At orientation you will:
- Meet with an academic advisor from your department and register for courses
- Have a two-day Residential Education experience and prepare for your move
- Learn about university services
- Take placement exams (if needed)
- Make connections and socialize with other incoming UNE students, current UNE students, faculty and staff
- Become familiar with our beautiful, ocean-front campus
- Become immersed in the intellectual, social and cultural climate of UNE
- Leave campus as a Nor'easter!
- And much more.
Orientation 2012
Session I: June 18-20
Check-in 12-2pm in the Campus Center
Session II: June 24-26
Check-in 12-2pm in the Campus Center
Session III: June 27-29
Check-in 12-2pm in the Campus Center
*Please note check-in for all Trailblazer Programs is 10am-12pm in the Campus Center
Transfer Orientation: July 22-24
Fall Orientation: August 24-28
Find out more detailed information about our programs.
For specific questions, please contact us.
You can register for Orientation on UOnline If you have any questions, please contact the Orientation Advisors at orientation_advisor@une.edu or (207) 602-2885.
Housing
At UNE, residence hall living is an important aspect of the entire University experience, and therefore there is a three-year residency requirement for full-time undergraduate students. Beginning on Experience UNE Days, deposited students will have the opportunity to complete a Housing and Dining Service Application and Contract. On that contract you can specify your residence hall and roommate preferences. If you are seeking an exception to the residency requirement, you will need to complete an Off Campus Request Form.
To find out more, visit our website. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Residential Education and Housing at housing-office@une.edu or (207) 602-2272.
Meal Plan
A standard meal plan is assigned to all residential students. The plan includes a set number of meals per week in our dining hall and a certain amount of flexible spending money. The flexible spending money, referred to as Nor’easter Dollars, is automatically loaded onto your student ID and is available to use at the Windward Café, Alfond Café, The Hang and in select restaurants in the area such as Panera. If you like, you can change your meal plan during the beginning of the semester when you arrive for classes.
For more information about the dining facilities and details on meal plans and options please visit our website.
Immunizations
As a new student, you are required by the state of Maine and UNE to complete and submit the following:
- Immunization Form
- Physical Form
- Health History Questionnaire
- A photo copy of your health insurance card
All of these forms can be found at on our website and are due by July 1. If you have questions, please contact the Immunization Coordinator at (207) 602-2358.
Health Insurance
All UNE Students are required to have health insurance. Students have the option of purchasing health insurance through UNE. For more information visit our website.
Zipcar
UNE has two Honda CRVs that can be rented online by the hour or by the day. Residential students over the age of 18, who opt not to bring a car to campus, receive a gift card for free hours of use (after you register online, become a member and pay a small fee). After you become a member, contact UNE Safety and Security for your free hours. The Zipcar program is accessible to all UNE students, whether you bring a car or not. For more information and details on the costs of the Zipcar program go to: www.zipcar.com/une.
Bike
A select number of students will receive a free, quality bicycle, lock, light and a helmet. If you are one of the first 150 deposited students (by order of day of deposit with UNE) who request a bike and don’t bring a car to campus, you may have a new bike reserved for you when you arrive at UNE. This bike is yours to keep, even after you graduate! We have bike racks across campus as well as options for storage during the winter months.
Parking Permit
You are able to bring a car your first year if you choose not to take the Zipcar hours or the L.L. Bean bike. For more information about parking or to purchase your parking pass, visit our website.
Connections with People
- Have your own “go to” person, a professional staff mentor
- Develop friendships and networking with other first year students
- Get connected to other faculty and staff and learn about the resources their departments offer
“Our group was beneficial to me because it helped me meet my academic goals and also let me meet new friends.”
Travis Dyer, Med Bio Major, Class of 2013
Connections to Campus...
- Chart your success by connecting with opportunities that will help you with your academic and professional goals
- Campus involvement and leadership opportunities
- Monthly group meetings and fun social gatherings
“The group got me to stay on campus and enjoy some of the things that go on at UNE and some of the places around the Biddeford area. It also helped me get to know more people around the campus, and made me talk to more people and get to know some of their experiences with UNE.”
Nick Adriance, Athletic Training, Class of 2013
Connections to Community...
- Fun off-campus excursions and field trips
- Community projects in the Biddeford/Portland area
- Programs and community events around a particular theme
“I was able to make a connection with the faculty, staff, and administration on campus. The mentor group has opened up numerous opportunities that will not only benefit me, but more importantly the UNE community.”
Ethan Drouin, Occupational Therapy, Class of 2013