Student Orientation – FALL 2021
The ultimate aim of orientation is to provide an academic and social introduction to the university and help you transition to campus life. Richmond has put a comprehensive and dynamic programme into place so that you are still able to do this – even virtually!
The ultimate aim of orientation is to provide an academic and social introduction to the university and help you transition to campus life. Richmond has put a comprehensive and dynamic programme into place so that you are still able to do this – even virtually!
Orientation will take place in two phases:
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Virtual Orientation
- Undergraduate & Visiting Virtual Orientation: 7 – 10 September 2021
We will also be hosting a “Welcome and Getting Started” session virtually on 6 September to answer any final pre-orientation questions and make sure you are ready to go for Orientation!
Orientation week (which will be held virtually) will cover the information you need to know prior to attending Richmond, including receiving your class schedule, how to access academic support, student life and more.
During this induction period, we will also be connecting you with other Richmond students, both current and new. Incoming undergraduate and visiting students will also be provided Peer Mentor groups. Find out more about our Peer Mentor programme.
Review the Virtual Orientation Week Step-by-Step Guide below for more information on how to prepare for Virtual Orientation.
- Postgraduate Orientation: 23 & 24 September 2021
Review the Postgraduate Virtual Orientation schedule.
Campus Arrivals
- Move-in for students that are living on campus and need to quarantine: 31 August – 1 September
- Move-in for students that are living on campus and do not need to quarantine: 12 September
- Students Living Off-Campus can collect their ID cards and check-in: 11 September (9 am – 11:30 am) & 12 September (9 am – 6 pm)
Information about our campus COVID precautions can be found on our university Coronavirus Advice and Guidance portal. For students in quarantine on campus, we will be providing a full meal service and quarantining in zones within the residence halls.
More information about the arrivals process will be provided in the coming weeks.
The week following Virtual Orientation, we will host activities and events that will allow you to acclimate to London and socialise with other Richmond students. Visit the Orientation Schedule to sign up for an event the week of 13 September.
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Review the Campus Orientation Schedule below to find out what sessions are offered during the week. Be sure to save live academic and social events to your calendar.
Campus Orientation will be delivered via a mix of in-person and virtual events. The virtual sessions will be hosted on the university academic portal, Blackboard. You will be added to a Campus Orientation Fall 2020 course in the lead up to the event.
Campus Orientation is an opportunity to get to know the campus and local community better. We will be hosting club and Student Government events, as well as small, socially-distant sessions so you can get to know your classmates. Both staff and student leaders are very much looking forward to meeting you soon!
*Note: Visiting Students are students attending Richmond as part of a short-term exchange or study abroad opportunity for a semester or year. For example, students here as part of a University of Southern California, Tulane University, Southern Methodist University, and any students applying directly for study abroad or exchange would fall under this category.
Have any questions?
Visit our FAQs section for more details about Fall 2021 Orientation.
“I am excited to welcome you to new student orientation Fall 2021. We’re offering a full menu of remote activities to get you ready to join classes with us. Please get involved, stay connected and take part!”
Allison Cole-Stutz
Vice President for Student Affairs/ Dean of Students
ORIENTATION STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE
Take a look at your next steps in your Richmond journey.
Step 1: Complete your Pre-Orientation Checklist
By late August 2021, you will be given access to your university email account. We will send to this account a Pre-Orientation Checklist for you to complete. This is a final confirmation of your attendance at Richmond. (It should only take you a few minutes to fill in!).
Step 2: Access to Orientation
Keep an eye on your inbox!
If the steps within the Pre-Orientation Checklist have been completed and we do not need any additional information from you, then in the week leading up to Orientation you will receive an email invitation to the university portal, Blackboard. This is where the majority of orientation will take place.
If you submit the Pre-Orientation Checklist, but it is incomplete or a staff member contacts you for additional information based on your responses, those tasks need to be completed prior to receiving an invitation to Blackboard.
If you are having any trouble with this, please email studentaffairs@richmond.ac.uk.
Step 3: Log into Blackboard
Once you receive an invitation to Blackboard, log into your account to test it out and make sure you see the Orientation course. You are welcome to explore the content available right away, but please note live sessions and virtual social events won’t begin until Virtual Orientation Week starts.
Follow these tips from our IT Department to have the best Blackboard experience.
If you are having any trouble logging in, please email studentaffairs@richmond.ac.uk.
Step 4: Orientation Schedule
A Fall 2021 Virtual Orientation schedule is now available. We have provided a mix of academic and social activities to help you get started on your Richmond journey. You may also want to sign up for face-to-face events taking place the week of 13 September.
Step 5: Meet Your Student Leaders & Other New Students
Orientation is not just about academics and administrative tasks. It is also about getting to know current Richmond students as well as other new students. We have provided opportunities to do this in a number of ways:
- Peer Mentor Weekly Sessions
- Student Government Sessions
- Virtual Social Activities
- And more!
See the Meet Your Student Leaders webpage and the Orientation Schedule for more information, once the schedule is posted.
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