Research Learning Experiences
These are tuition free, one-credit research courses offered on a variety of fascinating topics. The course begins with a week long residency program from August 23-27 and then will meet for one hour each week during the semester. There are more than 30 RLE courses that you can choose from, across a range of disciplines and topics. Don’t know what your major is yet? No worries: explore, try something new, follow a lead and see where it takes you. If you do have an area of interest, take a deeper dive. These courses are designed to get you engaged in research, in creativity, in your communities, and in building a mindset that will help you solve problems for life.
Cost for the residency week: $390
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Click here for more information on programs offered and to apply.
2021 Early Arrival Experiences
The University of Maine is offering TWO early arrival experiences designed to get students connected with one another and the amazing resources the campus has to offer. Although these experiences overlap with the OIP New International Student Orientation program, OIP will arrange for make-up Orientation sessions for anyone who chooses to take part in these early arrival opportunities.
Black Bear Bound
Run by the Maine Bound Adventure Center from August 25 – 27, Black Bear Bound trips are small group experiential orientation programs that help you prepare for your upcoming college experience. You will have the opportunity to meet other incoming first-year students, make lasting friendships, learn about University life from experienced UMaine students, and make connections that will set you up for success!
Cost: $350 for most programs
Register HERE
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Click here for more information about the programs. We recommend international students register through OIP rather than through Maine Bound.
**If you are unable to make an online payment please contact Lucy Sommo at the email address below for an alternate registration form.