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 2024 Dates & Registration Forms

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)

Attending a University Orientation session is required for first-year students and strongly encouraged for transfer and readmitted students.

During this session, you will listen to required presentations from various university departments and go over important COVID-related information. Parents/caregivers are welcome!

SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, January 13th, 2024 from 2-5pm (Zoom link provided via email)

Please use this form to register for the Orientation session (required) & Campus Visit Day (optional) that you will attend.

Campus Visit Days

Attending a Campus Visit Day is optional. You may choose to attend any combination of the options provided.

This will be your chance to explore the campus before returning students come back! Take a tour of campus, locate your classrooms, and connect with Orientation Leaders prior to classes starting! Parents/caregivers are welcome!

Choice of:
Portland, 1/15 from 1pm-4pm
Gorham, 1/15 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.

Residential University Orientation Session (Required)

Attending Residential University Orientation session for all new students living on campus, including students who may have previously attended Orientations for International Programs, Veteran Services, Promise Scholars, Native Students, and TRIO Programs.

University Orientation provides the opportunity to hear from key USM resources, review university expectations, and learn more about the USM community.

Move-in is on January 14th, 2024. 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.

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