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Starting Out at Regis (SOAR)

Spring 2026 New Student Orientation

It is with great enthusiasm and warm anticipation that we extend a heartfelt welcome to each of you joining us for RU Ready to SOAR: New Student Orientation. This experience 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!

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Friday, Jan. 9, 2026

Student Schedule

9-11 a.m. David Clarke Hall, Atrium	Domestic Residential Student Move-in and Commuter Check-in (International students move in on Jan. 8)
11-11:30 a.m. Student Center, Walker's Pub	University Welcome and Framing the Day
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Student Center Courtyard	Campus Tours and Ice Breakers
1-2 p.m. Location TBA	Lunch
2-3:30 p.m. Student Center, Walker's Pub	Regis Ways
3:30-5 p.m. Student Center, Walker's Pub	First Year Experience
5-5:30 p.m. Student Center, Walker's Pub	Blessing and Sending
5:30-7 p.m. Location TBA	Optional New Student and Family Dinner

Parents, Family and Guests

Parents and other supporters are encouraged to attend the Parent and Family sessions to learn how to help their new Regis Ranger thrive! Each student may register up to two guests when they submit their RSVP.

See the Parent and Family Schedule

New International Students Living on Campus

If you are a new international student who will be living on campus for the Spring 2026 term, you will move into your residence hall on Jan. 8, 2026, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Contact the Office of Housing and Residential Engagement with questions about move-in.

Email reslife@regis.edu

Call 303.458.4991

Fun All Week!

The fun doesn't stop when Orientation ends! Welcome Week continues with events, activities and additional opportunities to create a solid foundation that will support your success at Regis, both personally and academically, until graduation. We'll continue to add new events until Orientation, so keep an eye on this space!

Jan. 14, 2026

11 a.m.-1 p.m. Resource Fair on the Student Center Patio

Jan. 15, 2026

5 p.m. Bingo in Walker's Pub

9-11 a.m. David Clarke Hall, Atrium	Domestic Residential Student Move-in and Commuter Check-in (International students move in on Jan. 8)
11-11:30 a.m. Student Center, Walker's Pub	University Welcome and Framing the Day Join us for a warm welcome from university leaders and student ambassadors as we officially kick off Spring Orientation.
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Student Center, 2nd Floor Lounge	Parent and Family Gathering Meet with the Parent and Family Liaison, other Regis leaders, and the other parents and families present.
12:30-1:30 p.m. Location TBA	Parent and Family Lunch
1:30-2:15 p.m. Student Center, 2nd Floor Lounge	Parent and Family Student Panel Hear from current Regis students about their experiences and suggestions for supporting your Regis Ranger.
2:30-4 p.m. Student Center, Entrance	Campus Resource Tour Visit places and spaces you and your student should know about — The Learning Commons, Campus Safety, Dayton Memorial Library, the Fitness Center and more!
4-5 p.m.	Break If needed, this time can be used to visit an office or follow up on a campus resource. The Student Center 2nd Floor Lounge is available for parents and families who need space to relax.
5-5:30 Student Center, Walker's Pub	Blessing and Sending We'll close the day with a special blessing and sending. We gather to pause and reflect on this new beginning for your student — and to celebrate what is ahead.
5:30-7 p.m. Location TBA	Optional New Student and Family Dinner