New Student FAQ's
There are many questions you may have as you prepare for your first year at Redlands. View the FAQs, register for upcoming webinars and watch the webinar videos.
Register for a UR Ready! Webinar
Join us for an upcoming UR Ready! webinar series in summer. Campus partners will share details about next steps, go over forms, and be available to answer questions. RSVP link will be added for sign-up at a later date. Check back again soon.
View the Bulldog Bound webinar series recordings below in case you missed them. This is a quick way to learn more and hear answers to questions you may have.
New Student Frequently Asked Questions
Below are a variety of the most frequently asked questions. Through our UR Ready! Webinar Series, we’ve provided a full Q & A transcript from the session! View all the UR Ready! Webinar Series FAQs asked by families and students.
Orientation and Move-in
Yes, you do need to register for New Student Orientation, however there is no registration fee. Your attendance is mandatory. New Student Orientation and Move-in will take place between August 29 - September 1, 2025. RSVP info will be available soon.
Discover more about New Student Experience and applicable resources through this page.
Parents usually stay through the first day including dinner on the quad.
Later in the summer, Residence Life and Housing will send out a communication to all incoming students regarding selecting a move-in window for August 29.
New Student Orientation and Move-in will take place between August 29 - September 1, 2025. Orientation begins on Friday, August 29 for all students. Move-in for on-campus students is that morning, but commuting students will also start Orientation at the same time.
If you participate in our First Year Journey’s you will have access to be on campus before the start of New Student Orientation. This First Year Journey program is highly recommended.
Housing and Residential
Residence Life and Housing has compiled a great list of additional frequently asked questions about housing, which you can access here. Should you have additional questions, you can email them at RLH@redlands.edu.
Students enjoy living on campus and creating community. It also gives students a convenient proximity to amenities like food, classes, athletic practices, labs, and on campus resources.
Housing is the same for all students, although some student athletes must arrive early. If they are required to arrive early, housing will be available. Residence Life and Housing will work with athletics on dates and rosters for early arrivals.
No pets (including fish and reptiles in suitable enclosures) are allowed in any of the residential communities on campus. The only exceptions are service animals and emotional support animals approved through the Office of Student Success.
Yes, first year students can have a car on campus.
You can include their name when prompted to do so on the Housing Intention Form --they must also include your name too.
The university does not provide storage options for student's belongings over the summer. However, there are local storage facilities in the surrounding community that students take advantage of.
Additional FAQs
First-Year Seminars (FYS) is a required foundation course for every incoming first-year student. In these seminars students develop a close personal relationship with a full-time faculty member who not only teaches the course but also serves as academic advisor and mentor, introducing students to college-level skills and helping them in planning their academic programs. Most seminars are interdisciplinary in focus, and students are encouraged to select seminars according to their broader intellectual and personal interests, not as a foundation course in a possible major.
Should you have questions about your student's account balance, how to pay your bill, or any other financial inquiries, please email sfs@redlands.edu. Please note that due to the heavy volume of calls and emails, there may be a slight delay. We encourage you to watch this webinar, as it may answer some of your questions.
Learn more about clubs and organizations here. There is also an involvement fair hosted the first week of classes. Students have the opportunity to learn more about each club that they are interested during this fair. Encourage your student to be on the look out for this event. Students can also Rush in the Spring semester. So if you are interested in Greek Life, be on the look out for information on Rush dates.
Students who have completed 28 colleges credits, have a GPA of 2.5 and higher, and are in good standing with the University are eligible to participate in Rush. Click here for more questions directly related to Greek Life.
First Year Journey (FYJ) is a great opportunity to build community and take an adventure before starting college, it can be a few days to a week depending on the program. There will be several webinars to learn more. You can also get more info as well as webinar dates via the FYJ website. The earlier you register, the quicker you will receive your trip assignment! No fees are due at the time of registration. Frequently asked questions for FYJ questions can be found on the FYJ website.
You apply for a job on campus and then go through a hiring process. Students eligible for work study in their aid package should be able to find an on-campus job. There is a wide range of opportunities available throughout campus to include departments, programs, and campus offices.