{"id":1632,"date":"2025-08-06T13:17:51","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T17:17:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/sss\/?page_id=1632"},"modified":"2025-08-06T13:31:14","modified_gmt":"2025-08-06T17:31:14","slug":"jumpstart-2025","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/sss\/jumpstart-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"JumpStart 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-3cf5236c5c6c5715d6ed105b0dc7e6b7\">Get your JumpStart with TRIO SSS! <\/h1>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column1632_bc285b-47 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1632_bc285b-47 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1632_bc285b-47 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1632_bc285b-47 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1632_bc285b-47 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1632_bc285b-47 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1632_bc285b-47{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1632_bc285b-47 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1632_bc285b-47 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1632_bc285b-47\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kt-info-box1632_283b52-41{max-width:1885px;}.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kt-info-box1632_283b52-41 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{max-width:unset;}.kt-info-box1632_283b52-41 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:5px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-right:5px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-left:5px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);background:#cae2f1;max-width:1885px;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-info-box1632_283b52-41 .kadence-info-box-icon-container .kt-info-svg-icon, .kt-info-box1632_283b52-41 .kt-info-svg-icon-flip, .kt-info-box1632_283b52-41 .kt-blocks-info-box-number{font-size:50px;}.kt-info-box1632_283b52-41 .kt-blocks-info-box-media{background:var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-color:var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kt-info-box1632_283b52-41 .kt-blocks-info-box-media-container{margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:16px;margin-left:0px;}.kt-info-box1632_283b52-41 .kt-infobox-textcontent h2.kt-blocks-info-box-title{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;}.kt-info-box1632_283b52-41 .kt-infobox-textcontent .kt-blocks-info-box-text{color:#000000;}.wp-block-kadence-infobox.kt-info-box1632_283b52-41 .kt-blocks-info-box-text{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);letter-spacing:0.1px;font-family:Georgia, serif;font-style:normal;padding-top:1px;padding-right:1px;padding-bottom:1px;padding-left:1px;margin-top:-3px;margin-right:-3px;margin-bottom:-3px;margin-left:-3px;}.kt-info-box1632_283b52-41 .kt-blocks-info-box-text{min-height:281px;}.kt-info-box1632_283b52-41 .kt-blocks-info-box-learnmore{background:transparent;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;padding-top:4px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:4px;padding-left:8px;margin-top:10px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-info-box1632_283b52-41 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:5px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-right:5px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-left:5px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-info-box1632_283b52-41 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:5px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-right:5px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-left:5px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-infobox kt-info-box1632_283b52-41\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap info-box-link kt-blocks-info-box-media-align-top kt-info-halign-left\"><div class=\"kt-infobox-textcontent\"><h2 class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-title\"><strong>JumpStart! What You Need to Know About College<\/strong><\/h2><p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-text\">Get insider tips from current UMaine students on how to navigate campus, manage college life, and thrive once you\u2019re here.<br><br>Coming to college can be a culture shock. There are many new experiences and things to learn both in and out of the classroom. TRIO Student Support Services wants to prepare you for the transition. We asked our Student Outreach Ambassadors: <br>          <em>\u201cWhat do you wish you had known before you came to UMaine, and what would\u2019ve been helpful to know in your first week?\u201d <\/em><br><br>From this, they created<strong> 4 JumpStart sessions t<\/strong>o help you gain college know-how and be best prepared for joining the UMaine campus community. Read more about the sessions below! <br><br>Join us for these student-led conversations and hear their first-hand experiences as well as participate in an optional after-session Q&amp;A. Each JumpStart workshop is jam-packed with tips and hacks to get the most out of your first semester at UMaine and make your Black Bear experience the best it can be!<\/p><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1632_ef0e58-7e > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1632_ef0e58-7e > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1632_ef0e58-7e > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1268px;padding-top:19px;padding-bottom:19px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1632_ef0e58-7e > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1632_ef0e58-7e > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-right:50px;padding-left:50px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1632_ef0e58-7e > 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.kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:0px solid #d6d6d6;border-right:0px solid #d6d6d6;border-bottom:0px solid #d6d6d6;border-left:10px solid #d6d6d6;border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;background:#e29229;font-size:20px;line-height:24px;font-family:chakra-petch;font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase;color:#003263;padding-top:23px;padding-right:23px;padding-bottom:23px;padding-left:23px;}.kt-accordion-id1632_c62c49-7c:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle )  > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id1632_c62c49-7c:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle )  > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > 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#082e58;border-bottom:0px solid #082e58;border-left:9px solid #ed6f48;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-accordion-id1632_c62c49-7c .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id1632_c62c49-7c .