at bottom of schedule)

Required orientation time with department, faculty, staff and students

5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.  Dinner With Your Major

Dine with professors and students from your academic major in Garlock! Undecided about your major? Join any table or meet with other undeclared students!

8:30 p.m.  Late Night Adventure

Golisano Library Courtyard (running shoes recommended )

Enjoy an adventure brought to you by the Student Association Leadership Team (SALT).

9:15 p.m. Party on the Patio

Golisano Library Patio

Top off your evening with late night pizza and music! Sponsored by SALT.

10:00 North Chili Walking Tour 

Tour Departs from the Library Patio

10:30 a.m. - 2:00 pm  Brunch at Garlock Dining Commons

11:30-12:15 p.m. Insider guide to Campus Life

Golisano Community Engagement Center 102 event space

Hear from upperclass students how to navigate campus life including student activities, accountability, Chapel requirements, and the city of Rochester.

12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m Bookstore Open

Bookstore, Upper VAC

1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.  21st Annual Roberts Day of Service

Depart from Garlock Dining Commons

Wear your Roberts shirt & durable shoes for this fun service activity

4:30 p.m.  Commuter Classroom Search 

Golisano Library Café

Bring your class schedule and upper class students will help you be prepared!

5:00 p.m.  Dinner in Garlock with your floor! 

Garlock Dining Commons

Bring your ID card, and grab a bite to eat! Commuter students join a floor and sign-in for a complimentary meal.

 7:00 p.m.   KARAOKE & MINGLE

Golisano Library Courtyard (rain site GCEC 102)

Come try out your singing talents and enjoy some Kona Ice. Sponsored by SALT Multi-Ethnic Affairs Director.!

9:00 p.m. Glow Games

Redhawk Turf Field  (rain site VAC Arena)

Glow Games. Need we say more? Get ready to have a blast and celebrate the beginning of the school year! Sponsored by Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)

9:30 a.m.  Worship Service at Pearce Church

10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  Brunch at Garlock Dining Commons

1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.  Bus to Chili-Paul Plaza: Target & Wegmans

Need to pick up a few essentials?  A bus to the Chili-Paul Plaza will depart every 30 minutes from the Garlock/Rinker loop starting at 1:00 p.m. with the last bus departing the Chili-Paul Plaza at 4:45 p.m. Limited seating available.

1:00 p.m. Explore Rochester Bus Tour

Tours depart from the Garlock/Rinker loop. Explore Rochester!

3:00 p.m. Global Club: Cold Treats at VICS

Meet at the Golisano Library Steps

Interested in joining The Global Club? Come get some ice cream and hang out with new students.

4:00 p.m. Resident Student Classroom Search 

Your Residence Floor.

Meet up with your RA, bring your class schedule and your RA will help you be prepared!

5:30 p.m. Dinner in Garlock

Garlock Dining Commons

Bring your ID card, and grab a bite to eat! Commuter students may sign-in for a complimentary meal.

7:00 p.m.   Outdoor Worship Event

Golisano Library Courtyard (rain site GCEC 102)

Join us for this student-led worship event. Sponsored by the SALT Campus Ministry Director & The Office of Spiritual Life. Chapel Credit given.

8:00 p.m.   Residence Floor Meetings  

Connect with your RA and enjoy meeting others on your floor!

Classes begin – Consult your class schedule

✅✅ 7:45a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Wake Up & Welcome hosted by Wellness Center - Lindsay Brooks

Library Patio

The Wellness Center would like to welcome you to campus and help you wake up this morning on your way to class with some coffee and a morning snack! We look forward to seeing you on the Golisano Library patio!

Friday 4pm Department Orientations:

  • Arts and Humanities Departments:

    • Communication - Hastings 230

    • History - Hastings 122

    • Language & Literature - Hastings 130

    • Music & Performing Arts - Cox Hall 209

    • Visual Arts - Carpenter Hall 219

  • Nursing -  Margaret Rambo Skills Lab

  • Business - Hastings 117

  • Social Work - Carpenter Hall 212

  • Teacher Education -  Hastings 240

  • Psych - Carpenter Hall 102

  • Criminal Justice -  Smith Hall 363

  • Bio & Chemical Sciences - Smith Hall 265 Lake Auditorium

  • CSC, MTH, and PHY -   Smith Hall 266

  • Theology and Ministry - Roberts Hall 313
Reggie the Redhawk
Reggie the Redhawk
a group of new students and families in the CLC
A group of new students outside of the Library
President Hayles at the President's Dinner
President Hayles at the President's Dinner
A group of students at an athletics game
A student picking up materials at the NSO tent
NSO Tent
The Admissions Team at the NSO Tent
Admissions Team at the NSO Tent

