New Student Orientation

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Orientation is an opportunity for students to get to know UMA and to prepare for a successful college experience. At orientation, students can:

learn about UMA's student resources, policies, and procedures
meet other students, the faculty, and staff
participate in information and skill building workshops
ask questions and express concerns

Orientation is for ALL students new to UMA, whether they are: returning adults, transfer students, or recent high school graduates; attending on campus or attending at centers, sites, or via technology; and, in degree programs or just taking a class.

Orientations are offered at both of UMA's campuses (Augusta and Bangor), and at most of the University Colleges (Bath-Brunswick, East Millinocket, Ellsworth, Penquis, Rockland, Rumford-Mexico, Saco, and South Paris). Those students taking online classes are encouraged to also view University College Learning Services' Online Orientation to Distance Learning. In addition, specialized orientation programs for students in the architecture or nursing programs are offered. Students should contact the College of Arts and Sciences for information on the architecture orientation and the College of Professional Studies for information on the nursing orientation.

An orientation information packet is mailed approximately three weeks before classes start to all students new to UMA. Students should contact their nearest campus or center for additional information.

Upcoming Student Orientations

Augusta

Friday, June 15, 2012

Detailed information about Orientation will be posted about a month before Orientation and an online reservation form will also be available. Students should keep an "eye out" for a letter of invitation, brochure, and workshop descriptions sheet that will be sent to their home mailing address approximately three weeks before the Orientation date.