First Year Experience

We offer the following services:

Orientation
ROARS (Raritan Orientation, Advising, and Registration Session) is a fun and informative program that will help you get your RVCC experience off to a great start. ROARS combines new student orientation, advising and registration for classes all into one program. All full-time students attending college for the first time are required to come to orientation. New part-time students are encouraged to attend. Learn more.

Advising
If you are a new full-time college student you will be assigned your own First Year advisor. The advisor will assist you in developing academic, career and transfer plans, as well as provide general academic advising and course registration for each semester. You should meet with your advisor at least three times a semester to review your academic plan and develop a schedule for the next semester.  

An Academic and Career Plan is your personal blueprint for success. It details all the courses required to complete your degree or certificate program, and when you should take them. It provides you with action steps for planning for a career and transferring to a four-year college or university.

Weeks of Welcome Events
New students are welcomed to campus with a series of special events at the start of the semester. The events include a new student barbeque, welcome stations, convocation, spirit day and welcome back picnic. It’s all designed to make you feel connected to the College community and introduce you to the clubs, activities and events on campus.

Learn More:
The First Year Experience Office is located on the 1st floor of the College Center in suite C124.
Contact FYE -  fye@raritanval.edu