New Student Orientation
Parent and Family Schedule
English | Español
We look forward to helping our parents and families help get their Rangers set up for success! We hope you can join us for the parent and family sessions!
Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026
Parents and families will want to take note of either the move-in times (for residential students) or the Commuter Student Check-in (for commuter students).
The parent and family hospitality suite will be open from 1-4:15 p.m. on the second floor of the student center. Grab a snack and mingle with other families and Regis staff. Regi’s Roast (Student Center, First floor) will have coffee available for purchase.
|
4:30-5 p.m. Regis Field House |
University Welcome Kick off New Student Orientation with a warm welcome from our university leaders, including Dr. Shawna Cooper Whitehead, President; Dr. Jake Bucher, Provost and Dr. Erica Ingalls, Dean of Student Affairs. Also hear from our Regis University Student Body President. |
|
5-6:30 p.m. Parking Lot 2 |
Food Truck Fest Enjoy your first evening on campus with a variety of local Denver food trucks offering a wide selection of dinner options. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options will be available. |
Friday, Aug. 21, 2026
|
9 a.m. Peter Claver Hall, 315 |
Parents and Families of Varsity Student Athletes Only those whose students compete at the NCAA Division II level need to attend this session. |
|
10-10:50 a.m. St. John Francis Regis Chapel |
Welcome and Keynote Speaker Get an overview of the day and hear from the dynamic, hilarious and inspiring Craig Zablocki, who has been a Regis Orientation favorite for many years. |
|
11 a.m.-12 p.m. The Table, Student Center |
Lunch Enjoy lunch and mingling with other parents and families at The Table. You can experience college dining as your students will regularly! |
|
12:15-2:45 p.m. Peter Claver Hall |
Concurrent Sessions Choose your own adventure! |
|
2:45 p.m. |
Break Mingle with other parents or grab a snack from the parent and family hospitality suite on the second floor of the Student Center. |
|
3:30 p.m. St. John Francis Regis Chapel |
Parent and Family Liaison Hear from the Parent and Family Liaison: Top 10 Ways to Help You and Your Ranger SOAR |
|
4:30-5 p.m. Regis Field House |
Blessing and Sending As part of Orientation, all new students are invited to participate in a Blessing and Sending, a meaningful tradition rooted in Regis University’s Jesuit values. This gathering offers a moment to pause, reflect and recognize the beginning of your college journey. Through words of encouragement and reflection, the Regis community comes together to honor your arrival and send you forward with purpose, support and a sense of belonging. Students of all backgrounds and beliefs are welcome to participate in this shared experience. Please sit with your student! |
|
5:30-7 p.m. Off Campus |
Dinner with Family Take this time to enjoy dinner with your family and loved ones at one of Denver’s many local restaurants. Tennyson Street and 32nd and Lowell are two nearby spots with many options. For students without family on campus, an on-campus dinner option will be available. Please note: This marks the end of the Parent and Family portion of the orientation schedule. Please keep in mind that students are required to be back on campus by 7 p.m. for evening activities. |