New Student Orientation

Take part in New Student Orientation (NSO) to explore your campus, make friends, and learn about the FREE resources offered to students!

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Welcome to CCRI!

Welcome to the Community College of Rhode Island! As a new CCRI Knight, you probably have a lot of questions about where to go, who to talk to, and what to do during your first few days as a student. 

New Student Orientation is a program with an online and an in-person component that provides awareness of CCRI's resources and offices, prepares students for their first day as a CCRI Knight, and kick starts your school pride!​

In-Person New Student Orientation

At our in-person NSO sessions, incoming students will:

  • Learn about campus resources available to students
  • Meet incoming students and build community
  • Take a tour of campus​
  • Prepare for your first day of classes
  • Have fun and more!

Register for an in-person New Student Orientation session HERE!

 

​Upcoming in-person New Student Orientation sessions:

Date Location Time
July 15 Liston Campus, Providence 10am - 1pm
July 24 Newport County Campus, Newport 10am - 1pm
July 29 Knight Campus, Warwick 3pm - 6pm
July 31 Flanagan Campus, Lincoln 10am - 1pm
August 6 Flanagan Campus, Lincoln 3pm - 6pm
August 16 Knight Campus, Warwick 10am - 1pm
August 19 Flanagan Campus, Lincoln 10am - 1pm
August 21 Liston Campus, Providence 3pm - 6pm
August 26 Knight Campus, Warwick 10am - 1pm

 

Online New Student Orientation

Before joining us for the in-person portion, please complete the online portion of New Student Orientation. This interactive module gives incoming students an introduction to CCRI and all the resources offered. 

Online New Student Orientation!

 

Things to consider before New Student Orientation (NSO)

  1. You must be registered for classes before attending New Student Orientation.
  2. We recommend completing the online portion of NSO before attending your in-person session.
  3. Reach out to our team via email at orientation@ccri.edu with any questions or concerns.

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Rhode Island Promise Info Session

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