Friday, Jan 17 | Move-In Day

New residential and new residential Transfer students move into residence halls
Friday, January 17, starting at 9am

Note: In case of inclement weather, Move-In Day will be held Saturday, January 18

See schedule below

Friday, Jan 17 – Monday, Jan 20 | Orientation

Orientation for all new students (residential or not) runs Friday, January 17 through Monday, January 20

See schedule below

Monday, Jan 20 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day

No classes, administrative offices closed

Tuesday, Jan 21 | First Day of Classes

Go gettem, Beavers!

Friday, January 17, 2025

9:00am-11:00am: Residential Student Check-in
The Beaver Lodge, bottom floor of the Olsen Student Center

10:30am-11:30am: Commuter Student Check-in
The Beaver Lodge, bottom floor of the Olsen Student Center

9:00 am-12:00 pm: One-Stop Shop
University Store, main floor, Olsen Student Center

After checking in, why go to the One-Stop Shop? This is where you will get your student ID but it’s worth your time to explore all the tables at the One-Stop Shop. There will be people from many offices around campus to get all your questions answered in one place. And don’t forget to look through our University Store for all the UMF swag you can purchase.

12:00pm: Welcome Lunch & Matriculation Ceremony
North Dining Hall, Olsen Student Center

All are welcome and encouraged to join us as we celebrate our New Students and Transfer students beginning their UMF journey.

2:30pm: New Student & Transfer Student Orientation Begins
The Landing, bottom floor of the Olsen Student Center

2:20pm: Optional Parent, Family & Friends Session
Lobby of the Theodora J. Kalikow Education Center on High Street

3:30pm: Get Involved!
Thomas Auditorium, Ricker / Preble Hall

Learn about student clubs & organizations, and student employment

4:45pm: Success at UMF!
Student Learning Commons, first floor, Mantor Library

Learn about tips, tricks, & resources UMF Beavers use to be successful at UMF.

6:30pm-7:30pm: Pizza Challenge
The Landing, bottom floor of the Olsen Student Center

7:30pm: Hall Meeting for Residential Students
The Landing, bottom floor of the Olsen Student Center

7:30pm: Commuter Student Connection
The Beach area, in front of the entrance to South Dining Hall, Olsen Student Center

8:30pm-10:30pm: Beaver Connections
The Landing, bottom floor of the Olsen Student Center

Karaoke is popular on our campus and so are board games! Come join us and meet others and have some fun.

Saturday, January 18

Saturday will include important student training sessions to help you prepare for the start of classes, and activities to help you find UMF Beavers with similar interests.

Here’s a list of what you can look forward to:

  • All Beavers Belong! (This is an important student training and opportunity to connect with others and help you find your people.)
  • Title IX Training (This is required for all students so we encourage you to do it during orientation since you’re here already. A Zoom option will be available for any of our off-campus cohorts or remote learners.)
  • You’ve Got Questions, Beavers Got Answers (This is an opportunity to ask current students any questions you have.)
  • Navigating Our Websites (Learn about the internal UMF websites you’ll need to know how to use as a student.)
  • Finding Your Classes & Learning Campus
  • Mantor Maze
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Sledding & Hot Chocolate
  • UMF Free Movie Night @ Narrow Gauge Cinema, downtown Farmington
  • Boba & Bob Ross Paint Night

Sunday, January 19 & Monday, January 20

These two days will focus on helping you connect with other students, relax, and have some fun before classes begin.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

  • Nordic Skiing
  • Men’s & Women’s Basketball Games vs. Lesley College
  • Maker Space Activities
  • Camp Fire & S’mores
  • Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Movie: King in the Wilderness: The Last Years of MLK Jr.’s Life and essay contest information.)
  • Board Games
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Sledding
  • Residential Hall Floor Meetings (required on Monday evening for all residential students)

Contact Us

If you have any Move-In or Orientation questions, please contact us.

Remember, if you’re new to UMF, Orientation is for you. We can’t wait to see you here!

Connor Fahey
Coordinator of Orientation and Transition Programs
tel  207-778-7050
TYY (via Maine Relay Service) dial 711
umfadmit@maine.edu