Raptor Ready Week Kickoff

WELCOME TO UMR!! This is the kickoff event for the Raptor Ready Week*. 

Check-in starts at 5:30 pm. The event will begin at 6 pm. 

At the Check-in Desk, pick up your:

• Name tag & lanyard
• Bird’s Eye Viewbook
• Raptor 2025 t-shirt
• UCard

Program Schedule: 
Welcome from the Chancellor, Vice Chancellors, Keynote Speaker, and Introduction of the OWLs 

• Keynote Speaker: Misk Al Zahidy, UMR Alumni

*Raptor Ready Week (August 24 - September 1) is a week-long orientation program to prepare you for a successful transition to UMR, packed with activities, resources, and community-building.

• Mandatory for: All first-year students (including PSEO)
• Transfer student options: Attend the entire week OR join for Transfer Student Orientation on Friday, August 29, plus optional weekend events.

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Co-hosted with: University of Minnesota Rochester

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