Summer Orientation 2008
June 13 - 23, 2008

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Welcome to Destination Maine

Congratulations on your decision to come to the University of Maine; we look forward to seeing you at Orientation! Each June orientation session includes information about priority course registration, interaction with deans, faculty and students from your program, information about campus services and activities, and opportunities to have your questions answered. The Student Orientation staff will assist you and your guests throughout the day as we welcome you to the University of Maine community.

Please register to attend a Summer Orientation session by registering online (see Web site above) by June 2. It does not matter which weekend you choose, but please choose one that is reserved for your particular college. Summer Orientation will be held at the Campus Recreation and Fitness Center on the Orono campus. Signs will be posted at campus entrances, guiding your way to the location. For more information, contact 207-581-1590, toll free 1-877-486-2364, fax 207-581-1213 or e-mail orientation@umit.maine.edu.

Note to families

Family members are encouraged to attend Summer Orientation and to participate in a schedule of activities apart from the students. Meetings with college deans and special interest sessions are among the programs planned especially for you. Students will stay on campus in one of the First Year Student residence halls. Parents and family, please see below for lodging information.

Students/guests with disabilities may contact the College Success Program/Disability Services Program at 207-581-2325.

Non-traditional students

UMaine welcomes our non-traditional students at Summer Orientation and recognizes that you may have more time constraints and some unique needs as a new student. Look for a special summer orientation mailing from Commuter and Non Traditional Student Programs or visit their website at www.umaine.edu/cntsp for more information.

Lodging information for parents & guests

Orono

Best Western/Black Bear Inn *Special Reduced Rate*: 207-866-7120
*You must request the UMAINE special Orientation rate
(only at the Black Bear Inn) when you reserve your room.

University Inn: 800-321-4921, http://www.universitymotorinn.com

Milford Motel on the River: 800-282-3330, http://www.milfordmotelontheriver.com

Bangor

Bangor Visitors Bureau: 800-91-moose

Four Points Sheraton: 800-228-4609 (ask for the University of Maine rate)

Directions to campus

Car

Take I-95 (north or south) to Exit 191 (Kelley Road, Orono), follow the signs through downtown Orono, cross the river, and go straight through the traffic lights. Stay on Park St. and turn left into the University of Maine (Rangeley Rd., just before Bangor Savings Bank). Follow the signs to the Student Recreation and Fitness Center.

Plane

Bangor International Airport is located 12 miles from the University of Maine.

Bus

Concord Trailways & Greyhound Bus Lines serve the city of Bangor.
Concord Trailways: 800-639-3317 • Greyhound: 800-231-2222

ARRIVING BY PLANE OR BUS AND NEED A RIDE TO CAMPUS?
Phone: 207-581-1590 or e-mail: orientation@umit.maine.edu. We will be happy to pick you up!

Summer Orientation Tentative Agenda

STUDENTS
DAY 1
12:00 - 3:30 p.m.	ORIENTATION CHECK IN, INFO FAIR & MEETINGS Check-in at registration desk Check into residence hall Get your MaineCard student ID picture taken Register your keys with Public Safety Textbook reservation form Parking decal application Campus Tours Meeting for Honors College Students & Parents Meeting for Student Athletes & Parents Meeting for Transfer Students Meeting for New Commuter Students
3:30 p.m.	ORIENTATION OPENING SESSIONS Hearty Maine Hello, Money Matters, Agenda Review, Team Maine
4:30 p.m.	Breaking the Ice
5:45 p.m.	Planet UMaine
6:15 p.m.	Bear Fare Cookout
7:30 p.m.	Computers on Campus
8:00 p.m.	Making College Count
9:15 p.m.	Reality U!
10:30 p.m.	Bonfire/Res Hall Activities
DAY 2
7:00 a.m.	Check-out of Residence Hall
7:45 a.m.	Breakfast
9:00 a.m.	Class Scheduling & Advising
10:00 a.m.	The Finish Line

 

PARENTS & GUESTS
DAY 1
12:00 - 3:30 p.m.	ORIENTATION CHECK IN, INFO FAIR & MEETINGS Check-in at registration desk Check into residence hall Get your MaineCard student ID picture taken Register your keys with Public Safety Textbook reservation form Parking decal application Campus Tours Meeting for Honors College Students & Parents Meeting for Student Athletes & Parents Meeting for Transfer Students Meeting for New Commuter Students
3:30 p.m.	ORIENTATION OPENING SESSIONS Hearty Maine Hello, Money Matters, Agenda Review, Team Maine
4:30 p.m.	Parent Session with Clyde Folsom
5:45 p.m.	Bear Fare Cookout
6:45 p.m.	Planet UMaine
DAY 2
7:00 a.m.	Parents pick up student bags
7:45 a.m.	Morning Reception
9:00 a.m.	UMAINE Wrap Up & Q & A
10:30 a.m.	Meet the Deans
11:30 a.m.	The Finish Line

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I attend Summer Orientation?

YES! (but why?) Top Ten Reasons! YOU WILL...
1. Get information about class registration.
2. Meet with your college/program representative.
3. Get to know the campus and find your way around!
4. Get your MaineCard student ID.
5. Take care of your immunizations (can't start classes without them!).
6. Sign up for a parking permit if you're bringing your car.
7. Get your books ordered and waiting for you in the fall.
8. Meet future classmates.
9.Take care of all your business so you don't have to worry about
it in the fall.... and the number ten reason for attending orientation.....
10. Have FUN!

What time does Orientation start and do I have to attend both days?

Orientation is a two-day event; it begins at 12:30 p.m. on the first day and ends around noon the next day. We encourage all students and family to attend both days as each day has a specific purpose.

Can I only come on a day that is assigned to my college? For instance, if I'm in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, can I attend the Orientation during a date assigned to a different college?

It is to your advantage to attend on the dates assigned to your college for academic advising. If you attend on a date reserved for a different college you may not have the opportunity to meet with an advisor during that orientation unless you choose a weekday and contact the college office in advance to make arrangements for your academic advising. If you can't attend on your college days, we still recommend you attend orientation, regardless what day or college. If you have specific concerns, please contact the Office of New Student Programs at 207-581-1590.

Where will I stay during Orientation and will my food be provided? What should I bring?

As part of the orientation, students will be spending the night at one of the student residences on campus. Bedding, pillows, towels & soap will be provided for the students. Students: please bring a form of ID (i.e. driver's license/state ID) and alarm clocks! Students: dinner and breakfast meals will be provided for while at orientation. Parents/guests: dinner is provided; and their will be a morning reception.

Should my parents come with me?

Yes! Parents and families are encouraged to attend. There are separate sessions in the agenda for parents which will answer questions that they may have as their students prepare to leave for college.

What if I can't come in June? Is there another Orientation?

For students unable to attend in June, an abbreviated form of the orientation schedule will be held on Friday, August 29 during the Maine Fall Welcome Weekend (Friday, August 29 through Monday, September 2).
Students will receive information about the Fall Welcome Weekend in early August. However, we strongly recommend all students attend Summer Orientation, as it gives them a head start and answers a lot of questions! You are welcome to come on your own, but it is to your advantage to come during orientation, as it is a one-stop shopping convenience.