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:2px;}.kt-accordion-id1632_c62c49-7c .kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-right:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-bottom:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-left:1px solid #d6d6d6;}.kt-accordion-id1632_c62c49-7c > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:0px solid #d6d6d6;border-right:0px solid #d6d6d6;border-bottom:0px solid #d6d6d6;border-left:10px solid #d6d6d6;}.kt-accordion-id1632_c62c49-7c > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id1632_c62c49-7c .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top:0px solid #082e58;border-right:0px solid #082e58;border-bottom:0px solid #082e58;border-left:10px solid #ed6f48;}.kt-accordion-id1632_c62c49-7c .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id1632_c62c49-7c > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top:0px solid #082e58;border-right:0px solid #082e58;border-bottom:0px solid #082e58;border-left:9px solid #ed6f48;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone um-UMAccentAccordion\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id1632_c62c49-7c kt-accordion-has-6-panes kt-active-pane-1 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane1632_570224-ab\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>august 11:  umaine survival guide <\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1632_383fbc-b8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1632_383fbc-b8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1632_383fbc-b8\"]{font-style:normal;font-family:Georgia, serif;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1632_383fbc-b8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1632_383fbc-b8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1632_383fbc-b8\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1632_383fbc-b8 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1632_383fbc-b8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1632_383fbc-b8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1632_383fbc-b8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1632_383fbc-b8\">Welcome to UMaine, your new community. You\u2019re in a whole new world; how will you navigate it? In this session, gain college survival skills as you learn what to expect on move-in day, how your meal plan works, where to park, where to buy groceries and clothes, how you\u2019ll do laundry, where to get a prescription filled, how and where you can receive packages, and much more. Feel at home even before you arrive!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane1632_7d545b-70\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>August 14:  You&#8217;ve Got Class<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1632_218ceb-b2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1632_218ceb-b2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1632_218ceb-b2\"]{font-style:normal;font-family:Georgia, serif;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1632_218ceb-b2 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1632_218ceb-b2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1632_218ceb-b2\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1632_218ceb-b2 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1632_218ceb-b2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1632_218ceb-b2\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1632_218ceb-b2 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1632_218ceb-b2\">It\u2019s the first day of class. Where do you sit? What will the class be like? Is there a dress code? Can you use your laptop or your phone? Is it okay to bring food to class? What if you need to go to the bathroom? What if you\u2019re sick and can\u2019t attend? We will talk about all of these questions and more as we give you the inside scoop on how college classes run and how to get the most out of them. We will also give you tips on how to communicate with professors and other staff to put your best foot forward.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-5 kt-pane1632_be602f-1a\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>August 18: How Do You Stay On Top of It All?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1632_5592d2-b4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1632_5592d2-b4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1632_5592d2-b4\"]{font-style:normal;font-family:Georgia, serif;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1632_5592d2-b4 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1632_5592d2-b4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1632_5592d2-b4\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1632_5592d2-b4 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1632_5592d2-b4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1632_5592d2-b4\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1632_5592d2-b4 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1632_5592d2-b4\">College classes are structured differently compared to high school. You have more freedom and opportunities, and also a lot more independent work and responsibility. The way you manage your time is critical to your success as a college student. Learn the real secrets to college achievement in this session. Our students and staff have some great insight into managing your schedule, keeping track of assignments, balancing class work with other commitments, finding tutoring and other academic support, and making your time as productive as possible, all while maintaining your wellness and making your college journey both successful and joyful.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane1632_2b73bb-f3\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>August 21: What Can You Do Now?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1632_ef46ea-31, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1632_ef46ea-31[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1632_ef46ea-31\"]{font-style:normal;font-family:Georgia, serif;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1632_ef46ea-31 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1632_ef46ea-31[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1632_ef46ea-31\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1632_ef46ea-31 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1632_ef46ea-31[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1632_ef46ea-31\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1632_ef46ea-31 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1632_ef46ea-31\">There\u2019s no time like the present. Before you arrive on campus, there are lots of things you can do to make your transition to college as successful and comfortable as possible. In this session, get to know the apps you should install so you are ready for the semester. We\u2019ll also show you how to access and navigate Brightspace, UMaine\u2019s learning management website, where you\u2019ll find your assignments, course information, textbooks, grades, and more. Want some pointers on what to bring to your residence hall? Wondering about getting a job? Interested in finding groups on campus to get involved with? 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