New Spider Summer Series
Join us virtually on Tuesdays this summer to learn more about the University and the exciting opportunities that await you as a Spider! Separate registrations are required for each session; links are provided below (click on each topic).
If you miss a session, don't worry! We record them all and post them to our New Spiders Summer Series YouTube Channel. All days/times are listed in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
Spring 2025
In April and May, we will focus on topics that have mid-May and early June application deadlines. We will also provide important information to international students and review the pre-entrance health requirements for all students.
| Date | Time (EDT) | Topic |
| April 29 | 6:00 p.m. | URISE: Integrated Inclusive Science |
| April 29 | 7:00 p.m. | Bonner Scholars Program |
| May 6 | 10:30 a.m. | Information for International Students |
| May 6 | 6:00 p.m. | Pre-Orientation Transition Programs |
| May 20 | 6:00 p.m. | Student Health |
| May 20 | 7:00 p.m. | Disability Services |
June 2025
In June, you're invited to join us to learn the basics about choosing classes and navigating our online registration system. We will also explain our second language requirement and introduce you to faculty from each of our three undergraduate schools.
| Date | Time (EDT) | Topic |
| June 3 | 6:00 p.m. | Financial Aid |
| June 3 | 7:00 p.m. | Residence Life and Housing |
| June 10 | 6:00 p.m. | The Second Language Requirement |
| June 10 | 7:00 p.m. | Jepson School of Leadership Studies |
| June 17 | 6:00 p.m. | School of Arts & Sciences |
| June 17 | 7:00 p.m. | Pre-Registration: How-to Instructions & Strategies for Preference Planning |
| June 24 | 6:00 p.m. | Pre-Health Studies |
| July 1 | 6:00 p.m. | Robins School of Business |
Late Summer 2025
These final sessions in July and August will help you prepare for self-registration and answer all of your last minute questions about moving to campus and orientation!
| Date | Time (EDT) | Topic |
| July 29 | 6:00 p.m. | Self-Registration: How-to Instructions & Strategies for Registration |
| August 5 | 6:00 p.m. | Orientation & the First Six Weeks |
Pre-Recorded Sessions
Want to know more? Check out these pre-recorded sessions at your leisure and learn even more about programs and opportunities at UR!