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.
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Fall Welcome Weekend

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.

August 30th through September 2nd, 2019

Move In for all new students is on Friday, August 30th

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Four students in winter clothing.

Spring Orientation

Spring Orientation is a one-day event held in January for new students (transfer and first-year) starting in the spring semester. Invitations are typically sent out in early December. 

Save the Date!

Sunday, January 19, 2020

 

Students sitting on the Mall

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.