First to Launch Summer events below are for admitted River Hawk Scholars Academy (RHSA) students. To attend, please reserve your spot to receive an event link or further instructions if this is an in-person event.
Start Strong with RHSA (virtual)
Kick off your summer with the people, support, and connections that can make your first semester easier.
- Date: June 16, 2026
- Time : 7-8 p.m. Eastern Time (ET)
- Start Strong with RHSA Zoom Registration
Why Join?
- Meet the staff and peer leaders who will help jumpstart your UML career.
- Get early tips and advice for succeeding and learn about resources and opportunities.
- Hear from current RHSA students before the semester begins.
- Ask questions now so you feel more confident on day one.
Ask a River Hawk (virtual)
Hear from current students about what helped them adjust, stay organized, and succeed in their first year.
- Date: July 22, 2026
- Time : 7-8 p.m. ET
- Ask a River Hawk Zoom Registration
Why Join?
- Student Tips for Starting Strong
- Balance Classes, Work, and Campus Life
- Your Questions Answered
- What Helped Me Succeed
RHSA Community Picnic
Bring your family and meet other students and connect with RHSA. Start the year feeling welcomed and supported.
The date, time and location in formation will be shared at a later date.
Come for:
- A relaxed way for families to meet the people supporting you this year
- Connect with other new students before the first week starts
- Space to ask questions and get clarity before the semester begins
- A stronger start built on connection, not just information
Navigating Campus, Class, and Bus Routes
Join the Peer Leaders for a customized campus tour that helps you find your classrooms, get familiar with key buildings, learn the bus routes and the easiest ways to get around campus.
Saturday, August 28
There are two available times:
- 10:30 a.m. – Noon
- South Campus Majors (Arts / Humanities, Health Sciences and Education) - meet in front of O’Leary Library.
- Registration information for the 10:30 a.m. South Campus Majors will be available soon.
- North Campus Majors (Engineering, Science and Business) - meet in front of Cumnock Hall.
- Registration information for the 10:30 a.m. North Campus Majors will be available soon.
- South Campus Majors (Arts / Humanities, Health Sciences and Education) - meet in front of O’Leary Library.
- 1–2:30 p.m.
- South Campus Majors (Arts / Humanities, Health Sciences and Education) - meet in front of O’Leary Library.
- Registration information for the 1 p.m. South Campus Majors will be available soon.
- North Campus Majors (Engineering, Science and Business) - meet in front of Cumnock Hall.
- Registration information for the 1 p.m. North Campus Majors will be available soon.
- South Campus Majors (Arts / Humanities, Health Sciences and Education) - meet in front of O’Leary Library.
Why Join?
- Map your class or dining route before the first week starts
- Learn the easiest ways to get between key campus spots
- Get tips on shuttles and navigating campus
- Feel more prepared for your first week