Where To Go

Open 8 - 5 on Thursday/Friday

Campus Map

Rinker Community Service Center

  • Human Resources: Student Employment (upstairs) - humanresources@roberts.edu
  • Registration: Course Schedule Changes (downstairs) - registration_office@roberts.edu
  • Financial Services: Financial Aid, Billing, Loans, Cashier (downstairs) - studentfinancial@roberts.edu

Voller Athletic Center (VAC)

  • Campus Safety: ID cards, Parking Permits - security-admins@roberts.edu
  • Mail Room: Mailbox Information - sapienza_lori@roberts.edu
  • Bookstore: Textbooks, Redhawks Merchandise - roberts@slingshotedu.com
  • Wellness Center: Health Information Forms, Counseling, Medical Needs - wellnesscenter@roberts.edu
    • All are upstairs

Golisano Community Engagement Center (GCEC)

  • Student Life: Meal Plans, Residence Life, Student Activities, Belonging - student_life@roberts.edu
  • Spiritual Life: Campus Pastor
  • Career Development - careeroffice@roberts.edu
Golisano Library

B. Thomas Golisano Library

Residence Halls

Love Where You Live!

Learn More! Packing List

South Campus

The Quads consist of three buildings, O’Brien, Updyke, and Magill. Home to our first-year female students, the quads hold about 144 residents. Each building has two floors, with one female Resident Advisor per floor.

These dorms are suited for standard double-occupancy, with 12'x15' rooms and furnished with beds, dressers, bookshelves, desks, and chairs.

Meet your RA on Thursday, August 21st from 7:00-7:30 at your first Residence Hall Meeting of the year!

Quads on the Map!

Resident Director: Andrew Durso - durso_andrew@roberts.edu

Miner Hall, a brick building

Miner Hall is the dorm where we place our incoming freshmen as well as some returning students. It consists of suite style living with a shared living space and bathroom per suite, as well as each suite consisting of 4-5 rooms! Each room is set up for double occupancy and is furnished with beds, dressers, a desk and chair set as well as a bookshelf. The building itself is 4 stories high with a lounge on the first floor consisting of a large TV, Pool Table and where the Miner Mission Bible Study is held.

Meet your RA on Thursday, August 21st from 6:30-7:00pm at your first Residence Hall Meeting of the year!

Miner on the Map!

Resident Director: Andrew Durso - durso_andrew@roberts.edu

North Campus

 

Davison Hall

Davison Hall is home to both female (2nd & 3rd floors) and male residents (1st floor) with 2 RA's per floor, ranging from sophomores to seniors! It can house approximately 200 students and is well-loved for its pod-style suites and air conditioning. Students living in Davison have chosen to live together based on their existing relationships and programs and events are focused on navigating their already-formed campus connections. Davison features a large lounge on the first floor, complete with chairs, tables, a TV,
and a piano.

Meet your RA on Sunday, August 23rd from 8:00-9:00pm at your first Residence Hall Meeting of the year!

Davison on the Map!

Resident Director: Paul Fricano - fricano_paul@roberts.edu

The Beeson Apartments are home to both female and male residents, ranging from juniors to graduate students! The two apartment layouts in this area can either house 2 or 4 students and have a full kitchen and living room. Programming and Events in this area focus on life after college. Apartment residents are qualified for a reduced meal plan.

Meet your RA on Sunday, August 23rd from 8:00-9:00pm at your first Residence Hall Meeting of the year!

Beeson on the Map!

Resident Director: Paul Fricano - fricano_paul@roberts.edu

The Alumni Village consists of four two-story residence halls (Morrow, Sittig, Mohnkern, and Whittingham) that house approximately 20 male students each in their sophomore to graduate student years. The Alumni Villages are loved for their close-knit communities developed by students who are building on their existing campus relationships. Each building has a spacious lounge area and kitchen. Alumni Villages are split between undergraduate and graduate student housing.

Meet your RA on Sunday, August 23rd from 8:00-9:00pm at your first Residence Hall Meeting of the year!

Villages on the Map!

Resident Director: Paul Fricano - fricano_paul@roberts.edu

Located on North Campus, our fifteen townhouses are home to primarily senior students. Focusing on life after Roberts, these apartments house either 4 or 6 students and have fully functioning kitchens, and large living rooms. Students living in the townhouses have access to the Daily Lounge which features a TV, couches, laundry machines, and a ping-pong table. Apartment residents are qualified for a reduced meal plan.

Meet your RA on Thursday, August 24th from 8:00-9:00pm at your first Residence Hall Meeting of the year!

Townhouses on the Map!

Resident Director: Paul Fricano - fricano_paul@roberts.edu

Nearby Hotels

Unless otherwise noted, most hotels are within 20 minutes of campus.

Roberts Events Calendar

Questions? Celeste Donleavy, Associate Dean of Student Leadership and Engagement

student_life@roberts.edu

(585) 594-6350