University of New England

Welcome!

Welcome to UNE! The New Student Orientation Team is excited to work with you as you begin your career at UNE. Our Orientation programs provide opportunities for students and their families to prepare for the academic, social, and personal challenges of university life. Our staff is dedicated to providing the best orientation possible to ensure that both students and their families are comfortable and ready for the UNE Experience.

For a successful transition, it's important to provide all entering students with the necessary tools and information regarding the University, its academic programs and its campus resources.  Attendance at events allows for consistency and efficiency in the delivery of information and overall assistance to the student.  As such, all entering students are expected to attend all orientation programs.  The fall Campus Welcome Day is considered to the first day of classes and should thus be attended by all students.

Please mark your calendars...the start of our academic year will be here before you know it!

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Student Affairs at (207) 221-4212 or Campus Life Office at (207) 221-4269.

Placement Testing - Thursday-Saturday, June 26-28, 2008

Mathematics and Writing Placement exams are offered at various times over these days to determine the appropriate courses for students' learning levels. All incoming students are notified after they have deposited if they need to take a placement test.

Academic Enrichment Day/Placement Testing Reservation Form

Academic Enrichment Day - Friday, July 18, 2008

This day is designed to prepare students for their time at the University of New England’s Westbrook College campus. Students will have the opportunity to meet fellow students, faculty and staff. Sessions will guide students through advising, registration, the campus computer system and multiple involvement opportunities. A 'Services' fair will be held for students and their families, allowing them to have questions answered and last minute details addressed. Parents and family members are encouraged to join students to take advantage of the informative sessions provided included in this day.  All faculty advisors are asked to attend, providing them the opportunity to meet with advisees to discuss course selection and to lead departmental meetings.

Fall Orientation - Aug. 31-Sept. 2, 2008

Fall Orientation is required for all residential students and strongly encouraged for commuter students. Activities begin at 4:00 pm on Sunday and run through Tuesday at dinner. The majority of time will be spent on campus with some of this time being spent at an off-campus ropes course.  This program also contains the Campus Welcome Day on September 2nd offering an introduction to the College of Health Professions.

Students should plan accordingly so they can participate fully in all scheduled events.

For More Information: Contact Student Affairs at (207) 221-4212 or Campus Life Office at (207) 221-4269.

Campus Welcome Day - September 2, 2008

All new students to the Westbrook College Campus are required to attend the Campus Welcome Day on Tuesday, September 2, 2008. Check-in is from 7:30-8:00 a.m. in the Finley Recreation Center with the program beginning at 8:00 a.m. A continental breakfast and lunch will be provided and the program will end around 4:00 p.m.

FMI: Contact Student Affairs at (207) 221-4212 or Campus Life Office at (207) 221-4269.

Important links for New Students

Parents & Families
Welcome to the University of New England's resource page for parents and family members of prospective and current students. The following index will provide you with links to information about resources and events at both the University and Westbrook College Campuses.

Disability Services
Disability Services exists to provide the qualified student with a disability equivalent access to, and equal opportunity in, the educational environment at UNE. In order to receive accommodations in a timely manner, incoming students with disabilities are encouraged to contact Disability Services prior to arriving on campus. Should you require accommodations for placement exams, registration with the Disability Services Office must be completed two weeks prior to your placement session.

Housing and Residence Life
The University believes that residence hall living is an important aspect of the entire University program and therefore has established a three (3) year residency requirement for full-time undergraduate students. Students who meet specific criteria for off campus status must submit a request for off campus approval.

Proctor Center
The Proctor Center has three important goals. The first is to help students achieve academically. The second is to guide the development of career-related knowledge and skills, and the third is to provide needed adult learner resources for resident, commuter and non-traditional students. *You can also find information about the Peer Mentor Program here!

Campus Life/Activities
Dedicated to enriching the co-curricular lives of UNE's Westbrook College Campus students, the office is a valuable resource to the entire campus. The Campus Life Office has information to assist in identifying opportunities for involvement in a number of clubs and organizations including the LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT program.

WCC Graduate Student Orientation