1) Upload Your Video Introduction - Please note, we are no longer accepting video introduction submissions, as the deadline has lapsed. 

We are requesting for each incoming student to film a 15-20 second video clip for inclusion in the Student Introduction Video. Your video should include your full name, hometown, and your undergraduate school. You will then answer ONE of the following questions:

1. What is something no one else would know about you?
2. What would you consider a unique quality about yourself?
3. If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would it be and why?

Please review the Self Video Recording Best Practices before you record and upload your video. You should name your video Last Name_First Name.

IMPORTANT: Please record yourself with your device in LANDSCAPE orientation, not in selfie/portrait orientation.

2) Join our Family and Friends List!

Keep your loved ones updated on special events, achievements, and important news at Rowan-Virtua SOM!

The Orientation Information Session for the Class of 2029 was held on Tuesday, June 24. If you were unable to attend the session or want to refer back to anything that was shared, you are welcome to review the recording. 

If you have any additional questions, please contact Brittany Quintana, Associate Director of Student & Alumni Programs, at quinta02@rowan.edu.

1) Big/Little Program Questionnaire

• SGL STUDENTS: Big/Little Questionnaire 
• PBL STUDENTS: Big/Little Questionnaire

2) Dietary Restrictions and Food Allergies Survey

* Please note that any submissions after the July 6 deadline may not be able to be accommodated. All students should submit this form, even if you do not have any specific dietary restrictions.

1) Register for a Fit-Testing Appointment
*If you are participating in the pre-matric program and already completed your fit-testing as part of the program, you do not need to complete this form. 

2) Register for Basic Life Support Class*
*Note, this is a mandatory requirement for first-year students. You should only register for one session. Please check your schedule before registering, as the sessions on Friday, July 18 are specific to curriculum track. 

• SGL Students can register for the Friday, July 18 session from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm by scrolling to the bottom of the page and selecting "BLS SGL Students Only".
• PBL Students can register for the Friday, July 18 session from 2:00 - 5:00 pm by scrolling to the bottom of the page and selecting "BLS PBL Students Only".
• Both PBL and SGL Students can register for the Friday, September 5 session from 2:00 - 5:00 pm by scrolling to the bottom of the page and selecting "BLS Med Students 2029".
• If you received BLS certification after May 1, 2025, you may waive this requirement here. You will need to upload a copy of your BLS card to waive this requirement.
• If you need to cancel or change your registration, please call 856-488-6889.

3) Student Handbook and Professional Conduct Attestations

4) Student Financial Responsibility Agreement (SFRA)

• This agreement provides important information to students about the cost of their education and the financial policies associated with their enrollment at Rowan University. By signing the agreement, students acknowledge they have read the SFRA and agree to the terms.

5) Register for an Annual Parking Permit

• Please note, parking permits are required to park on both the Stratford and Sewell campuses. If you do not have a vehicle, you do not need to purchase a parking permit. 

6) RowanCard Photo Upload

• RowanCard Photo Submission Guidelines and Instructions

7) Register for the Rowan-Virtua SOM Wellness & Fitness Center

• While the Wellness & Fitness Center is available to all SOM students, you must complete this process to have your ID card provisioned for access to the Wellness & Fitness Center. This is required regardless of whether or not you anticipate using the Wellness & Fitness Center.

1) Student Technology Guide

• The Resources for Students webpage will provide you with information on all the resources you have access to as a Rowan-Virtua SOM student. Please be sure to view the video at the top of the page.

2) How to Wash Your Hands

3) IRT Services Overview

• If you would like to refer to the laptop specifications for your Rowan laptop, you can access them here.

4) Paying for Medical School

•  Bursar Office Checklist
•  Financial Aid Information

5) Student Mental Health Resources

6) Meningitis Facts and Questions

• Rowan Virtua SOM requires a meningitis vaccination for all students living in campus housing in Glassboro. Specifically, the Meningococcal ACWY (Menactra®, Menveo®, or MenQuadfi®) vaccine is required, and documentation of it must be within 5 years of the student's enrollment date or after their 16th birthday. Additionally, the Meningococcal B (Bexsero® or Trumenba®) vaccine is recommended for all students and required for those with certain high-risk conditions. 
• The Office of Student Health will follow-up with all students living in Rowan University dorms with information about specific meningitis immunization requirements. If you have any questions about this requirement, you should call the Office of Student Health at 856-566-6825.

7) Office of Student Equity and Compliance

• Filing a Report

8) Important Orientation Week Information

9) Student Club Introduction Video

1) Complete and return to the Public Safety Station on Tuesday or Wednesday:

• Rowan-Virtua SOM ID Application

2) Be sure to bring a valid form of identification and a pen for the week! 

ONLINE MODULES

Please click the above hyperlink to access the online training modules to complete on your own time before the end of the day Wednesday. Please review all presentations within each day's folder carefully, and note that some presentations may be housed within additional folders.

At the end of Orientation Week, you will be asked to complete an Orientation Quiz testing your knowledge of the online training modules.

If you have any problem accessing the online modules, please contact Brittany Quintana.

1) Compliance Training

• Patient Privacy Security Training
• Allowing Pop-Ups on Chrome

Please use a PC or laptop, choose Chrome as your browser window and allow pop-ups (see attached). Do not use a MAC book. If accessing the course for the first time, hit “forgot password” and follow instructions to reset the password. If using a laptop, please make sure that you can see the entire screen. If you cannot, use the zoom elements (control + to zoom in and control – to zoom out). When you are finished taking the quiz, please hit the X to exit out of the course. If you passed the course, your training certificate will transfer in the Training History.

 2) CITI Training - COMING SOON!

1) Insurance Information

• Student Health Insurance Waiver and Enrollment
  • Click "Waiver Form" or "Enrollment Form"
• Student Disability Insurance
• Student International Travel Assistance
• University Health Plans FAQs
• SOM Health Insurance FAQs

SGL BIG/LITTLE MATCH LIST

PBL SEWELL BIG/LITTLE MATCH LIST

PBL STRATFORD BIG/LITTLE MATCH LIST

Don't forget to join us on Tuesday, July 22 at 5:00 pm for the Big/Little Meet Up in the Stratford Courtyard between the AC & UEC! In the event of inclement weather, this event will be moved into the AC-MPR.

1) Housing Information and Application

2) Video Tour of 57 Main at Rowan University

3) Explore the Glassboro Campus!

• Virtual Tour
• Glassboro Campus Map

• Office of Academic and Student Affairs Directory
• Office of the Registrar
• SGL Curriculum Office
• PBL Curriculum Office
• Office of Medical Student Research
• Department of Cell Biology - Faculty Directory
• Department of Molecular Biology - Faculty Directory
• Center for Student Success
• Office of Student Affairs and Alumni Engagement

• Academic Rules and Regulations
• Dress Code
• Student Handbook
• Student Code of Conduct
• Osteopathic Core Competencies for Rowan-Virtua SOM Students
• Hand Hygiene Policy
• COCA Complaint Policy

• Suggested Reading List

• Required and Recommended Textbook List
• One45 Student Schedule