Welcome to the University of Rhode Island (URI) community! Whether you’re a new student, a current student, faculty, staff, or a visitor, we are excited to introduce you to Rhody Connect, the all-in-one mobile app designed to enhance your experience at URI. Available for download on both Apple and Android devices, Rhody Connect brings a wealth of information and resources right to your fingertips. Let’s dive into some of its key features that are tailored for everyone at URI.

Download and Install Rhody Connect

Getting started with Rhody Connect is easy! Simply click on the appropriate link below to download the app directly to your mobile device:

Upon opening Rhody Connect for the first time, you’ll be prompted to choose one of four user personas that best fit your role at URI.

Choose Your Persona

New Student

Guiding You on the Rhode to Becoming a Ram If you’re an admitted or newly matriculated student, this persona is for you. It includes a complete toolkit designed to ease your transition into university life:

  • To-Do Lists: Stay on top of important tasks and deadlines with personalized, interactive checklists.
  • Campus Tours: Access both in-person and virtual tours to familiarize yourself with the campus.
  • Interactive Campus Map: Find buildings, departments, and parking information with ease, and use your device’s integrated wayfinding to get to where you want to be.
  • Welcome Day, Orientation, and O-Week Information: Get details on New Student events and create your personalized agendas to kickstart your journey at URI. Rhody Connect is the primary day-of resource for New Student events.

Current Student

Your Campus Companion For current students, this persona offers essential features to navigate and make the most of campus life:

  • Interactive Campus Map: Easily locate buildings and services and use your device’s integrated wayfinding to get to where you want to be.
  • Dining Menus: Check out what’s being served today in the dining halls.
  • Virtual ID Card: Access your ID card digitally, add funds to your Ram account, and see where the Ram Card is accepted.
  • Student and Staff Directories: Find contact information for peers and faculty.
  • Laundry Connect Integration: Monitor laundry machine availability and status.
  • Real-time Shuttle Tracking: View shuttle schedules, current locations, and arrival times.
  • Events Calendar: Stay updated on campus events and activities.
  • Customizable “My Menu”: Add your most-used links to the top of the menu.
  • Favorites: Create a Favorites menu with deep links to your most-used pages. Favorited data sources that support live snippets (for example, Transit and Dining Menus) now display real-time data for at-a-glance viewing.

Faculty/Staff

Supporting URI Employees This persona is tailored for URI employees, providing access to tools and resources to facilitate your work:

  • PeopleSoft: Access your HR and payroll information.
  • Brightspace: Access your course information.
  • Paystub RI: View and manage your paystubs.
  • Maintenance: Submit a Work Order Request form.

Future updates will include password-protected features for enhanced functionality.

Visitor

Explore URI Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a returning alum, Rhody Connect helps you explore the campus and stay informed:

  • Why Choose URI: Learn about what makes URI so special, and where anything is possible.
  • Campus Services: Discover the services available to visitors.
  • Event Information: Learn about upcoming events and activities on campus.
  • Campus Exploration: Navigate the campus with ease and find points of interest.

Collaboration Opportunities

The Rhody Connect admins are looking to collaborate with administrative and academic departments through multiple channels:

  • Promote a Special Event: Feature a banner on the home page and optionally create an interactive module with event details, schedule, and/or registration.
  • Integrate Rhody Connect into Classwork: Use the platform as a tool for students to apply hands-on design and programming skills by creating new app modules.
  • Sponsor an Ideathon at URI: Host a 24-hour hackathon-style event challenging students to create mobile app ideas and prototypes. This can help students apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios, develop entrepreneurial skills, and interact with real companies. For a success story, see The Ideathon: Sparking Innovation at the University of Houston.
  • The SEED Program – a Modo Labs Paid Internship: Learn more on LinkedIn.

Comprehensive Information at Your Fingertips

Rhody Connect is designed to provide the entire URI community with a full range of up-to-date information. Here’s a snapshot of what you can access:

  • Dining Menus: Plan your meals with up-to-date menus from campus dining facilities.
  • Maps: Navigate the campus effortlessly with interactive maps.
  • Calendars: Stay informed about important dates and events.
  • Visitor Information: Essential info for making the most of your visit to URI.
  • Transportation: Track shuttles and find transportation options.
  • eCampus Connect: Rhody Connect’s integration with PeopleSoft provides at-a-glance, widget-based information, as well as detailed screens that allow users to view and manage essential information.
  • Libraries: Access library resources and information.
  • Campus Directory: Find contact information for students, faculty, and staff.
  • Recreation: Discover recreational activities and facilities and register for classes.
  • Safety: Stay safe with quick access to emergency contacts and safety information, plus a comprehensive directory of wellbeing and support services available at URI.
  • Sports and Entertainment: Get the latest on Rhody Rams sports and entertainment events.
  • Admissions: Information for prospective students.
  • News: Stay updated with the latest news from URI.

Stay Connected Your Way

Rhody Connect provides a wide variety of opt-in channels for you to receive alerts and notifications on specific topics like dining updates, student employment, and more. Choose the channels that are important to you and opt-in to receive their messages.

We Want Your Feedback

If you have ideas for enhancements or improvements, or if you find a bug, contact the IT Innovation group via the App Support link at the bottom of the Rhody Connect home page or email urimobile@uri.edu.

Download Rhody Connect today and start exploring all the features that make it an essential tool for navigating life at URI. Whether you’re joining us for the first time, continuing your journey, or visiting our beautiful campus, Rhody Connect is here to support you every step of the way.