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 College Centers (Bath-Brunswick, East Millinocket, Ellsworth, 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.
Notification of an upcoming orientation 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 14, 2013
9:00 a.m.-3:20 p.m. approximately
Be sure to check back after May 20th when more detailed information about the June 2013 New Student Orientation will be posted. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please contact the Office of the Dean of Students at 621-3176 or 1-877-UMA-1234, ext. 3176. We look forward to seeing you!
Bangor
Monday, June 17, 2013
9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Be sure to check back after May 20th when more detailed information about the June 2013 New Student Orientation will be posted. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please contact Marcia Mower at 262-7808. We look forward to seeing you!
University College Centers
- Bath-Brunswick: Tuesday, August 20, 2013
- Ellsworth: Thursday, August 15, 2013
- Rockland: Tuesday, August 20 OR Wednesday, August 21, 2013
- Rumford-Mexico: Wednesday, August 28, 2013
- Saco: Thursday, August 29, 2013
- South Paris: TBD
For details, please contact the appropriate center. See this webpage to locate a center.
Online Orientation to Distance Learning »
