Orientation Orientation is the perfect time for new students to get a sense of just how much UMaine has to offer, as well as get comfortable with the campus and amenities.

Spring Orientation

Spring Orientation is a virtual event held in January for new students (transfer and first-year) starting in the spring semester. This year it broken up into three parts:

  • Part 1: A website resource for things like academics, finances, student services and more
  • Part 2: A live orientation webinar of information you’ll need to be successful at UMaine. To register select one of the links below:
  • Part 3: During move-in week (Tuesday, January 19 – Sunday, January 24) we will be available from 8:00 am-4:30 pm at either the Information Booth located in the Memorial Union, our online chat, or by telephone at 207.581.1561.

Summer Orientation

Summer Orientation is a two-day program held during the last week of June for new first-year and transfer students starting in the fall. Programming for parents is also included. Invitations, including online registration information, are typically sent out by mid-May to students who have confirmed their enrollment with the Admissions Office.

Fall Welcome Week

Fall Welcome Weekend is held the weekend before classes start in the fall and offer an abbreviated orientation for students who were unable to attend Summer Orientation as well as events and activities for all new students. Email announcements are typically sent out in early August.