Welcome to
New Student Orientation
Class of 2029, get ready to be a Black Bear!
Make sure you know what college corresponds with your major before registering.
Questions? Call us at 207.581.1561 or email us at umaineadmissions@maine.edu.
JUNE 16 – 17
june 23 – 24
june 26 – 27
Before you attend, make sure you have
Orientation schedule
Check out what your first day as a Black Bear will be like!
Day 1
10–11:00 a.m.
Honors College Check-in *For students confirmed in the Honors College
11–12:30 p.m.
Honors College Session
*Only for students accepted into the Honors College and their guests
11:30 a.m.–1:15 p.m.
New Student Orientation Check-in *For students not confirmed in the Honors College
11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Information Fair *This is your opportunity to take care of any remaining business and ask questions of any academic or student service office on campus all in one conveinient location!
1:30 p.m.– 2:15 p.m.
Welcome Session
2:15–6:15 p.m.
Student Academic College and Student Life Sessions
6:15–7:15 p.m.
Dinner
7:15–11 p.m.
Playfair & The New Black Bear Bash *Evening activities include fire pits, games, trivia, crafts, zip lining, swimming, yummy treats and more!
Day 2
7:30–9:00 a.m.
Breakfast Available for Students
8:30–10:30 a.m.
Information Fair *This is your opportunity to take care of any remaining business and ask questions of any academic or student service office on campus all in one conveinient location!
8:45–11:15 a.m.
Student Academic and Student Life Sessions
11:30 a.m. –12 p.m.
Closing Session
Day 1
10–11:00 a.m.
Honors College Check-in *For students confirmed in the Honors College
11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Honors College Session
*Only for students confirmed in the Honors College and their guests
11:30 a.m.–1:15 p.m.
New Student Orientation Check-in *For students not confirmed in the Honors College
11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Information Fair *This is your opportunity to take care of any remaining business and ask questions of any academic or student service office on campus all in one conveinient location!
1:30– 2:15 p.m.
Welcome Session
2:15–5:15 p.m.
Parent/Guest Academic College and Student Life Sessions
5:15–6:15 p.m.
Dinner
6:15–7:30 p.m.
Parent/Guest Social
Day 2
8:30–10:30 a.m.
Information Fair *This is your opportunity to take care of any remaining business and ask questions of any academic or student service office on campus all in one conveinient location!
8:45–11:15 a.m.
Parent/Guest Academic and Student Life Sessions
11:30 a.m. –12 p.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.