Spring Ranger Welcome Week
It is with great enthusiasm and warm anticipation that we extend a heartfelt welcome to each of you joining us for Spring Welcome Week. This week is designed to ease your transition into university life, providing you with valuable insights, resources and connections that will undoubtedly shape your academic and personal success. Our dedicated faculty, staff and your fellow students are here to support and guide you. Together, let us create an environment where curiosity thrives, ideas flourish and friendships endure. Congratulations on embarking on this exciting journey of higher education, a journey that promises growth, discovery and transformative experiences!
Orientation Schedule
Friday, Jan. 12
| 9 a.m. | Residential Students: Move In, Clarke Hall Atrium Commuter Students: Orientation, Clarke Hall Atrium |
| 10 a.m. | Welcome and Blessing, Student Center Lobby |
| 11 a.m. | Transport Students to History CO |
| 11:45 a.m. | Lunch, History CO Museum Restaurant |
| 12:45 p.m. | Tour History CO Museum |
| 3 p.m. | Transport Students Back to Regis |
| 3:45 p.m. | Reflections and Questions |
| 4:30 p.m. | Dinner, Beau Jo's (transportation provided) |
Saturday, Jan. 13
| 9 a.m. | Breakfast, Walker's Pub |
| 9:30 a.m. | Campus Tour, with Michele To (Class of 2024) |
| 11 a.m. | Break |
| noon | Lunch and Movie, with University Ministry, DeSmet Hall |
| 2:30 p.m. | Break |
| 5 p.m. | Dinner and Games, Walker's Pub |
Parent and Family Orientation
Don't worry parents and families, we haven't forgotten you. While your student enjoys their day, you can participate in special programming just for you!
Friday, Jan. 12
| 9 a.m. | Check-In Residential student move-in Commuter students and parents meet with Dr. Jason Taylor, Director of the First Year Experience |
| 10 a.m. | Students, parents and families gather in the Student Center |
| 10:15 a.m. | Welcome with Kristi Gonsalves-McCabe, Parent & Family Liaison, Student Center 2nd floor |
| 10:45 a.m. | Introduction to Campus Resources |
| noon-1 p.m. | Lunch (provided), Q&A and socializing |
Fun All Week!
The fun doesn't stop when Orientation ends! Welcome Week continues with a full roster of events, activities and additional opportunities to create a solid foundation that will support your success at Regis, both personally and academically, until graduation.
Jan. 15
Regis is closed, but students, staff and faculty will represent Regis at the annual MLK, Jr. Marade on Monday morning. The bus departs at 9 a.m. from the Student Center.
Jan. 16
Classes start
10 a.m. - noon Coffee and Compliments with the Programming Board in Lot 3
Jan. 17
11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Resource Fair on the Student Center Patio
Jan. 18
| 7:30-8:30 a.m. | Epiphany Blessing of the Threshold: A drive-by blessing with Holy Water for commuters' cars in Lot 2 |
| 3-5 p.m. | First Year Convocation: Welcoming new first-year students and celebrating returning first-year students, in the Mountain View Room, Claver Hall |
| 7-8 p.m. | Heartbreak to Homeboy Industries: Hector Verdugo, Associate Executive Director of Homeboy Industries, the largest gang intervention program in the world, in Mountain View Room, Claver Hall |