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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

Wednesday, January 4, 2012
(Snowdate: January 5)

Letter of Invitation (PDF) »
Brochure (PDF) »
Workshop Descriptions (PDF) »

The online reservation form for the January 4 Orientation on the Augusta campus has been deactivated. You can still access information about the Orientation through the brochure, letter, and workshop description sheet. Please contact the Dean of Students Office at 621-3176/1-877-862-1234, ext. 3176, to find out more about attending.

 

Bangor

 

Tuesday, January 3, 2012
(Snowdate:  January 4)
1:00 - 5:15 p.m.

Letter of Invitation (PDF) »
Brochure (PDF) »
Workshop Descriptions (PDF) »

The online reservation form for the January 3 Orientation on the Bangor campus has been deactivated. You can still access information about the Orientation through the brochure, letter, and workshop description sheet. Please contact Marcia Mower at 262-7808 regarding Orientation.

 

University College Centers

  • Bath-Brunswick: Thursday, January 5
  • East Millinocket: None
  • Ellsworth: Thursday, January 5, OR Thursday, January 12
  • Penquis: TBD
  • Rockland: Tuesday, January 10
  • Rumford-Mexico: Wednesday, January 4 (snow date: Thursday, January 5)
  • Saco: Thursday, January 5
  • South Paris: TBD

Online Orientation to Distance Learning »