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Welcome.

UNE’s New Student Orientation provides the opportunity for you to prepare for the academic, social, and personal aspects of university life. Orientation is mandatory for new undergraduate students.

For information on Undergraduate Admissions, please visit the Admissions website.

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.

To register, visit our programs page.

If you wish to change your Orientation session, please call our office at 207-602-2885.

First year students can choose to participate in either a Traditional First Year Orientation Session or Trailblazer Program in June or Fall Orientation in August.

Transfer students can choose to participate in either July Transfer Orientation or Fall Orientation in August.

Watch this video to learn more about our unique Trailblazer Programs

Find out more detailed information about our programs.

*Please note that the check-in time for all Traditional Summer Orientation Sessions is noon-2pm and for all Trailblazer Programs is from 10am-noon. Check-out for all Summer Orientation programs will take place from 3:30-5pm. All check-in and check-out occurs in the Campus Center.

For specific questions, please contact us.

If you have any questions, please contact the Orientation Advisors at orientation_advisor@une.edu or (207) 602-2885.

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Apply for Housing and a Meal Plan

Not sure what to pack in the fall? Check out this helpful list (and be sure to coordinate with your roommate so you don’t end up with duplicates!):

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.

Submit Your Immunization Records & Secure Health Insurance

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 Student Health Services 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.

Choose A Way to Get Around

Worried about getting around while on campus? Don’t be! The following options are available to first-year students at UNE:

Regardless of which of the option you choose, we have the Nor'Easter Shuttle that runs through campus every half hour. The Nor'Easter Shuttle runs from UNE to the local train station in Saco to the charming downtowns of Biddeford & Saco and to Biddeford Crossing where you can find a variety of restaurants and shops. The Nor'Easter Shuttle is free to use with your student ID and runs seven days a week. Check out the schedule in our Campus Center Lobby when you arrive on campus or visit our website.

Zipcar

UNE has two Zipcars that can be rented online by the hour. First-year residential students over the age of 18 who opt not to bring a car to campus and become ZipCar members, receive an electronic gift card for free hours of use (after you register online 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 bicycle, lock and a helmet. 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 free bike.