Image of students climbing a wall on Rose-Hulman freshman orientation day.

Welcome, Class of 2027 and Transfers!

New Student Orientation is designed to welcome all of our incoming first-year, transfer, and international students to the Rose‑Hulman community.

WELCOME, CLASS OF 2027 AND TRANSFERS!

Your Rose-Hulman Experience Starts Here! 

New Student Orientation is a large and exciting program to welcome all of our incoming first-year and transfer students to the Rose-Hulman community.  You will arrive on campus ahead of returning students, so you have time to get to know us and learn about all the campus resources that are available to you…you will also meet new friends and have A LOT of fun!

New Student Orientation is scheduled to take place from Friday, August 25 – to Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Students can access information about New Student Orientation by visiting the Campus Groups New Student Orientation page

For International Students

New international students will attend a special pre-New Student Orientation program called International Transitions, which takes place Wednesday and Thursday, August 23-24.   You’ll enjoy programs and activities specific to your needs and experience as an international student before participating in the general New Student Orientation.  More information will be available soon.

For Parents and Families

Because parents and families need orienting too! 

Parent and Family Orientation is scheduled to take place starting at 10 a.m.  on Friday, August 25 and will conclude at approximately 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 26.  You will enjoy two days on campus getting to know faculty and staff, meeting other parents, and spending some time with your student before they begin their Rose-Hulman career! 

More information about Parent and Family Orientation will be available soon.

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Vice President of Student Affairs Erik Hayes poses for a selfie with members of the residence life staff during move-in day.

Resident Assistants & Sophomore Advisors

Who gives you study tips, organizes cool events for your hall, and generally makes life at Rose-Hulman more awesome? Your Resident Assistants and Sophomore Advisors.

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