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Monday, August 16
OIP is open from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm for students who are vaccinated or have fully completed the 7 day quarantine.
OIP Virtual Office Hour is from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm Join Zoom Office Hour Here
5:30 pm OIP Dinner Escort
If you feel unsure about how to get from your residence hall to the dining hall, don’t worry. An OIP staff member will meet you outside the front door of your residence hall to walk you over to pick up your meal and back. Be sure to wear a mask and observe social distancing.
Tuesday, August 17
OIP is open from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm for students who are vaccinated or have fully completed the 7 day quarantine.
OIP Virtual Office Hour is from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm Join Zoom Office Hour Here
9:30 am What I Wish I Knew…Virtual
Hear from a panel of current UMaine students about what they wished they knew before starting their programs at UMaine. Staff from International Programs and the Counseling Center will also provide a brief overview of US culture and some tips on the best ways to adjust to your new environment. Join Zoom Activity Here
2:30 pm Afternoon Social Activity- Virtual
Meet your fellow early arrivals and our Graduate Assistant for Programming, Fran Woodworth. Fran will run an activity over Zoom which will be fun and interactive and allow us to get to know one another. Join Zoom Activity Here.
5:30 pm OIP Dinner Escort
If you feel unsure about how to get from your residence hall to the dining hall, don’t worry. An OIP staff member will meet you outside the front door of your residence hall to walk you over to pick up your meal and back. Be sure to wear a mask and observe social distancing.
Wednesday, August 18
OIP is open from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm for students who are vaccinated or have fully completed the 7 day quarantine.
OIP Virtual Office Hour is from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm Join Zoom Office Hour Here
2:00 pm OIP & ISA Programs- The fun stuff!
Wondering what you will be doing for fun in what seems like the middle of nowhere??? Join the OIP programming staff members and officers from the International Student Association for this presentation on the events and programs that we conduct each year for international students and the surrounding communities. Join Zoom Link Here.
5:30 pm OIP Dinner Escort
If you feel unsure about how to get from your residence hall to the dining hall, don’t worry. An OIP staff member will meet you outside the front door of your residence hall to walk you over to pick up your meal and back. Be sure to wear a mask and observe social distancing.
Thursday, August 19
OIP is open from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm for students who are vaccinated or have fully completed the 7 day quarantine.
OIP Virtual Office Hour is from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm Join Zoom Office Hour Here
2:00 pm Afternoon Activity- Fun & Games Online-Virtual
Join Fran for a game of BINGO and other activities online. Get to know one another better and win some prizes!!! Join Zoom Activity Here.
5:30 pm OIP Dinner Escort
If you feel unsure about how to get from your residence hall to the dining hall, don’t worry. An OIP staff member will meet you outside the front door of your residence hall to walk you over to pick up your meal and back. Be sure to wear a mask and observe social distancing.
Friday, August 20
OIP is open from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm for students who are vaccinated or have fully completed the 7 day quarantine.
OIP Virtual Office Hour is from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm Join Zoom Office Hour Here
2:00 pm Afternoon Activity- Fun & Games Online- Virtual
Join Fran for a game of BINGO and other activities online. Get to know one another better and win some prizes!!! Join Zoom Activity Here
5:30 pm OIP Dinner Escort
If you feel unsure about how to get from your residence hall to the dining hall, don’t worry. An OIP staff member will meet you outside the front door of your residence hall to walk you over to pick up your meal and back. Be sure to wear a mask and observe social distancing.
Saturday, August 21
The Office of International Programs will CLOSED today. If you have an urgent question or an emergency use the Urgent/Emergency Communication protocol outlined at the beginning of this document.
Sunday, August 22
The Office of International Programs will be CLOSED today. If you have an urgent question or an emergency use the Urgent/Emergency Communication protocol outlined at the beginning of this document.
Undergraduates: students from all over the US will be moving in today to begin the Research Learning Experience residency week. Take this opportunity to introduce yourself to your fellow first year students.
Monday, August 23
OIP is open from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm for students who are vaccinated or have fully completed the 7 day quarantine.
OIP Virtual Office Hour is from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm Join Zoom Office Hour Here
2:00-3:00 pm Drop in Fitness Classes at the Recreation Center
Students who are fully vaccinated or have completed quarantine are invited to join a variety of fitness classes taking place at the New Balance Recreation Center.
2:00-3:00 pm Tour Little Field Gardens with an OIP Staff Member- Meet at Versant Astronomy Center
The Littlefield garden is beautiful throughout the year and a great place to study or destress. A staff member from OIP will meet you for a short tour.
8:00 pm Movie on the Mall
Join other newly arrived students for this group entertainment. More information about this event will be announced soon.
Orientation Resources
If you are looking for something to do while in quarantine or if you just want to learn more about the University of Maine the surrounding area and your upcoming academic and social life check out our Virtual Orientation Resources page.