Welcome to the Class of 2013
Congratulations on your acceptance to Bryant and welcome to the Class of 2013! You should be proud of your accomplishments and we hope you are excited about spending the next four years of your life at Bryant.
Now that you have been admitted, you probably have a whole new set of questions. This website was created just for you to help answer those questions. Not only will it provide you information about the items you received in your acceptance packet, it will also give you an opportunity to meet some of our Student Ambassadors, who are featured in videos throughout these pages. You can also meet this year's Orientation Leaders, an amazing group of students that will run your orientation program in June.
We encourage our admitted international students to visit our Intercultural Center website. In addition to providing information about traveling to the United States and immigration, the website is a great resource for upcoming cultural events. You can also visit the international admission website to watch videos of current students talking about their experience at Bryant.
Browse the headings below for more information about the items you received in your acceptance package. You will find information about:
- Housing
- Dining
- Orientation
- Upcoming Events for admitted students
- Sending your enrollment deposit
- Connecting with other admitted students on facebook
- Download copies of the forms included in the acceptance package
- Reading blogs from current students and an admission counselor
- Learn about events and happenings on campus by following Bryant on Twitter
If you have questions, you can always contact the Office of Admission at 401-232-6100 or by email at admission@bryant.edu.
From March 16, 2009 - April 30, 2009 the Offices of Admission and Financial Aid will be open from 8:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday to be more accessible to answer any questions you have.
Upcoming Events for Admitted Students
Bryant students have the opportunity to join many clubs and organizations, including service, social and academic groups.
Check out the presentation, created by a Bryant student, that was shown during Admitted Student Open House
To learn about all that Bryant has to offer, we hope you can join us at one of our upcoming events. Bryant will be hosting many events specifically for admitted students and their parents over the next several weeks. Don't be surprised if you see some of the Student Ambassadors featured in the videos throughout this site while you are on campus!
Connect with other admitted students on facebook and meet your future classmates. Click here to join Bryant's facebook group for the Class of 2013.
Click here for upcoming events
Campus Housing
Living on campus is a really exciting part of life at Bryant, but what is it actually like to live on campus? What do you need to bring? How will you be matched with a roommate?
This section will provide you with information about housing options, the roommate matching form, a list of things to bring to Bryant, and more.
Click here for housing information
Watch as some of our Student Ambassadors talk about their on campus living experiences.
Dining Options
Healthy U at Bryant U is our initiative to help students stay healthy in mind and body at Bryant. Enjoy healthy meals in any of our dining facilities, from recently renovated Salmanson Dining Hall, South Cafe, Subway or South Side Deli. This information will satisfy your appetite and answer your questions about dining at Bryant. And don't worry - while healthy eating is important, there are always classics offered like burgers, fries, pizza and ice cream!
Click here for dining information
Commitment Deposit Form
Now that all of your questions have been answered, we hope you will choose to become a part of our dynamic community. You can submit your deposit online by clicking below, or you can dowload a .pdf of the deposit form here. Please keep in mind that all deposits must be postmarked by Friday, May 1, 2009. Also, housing priority is assigned based on the date we receive your deposit.
Click here to deposit online
Orientation
Bryant offers four orientation sessions in June. The dates for the summer are June 15-16, 18-19, 22-23, and 25-26. This is an exciting program, and one you will want to attend. A brochure will be mailed to you in May. Click here to learn more about this year's Orientation Leaders.
This program offers separate workshops for both parents and students, to help begin the transition to the Bryant community. Orientation Leaders are the stars of the program and truly bring the Bryant campus to life.
Financial aid and Merit Scholarships
If you submitted a FAFSA, an envelope containing a financial aid package should accompany the acceptance letter, or arrive within a few days of the acceptance package.
If you have not received a financial aid package or have questions about your award, please contact the Office of Financial Aid at (800) 248-4036 and one of our financial aid counselors will be happy to speak with you.
For more information about financial aid, please visit their website.
Notification of merit scholarships is included in the acceptance letter. If you have questions about the merit scholarship review process or criteria, please do not hesitate to contact us at (800) 622-7001 and we will be happy to discuss the process with you.
beginning March 16 through April 2009, the Office of Financial Aid will be open from 8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and the Office of Admission will be open from 8:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m., in order to be more accessible to answer any questions you have.
Important Dates
Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - Incoming student online chat - 8:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 5, 2009 - New students move into residence halls
Saturday, September 5 though Monday, September 7 - Bryant Experience for all new students
Tuesday, September 8 - First day of classes!
Friday, October 2 - Sunday, October 4 - Homecoming/Reunion weekend
Friday, October 23 - Sunday, October 25 - Parents and Family Weekend
December 21 - January 24 - Winter Break
Monday, March 8 through Sunday, March 14, 2010 - Spring Break!
Saturday, May 18, 2013 - Commencement!





