New Student Orientation 2026

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 PiVilion located in front of the Mussallem Union to grab a cool snack, meet other parents, ask questions, or just hang out while your student gets settled.

Moving is hard work! If you don't want to leave campus for lunch, stop by the Vonderschmitt Café (dining hall). Check out the variety of options students enjoy throughout the year.

*Lunch is $10.70 plus tax. Only credit and debit card payments can be accepted.

Looking to head off campus for lunch? Check out the many options around town!

Welcome commuter and transfer students! Please check in at the Welcome and Information Table located on the 2nd floor of the Mussallem Union. In addition to all the events on the orientation schedule, we have planned some fun extras just for you!

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!

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.

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.

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!

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!

Noblitt Scholars and their families are invited to drop by Moench Hall B205 to see our scholar lounge and say hello to the Noblitt Scholars Program staff.

At this meeting, commuter and transfer students will meet with their Orientation Leader, Taylor, to discuss the week’s activities and get to know each other. Please note that the Career Services session during this time is designed for parents, and students will have the opportunity to meet with Career Services on Wednesday.

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!

Commuter & Transfer dinner meet up with your Orientation Leader, Rebecca. Meals are covered for students under the Orientation Meal Plan!

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!

After enjoying dinner in town or at Chauncey's, meet other new parents and families as well as Rose-Hulman faculty and staff, while light refreshments.

There is no fee for this event, but we do require an RSVP by Wednesday, August 26.

When you arrive at the event, please follow the signs to check in and receive your nametag.

*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 2030 photo before heading to the First Night Fun 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!

Join us for some fun with new friends and enjoy your 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.

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. The breakfast menu, pricing, and registration will be available in August.

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

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.

Vice President and Dean of Students, Mr. Erik Hayes, and Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr. Ellen Goldey, will provide an overview of the support your student will receive at Rose-Hulman. Time will be allotted for Dean Hayes and Dr. Goldey 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 1.

Vice President and Dean of Students, Mr. Erik Hayes, and Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr. Ellen Goldey, will provide an overview of the support your student will receive at Rose-Hulman. Time will be allotted for Dean Hayes and Dr. Goldey 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 1.

President Robert Coons will deliver welcoming remarks to new students and their families and the Class of 2030 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 2. Classes start on Thursday, September 3.

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, October 16 - Sunday, October 18.