Orientation Guide

Dear New Students,

Welcome and congratulations on your acceptance to the University of Southern

Maine. We are excited that you will be joining our Husky family!

As a new student, you are bound to have questions. This Orientation Guide is

designed around you, helping to uncover the answers to the questions you have

(even if you might not realize you had a question), and providing you information

about our essential campus resources, programs and services. Since your Fall

Orientation does not start until late August, now is good time to review the

Orientation Guide and the Orientation Website at usm.maine.edu/orientation. Our

goal is to prepare you for your college experience and the more you know, the

easier that transition can be for you this fall.

We would also like to invite you to download our USM Guide app! This free app

can be accessed by any smart phone or on the web. Have easy access to the

information you need, right when you need it. Check out campus activities, athletic

events, student involvement opportunities and also access campus maps, bus

schedules and contact information for all university departments.

Since we are here to assist you, please do not hesitate to contact our office with

any questions. We look forward to having you as part of our campus community.

Rodney Mondor, Director of Transitional Programs

University of Southern Maine 135 Woodbury Campus Center Phone: 207.780.4035 or 5281 usm.orientation@maine.edu

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Community Engagement and Career Development (CECD) usm.maine.edu/cecd 140 Luther Bonney Hall, 207-228-8091 At CECD we support your preparation for life, work and citizenship by facilitating service, internship and career readiness and placements through one-on-one counseling and on-line tools. Annual Events: USM Job Fair Mid-February, Sullivan Gym, Portland Over 100 Employers want to meet YOU! Husky Day of Service April, (Kick-off starts in Sullivan Gym). Come join your USM friends, fellow students and colleagues in our annual day of service! Resume and Cover Letter Review Walk in for immediate assistance: Portland Campus: 140 Luther Bonney, Wednesdays 1-4 and Thursdays 9-12. Gorham Campus: 119 Bailey Hall, Thursdays 9-12. And by appointment. Call 228-8091 to schedule. Find an Internship Meet with one of our internship coordinators to learn about paid and academic internships and to find one that fits your goals. Find a Service Learning or Volunteer Opportunity Meet with our service learning coordinator to learn about service and volunteer opportunities and to find one that fits your goals. Explore Your Career Interests, Expand your Career Readiness, and Find the Job for You Meet with one of our career counselors to explore your career interests, identify strategies for realizing your goals, and improve your competitiveness for positions during and after college. Search USM Career Connections to find your opportunity Just click on the blue cube in the launch pad of your USM My Campus Portal.

Call 228-8091 to schedule an appointment with CECD!

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Dining Services usm.sodexomyway.com MEAL PLANS RESIDENT MEAL PLANS Our resident meal plans offer participants access to the all-you-care-to-eat at Brooks Dining Hall with fIex dollars that can be used in any dining location on the Gorham, Portland, and Lewiston/Auburn campuses. We offer four meal plan variations to meet the needs of each student’s preferred eating habits.

• USM ALL ACCESS: 19 all-you-care-to-eat meals per week plus $50 in fIex per semester • HUSKY DRIVE: 14 all-you-care-to-eat meals per week plus $100 in fIex per semester • RESIDENTIAL WAY: 10 all-you-care-to-eat meals per week plus $225 in fIex per semester • COLLEGE AVE: 6 all-you-care-to-eat meals per week plus $400 in fIex per semester

VOLUNTARY MEAL PLANS Our voluntary meal plans are available for faculty and staff, graduate students, and commuter students: Meals can be used at any of our all-you-care-to-eat dining locations and fIex dollars can be used at any dining location on the Gorham, Portland, and Lewiston/Auburn campuses.

• THE TEN BLOCK: 10 Meals per semester - $70 • THE THIRTY-FIVE BLOCK: 35 Meals per semester plus $300 in fIex per semester - $535 • ADD ON DINING DOLLARS: Dining Dollars may be added in increments of $25.00

GORHAM CAMPUS BROOKS DINING HALL The all-you-care-to-eat Brooks Dining Hall features a wide variety of fresh food designed to satisfy everyone’s appetite with food choices to rival your favorite restaurants. Look for these and many more great options when you visit Brooks Dining Hall: • The Maine Course - featuring Maine grown, harvested and produced products. • Fresh fruit and salads • Delicious, hot, home-style entrées • Freshly baked pizza and pasta • Deli choices served on freshly baked breads • Simple Servings and MyZone, which are allergen-friendly dining stations • House-made soups • Fresh brewed New England Coffee • Ice cream and freshly baked desserts HUSKY HIDEAWAY offers convenient hours and three distinct dining destinations that feature a variety of offers. As a local favorite, Portland Pie offers pizza on fresh made dough. Our Maine Course Market features a variety of Maine grown, harvested and produced products along with additional convenient items and the Grille offers comfort food favorites made fresh to order. SIMPLY TO GO AT BAILEY HALL is the perfect dining destination for those on the go. Our Simply to Go salads, sandwiches, wraps, healthy snacks, and desserts are made fresh daily on campus and packaged to go for your convenience.

