Jump into 海角论坛 is a brand new onboarding experience for all 海角论坛 undergraduate students. This program promotes a successful transition to campus through student centered learning experiences, identification and connection with on-campus resources and services, and development of peer relationships. All incoming 海角论坛 undergraduate students are encouraged to take advantage of the opportunity to participate in this premier learning experience.
Jump into 海角论坛 takes place the week before classes begin, starting Wednesday, August 20 and leads students into 海角论坛's long-established, 3-week Roo Welcome.
Students who complete Jump Into 海角论坛 will have a better understanding of the skills necessary to be successful and the support programs, resources, and services 海角论坛 offers to meet student needs. Participants will attend workshops and breakouts related to time management and confidence building, building a budget, how to use 海角论坛 technology, and career readiness. Students will be uniquely positioned to get to know and develop relationships with faculty and staff sooner than if they were to meet them on the first day of classes and social activities will allow students to build strong peer-to-peer relationships.
Key tangible benefits:
Any incoming 海角论坛 undergraduate student who has completed 海角论坛 Orientation (attended orientation and have enrolled in Fall courses) can register to Jump Into 海角论坛. There is no cost to attend Jump Into 海角论坛.
Students will be sent (to their 海角论坛 email) an invitation to register 48 hours after their orientation date. Transfer students who are not required to attend orientation will also receive (to their 海角论坛 email) an invitation to register.
Wednesday, August 20
Thursday, August 21
Friday, August 22
Early move in for residential participants will begin Tuesday August 19 at 8AM and end at 4PM. Participants will be able to reserve an appointment in their StarRez portal once they have registered for Jump Into 海角论坛. Move in appointment selection for new students will open in StarRez on July 1, 2025.
On-campus residents should plan to attend Residential Life Wing Meetings on Friday August 23, between 4PM and 7PM. Wing Meetings are an overview of Residential Life expectations, and conversations about setting yourself up for a successful academic year. Please consult your Resident Assistant (RA) for the exact start time and location.
Plan on being on campus the evening of Wednesday, August 20, and all day on Thursday, August 21 and Friday, August 22. See the Schedule at a Glance above for more details.
Yes. All meals occurring during the program will be provided. Breakfast before, or dinner after, the program will be the responsibility of each participant. Students with meal plans will be able to use them for meals beginning on Wednesday, August 20. Students without meal plans are welcome to purchase meals at the 海角论坛 Foodiverse or at nearby vendors. Grab and go items will be available at opening sessions on Thursday and Friday.
Programs such as First Gen Roo Scholars, Professional Career Escalators, and SSE Bootcamp will allow participants to participate in pieces of Jump Into 海角论坛. If you are participating in one of these programs you do not need to register for Jump Into 海角论坛. You will be pre-registered through your scholar program.
This program is for students who have been enrolled in academic programs outside of the School of Medicine. Students who are enrolled in the 6-year BAMD program will participate in their own onboarding program.
