ROAR Information for Students

10:00 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. | Check-in
Gambrell Lobby

11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Optional Placement Tests
See Nametag for Locations

Students who have pre-registered for Foreign Language and Calculus Readiness Placement Tests should report to their assigned testing locations as listed on their nametag.

11:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., & 12:00 p.m. | Res Life Tours
Meet at the Diana Fountain

Join the Residence Life team for guided tours of our residence halls and get a firsthand look at where you’ll live, learn, and connect. This is a great opportunity to ask questions, explore amenities, and envision your home away from home.

11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Taking Care of your Mental Health in College

College can be an exciting yet overwhelming transition, making it essential to build habits that support your mental well-being. Our counseling staff will provide resources focusing on strategies to maintain and improve mental health in college.

11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. | Lunch
Young Dining Hall in Trexler

All students, families, and guests are invited to join us for lunch.

12:00-12:30 p.m. | Academic Honors Program Lunch (students only)

During this mandatory session for honors students, you will receive essential information about the program’s requirements and perks. Don’t forget to pick up your summer reading book to get a head start on your academic journey! Please pick up your lunch in the dining hall and proceed to your room.

12:00-12:30 p.m. | Community Building and Belonging at Queens

Discover how Queens fosters an inclusive campus where every student can feel seen, heard, and valued. This session will explore identity, connection, and ways to build meaningful community during a student’s time at Queens.

12:15-12:45 p.m. | Athletics Q&A
Greenhoot Recital Hall

Student-athletes and families are invited to learn about the Queens student-athlete experience, including insurance and compliance. This conversation will focus on the athletic culture, resources for success, and the best ways for families to support their students.

1:00-1:50 p.m. | A Royal Welcome
Sandra Levine Theater

Welcome to Queens! Hear from Queens leadership, meet our incredible ROAR Leader Team, and learn about transitioning from high school to your new institution.

2:00-2:50 p.m. | Connections 101
See Nametags for Locations

In your ROAR groups, you’ll connect with other Royals, dive deep into the ROAR schedule, and prepare for Rex’s Resource Fair.

3:00-3:30 p.m. | Breakout Sessions

• • Insights – A Student Panel Discussion
  • Understanding Financial Aid and Student Accounts
  • Supporting Your Academic Journey: Student Accessibility Services
  • Your Campus, Your Community: Exploring Student Life
  • Royal Family Feud

3:35-4:05 p.m. | Breakout Sessions

• • Insights – A Student Panel Discussion
  • Understanding Financial Aid and Student Accounts
  • Supporting Your Academic Journey: Student Accessibility Services
  • Your Campus, Your Community: Exploring Student Life
  • Taking Care of Your Mental Health in College
  • The Commuter Experience

4:05-4:55 p.m. | Rex’s Resource Fair
Levine Center

Explore many campus resources at your own pace. Travel throughout the fair and engage with members of the Queens community. Light refreshments will be provided.

5:00-5:45 p.m. | Spill the Royal Tea
Greenhoot Recital Hall

What’s the tea? How do you deal with what comes up? Your ROAR leaders will portray potential college life scenarios through skits. After each skit, you will process the content and learn about resources.

6:00-6:45 p.m. | Dinner
Young Dining Hall in Trexler

7:00-8:00 p.m. | Unfiltered ROAR Group Session
See Nametags for Locations

In this session with your ROAR group, you will take some time to debrief what you’ve learned so far. And you will have a chance to ask anything. Really, we mean it.

8:00-10:00 p.m. | Rex Games
Levine Center

It’s time to unwind. We will start with Frisbee Scrabble, combining two classics into one massive game. Then you get to choose your adventure—we’ve got games, crafts, and competitive activities, or you can chill. We’ll close out the evening with pizza and sweet treats.

8:15-8:45 a.m. | Breakfast
Young Dining Hall in Trexler

9:00-9:50 a.m. | Thriving at Queens: Let the Journey Begin
Claudia Belk

College is your next big adventure—let’s get you ready for the journey! In this session, we’ll explore Queens’ General Education curriculum and how it helps you build the foundational skills needed for any major. You’ll also get practical tips for creating a well-balanced schedule, navigating the registration process with confidence, and setting yourself up for academic success. We’ll talk about what it means to be a college student, how to engage meaningfully with your instructors and advisors, and how to take ownership of your experience both in and out of the classroom. Come ready to plan, connect, and thrive from day one.

10:00-11:45 a.m. | Advisor Meet & Greet / Class Registration
See Nametags for Locations

Meet your academic advisor! You’ll review your program of study and meet Royals who share your academic interests. During this time, you’ll also register for fall classes with guidance from your advisor.

12:00-12:30 p.m. | Nuts and Bolts: What You Need to Know Before August
Sandra Levine Theater

You don’t want to miss this session where we will cover the next critical steps before arriving in August. We’ll make sure you’re prepared for a smooth transition to life at Queens.