Friends and Neighbors

While Newport is the state's principal tourist destination, it's also a caring and close-knit community. We cherish our deep connection with our neighbors and your support for our mission and our students. Here you can learn more about our community engagement and opportunities to connect.

Fall 2025 Programming at Salve

• New students arrive Saturday, Aug. 30. Move-in is scheduled in time slots throughout the day to help with traffic flow. There will be increased traffic in the neighborhood, but hopefully no congestion.
• That weekend, evening events include a carnival from 7-9:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 31 and a bonfire at 9 p.m. Monday, Sept. 1, both on Gerety Hall lawn.
• Returning students arrive Wednesday, Sept. 3, which is also the date of our academic Convocation.
• Fall semester classes begin Thursday, Sept. 4.
• Our football team hosts UMass Dartmouth at Toppa Field on Saturday, Sept. 6. The game begins at noon and all are welcome.
• Fall Festival Weekend is Friday, Oct. 17 through Sunday, Oct. 19, with an array of activities for students and families.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Matthew Corcelli, director of public safety, at matthew.corcelli@salve.edu.