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PORTLAND CAMPUS THE FOOD COURT AT WOODBURY CAMPUS CENTER is a one-stop-shop with a plethora of dining options including fresh brewed Coffee by Design and handcrafted drinks, Portland Pie pizzas, local menus at our Maine Course station, Mexican themed favorites, fresh made subs, tossed salads, and comfort favorites from the Grille. GLICKMAN LIBRARY students can enjoy their favorite Starbucks creations and snacks. Ask about specials and hit the books with a delicious Starbucks coffee and pastry. LUTHER BONNEY EXPRESS offers fresh brewed Coffee by Design, a section dedicated to Maine Course by Sodexo, and convenient fresh made products packaged to go with our Simply to Go offer. THE LAW SCHOOL CAFÉ offers Simply to Go salads, sandwiches, wraps, healthy snacks and desserts that are made fresh daily on campus and packaged to go for your convenience. Freshly brewed Coffee by Design coffees are also available. LEWISTON/AUBURN LA CAFÉ starts your day off right with fresh brewed Coffee by Design, fresh fruit and breakfast sandwiches. Fresh sandwiches, paninis, and salads made to order along with our Simply to Go menu items are available.

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DISABILITY SERVICES CENTER (DSC) usm.maine.edu/dsc dsc-usm@maine.edu 242 Luther Bonney, 207-780-4706, FAX: 207-780-4403 Welcome to the University of Southern Maine! We are so glad you are here! USM offers a strong and vibrant learning and living community to students. The Disability Services Center (DSC) provides information, access, and accommodations to students with physical, medical, learning, sensory and psychological disabilities. If you had a 504/IEP in high school, received accommodations at your last school, or have a documented disability, you are strongly encouraged to contact our office to request accommodations.

Common Accommodations

Accommodations are determined on a case by case basis and are designed to ensure access and to support your success at USM. Common accommodations include extended testing times, private or low distraction testing space, alternative text services, and peer note taker services. The DSC also determines housing and meal plan modification accommodations in collaboration with Residential Life, Sodexo, and University Health and Counseling Services.

How Do I Request Accommodations? 1. Contact our office to schedule an intake appointment. Intake appointments are available 9:00

a.m.-6:00 p.m. September through mid-May and 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. mid-May-August. You should plan for the appointment to take 1 hour.

2. Provide our office with documentation of your disability or ask to sign a Release of Information Form so we can assist you in obtaining a copy of your documentation.

3. Once documentation has been received and accommodations determined, the DSC will provide you with a Faculty Accommodations Letter that you can use to notify your faculty of your accommodations.

4. Housing Accommodations: We encourage new, incoming students seeking housing accommodations to submit their request to the DSC by May 1st.

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Health & Counseling Services usm.maine.edu/uhcs usm.health@maine.edu Gorham Health Services, 125 Upton Hall, 780-5411 Gorham Counseling Services, 125 Upton Hall, 780-4050 Portland Counseling Services, 105 Payson Smith, 780-4050 University Health & Counseling Services (UHCS) are available to provide physical and mental health care to USM students. Both insured and uninsured students are welcome. We strive to assist you to thrive! Health Services: For those with insurance, please bring your insurance card to appointments. Services include but not limited to:

• Treatment of Acute and Chronic Health Problems • Prescription and Over-The-Counter Medications • Physical Exams & Immunizations • Lab Testing • STD Testing & Free Condoms • Birth Control & Emergency Contraception • Referrals to community providers

Counseling Services: The USM health fee covers up to 12 counseling visits/year. Services include but not limited to:

• Individual and Couples Counseling • Brief Consultation Visits • Crisis Intervention Appointments • Medication Consultation and Management • Substance Abuse Counseling • Student Workshops and Training

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Student Financial Services usm.maine.edu/student-financial-services usm.finaid@maine.edu 1-800-800-4USM Portland: 136 Luther Bonney Hall, 207-780-5250, Fax: 207-228-8591 Gorham: 101 Bailey Hall, 207-780-5250, Fax: 207-780-5143 Lewiston: 51 Westminster Street, 207-753-6597, Fax: 753-6555 The Office of Student Financial Services is here to help make your USM education more affordable. Whether you are in need of financial assistance to help cover your educational costs or simply need help understanding your bill and various payment options, Student Financial Services can provide the right assistance. Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order for our office to determine your eligibility for aid. You can apply online at www.fafsa.gov. The information you report on the application is used to calculate your Expected Family Contribution (EFC), which is the amount you and your family are expected to contribute to your USM education. The priority application deadline to receive financial aid is February 1 for the 2017-2018 academic year. Students MUST reapply for financial aid each year. We also provide you with the information and services needed to manage your bill and student account. We encourage you to familiarize yourself with your Mainestreet financial aid and student account information. Please visit our website for additional policy and procedural information and important deadlines. Specific financial aid and student account information is located in Mainestreet which can be accessed via the USM student portal. Please pay close attention to the following important information: -Student consent to release information -Student financial responsibility statement -Payment due dates -How to enroll in a payment plan -Check your Mainestreet To Do list -Enroll in Direct deposit -Read your USM assigned email regularly -File your FAFSA every year -Inform the office when your credit load changes or when receiving external scholarship funds

