First Year Students - Session I

Liberal Arts (last names A-L)
Social Sciences & Humanities Unspecified (last names A-L)
Humanities & Social Sciences
(ECO, ENL, FRN, HST, PHL, POR, PSC, PSY, SOC, SPA)  
June 16-17                         
First Year Students - Session II

Liberal Arts (last names M-Z)
Social Sciences & Humanities Unspecified (last names M-Z) 
Visual & Performing Arts
Pathways (Arts & Sciences, last names A-L)  June 19-20
First Year Students - Session III 

Engineering
Nursing
Pathways (Engineering)  June 23-24
First Year Students - Session IV

Sciences (BIO, CHM, MLS, MTH)
Business (last names A-L)
Pathways (Business)  June 26-27
First Year Students - Session V

Business (last names M-Z)
Pathways (Arts & Sciences, last names M-Z)
College NOW    June 30-July 1
**NOTE** All incoming students (for all sessions) are required to complete the MyStudentBody.com program before September 4, 2008. The packet is available here:  mystudentbody.com packet    Please read the instructions and quiz information carefully.  HINT:  You must pass each quiz in order to navigate through each section.   

NEW FALL ORIENTATION PROGRAM
A new Fall Orientation component has been created to further assist new students with their transition in becoming a successful student at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.

Fall Orientation   Thursday, August 28 - Monday, September 1, 2008

General Information:

What is Orientation all about?
Orientation is designed to ease you through the many 'firsts' which entering college represents. Through various workshops, presentations, and small group discussions, we hope to make the beginning of your college career an exciting and successful experience. By the time you leave campus, you will know a great deal more about the University, and more importantly, you will have developed important friendships for the coming school year.

Orientation is a time which should be informal and enjoyable.You should bring casual clothes, your questions, and a good sense of humor.  For your residence hall stay, bring an umbrella, alarm clock, sleeping bag, or sheets and blankets, pillow, toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, soap, towel, hairdryer, and writing materials.

Will I register during Orientation?
The Registrar’s Office and selected faculty advisors have already pre-registered you for the Fall 2007 semester.  During Orientation, your advisor will discuss your course selection, degree requirements, and help you plan for academic success.  At the end of your advising session, you will have confirmed your class schedule for the Fall semester.

Should I bring my health papers?
UMass Dartmouth requires that all students complete a health questionnaire and immunization form. You should mail the completed health forms 30 days after acceptance, to the UMass Dartmouth Health Office.  All forms should be submitted by June 1, 2008.

Family Orientation
An invitation has been sent to your home regarding information about family orientation. Our website also has these details.

Center for Access and Success
The Center for Access and Success provides special assistance for students with disabilities (note takers, readers, mobility assistance, etc.).  They can help answer any questions you may have regarding disabled students’ participation in Orientation.  You can contact the office at:(508) 999-8711.

Alcohol & Drug Policy
In compliance with the Massachusetts legal drinking age and the UMass Dartmouth alcohol and drug policy, alcoholic beverages are not allowed at New Student Orientation.  Violators of the alcohol and drug policy will be dismissed from Orientation and could face University disciplinary action, up to dismissal from the University.

Special Dietary Needs
The Student Affairs Office should be made aware of any special dietary needs or allergies.  Please let us know of your dietary/allergy needs within five days after you receive this notice so that we can make the necessary arrangements prior to your arrival.

Placement Testing
Before beginning classes at UMD you are REQUIRED by state law to take placement tests in Math, English/Computer Literacy and Reading.  After paying your enrollment deposit log onto http://placement.umassd.edu/ to register for testing.  If you encounter difficulties, please call Kathy Bancroft at 508-999-8792.

Questions about New Student Orientation?
Please call the Student Affairs Orientation Q & A Hotline at (508) 910-6497 or e-mail us at orientation@umassd.edu.