Orientation sessions are for students who are enrolled in their first semester of classes. If you are a newly admitted USM student who has not signed up for classes yet, please review the Next Steps Page.

Spring 2025 Orientation Dates & Information

If you will be living on campus please select the “Residential Students” section below.

If you will be commuting or attending entirely online, please select the “Commuter & Online Students” section below.

University Orientation Session (VIA ZOOM)

Zoom Orientation is a 3 hour required session for ALL incoming Huskies. During the session, you will hear from key campus resources, meet your peers and student leaders, and have the opportunity to ask questions!

SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, January 18th, 2025 from 2-5pm (Zoom link provided via email)

Registration form will be available in early December 2024

Note: Zoom links for each Orientation session will be sent out the day prior to the event!

Campus Visit Days

Campus Visit Day is a great opportunity for you to check out our campuses! You can take a tour, find your classrooms, get your student ID, make sure your parking permit is set up, and get any last-minute questions answered before classes start!

This is an optional program, you can choose to attend whichever Campus Visit Day would be most beneficial for your success.

Choice of:
Portland Campus, January 20th from 1pm-4pm
Gorham Campus, January 20th from 1pm-4pm

You’ll be able to attend both of these events if you’d like, or the one that best suits your needs.

Move-In is on January 19th, 2025

You will receive information from the Residential Life team regarding move-in times and logistics

Please note that students attending Veteran Student Orientation must also register and attend the appropriate University Orientation session based on their attendance type: Commuter/Online or Residential. See the sections above for more information. Details TBA.

Student Veteran Orientation questions may be directed to: usm.veterans@maine.edu

Please note that students attending Internal Student Orientation must also register and attend the appropriate University Orientation session based on their attendance type: Commuter/Online or Residential. See the sections above for more information.

International Student Orientation questions may be directed to usm.international@maine.edu.

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 and 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

Questions about any of the information listed above may be directed to usm.orientation@maine.edu or 207-780-4604.