Fall 2022 Orientation for all new students will be August 26-28
Move-In Day for new students is tentatively scheduled for Friday, August 26, pending COVID-19 decisions yet to be made. Details and more information on Orientation and Move-In will be published here as it becomes available. Please keep checking your maine.edu email address and this page for updates.
Below is what our typical Fall Orientation Schedule Looks like
Welcome Center Check-In — For ALL New Students: New Resident Students, New Transfer Students, New Off-Campus & Commuter Students, New Adult Learners and Their Families
UMF Fitness & Recreation Center
Next: If you’re an on-campus resident student, proceed to move-in to your residence hall. We’ll have lots of UMF Student Orientation Leaders to assist you!
Info Sessions — All New Students
Nordica Auditorium, Merrill Hall
Session topics include: What’s life like at UMF and others
Info Sessions — Parents / Families of All New Students
Locations vary by session topic, see below
Concurrent sessions (choose two)
- Academic Success & Campus Resources
Lincoln Auditorium, Roberts Learning Center - Safety & Wellness
Thomas Auditorium, Ricker / Preble Halls - Been There Done That (for Transfer students and their families)
The Landing, Olsen Student Center
President’s Welcome — All New Students and Their Families
Dearborn Gymnasium
President’s Reception — All New Students and Their Families
Under the tent, Mantor Library Green
Residence Hall Socials — Just New Students
Each Residence Hall
Taking Care of Business Day
What Is College All About, with Clarissa Thompson, First Year Class Dean
Nordica Auditorium, Merrill Hall
Info Sessions — Taking Care of Business Day
Nordica Auditorium, Merrill Hall
Learn about all things UMF. Topics include: Title IX, Safety & Wellness, Beaver Connections
Sign Up for Sunday Activities
South Dining Hall, Olsen Student Center
Info Sessions
Topics include: How to Manage Finances, Session for Transfer Students, Managing Nutrition & Time, Beaver Connections, Student Employment
Special Group Sessions — For Out of State Students, LGBTQ+ Students, Commuter Students, Veteran Students, Johnson Scholars, TRiO students, First Generation students
Outdoor Rec Session — Let’s Fly Kites
Prescott Field
Explore new walking / biking trails and other activities
Entertainment
Locations vary by activity, see below
- Paint Night
North Dining Hall, Olsen Student Center - Karaoke and Open Mic Night
The Landing, Olsen Student Center
Fun & Adventure Day
White Water Rafting Check-In
North Dining Hall, Olsen Student Center
Info Session — You’ve Got Questions? We’ve Got Answers
On and Off Campus Activities
Locations vary by activity
Activities including:
- Trip to Mt. Blue State Park
- Hiking Blueberry Mountain
- Mantor Library Escape Room
- Find Chompers
- Explore Downtown
- What’s Located Where – Campus Tour
- Ceramics
- Crafts
- Lawn Games including a Corn Hole Tournament
- More
Student Clubs and Organizations Meeting
Lincoln Auditorium, Roberts Learning Center
Explore UMF’s many student clubs and organizations
S’mores with President Edward Serna & Family
Narrow Gauge Drive-In Cinema area, Downtown Farmington
FREE Late Night Movie of Your Choice
Narrow Gauge Cinema, Downtown Farmington
Contact Us
If you have any Orientation questions, please contact us.
Remember, if you’re new to UMF, Orientation is for you.
We can’t wait to see you here!
Kirsten Swan
Director of Student Leadership & Service
tel 207-778-7593
TYY (via Maine Relay Service) dial 711
kswan@maine.edu