General Orientation Registration and Attendance

Q: Do I have to go to orientation?
A: Yes!  Orientation is mandatory.  If you have a conflict with our summer dates, please contact the Office of New Student Orientation.

Q: Is there a shuttle to and from the airport?
A: The Orientation office will assist students who are flying with getting to and from campus.  Please contact the Orientation office about travel plans and be sure to give detailed information while registering for orientation online.

Q: Is food provided during orientation?
A: Yes.  Students will eat all meals on campus during orientation.

Q: When I try to register for Orientation, I get an error message.  What should I do?
A: Students are not able to register for Orientation until they have sent in their deposit to the University.  If you are a student who has deposited, please contact us at 207-602-2885 and we will assist you in registering.

Q: Do I stay on campus for Orientation and, if so, where?
A: All students will stay in one of the traditional residence halls (Assisi, Siena, Padua, or Avila).  They will be given a room assignment once they arrive.  This room assignment is NOT the same as the room assignment for the year. 

Q: Where do I check in for Orientation?
A: Orientation check in for ALL programs is in the Campus Center lobby.

Q: Is there parking on campus for Orientation and, if so, where can I park?
A: Students can park on campus for the duration of their orientation.  Students must park in any of the general parking lots.

Q: I am commuting to campus in the fall.  Do I need to stay on campus during Orientation?
A: If you are a commuter, you are strongly encouraged to stay on campus to get connected with others and the campus community.  However, it is not required that you do so.

Q: Do my parents have to attend Parent Orientation?
A: Parent Orientation is not required.  Please visit the Parent Orientation link on our website for more information.

Academics

Q: Will I be able to meet with my advisor at Orientation?
A: Students will meet with a faculty member from their major or department, who may or may not be their advisor.  However, they will find out who their advisor is and how to contact that person with any advising questions or concerns.

Q: How do I sign up for classes?
A: On the final day of Orientation, students will meet with a faculty member and will be given their schedule.  They will also learn UNE’s online registration process and will be able to, on their own, go in and add/drop classes and tweak their schedules.

Q: How do I know if I have to take the Math Placement exam?
A: Most students will have to take the math placement exam.  For more information about Math Placement, please refer to the Placement exam brochures on our “Forms” tab or contact Learning Assistance at (207) 602-2443.

Q: Are there special accommodations available for placement exams?
A: Yes!  If you think you will need accommodations for the placement exams, please contact Disability Services at 207-602-2815.

Residential Education and Housing

Q: How do I sign up for housing?
A: Housing contracts are available on our “Forms and What to Bring Section”  by clicking on the Resident Student Packet.  The first page of this packet is the housing contract with due date and where to send it.

Q: Do I have to pick a roommate during Orientation?
A: No.  If you think you meet someone at Orientation that would be a good fit for you, then both of you can fill out the Roommate Request Form but many people wait to see who is assigned to them by the Residential Education and Housing Office.