New Spider Orientation

Mark Your Calendars!

Fall 2026 Orientation

Endeavor & International Orientation Move-In: August 17, 2026*

New Student Move-In: August 19, 2026

New Spider Orientation: August 19-22, 2026
First Day of Classes: August 24, 2026
Family & Supporter Orientation: August 19 & 20, 2026

*Students must be accepted into these specific programs to arrive on this date

Spring 2027 Orientation

New Student Move-In: January 8, 2027
New Spider Orientation: January 9, 2027
First Day of Classes: January 11, 2027

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We Can’t Wait to Welcome You!

We are excited to welcome new Spiders, their parents, families and supporters to campus through our New Spider Orientation program. Required of all new first-year and transfer students, New Spider Orientation provides you with an opportunity to get to know campus, meet new friends, and learn about important resources and opportunities available to you!

Have a question before you arrive? Email us at newspiders@richmond.edu

What to Expect

Family & Supporter Orientation

Orientation Advisors

Pre-Orientation Programs

Move-In & Arrival Information

Information for International Students

Building Your Web!

Beyond orientation at the beginning of the semester, there are a number of ways we help new Spiders adjust to campus life. You’ll experience campus celebrations, like Proclamation and Investiture, have opportunities to get involved in through Weeks of Welcome and SpiderFest (our student organization festival), and attend programming designed for new students! In addition, all new students also enroll in WELL 100 that provides valuable resources and an extra layer of support during your first semester.

Weeks of Welcome

SpiderFest

Explore Student Organizations

WELL 100

Family Weekend

Information for Parents & Families

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Hey, Class of 2030! The countdown is on. New Spider Orientation kicks off in just 41 days, and our team could not be more fired up about welcoming you to campus! Lots of energy, laughs, and great memories are in store for our New Spiders and their families. We can't wait to see you so soon!

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With Orientation a little over a month away, it's normal for the nerves to start kicking in amongst all the excitement. It's a new chapter, and one that's guaranteed to be bright. We can't wait to officially welcome you to the web! 🕸️🕷️ #newspiders #newstudentorientation #urichmond #rva #classof2030

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Can you believe it's already July?! We hope our New Spiders have been celebrating their recent graduations and enjoying all the fun that the summer has to offer. In the midst of vacations, travel, working, and everything else that comes with July and August, don't forget about your checklist items! As you continue working through your checklist, pay special attention to deadlines. Some BIG upcoming deadlines in July include sending your high...

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Hey New Spiders! Excited to be heading to campus soon? We have a beautiful campus to call home and a wonderful city to explore! Our Spiders are all over Richmond, and there are so many ways to access and see the city. Whether you have a car or not, here are just some of the ways to get around and off campus! #newspider #urichmond #newstudentorientation

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Meet your Summer Advisors, Class of 2030! ☀️ These students are here to help make your transition to Richmond as smooth (and fun!) as possible. Whether you have questions about academics, housing, campus life, or anything in between, your Summer Advisors are excited to connect with you and help you prepare for your first year. Keep an eye on your inbox - your Summer Advisor will be reaching out on Monday, June 15!

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Hey Spider Families! Have a new student joining our web this summer? Take a look at our Family & Supporters Orientation schedules for August! Two different schedules including similar content are designed for families who have a student participating in a Pre-Orientation program (Endeavor or International Orientation) and for families of students joining us just in time for our traditional New Spider Orientation! You'll see recommended dates...

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Applied to The Richmond Endeavor? Check your inbox for an update on your application status! Students accept or decline their offers by Sunday, June 9 at 11:59 PM. We are so excited to have over 160 students joining us for this upcoming academic year. Congratulations to our new Endeavor cohort! Have questions, don't hesitate to reach out to Kaitlyn at Kaitlyn.vandyk@richmond.edu.

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Hey New Spiders! Looking for the New Spider Orientation Schedule? It's now live on our website! Students participating in International Student Orientation or Endeavor will join us on campus Monday, August 17. They'll attend Endeavor and International Orientation sessions before starting New Spider Orientation with the rest of the class. Not part of Endeavor or International Orientation? You'll be joining us on campus on Wednesday, August 19...

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🚨 It's the last day!! Applications for The Richmond Endeavor close this evening, May 31 at 11:59 PM est. If you've considered applying to the program, this is the last call to do so! Endeavor participants enjoy: ✏️ Hands on learning inside and outside the classroom. 📚 Developing intentional relationships with faculty who support your classroom learning AND are your Academic Advisor until major declaration. 🏡 Find community...

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The Richmond Endeavor is often known for the intentional community this program builds, and the ways learning is intertwined with the city of Richmond. In this program, we have three main priorities: fostering connections between peers in the classroom and your residence hall, building strong relationships with faculty, and intentionally supplementing classroom learning with experiential opportunities. These learning experiences are part of what...

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Endeavor applications close this Sunday at 11:59 PM. If you haven't joined our applicant pool just yet, there's no better time than now! If you want to foster strong community with peers and your faculty members, Endeavor is the place where this happens. 100% of our experience survey participants agreed that they felt supported and valued by their faculty member throughout their time in the program. Endeavor courses meet at least one...

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We're in the home stretch! Just 10 more days to apply to The Richmond Endeavor. Did you know about 1/5 of our New Spiders choose to participate in Endeavor. What makes Endeavor so special is that you learn together in class and live together in Lora Robins Court. All while having your faculty member serve as your Academic Advisor until major declaration! Complete your FYS or major/minor requirements in this cohort model, and spend a year...

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