Spring Orientation
January 10th,
2010
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Overview and
Registration Information
Congratulations on your
decision to come to the University of Maine! We look forward to seeing
you at Spring Orientation on Sunday, January 10, 2010. Spring
Orientation will be held at the Memorial Union on the Orono campus.
Signs will be posted at campus entrances guiding your way to this
location. The New Student Orientation staff will assist you and your
guests throughout the day as we welcome you to the University of Maine
community.
Please register online by
January 1, 2010 to attend Spring Orientation by
clicking here or call 207-581-1561; toll free 1-877-486-2364.
For more information about Spring Orientation, disability accommodation
requests or airport/bus pick up service, please contact 207-581-1590;
toll free 1-877-486-2364; email:
orientation@umit.maine.edu.
Pre-Orientation Assistance
Monday - Friday, January 4 - 8
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Pre-Orientation Assistance
New Student Orientation
staff members are available for individualized Pre-Orientation
Assistance from Monday, January 4 until Friday, January 8, 2010, 8:00 am
– 4:00 pm. We will show you the campus, assist with the
orientation check list and help you get ready for the semester. To
schedule an appointment, please call (207) 581-1561; toll free
1-877-486-2364. Pre-Orientation Assistance appointments start from the
Visitor Center, Buchanan Alumni House on campus. For students living on
campus, please note that residence halls are closed during this time.
Residence Hall Move-in is on Sunday, January 10 starting at 10:00 am.
Thursday - Friday,
January 7 - 8
International Student Orientation
Friday, January 8
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Pre-Orientation Help Desk and Campus Tours at the Memorial Union
We will also be staffing a
Pre-Orientation Help Desk on Friday, January 8 and Saturday, January 9
in the main lobby of the Memorial Union. Stop by during this time if you
have any questions or need of assistance or would like a campus tour.
For students living on campus, please note that residence halls are
closed during this time. Residence Hall Move-in is on Sunday, January 10
starting at 10:00 am.
Saturday, January 9
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Pre-Orientation Help Desk and Campus Tours at the Memorial Union
Continued
7:00 - 9:00 pm
Men's Ice Hockey vs. Merrimack, Alfond Arena
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Tentative Agenda
Below are some of the
events planned for Spring Orientation on January 10, 2010. Specific
times and events may change. Students will be given a final detailed
schedule with event descriptions and locations upon arrival at the
Orientation Help Desk in the Memorial Union.
| 8:00 a.m. |
Orientation Help Desk
Main Lobby, Memorial Union
Come check-in and pick up lots
of info.
|
| 9:00 a.m. |
Opening Session
Bangor Room, Memorial Union
Don't miss the Opening Session.
It's where you find out what you need to know!
|
| 10:00 a.m. |
Residence Hall Move In
Students living on campus may move
in at this time.
|
| 10:00 a.m. |
Open Office Hours Now
is the time to buy your books and supplies at the Bookstore,
computer needs at the Computer Connection, and get your
MaineCard and parking permit at the Student Service Center. See
Open Office Hours list below.
|
| 10:00 a.m. –
12:00 p.m. |
Welcome and Open House for New Commuter and Non Traditional
Students
Commuter Lounge, 228 Memorial Union
Not living on campus this
semester? Come and meet other new students who are commuting to
campus. Share rides, share ideas, make friends! We have great
space, good food and wonderful resources for you!
|
| 10:00 a.m. – 3:00
p.m. |
Campus Tours
Main Lobby, Memorial Union
Tours depart from the
Orientation Help Desk area every hour on the hour. Last tour
departs at 3:00 pm.
|
| 11:00 a.m. & 1:00
p.m. |
Fogler Library Tours
Meet at the Fogler Library side entrance across from the
Memorial Union. Learn about this fantastic resource and great
place to study.
|
| 12:00 p.m. |
College Lunch Tables
North Pod Marketplace, Memorial Union
Join us for lunch and meet other
students from your College/major. You may use your meal plan or
dining funds on your MaineCard. Look for tables marked with your
College.
|
| 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. |
Women's Basketball vs. UMBC
Alfond Arena |
| 1:00 p.m. |
Study Abroad Information Session
Coe Room, Memorial Union
Thinking about studying abroad for
a semester or two? Come find out all the possibilities!
|
| 2:00 p.m. |
Transfer Student Meet and Greet!
