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Aug 17, 2025 - Aug 23, 2025
August 18
New Faculty Orientation
Time: All Day Event | Location:

August 19
All-Schools Meeting
Time: All Day Event | Location:

August 19
Faculty/Staff Kick-off Event
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM | Location: Hale Auditorium, CLC

10 - 11:30am Program in Hale Auditorium, CLC

11:30 - 1:30pm Faculty/Staff Lunch in Garlock


August 20
Faculty Retreat
Time: All Day Event | Location:

August 21
New Student Orientation
Time: All Day Event | Location:

August 21
Residence Halls Open
Time: 9:00 AM | Location: Your Residence Hall

Student leaders are available to help you move into your home away from home. Look for the smiling faces and volunteer shirts!


August 21
First Generation Student Meet & Greet
Time: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | Location: B. Thomas Golisano Library

This session orients new college students and families to the issues that first-gen students encounter, the notion of college culture shock, and the people and places they can go to ask questions or get support. (First Generation College students are defined as parents whose highest level of education is a high school diploma). Session will take place in the Library Cafe.


August 21
Parent Conversation with the President
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Location: GCEC102

Parents, you are invited to hear a special message from President Hayles and meet other parents. Session will take place in GCEC 102 - Rinker Conference Hall.


August 21
International Meet & Greet
Time: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | Location: Garlock Dining Commons Lawn (look for the flags!)

Are you an international student OR have you lived outside the US for an extended period of time? Come meet the Support Staff & international students! 


August 21
TimelyCare Info Session
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Location: Garlock Dining Commons

Learn all about Timely Care MD and how you can gain 24/7 access to health and wellness services while you are away from home. If you attend you will be entered for a chance to win the raffle basket prize!


August 21
Alumni Legacy Photo
Time: 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Location:

Are you a Roberts Alum? Celebrate the Roberts Legacy with a photo of Roberts Alumni families. Event will take place in the CLC Lower Stairwell.


August 21
Chapel & Commissioning for New Students & Parents
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Location: Hale B. Auditorium (Cultural Life Center)

Welcome to Roberts! Enjoy this opening tradition for students and parents.  Parents are free to depart campus after the conclusion of the commissioning.


August 21
President's Dinner at the Arch
Time: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Location: B. Thomas Golisano Library

Enjoy dinner at the Arch. Students will then participate in the University tradition of walking through the Arch. Dress is casual! Meet on the Library Lawn.


August 21
Commuter Connect
Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM | Location: B. Thomas Golisano Library

This session is specific to the commuter student experience. Learn about Student Clubs/Organizations, hear from our Commuter Student leaders, and make connections with new students!


August 21
First Residence Hall Meeting: Miner Hall
Time: 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM | Location: Miner Hall

First year Miner Hall students can meet with their floormates, RA and RD! Meeting is mandatory - more information to follow from residents' RA's.


August 21
First Residence Hall Meeting: Quads
Time: 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM | Location: Quads

First year Quads (O'Brien, Updyke, Magill) students can meet with their floormates, RA and RD! Meeting is mandatory - more information to follow from residents' RA's.


August 21
Variety Show
Time: 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Location: B. Thomas Golisano Library

Laugh and win prizes! Sponsored by the Student Association Leadership Team (SALT). Show will take place on the Library Courtyard.


August 21
Frisbee on the Turf
Time: 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Location: Turf

Immediately after the Variety show, head to the turf field for some ultimate frisbee competition!


August 21
Game Night in the GCEC
Time: 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Location: Golisano Community Engagement Center

Come out and enjoy board games with friends! Sponsored by Student Life & Millennium Games.


August 22
Breakfast at Garlock
Time: 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM | Location: Garlock

August 22
Lunch at Garlock
Time: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | Location: Garlock

Eat lunch with your First Year Seminar Section or your Redhawk Guide!


August 22
Belonging & Culture Engagement Session
Time: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | Location: Golisano Community Engagement Center

Meet and connect with BIPOC faculty, staff and students. All are welcome! Session will take place in GCEC 102 - Rinker Conference Hall.


August 22
New Student F1 Meeting
Time: 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Location: Golisano Community Engagement Center - Room 108

International students, don't miss this important mandatory meeting.


August 22
Roberts Venture Games
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Location: Mersereau Lawn (Outside of the B. Thomas Golisano Library)

Watch or compete in unique games and meet your Redhawk class.


August 22
Department Orientations
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Location:

Required orientation time with department, faculty, staff and students

Arts and Humanities Departments:

 

  • Communication - Hastings 230
  • History - Hastings 122
  • Language & Literature - Hastings 124
  • Music & Performing Arts - Cox Hall 209
  • Visual Arts - Carpenter Hall 219

 

Nursing -  Smith Hall 166

Business - Hastings 117

Social Work - Carpenter Hall 212

Teacher Education -  Hastings 240

Psych - Carpenter Hall 102

Criminal Justice -  Smith Hall 365

Bio & Chemical Sciences - Smith Hall 265 Lake Auditorium

CSC, MTH, and PHY -   Smith Hall 359

Theology and Ministry - Roberts Hall 313


August 22
Dinner with your Major
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Location: Garlock

Dine with professors and students from your academic major in Garlock! Undecided about your major? Join any table or meet with other undeclared students!


August 22
Late Night Adventure
Time: 8:30 PM - 9:15 PM | Location: B. Thomas Golisano Library

Enjoy an adventure brought to you by the Student Association Leadership Team (SALT). Running shoes are recommended. Meet at the Library Courtyard.


August 22
Party on the Patio
Time: 9:15 PM - 10:00 PM | Location: B. Thomas Golisano Library

<p>Top off your evening with late night pizza and music after the Late Night Adventure! Sponsored by SALT.</p>


August 22
Learn Campus Basics
Time: 9:30 PM - 12:30 PM | Location: Hale Auditorium

Learn about Spiritual Life Credits, then head over to the Golisano Library to learn about Email, Moodle, Self Service, Library Resources, and everything you need to know to have you prepared for your first day of class!


August 23
Brunch at Garlock
Time: 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM | Location: Garlock

August 23
Insider Guide to Campus Life
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Location: Golisano Community Engagement Center

Hear from upperclass students how to navigate campus life including student activities, accountability, Chapel requirements, and the city of Rochester. Session will take place in GCEC 102 - Rinker Conference Hall.


August 23
Bookstore is Open
Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Location: Voller Athletic Center

August 23
North Chili Walking Tour
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Location: B. Thomas Golisano Library

Learn from student leaders about your new home-away-from-home! Tour departs from the Library Patio.


August 23
Commuter Classroom Search
Time: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Location: B. Thomas Golisano Library

Bring your class schedule and upper class students will help you be prepared! Meet in the Library Cafe.


August 23
Dinner in Garlock
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Location:

Dinner in Garlock with your Residence Floor! Bring your ID card, and grab a bite to eat! Commuter students join a floor and sign-in for a complimentary meal.


August 23
Karaoke & Mingle
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Location: B. Thomas Golisano Library

Come try out your singing talents and enjoy some Kona Ice. Sponsored by SALT Multi-Ethnic Affairs Director! Meeting on the Library Patio.


August 23
Glow Games
Time: 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Location: Turf

Glow Games. Need we say more? Get ready to have a blast and celebrate the beginning of the school year! Sponsored by Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)