New Spider Summer Series
Join us virtually on Tuesdays this summer to learn more about the University and the exciting opportunities that await you as a Spider! Separate registrations are required for each session; links are provided below.
Did you miss a session that you really wanted to attend? Don't worry, we will record them all and post them to our New Spiders Summer Series YouTube Channel. All days/times are listed in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
Spring 2024
In April and May, we will focus on key topics that have mid-May and early June application deadlines such as disability services, housing, and some exciting pre-orientation programs.
| Date | Time (EDT) | Topic |
| April 30 | 6:00 p.m. | URISE |
| April 30 | 7:00 p.m. | Bonner Scholars Program |
| May 7 | 10:30 a.m. | International Students |
| May 7 | 6:00 p.m. | Transition Programs: Endeavor, Outdoor Adventure & Richmond (OAR), and Thrive |
| May 21 | 6:00 p.m. | Student Health & Health Insurance |
| May 21 | 7:00 p.m. | Disability Services |
June 2024
In June, learn the basics about choosing classes and navigating our online registration system. We will also explain our second language requirement and introduce you to faculty from each of our three undergraduate schools.
| Date | Time (EDT) | Topic |
| June 4 | 6:00 p.m. | Strategies for Building Pre-Registration Plans |
| June 4 | 7:00 p.m. | Residence Life & Housing |
| June 11 | 6:00 p.m. | How to Build a Plan for Pre-Registration |
| June 11 | 7:00 p.m. | COM2: Second Language Requirement |
| June 18 | 6:00 p.m. | School of Arts & Sciences |
| June 18 | 7:00 p.m. | Pre-Health Studies |
| June 25 | 6:00 p.m. | Jepson School of Leadership Studies |
| June 25 | 7:00 p.m. | Robins School of Business |
Late Summer 2024
These final sessions in July and August will help you prepare for self-registration and answer all of your last minute questions about moving to campus!
| Date | Time (EDT) | Topic |
| July 30 | 6:00 p.m. | Self-Registration Workshop |
| August 6 | 6:00 p.m. | Orientation and the First Six Weeks |
| August 6 | 7:00 p.m. | TBD |
Pre-Recorded Sessions
Want to know more? Check out these pre-recorded sessions at your leisure and learn even more about programs and opportunities at UR!