Bangor Room, Memorial Union
Meet other new students
transferring from colleges in New England and beyond. The
Transfer Admission Officer will be present to answer questions
you might have as a transfer student.
|
| 3:00 p.m. |
UMaine Technology Workshop
Bangor Room, Memorial Union
MaineStreet, Email Accounts and
other vital technology information will be covered in this
workshop.
|
| 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. |
MaineBound Adventure Center Open
Be sure to check-out the indoor
climbing wall in the MaineBound Adventure Center near the
Memorial Union.
|
| 6:00 p.m. |
Shopping Trip to Bangor
Main Lobby, Memorial Union
Meet at the Orientation Help Desk
area. We will be taking students to the Bangor Mall area to pick
up any items you might have missed when packing.
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Note to Families
Family members are encouraged to accompany students to campus to help
them settle in to their new home, and participate in some of the events
planned during Spring Orientation on January 10, 2010. Meals may be
purchased at the Marketplace in the Memorial Union using cash or the
student's guest meal or dining funds on their MaineCard.
Click here for information about area lodging.
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Orientation Check List
Below are some vital things-to-do as a new student. This check list will
help in your transition to the University of Maine. Contact information is
provided for each item but should you need further assistance, please
don't hesitate to contact the Office of New Student Programs at (207)
581-1590.
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Enrollment Deposit
If you haven't done so, please return the confirmation form you received
with your acceptance letter with a deposit of $150.00 to the Admissions
Office by January 1, 2010. The deposit will be credited to your account
in the University Bursar's Office. Once you have submitted your
enrollment deposit, the Admissions Office will notify your Dean's Office
and administrative departments to assist you with class registration,
academic advising, billing, and student support services. For more
information contact the Admissions Office at (207) 581-1561 or toll free
1-877-486-2364.
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MaineStreet
MaineStreet is a one-stop online portal where you can view your student
status, class schedule, student bill, financial aid, log work hours if
you're a student employee and much more. You should regularly check
MaineStreet for any important updates. If you have not activated your
MaineStreet portal, go to
https://mail.maine.edu/um/ActivateAccount using the
identification number and activation key included in your acceptance
letter. If you need further assistance activating or accessing
MaineStreet, you may call the UMaine IT Help Desk at (207) 581-2506 or
email:
help.center@umit.maine.edu.
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Email Accounts
As a UMaine student, you are provided a FirstClass email account.
FirstClass is UMaine's internal email and conferencing system. To
activate your FirstClass email account and download the client software,
go to
www.umaine.edu/firstclass and use your MaineStreet username and
password. You are also automatically provided a maine.edu email address
(this is a separate email address from FirstClass). You can view your
maine.edu email address by logging on to MaineStreet...click on Student
Self-Service...click on Student Center... your maine.edu email address
is under Personal Information. It is recommended that you forward your
maine.edu email to FirstClass by going to
http://mail.maine.edu. If you need further assistance activating
or accessing your FirstClass or maine.edu email accounts, you may call
the UMaine IT Help Desk at (207) 581-2506 or email:
help.center@umit.maine.edu.
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Housing
Students admitted for the spring 2010 semester can apply online at
www.umaine.edu/housing for on-campus housing beginning November 4, 2009.
For more information contact Housing Services at
housing@umerl.maine.edu.
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Immunizations
Maine State Law requires all full and part-time degree-seeking students
born after December 31, 1956, submit proof of adequate immunization.
Students must submit proof of two (2) doses of immunization against
measles (rubeola), mumps, and rubella (MMR) received after (not on) the
first birthday after December 31, 1956; and one dose of immunization
against tetanus/diphtheria received within the last ten years.
Meningitis immunization is not required but is strongly recommended. If
you have received a Meningitis vaccine, please forward that
documentation so it may be indicated on your record.
Records of immunization are REQUIRED to be signed or stamped from one or
more of the following sources:
- your health care provider (request an official
Immunization Report)
- your high school health records (signed by a
school official)
- your previous college
- your military base or VA health care provider.
Mail or fax signed or
stamped records to: Immunization Records, Shared Processing Center, P.O.
Box 412, Bangor, ME 04402-0412, 207-561-3450. Make certain the record
includes the student's full name and date of birth. Please direct any
questions or concerns to the Office of Student Records, 207-581-1299.
Failure to provide required immunization documentation could affect
Financial Aid, Enrollment, and other University functions.
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Math Placement Test
All students attending UMaine are asked to take the Math Placement Test.
Your results will be used by your college to place you in the
appropriate course according to your demonstrated mathematical strengths
and skills. To take the test you need to set up your WebCT account. To
activate your WebCT account, go to
http://webct.umaine.edu and log in using your MaineStreet
username and password. The Blackboard Learning System will check your
Internet browser to ensure it will work with the Blackboard environment.