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Learning Commons

usm.maine.edu/learningcommons Portland: 2nd Floor, Glickman Library, 207-780-4228 Gorham: 1st Floor, Bailey Hall Library, 207-780-5345 The Learning Commons was developed through a partnership between USM Libraries and the Division of Student Success. The Learning Commons is a space for collaborative learning. We have group study rooms, movable furniture, and white boards for student use.

Students can work with Reference Librarians, tutors, faculty and each other in this dynamic environment. The Learning Commons at USM Libraries is here to help students achieve their goals through providing:

• Library and Research help • Computers for individual and group use • Assistance with technology • Collaborative group study and small instruction spaces • Tutoring in person or online, particularly in writing and math • Consultation on learning strategies with a peer academic coach • Online resources, including tutorial videos and helpful links

The Learning Commons provides additional amenities and services for those who choose to make USM Libraries an "academic home" on campus. The Learning Commons is located on the second floor of the Glickman Library in Portland and the first floor of the Gorham campus library in Bailey Hall.

Tutoring Services: Free and Convenient

Through partnerships with academic departments at USM, we are able to offer tutoring in multiple subject areas at the Learning Commons. We are a peer support service, meaning that all of our tutors are current USM students who have completed a nationally-accredited tutor training program.

Tutoring is NOT just for students who are struggling, but also for those who want to excel academically. Many of the students who come for tutoring are USM’s best students, since they know it will help them stay on top!

As a USM student, you are allowed two appointments per week per subject area. For example, you can schedule two writing appointments as well as two math appointments. There are also some drop-in groups, which do not count towards the two appointments in that subject. Appointments are available in Gorham, Portland, LAC, and online.

Please feel free to drop by The Learning Commons in Portland or Gorham, or the Writing Center at Lewiston-Auburn College. If there is a tutor available, he or she will be happy to work with you. It is always best, though, to plan ahead and schedule an appointment in advance. This is especially true toward the end of the semester. To schedule an appointment, visit: usm.maine.edu/learningcommons/schedule-tutoring-appointment.

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What Tutoring IS:

• Engaging in academic “time on task” • Developing effective learning strategies • Discussing topics actively • Building confidence as a learner

What Tutoring IS NOT:

• Completing homework assignments • Submitting a paper for editing • Attending without participating • Replacing class time

Peer Academic Coaching

In addition to topic-based tutoring, students can increase their academic skills at the Learning Commons. These include how to effectively and efficiently:

• Read textbooks • Take notes in the classroom • Manage time • Prepare for and take exams

For one-on-one consultations, students can meet with a Peer Academic Coach in Portland and Gorham. These are USM students who have learned a variety of academic approaches, and can help a student select from a "menu" of options and practice the new strategies. To schedule a meeting with a Peer Academic Coach, please visit Schedule A Tutoring Appointment or call (207)780-4228.

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USM Police usm.maine.edu/police Portland: 21 Falmouth Street (Sullivan Gym) Gorham: 28 Husky Drive 207-780-5211 (Non-Emergency calls) The University of Southern Maine Police Department is staffed by fully trained sworn law enforcement officers. All of our officers attended the Maine Criminal Justice Academy and are certified as police officers through the Academy. Officers have the same powers as their counterparts in the local, state and county police agencies. Each officer is a sworn Deputy Sheriff with the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Department. Our officers are responsible for investigating crimes that occur on campus, traffic and parking enforcement, accident investigations and respond to all calls that require police services as well as medical and fire calls. We do not have officers assigned to the Lewiston/Auburn campus, so any need for police services will be provided by the Lewiston Police Department. In an emergency, you can reach the University Police by dialing 9-1-1 from any campus phone or 9-1-1 from a cell phone that will connect you with the nearest emergency communications center that will route your call to University Police. We also have a number of emergency phones, including the blue light phones found in the parking garage and around campus that will dial directly into our emergency line which will automatically give your location. Contact Information: Non-Emergency Phone Number: 207-780-5211 Emergency Phone Number: 9-1-1 from any University Phone Emergency Phone Number: 9-1-1 from cell phone will be answered by communications center and rerouted to University Police. Emergency Phone Number: from LAC University must dial 9 first and then 9-1-1

We have 24 hour coverage, including weekends and holidays