Welcome to

New Student Orientation

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Class of 2030, Get Ready To Be A Black Bear!

June 22nd-23rd

Maine Business School, College of Earth, Life and Health Sciences, and College of Education and Human Development

June 25th-26th

Maine College of Engineering and Computing, and College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Registration coming soon!

Before You Attend, Make Sure You

Submit your confirmation deposit

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Complete the financial responsibility statement

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Take the ALEKS PPL Assessment to determine readiness for math courses

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While You’re Here, Be Sure To…

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Go zip-lining behind the Recreation Center


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Climb the rock wall at Maine Bound Adventure Center


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Join the bonfire in the evening


Go ice-skating at Alfond Arena


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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.

Location

Collins Center for the Arts
2 Flagstaff Road
Orono, Maine 04469

Parking

Students and guests may park at the CCA or Belgrade lots in front of the Collins Center for the Arts. Parking passes are not required for guests attending this event and parking at the CCA or Belgrade lots.

However, parking passes are required for other lots on campus and are available at the check-in area at the CCA.

Need Additional Assistance?

For further assistance, please call the Admissions Office at 207.581.1561 or email umaineadmissions@maine.edu.