New Student Orientation 2024

Looking for caffeine or a light snack? Stop by Beanies and check out their selection of hot and iced drinks as well as grab-and-go snacks.

Please note - Beanies only accepts credit and debit card payments.

New students and their families are invited to spend some final time together while enjoying a delicious breakfast on campus prior to New Student Convocation. Registration will be available in August.

Menu Options:
Scrambled Eggs

Cheesy Scrambled Eggs

Bacon

Sliced Ham

Skillet Potatoes with Onions

Biscuits with Sausage Gravy

Seasonal Vegetables

Cinnamon French Toast Bake with local maple syrup

Assorted Pastries

Fruit and Yogurt Bar

Strawberry Banana Smoothies

Cold Cereal Bar

Assorted Juices

Beverage Station

• Adult Breakfast Ticket
• Child Breakfast Ticket (6-12 years old)
• RH Student Ticket
• Child Breakfast Ticket (Under 5 years old)

Vice President and Dean of Students, Mr. Erik Hayes, and Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr. Rick Stamper, will provide an overview of the support your student will receive at Rose-Hulman. Time will be allotted for Dean Hayes and Dr. Stamper to take questions from the audience.

We encourage families to attend Session A as Session B is usually standing room only.

Information presented in both sessions is the same.

Students do not need to attend this session as they will be provided with similar information on Tuesday, September 3.

Vice President and Dean of Students, Mr. Erik Hayes, and Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr. Rick Stamper, will provide an overview of the support your student will receive at Rose-Hulman. Time will be allotted for Dean Hayes and Dr. Stamper to take questions from the audience.

Students are welcomed to attend with their parents and families.

We encourage families to attend Session A as Session B is usually standing room only.

Information presented in both sessions is the same.

Students do not need to attend this session as they will be provided with similar information on Tuesday, September 3.

President Robert Coons will deliver welcoming remarks to new students and their families and the Class of 2028 will officially become members of the Rose-Hulman Family.

Immediately following the New Student Convocation, it is time for students and families to say goodbye.

After saying goodbye, students meet up with their residence hall friends, and join the bagpipers to take their first walk through campus as Rose-Hulman students! Students will then continue with orientation programming through Wednesday, September 4. Classes start on Thursday, September 5.

Parents and guests are invited to watch the procession.

Saying goodbye can be hard and so we've planned something fun to look forward to! We invite families to come back to campus for Fall Family Weekend, which will take place Friday, November 1 - Sunday, November 3.

The residence halls are officially open to welcome new students and families! When you arrive on campus, you will be greeted by staff who will help you navigate traffic and get you where you need to be. Resident Assistants and Sophomore Advisors (as well as a few VIPs) will assist you and your family members in unpacking the car and moving items to assigned residence hall rooms. Let the fun begin!

WELCOME, WELCOME, WELCOME! Campus is officially open to welcome new students and families!

Be sure to stop by the table where Orientation Leaders will be available to answer questions about Orientation and Rose-Hulman!

Looking for caffeine or a light snack? Stop by Beanies and check out their selection of hot and iced drinks as well as grab-and-go snacks.

Please note - Beanies only accepts credit and debit card payments.

Venture through campus and visit offices and departments to learn about resources and services.

Tours of campus will be given by upper-class students. A tour will depart every fifteen minutes beginning at 11 a.m.

Parents and families are invited to stop by the Pi-Vilion located at the Mussallem Union to grab a snack, meet other parents, and ask questions.

Stop by the various academic departments on campus and meet faculty and the administrative assistants who will spend much time with you. Feel free to explore any department of interest!

Looking for a late lunch or early dinner? Check out Chauncey's which offers a variety of made-to-order sandwiches, salads, and other delicious options.

Please note - Chauncey's only accepts credit and debit card payments.

Students may LOVE chicken tenders, but Bon Appetit has so much more!

Join us for a discussion with Q&A session about the dining program at Rose-Hulman. General Manager, Debbie Robinson, and Executive Chef, Matthew Leeper, will be reviewing the Freshman meal program, services available to students with dietary restrictions, Bon Appetit's core kitchen principals, and fun food facts!

The legacy event is open to all new students that have a parent, grandparent, sibling, aunt, or uncle that graduated from Rose-Hulman. Stop by and pick up your special swag bag and snap a family photo. A gift will be available for alumni family members too!

Tours of the SRC will be given by staff members. Learn about the facilities, wellness program, intramural program, and sports clubs. A tour will depart from the information desk every 15 minutes beginning at 2 p.m.

Noblitt Scholars and their families are invited to drop by Moench Hall B205 to see our scholar lounge and say hello to Dr. Buckley and Michelle Lemon.

Career Services & Employer Relations values a partnership with parents. This session is designed to provide parents with information on how to jump-start their student’s success with landing their first internship, research, or co-op opportunity. We will cover important dates, timelines, and services provided for your student.

Parents, come ask current students questions about their Rose-Hulman experiences! There will different tables for you to float around to ask about student life at RHIT. Some topics include campus jobs, undergraduate research, diversity and inclusion on campus, Greek life, spirituality, internships and career opportunities, abroad opportunities, the Terre Haute community and life outside of classes, how parents can be involved, and a place for any other off-the-wall questions. This is a great time to hear about Rose-Hulman from the student perspective!

Join other residents from your floor and your resident assistant for your first floor dinner. Check with your RA to figure out your meal time and where to meet!

*Registration for this event will be available by August 15.* Meet other new parents and families as well as Rose-Hulman faculty and staff, while enjoying drinks and refreshments.

Please follow the signs to check in and receive your nametag.

Registration will be available in August.

*Please note - While you attend this event, your student will be enjoying dinner with their floor and other fun activities!

Join your classmates for the official Class of 2028 photo before heading to the First Night Fun event!

Join us for a performer and our first Late Night Snack! More information will be coming soon!

*Please note - While you attend this event, your parents and families will be attending a separate event.

Year after year, this is one of the favorite events of Orientation! Relax and have fun playing Bingo for great Rose-Hulman prizes. Light refreshments will also be served. (Kids are welcome to play!)

*Please note - While you attend this event, your student will be attending a separate event with their new classmates!

*Please note - We do not take registrations for this event. This event fills to capacity and we appreciate your patience as we accommodate a fun crowd!