The University of Maine - New Student Programs, Orientation

Friday, January 11th, 2008
7 a.m. - 7 p.m.	Memorial Union Marketplace is open!
8 a.m.	Move In - your residence hall Move-in time for students living on campus. See Housing Assignment and Meal Plan for important information.
10:30 a.m.	Information Fair - Memorial Union See some of the many University departments and student organizations on campus. Find out all there is to do at UMaine!
11:30 p.m.	Opening Session - Minsky Recital Hall, Class of 1944 Hall Don't miss the Opening Session; it's where you find out what you need to know.
12:30 p.m.	Lunch Try one of the many eateries available at the Memorial Union Marketplace. You may use your Black Bear Bucks on your MaineCard at the Union.
1:30 p.m.	Classroom & General campus Walking Tour - Meet at info booth, Memorial Union Get acquainted with your new home-away-from-home! This is a good tour that will help you find your way around. It's also an opportunity to find out where your classes will be located!
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.	Open Office Hours - Around campus Any unfinished business? Need to pay your tuition? Need to speak to a college advisor about your class schedule? Questions on financial aid? Now's the time to take care of any University business. Staff members will be on hand to get you on your way to a good semester!
3 p.m.	UMaine Technology Workshop - Bangor Room, Memorial Union You don't want to miss this workshop- it's short & sweet and to the point. No boring and confusing info here- just the nitty gritty to learn how to get around in the world of UMaine technology. You'll be using it throughout your college career. See you at the workshop!
4 p.m.	Get Connected with the Connections Program! - College Student Inventory (CSI) Bumps Room, Memorial Union The CSI is a survey administered to all first-year student at the University of Maine. The results of the survey will allow UM to provide you with the individual resources and programs that will help you be successful. Students who took the survey in the fall have commented that the results helped start them off on the right foot and helped them identify resources they should take advantage of. For questions about CSI please contact the Connections Programs at 581-1420.
5 - 7 p.m.	Marketplace will be open for dinner!
6 - 9 p.m.	Shopping Trip to Bangor - meet at the Info Booth, Memorial Union Forgot to bring that comforter or some bath towels? Just want a new outfit? We'll be taking people to the Bangor Mall, Wal-Mart, Borders Books, Best Buy, etc. Feel like seeing a movie? Let us drop you off- we'll come back and pick you up!
Saturday, January 12th, 2008
7 a.m.	Breakfast/Brunch - Union Central/Marketplace Use your Dining Funds or Black Bear Bucks!
8 a.m.	Orientation Information - Memorial Union You have questions? We have answers!
10 a.m.	National Student Exchange & Study Abroad Information Session - Bumps room, Memorial Union Have you ever thought about a semester abroad or at another university in this country? Oh, the places you'll go!
11 a.m.	Student Employment Information Session - Bangor room, Memorial Union Looking for a job? Find out all the options you have available here on campus!
12 noon	Lunch - Marketplace, Memorial Union The Maine Marketplace has a large variety of food venues; try one of them!
1:30 p.m.	Fogler Library Tours - meet at Fogler Library Don't miss this opportunity to learn about the services and resources at Fogler Library. There will be a building tour, an introduction to special services, and an overview of online resources!
4:30 - 7 p.m.	Dinner Check out the many choices in the Marketplace in the Memorial Union.
5 - 9 p.m.	Shopping Trip to Bangor - meet at Info Booth, Memorial Union Forgot to bring that comforter or bath towels? Just want a new outfit? We'll be taking people to the Bangor Mall, Walmart, Borders Books, Best Buy, etc.
7 p.m.	UMaine Men's Hockey vs. Boston University - Alfond Arena Come cheer on UMaine's Team - GO BLUE!!
Sunday, January 13th, 2008
7 a.m. - 9 p.m.	Breakfast/Brunch/Lunch/Dinner - Union Central/Marketplace Use your Dining Funds or Black Bear Bucks!
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.	Move In - Your residence hall Move-in time for students living on campus. See Housing Assignment and Meal Plan for important information.
11 a.m.	Meet at Union Central for Snow Tubing! Pre-trip information.
11:30 a.m.	Snow Tubing Outing - meet at Info Booth, Memorial Union Who doesn't like snow? After all, you're in Maine... join us on a fun trip to Hermon Mountain, just a few miles away.... it's free! Or just come along for a hot cup of cocoa... just join in and meet new friends!
4:30 p.m.	Student Meal Plans begin - Hilltop and York Commons Your Dining Funds portion of your meal plan may be used prior to that time at the Marketplace.

Spring Orientation 2009 Friday, January 9th - Sunday, January 11th, 2009

Spring Orientation 2009
Friday, January 9th - Sunday, January 11th, 2009