New Student Orientation 2023

Join our different Student Resource groups to learn about what they have to offer! Each event takes place at the main office of the organization.

Were you a part of catapult and want to reunite with all your Catapult friends? This is the event to attend

Spend some time learning about the history of Rose-Hulman since its founding in 1874 as the Terre Haute School of Industrial Science. This presentation will highlight the people who have made the school what it is today, and the traditions that have marked its history. Hear about such things as the origins of Rosie the Elephant, the unlamented freshman beanie, the science of the bonfire construction, outhouse placement, Greek colonization, Fightin' Engineer all-stars as well as other lore and legends. This event will be followed by a late night snack.

Enjoy breakfast before starting your first full day on campus.

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.

Purchase Rose-Hulman apparel, school supplies, decorations for your residence hall room, and books. The Bookstore is located on the lower level of the Mussallem Union.

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.

Information presented in session A and session B is the same.

Staff will be on hand to answer any questions you have about your invoice and to take payments.

Staff will be on hand to answer any questions that you have about financial aid.

Starting college can by an exciting new adventure and staying healthy is the key to your success. Stop by the Office of Health Services to meet our healthcare team. The office is staffed by a nurse practitioner, nurses, and support staff, and operates just like a regular doctor's office. During Orientation, you will be able to get required vaccines, submit health related forms, and ask general questions about our services to help you stay healthy during the school year.

If you are comfortable with your mechanics experience before coming to Rose, you can take the optional Physics I Placement Exam. If you receive a passing score on the exam, you will receive credit-by-exam for Physics I and be enrolled in Physics II for the fall term. If you do not receive a passing score on the exam, there are no negative consequences, and you will be enrolled in Physics I.

This exam will cover translational mechanics; vectors, 2-and-3-D kinematics, Newton's Laws, work and energy, linear momentum and collisions, Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation, Coulomb's Law, and the Lorentz Force Law. If you would like to take the exam, please bring a calculator (graphing is fine) and pens or pencils.

You can pre-register for the exam or register the day of the exam in Olin. To pre-register, please visit your JUMPSTART! checklist.

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.

Information presented in session A and session B is the same.

Representatives from offices and programs across campus will be available to meet you, distribute information, and answer questions about the support services they provide. Check back later this summer for a list of all participating offices and services.

We are excited to offer three dining options for the Orientation Luncheon. Join us for a traditional dining hall experience in the Cafe, check out Chauncey's which is the favorite made-to-order late night option, or head outside to the Union Circle and grab lunch at Bon Appetit's food truck!

Registration is required so be sure purchase your tickets today!

*Full menus are available on the registration site.

*To help limit wait times, we do ask that you select a time slot when registering.

President Robert Coons will deliver welcoming remarks to the new students and their families. The Class of 2027 and their families will officially become members of the Rose-Hulman Family.

Immediately following the New Student Convocation, it is time to say goodbye to your family members.

After saying goodbye, you will then meet up with your residence hall friends, and join the bagpipers as you take your first walk through campus as a Rose-Hulman student!

Parents are invited to watch the procession.

Saying goodbye can be hard, but we promise to keep you busy and we promise you will have a TON OF FUN!

Remember, your family is invited back to campus for Fall Family Weekend (October 20 - 22, 2023).

August 22, 2023 - Update: Due to the unexpected high temperatures, students are invited to move in beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Friday. We encourage you to move in as early as possible to avoid the heat and high humidity. We realize not everyone has the ability to change their arrival plans and this is not a problem! While we hope folks will arrive early to beat the heat, the end time for move-in will remain 1 p.m.

Fore more information, please refer to the email sent to students on August 22, 2023.

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.

Purchase Rose-Hulman apparel, school supplies, decorations for your residence hall room, and books. The Bookstore is located on the lower level of the Mussallem Union.

Parents and families are invited to stop by the Parent and Family Welcome Table located on the first floor of the Mussallem Union to enjoy an icy cold treat and pick up a Rose-Hulman button!

Stop by and meet the career services team who will give you great advice on how to get a jump start on the internship or research position search. It's never too early to start working on your future.

Learn more about the exciting calendar of events, the phenomenal Diversity Speakers Series, and many other unique campus activities.

Staff will be available to assist with questions pertaining to transfer credit, any advanced credit, fall schedules, and enrollment verification.

Staff will be on hand to answer any questions that you have about financial aid.

Staff will be available to answer any questions students or parents may have concerning student employment on campus.

Stop by the SCC's information table to learn about the types of counseling services that are available to students. Staff will also be available in the Student Counseling Center to answer your questions. The SCC is located in the Mussallem Union (Room 251).

Starting college can by an exciting new adventure and staying healthy is the key to your success. Stop by the Office of Health Services to meet our healthcare team. The office is staffed by a nurse practitioner, nurses, and support staff, and operates just like a regular doctor's office. During Orientation, you will be able to get required vaccines, submit health related forms, and ask general questions about our services to help you stay healthy during the school year.

Don't miss the chance to stop by and talk with staff about the exciting opportunities to learn and study abroad. It's never too early to start planning your global adventure.

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!

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, but if you are not sure where to start, we recommend stopping at Physics and Optical Engineering!

Looking for a late lunch? 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.

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.

Stop by the Mussallem Union to check in and grab a welcome bag!

Tours of campus will be given by upper-class students. A tour will depart every fifteen minutes beginning at 2 p.m.

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

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!

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!

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 is now open!

*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 2027 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 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.