Orientation is your opportunity to learn more about USM. During your in-person Orientation session you can expect to:
- Explore our campuses and USM Resources.
- Connect to community, classmates, and new friends.
- Prepare for success in and outside the classroom.
- Learn about yourself and others.
Please Note: Enrolling in courses occurs during your one-on-one Advising & Course Selection (ACS) appointment, which is completed separately from the Orientation events listed below. For information about how to schedule your ACS, please review Next Steps for Admitted Students page or contact us with questions.
Orientation Registration Form
Orientation registration is available now! Please click below to visit the sign up form.
Check out the information for Fall 2024 Orientation below!
![Fall ‘24 Orientation
ALL New Huskies (Residential, Commuter, and Online)
Zoom Orientation (Required):
Students Attend One August 24th 9AM-12PM | August 26th 6-9PM | August 28th 2-5PM
Campus Community Days (Opt-In):
September 1st & September 2nd All students welcome to attend events taking place on and off campus. Meet new friends, get settled, and kick off the year right!
Residential Students:
First Year Move In: Friday, August 30th Residential Orientation : August 30th: Evening (Required) August 31st: Full Day (Required)
Commuter Students:
Campus Visit Days (Opt-In) August 26th 9AM-12PM (in Portland) August 27th
1PM-4PM (in Gorham)
Registration for all Orientation events will be available July 15th - August 15th.
Questions? Email usm.orientation@maine.edu](https://usm.maine.edu/orientation-first-year-experience/wp-content/uploads/sites/373/2024/07/Fall-‘24-Orientation-3-649x840.jpg)
Orientation Programs 2024
The Orientation and First Year Experience Team is excited to welcome you to our community Huskies! We offer a wide variety of programs in the weeks leading up to classes starting to aid in your success. Click below to check out the programs applicable to you based on your “Student Type”- Residential (Student living on a USM campus), Commuter (Student commuting to USM), or Online (Student taking all Online courses)!
Have questions? Contact us via email usm.orientation@maine.edu or call 207-780-4604
Follow our Instagram @usmorientation for updates and reminders!
Orientation Registration Form
Orientation registration is available now! Please click below to visit the sign up form.
Accommodations
The university is committed to providing students with documented disabilities equal access to all university programs and services. If you require accommodations to participate in Orientation activities please contact us at usm.orientation@maine.edu to make arrangements.
Transportation & Parking
If you’re planning to park your car on campus while attending Orientation events, please be sure to review our Parking Services website for payment rates & policies. Check out the campus maps to see where you should park.
Other Information
Do you have a question about information not listed here? Refer to our Frequently Asked Questions page, or contact us for more information at (207) 780-4604 or usm.orientation@maine.edu.