Explore Opportunities to Connect with ²ÝÁñÉçÇøµØÖ·

From campus tours and academic previews to social gatherings and virtual sessions, these events are tailored to help you connect, learn, and feel at home before your first semester. Discover the opportunities that await and start building your ²ÝÁñÉçÇøµØÖ· community today.

Missed Our Accepted Students Day Events?

Book a campus tour before the May 1 deposit deadline, or register below for a New Nor’easter Virtual Event to get all the information you need.

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Accepted Students Campus Tours

February 2—May 8, 2026

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 11:30 a.m.

New Nor’easters tours offer a tailored visit for accepted students and families. Start your Biddeford Campus visit with an admissions counselor and go over your next steps as an accepted student. Then take a student-led tour through the areas of campus you’ll use most this fall and learn about all the opportunities awaiting you at ²ÝÁñÉçÇøµØÖ·. Members of our Student Financial Services team will also be available to meet following your tour.

Four admissions student ambassadors pose with the U N E mascot holding a large yellow lightning bolt prop.
Students gather in bleacher seating at a campus event, smiling and gesturing for the camera.
Campus tour guide gestures toward Jack S. Ketchum Library while speaking to prospective students.
A student plays cornhole in the gymnasium with yellow bleachers in the background.
Four students pose together outdoors on campus, making peace signs and smiling for the camera.

New Nor’easters Virtual Series

Our New Nor’easters virtual series offers a ton of information for incoming students and families. All sessions include a live chat so you can ask questions and get answers in real time. Can’t make the live date? A video of each session will be posted here the day after the event.

Get Ready for New Student Orientation

May 20, 2026 | 7 p.m. ET

New Student Orientation is an exciting and required step for all incoming undergraduate students, whether you’re a first-time college student or a transfer student. Orientation programs kick off in June, and this live virtual session is dedicated to making you feel prepared to attend.

Registration notice: All accepted students and families are invited to attend this virtual session. To be eligible to register for and attend New Student Orientation, ²ÝÁñÉçÇøµØÖ· must first receive your fall enrollment deposit. If you have not done so already, submit your enrollment deposit at une.edu/deposit.

Past Virtual Events

Questions Before Decision Day

Recorded April 15, 2026

As you put the finishing touches on your college decision, we’re here to help. This open Q&A session is your chance to get answers to any last questions — big or small — before May 1. Connect with current students and admissions staff to make sure you have everything you need to feel confident in your choice.

Pathway to Academic Success: Student Support

Recorded March 18, 2026

At ²ÝÁñÉçÇøµØÖ·, your success is our priority. Join this interactive virtual session to learn how our comprehensive network of academic support services helps you thrive from day one. You’ll hear from the teams behind Academic Advising, Academic Coaching, and the Student Access Center, and discover how our holistic approach to learning equips you to meet your goals with confidence. Whether you’re looking for personalized guidance, skill-building strategies, or accessibility resources, this session will show you how ²ÝÁñÉçÇøµØÖ· supports you every step of the way — so you can succeed academically and make the most of your college experience.

Housing: All About Residential Life

Recorded February 11, 2026

Let’s talk all things living on campus — everything from how and when to fill out your housing and dining contract to what to pack this fall. We’ll also discuss roommate selection, Living Learning Communities, and programs offered to help you feel more connected and supported on campus.

Next Steps: From Accepted to Enrolled

Recorded January 14, 2026

Now that you’ve been accepted to ²ÝÁñÉçÇøµØÖ·, you’re on your way to officially becoming a Nor’easter! There are a few things you need to do before joining us this fall, and our New Nor’easters virtual kickoff event is the perfect place to start. We’ll walk through the necessary steps to enroll, covering important deadlines, campus events, housing, and more.

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Two roommates laugh together while sitting on beds in their dorm room with personal items and books visible.
Group of six students pose together outdoors on campus, smiling and embracing in casual spring clothing.
A group of U N E students and a tour guide pose together on a waterfront dock with sailboats visible in the harbor behind them.
A U N E student works on their laptop in a bright campus building with large windows overlooking campus grounds.

Next Steps and Events for New Nor’easters

Once you’ve submitted your enrollment deposit, view our New Nor’easters checklist to apply for housing and sign up for Orientation. If you have specific questions, contact your counselor or email admissions@une.edu.

New Student Orientation

All incoming undergraduate students, including first-time college students and transfer students, are required to attend Orientation. You’ll make connections and get the important information you’ll need to start at ²ÝÁñÉçÇøµØÖ·.

Trailblazer Trips

In addition to Orientation, you have the opportunity to sign up for a Trailblazer Trip. Through these off-campus activities, you will meet friends, faculty, current students, and professional staff in a smaller group setting well before school begins. We offer a variety of programs for all interests. View more information about Trailblazer Trips