Welcome to
New Student Orientation
Class of 2028, get ready to be a Black Bear!
Make sure you register for the college that corresponds with your major.
Not sure? Call us at 207.581.1561 or email us at umaineadmissions@maine.edu.
JUNE 20–21
june 24–25
june 27–28
Before you attend, make sure you have
Orientation schedule
Check out what your first day as a Black Bear will be like!
Day 1 — Thursday, june 20, 2024
9–10:30 a.m.
Honors College Session
*Only for students accepted into the Honors College and their guests
9– 11 a.m.
Information Fair and Tours
11 a.m.–noon
Welcome Session for Maine Business School
11:30 a.m.–noon
Welcome Session for College of Education and Human Development
Noon–3:30 p.m.
Lunch and Lawn Games followed by separate presentations and activities for Students and Family and Friends
3:30–5 p.m.
Choose Your Own Sessions
*Students and family and friends can choose the sessions that interest them the most!
5–7 p.m.
Dinner and Lawn Games followed by separate presentations and activities for Students and Family and Friends
7–11 p.m.
Black Bear Bash: Evening Activities for Students
*Including hypnosis show, bonfire, games, trivia, crafts, zip lining, swimming and much more!
7:15–9 p.m.
My UMaine Story and Q&A with Team Maine: An interactive session for Family and Friends
8–9 p.m.
Family and Friends Social and UMaine Trivia
Day 2 — Friday, June 21, 2024
7:30–8:45 a.m.
Breakfast Available for Students
7:30–11 a.m.
Continental Breakfast Available for Family and Friends
8–10 a.m.
Information Fair
8:45–11 a.m.
Presentations and Activities for Students and Family and Friends
11–11:30 a.m.
Closing Session
Day 1 — Monday, june 24, 2024
8–9:30 a.m.
Opportunity for Students to take the ALEKS (math placement)
9–10:30 a.m.
Honors College Session
*Only for students accepted into the Honors College and their guests
9–11 a.m.
Information Fair and Tours
11– 11:30 a.m.
Welcome Session
11:30 a.m. –
3:30 p.m.
Lunch and Lawn Games followed by separate presentations and activities for Students and Family and Friends
3:30–5 p.m.
Choose Your Own Sessions
*Students and family and friends can choose the sessions that interest them the most!
5–7 p.m.
Dinner and Lawn Games followed by separate presentations and activities for Students and Family and Friends
7–11 p.m.
Black Bear Bash: Evening Activities for Students
*Including hypnosis show, bonfire, games, trivia, crafts, zip lining, swimming and much more!
7:15–8 p.m.
My UMaine Story and Q&A with Team Maine: An interactive session for Family and Friends
8–9 p.m.
Family and Friends Social and UMaine Trivia
Day 2 — Tuesday, June 25, 2024
7:30–8:45 a.m.
Breakfast Available for Students
7:30–11 a.m.
Continental Breakfast Available for Family and Friends
8–10 a.m.
Information Fair
9–11:15 a.m.
Presentations and Activities for Students and Family and Friends
11:15–11:30 a.m.
Closing Session
Day 1 — thursday, june 27, 2024
8–9:30 a.m.
Opportunity for Students to take the ALEKS (math placement) and Language Placement Exams
9–10:30 a.m.
Honors College Session
*Only for students accepted into the Honors College and their guests
9–11 a.m.
Information Fair and Tour
11 a.m.–noon
Welcome Session
Noon–3:30 p.m.
Lunch and Lawn Games followed by separate presentations and activities for Students and Family and Friends
3:45–5 p.m.
Choose Your Own Sessions
*Students and family and friends can choose the sessions that interest them the most!
5–7 p.m.
Dinner and Lawn Games followed by separate presentations and activities for Students and Familiy and Friends
7–11 p.m.
Black Bear Bash: Evening Activities for Students
*Including hypnosis show, bonfire, games, trivia, crafts, zip lining, swimming and much more!
7:15–8 p.m.
My UMaine Story and Q&A with Team Maine: An interactive session for Family and Friends
8–9 p.m.
Family and Friends Social and UMaine Trivia
Day 2 — friday, June 28, 2024
7:30–8:45 a.m.
Breakfast Available for Students
7:30–11 a.m.
Continental Breakfast Available for Family and Friends
8–10 a.m.
Information Fair
9–11 a.m.
Presentations and Activities for Students and Family and Friends
11–11:30 a.m.
Closing Session
While you’re here,
be sure to…
Go zip-lining behind the Recreation Center
Climb the rock wall at Maine Bound Adventure Center
Join the bonfire in the evening
What to do
Maine has so much to offer. From climbing famous Acadia landmarks to exploring little-known fishing holes, the Maine Adventure map has everything you could possibly be interested in.
Where to stay
New Student Orientation is an overnight event. Students will be residing in one of our residence halls for the night.
The greater Orono area boasts numerous accommodation options.