Class of 2030

Welcome to Salve Regina University! As you prepare for the next phase of your academic journey, this page will guide you through key steps you need to take before arriving on campus.

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Admitted Students

Exciting opportunities lie ahead! We can't wait to welcome you to the Salve community and support you on the path to an unforgettable college experience. This site has important information you'll need to make your transition to Salve as seamless as possible. We'll update it often, so bookmark this page and check back regularly.

Move-In Day: Saturday, Sept. 5

Entering Campus on Move-In Day

Please arrive within your designated time block and enter campus according to your residence hall.

Miley Hall

  • From Bellevue Avenue, turn left onto Narragansett Avenue.
  • Queue along the right curb on Narragansett Avenue.
  • Turn right onto Ochre Point Avenue and enter the Miley Hall lot.
  • Follow staff to the designated unloading area.

Hunt/Reefe Halls

  • From Bellevue Avenue, turn left onto Ruggles Avenue.
  • Queue on Ruggles Avenue and Ochre Point Avenue.
  • Follow campus signs toward Shepard/Ochre Point avenues.
  • Follow staff to the designated unloading area.

Walgreen Hall

  • From Bellevue Avenue, turn right onto Narragansett Avenue.
  • Queue along the right curb on Narragansett Avenue.
  • Enter the Walgreen Hall driveway directly from Narragansett Avenue.
  • Follow staff to the designated unloading area.

Short-Term Unloading and Long-Term Parking

  • Pull in: Enter the designated unloading area when directed.
  • Unload: Work quickly and safely.
  • Stay: One driver should remain with the vehicle.
  • Move: After unloading, relocate to long-term parking.

Do not choose your own parking location, as traffic patterns may change during move-in. Follow Public Safety officers and parking assistants. They will direct you to available or assigned parking. Questions? Call Public Safety at (401) 341-2325.

Check In to Your Residence Hall

Once your vehicle is unloaded, you can check in to your residence hall at the designated location near each building. Residence Life staff will document your arrival in the housing system and issue your student ID as well as a keypad combination to access your room. We will guide you to your room and demonstrate how to use the keypad access.

Check In for New Seahawk Orientation

As a reminder, New Seahawk Orientation is mandatory for all new students, including commuter students.

  • Resident students: After you have completed move-in, head to Gerety Hall to check in for orientation. Check-in will run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Commuter students: Check-in will be held at Gerety Hall from 3-4 p.m. You don’t need to register for a time to check in.
  • Transfer students: You will attend a one-day orientation program on Wednesday, Sept. 9. Check-in will be held from 8-9 a.m. in the McKillop Library atrium.

Programs are customized for first-year and transfer students and are designed to provide an educational and enjoyable introduction to life at Salve. At check-in, you’ll receive a printed schedule and welcome bag.

Orientation Programming for Families and Supporters

Programming will begin at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. We look forward to meeting you during our social hour for families and supporters on Saturday, Sept. 5, from 4-5:15 p.m. at Ochre Court. No dress code other than your move-in day attire, so please come as you are, relax and enjoy the best view in Newport.

Recent Communications

Important Dates and Deadlines

May 11: Housing agreements open. The housing agreement and questionnaire provides the Office of Residence Life with the information necessary to assign students a roommate and residence hall room. Housing agreements must be submitted by June 12.

May 15: Deadline to complete financial aid verification paperwork. Students and families selected for verification will be notified by the Office of Financial Aid.

May 15: Deadline for students accepting the federal loans offered in their financial aid award to complete master promissory notes and entrance counseling.

Month of June: Recommended timeframe for students with documented disabilities to submit requests for academic accommodations to Student Accessibility Services.

June 1: Preferred deadline to submit requests for housing accommodations to Student Accessibility Services. Housing accommodations are provided on a case-by-case basis due to documented disabilities and medical conditions.

June 12: Deadline to submit the housing agreement to Residence Life. The housing agreement and questionnaire is available in the My Housing portal.

June 15: Deadline to submit completed health records. Students who do not complete their health record will be unable to register for spring 2027 courses until the record is received.

Mid-June: Estimated bills released. The estimated bill for the fall semester allows time to enroll in the six-month payment plan. Final bills are released once students have registered for courses and received their housing assignments, usually in late July.

June 30: Deadline to have an advising and registration meeting with the Compass advising team. Students need to complete the TracCloud "Success Plan" module prior to this meeting. Visit the fall course registration page for more information.

June 30: Deadline to apply for Service Plunge, a challenging and fun opportunity to lead and learn through service.

Beginning in July: The Office of the Registrar receives Advanced Placement (AP) scores for students who designated Salve on their exams. Exam results and transfer credit may require students to adjust their fall schedules.

July 8: Summer Business Day for incoming students and families. Discover campus resources, connect with peers, gain insights into the financial aid and billing procedures, and engage with key individuals to explore financing options for your educational path.

July 15: Deadline to submit an official high school transcript to the Office of Admissions. Transcripts must include graduation date and final semester grades. College transcripts with final grades for dual enrollment courses and AP or IB score reports can also be submitted at this time.

Mid-July: Housing assignments announced. Instructions for accessing housing assignments will be sent via email.

Aug. 1: Deadline to pay the fall semester tuition bill. Late fees will apply after this date. Visit the Bursar's Office website for more information.

Aug. 1: Deadline to waive participation in the University’s health insurance plan. Only students who are enrolled in a comparable plan may waive coverage. Learn more and waive coverage at universityhealthplans.com.

Beginning in mid-August: Students participating in fall sports arrive on campus for preseason. Move-in dates are sport-specific and student-athletes will receive more information from their coaches.

Aug. 15: Deadline to register for a Compass North retreat. These half-day, off-campus programs allow time for connection, reflection and real talk about who you are, what you care about and the leader you're becoming.

Aug. 31: Deadline to register for New Seahawk Orientation, scheduled for Sept. 5-9 (first-year students) or Sept. 9 (transfer students).

Aug. 31: Deadline to submit emergency and missing person contact information.

Sept. 1: Move-in day for international students and U.S. citizens living abroad (if invited by their counselor to attend). These students should complete the travel itinerary form by Aug. 10.

Sept. 3: Deadline to complete the online educational modules AlcoholEdu for College, Sexual Assault Prevention for Undergraduates and Hazing Prevention. Students will receive emails from each platform with instructions for accessing the modules.

Sept. 5: Move-in day for the Class of 2030. Students will report directly to their assigned residence hall for check-in.

Sept. 5-9: New Seahawk Orientation for incoming students. This engaging program is designed to help new students meet people, learn about Salve and its campus and prepare for a successful college career.

Sept. 10: First day of classes for the fall semester. See the full academic calendar.