If your browser doesn't pass the checks, instructions are provided on
the Browser Check web page. The link for taking the Math Placement Test
is displayed under the Course List in the center of the page. Click on
the link to start taking the test. If the link to your Math Placement
Test does not appear, please try again in 24 hours before calling the IT
Help Desk for assistance at (207) 581-2506.
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Class Schedule
You can check your class schedule by logging on to MaineStreet...click
on Student Self-Service...then click on Student Center. If your schedule
is not yet posted on MaineStreet or if you have any questions about
class registration, contact the appropriate College/Program:
- Explorations and the Foundations Program: (207)
581-1830
- College of Business, Public Policy and Health:
(207) 581-1997
- College of Education and Human Development: (207)
581-2435
- College of Engineering: (207) 581-2217
- School of Engineering Technology: (207) 581-2340
- Honors College: (207) 581-3263
- College of Liberal Arts and Sciences: (207)
581-1952
- College of Natural Science Forestry and
Agriculture: (207) 581-3206
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MaineCard (Student ID)
Students can obtain their MaineCard at the Student Service Center
located on the first floor of the Memorial Union. Be sure to bring a
Photo ID such as your driver's license or State ID to obtain your
MaineCard. For more information contact the Student Service Center at
(207) 581-2273.
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Parking Permit
Parking Permits can be purchased online at
www.umaine.edu/parking. For more information contact the Parking
and Transportation Services at (207) 581-4047.
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Books and Supplies
The Bookstore is located on the first floor of the Memorial Union. Be
sure to visit
www.bookstore.umaine.edu for more information about their
services.
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Emergency Warning System
To receive emergency text and email messages (including class
cancellation notification), go to
www.umaine.edu/emergency.
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Key and Bicycle Registration
Students can register keys and bicycles with Public Safety who can
contact you if these lost items are found. Visit the Public Safety
building anytime.
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Student Consent Form
Students may choose to have their educational records released to
parents, guardians, spouses or others by completing and submitting the
Student Consent To Release Information form. You may download the form
at
http://studentrecords.umaine.edu. For more information, you may
call the Office of Student Records at (207) 581-1290.
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Open Office Hours
During Spring Orientation
|
Friday, January 8
|
Saturday, January 9
|
Sunday, January 10
|
Monday, January 11
|
| Academic Offices |
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
|
Closed
|
Closed
|
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
|
| Admissions Office |
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
|
Closed
|
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
|
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
|
| Bookstore |
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
|
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
|
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
|
8:00 am - 7:00 pm
|
| Bursar's Office |
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
|
Closed
|
Closed
|
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
|
| Career Center |
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
|
Closed
|
Closed
|
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
|
| Computer Connection |
TBD
|
TBD
|
TBD
|
TBD
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| Cutler Health Center |
7:00 am - 5:00 pm
|
Closed
|
Closed
|
7:00 am - 6:00 pm
|
| First and Second Year Programs |
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
|
Closed
|
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
|
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
|
| Fogler Library |
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
|
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
|
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
|
8:00 am - Midnight
|
| Housing and Dining Services |
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
|
Closed
|
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
|
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
|
| International Programs |
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
|
Closed
|
Closed
|
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
|
| IT Help Center |
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
|
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
|
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
|
7:00 am - 11:00 pm
|
| Parking Office |
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
|
Closed
|
Closed
|
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
|
| Public Safety |
Open 24 Hours
|
Open 24 Hours
|
Open 24 Hours
|
Open 24 Hours
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| Residence Life (Central Office) |
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
|
Closed
|
Closed
|
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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| Student Employment |
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
|
Closed
|
Closed
|
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
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| Student Financial Aid |
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
|
Closed
|
Closed
|
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
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| Student Records |
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
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Closed
|
Closed
|
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
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| Student Recreation and Fitness Center |
5:00 am - 8:00 pm
|
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
|
9:00 am - 9:00 pm
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5:00 am - 11:00 pm
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| Student Service Center |
7:30 am - 4:30 pm
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Closed
|
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
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7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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| Veteran Education and Transition Services |
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
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Closed
|
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
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8:00 am - 4:30 pm
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Meet Team Maine
Each summer, fall and spring orientation, new students are greeted by a
terrific group of students called Team Maine (Student Ambassadors,
Dirigo Tour Guides and Student Telecounseling Admissions
Representatives). They will help you get settled and ready to go! Team
Maine is here to assist you and your family, to answer your questions
and get you ready for the fall.
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