Welcome, Class of 2029!
You've arrived at your destination! We're so happy you've decided to become a member of the Rowan-Virtua SOM family. In this next chapter of your life, we're here to guide and support you in becoming an amazing, inspirational doctor of the future. Please meet your onboarding team below. They will help you on the next steps of your journey, including Orientation Week, the White Coat Ceremony, and beyond!
Dean Micciche, MPA is the Assistant Dean of Student Programs and Alumni Engagement, and can be reached at 856-566-6740 or miccicda@rowan.edu if you have any questions. Alongside Dean, you'll also get help from Brittany Quintana, our Associate Director of Student and Alumni Programs, who is available at 856-566-2746 or quinta02@rowan.edu.
Welcome!
Welcome LetterDean Micciche
Follow Up LetterDean Micciche
Strategies for SuccessDr. Millicent Channell
Pre-Orientation Checklist
To ensure that you are prepared to begin Orientation Week on July 14th, please make sure that you have completed the following requirements.
Important Information!
Your Orientation Week experience unofficially begins on Friday, July 11th with optional programming and early distribution of your personal laptops. The official Orientation for the Class of 2029 is scheduled for Monday, July 14th through Friday, July 18th. All entering students are required to participate in the Orientation Week programs and are strongly encouraged to attend the optional programming on July 11th. Orientation Week programming is primarily in-person with some programming offered online and through virtual sessions.
The Orientation Website will the primary means of communication for important Orientation information, including schedules, presentations, student organization information and new student requirements. Please be sure to bookmark the Orientation Website and check it frequently. New links for required content will be added between now and Orientation Week.
1) Submit Your Video Introduction
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:
- What is something no one else would know about you?
- What would you consider a unique quality about yourself?
- 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!
We understand that you may have some questions regarding the logistics of Orientation Week and starting classes at Rowan-Virtua SOM. We have scheduled an Orientation Information Session for the Class of 2029. Several of our Rowan-Virtua SOM Deans will be present to answer your questions. Please see the information below for the Webex event:
Orientation Information Session for the Class of 2029
Date: Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Time: 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Event Link
Password: som2029
Please note that this session is focused on logistics, expectations and general questions about orientation and starting your first year coursework. In an effort to best address any questions you may have, we are collecting questions in advance for our panel of Rowan-Virtua SOM Deans and Directors. You are welcome to submit this form multiple times if you have more than one question. We will also be collecting questions during the Q&A session.
Click here to submit your questions!
1) Big/Little Program Questionnaire - COMING SOON!
- SGL STUDENTS: Big/Little Questionnaire
- PBL STUDENTS: Big/Little Questionnaire
2) Dietary Restrictions and Food Allergies Survey - COMING SOON!
* 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 - COMING SOON!
*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* - COMING SOON!
*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.
3) Student Handbook and Professional Conduct Attestations - COMING SOON!
4) Register for an Annual Parking Permit - COMING SOON!
- Please note, parking permits for the 2025-2026 Academic Year are currently not available for purchase.
5) RowanCard Photo Upload - COMING SOON!
6) Meningitis Response Survey - COMING SOON!
7) Conflict of Interest Attestation Form - COMING SOON!
- 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.
- If you would like to refer to the laptop specifications for your Rowan laptop, you can access them here.
4) Paying for Medical School
5) Student Mental Health Resources
6) Office of Student Equity and Compliance
7) Important Orientation Week Information - COMING SOON!
8) Student Club Introduction Video - COMING SOON!
9) Register for the Rowan-Virtua SOM Wellness & Fitness Center
- While the Wellness & Fitness Center is available to all SOM students, anyone interested in using the Wellness & Fitness Center on the Stratford Campus must register to have their ID cards provisioned for access to the Wellness & Fitness Center.
1) Complete and return to the Public Safety Station on Tuesday or Wednesday:
2) Be sure to bring a valid form of identification and a pen for the week!
ONLINE MODULES
During Orientation Week, the above headline will be hyperlinked to give you access to the online training modules for both Tuesday and Wednesday 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 - COMING SOON!
- 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 - COMING SOON!
- 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
Match lists will be posted during Orientation Week!
1) Housing Information and Application
2) Video Tour of 57 Main at Rowan University
3) Explore the Glassboro Campus!
Orientation Week: July 14 - 18
MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Rowan-Virtua SOM Orientation Week for the Class of 2029 is scheduled for July 14th-18th. Some requirements, such as laptop pick-up, fit-testing and pre-matriculation coursework will be scheduled prior to Orientation Week.
Look for more information to follow about your Orientation Week and other requirements on this site and in your email!
Please note: The Orientation Week Schedule is subject to change.
White Coat Ceremony
SAVE THE DATE!
The White Coat Ceremony for the Class of 2029 will be held on Friday, August 8, 2025 at the Pfleeger Theater on the Glassboro Campus. There will be a ceremony at 4:00 pm and a ceremony at 6:30 pm. Light refreshments will be available in between the ceremonies.
Please continue to check this page for additional information!
- White Coat Ceremony: Know Before You Go
- White Coat Photo Information
- White Coat Roses Sale Flyer
- Local Restaurants
- Campus Map and Parking Information
Important Information
- 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
Join in the Fun!
Resources for Success
Student Organizations
Our campus has more than 50 professional organizations, clubs and groups for you to take part in! There are so many ways you can get involved on campus, grow professionally, and connect with peers who have similar interests, identities and goals.