Author: Barbara

8:30—9:00 am Check-in
Lobby, 1st Floor Katahdin Hall
9:00—9:45 am Welcome
Rooms 315/316, 3rd Floor Katahdin Hall
Stacy Green Associate Director of Admissions
Lawrence Barrett President, EMCC
“Our Advice To You” Current EMCC Students
9:45—10:15 am Student “Ice Breaker”
Rooms 315/316, 3rd Floor Katahdin Hall
9:45—11:15 am Parent Info Meeting/Q&A Session*
McCorkill Dining Hall, 1st Floor Katahdin
10:15—11:15 am Student Workshops
See Locations Below
11:30—12:30 pm Lunch and Dept Meetings
See Locations Below
12:30—3:00 pm Take Care of Business/Campus Tours
Various Locations-see reverse side

TUESDAY, Aug 14

Enrollment Center
354 Hogan Road Bangor, ME 04401 207.974.4600 1.800.286.9357 www.emcc.edu
HOURS
Monday—Friday
9:00 am—3:00 pm
Other hours by appointment.
Eastern Maine Community College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution and employer. For more information, please call (207) 974-4633.

Great College. Smart Choice.

10:15—10:45 am WORKSHOPS (choose 1)
The Key to Self Sufficiency at EMCC Rm 212 Katahdin Hall
Learn how to create a user account on MyEMCC, our student information system, as this will be the exclusive way to get course schedules, bills, and grades. Also, EMCC provides you with a complimentary student email address. In addition, the IT staff will explain the software used for online and hybrid courses, wireless internet access on campus, as well as student computer labs and how to gain access to them.
Academic Success Rm 315 Katahdin Hall
Why is there an add/drop and a withdrawal period? What is “Satisfactory Academic Progress?” Who’s responsible for ensuring you graduate on time? How much time each week should you carve out to study? How will you know what your grades are? What is the attendance policy? The answers to these types of questions and more will keep you from making common “freshman” mistakes.
“Transitions” Finding a Balance Rm 316 Katahdin Hall
Beginning or returning to college will bring many new opportunities and challenges. Oftentimes, the way you imagined and planned for college life will be different then the reality you will face. This workshop will aid you in addressing issues that college students commonly encounter in a creative and healthy manner.
10:45—11:15 am WORKSHOPS (choose 1)
The Key to Self Sufficiency at EMCC Rm 212 Katahdin Hall
Learn how to create a user account on MyEMCC, our student information system, as this will be the exclusive way to get course schedules, bills, and grades. Also, EMCC provides you with a complimentary student email address. In addition, the IT staff will explain the software used for online and hybrid courses, wireless internet access on campus, as well as student computer labs and how to gain access to them.
Living, Playing & Growing at EMCC Rm 315 Katahdin Hall
Our Residential Life staff will discuss intercollegiate and intramural athletic programs. Also, learn how you can join EMCC clubs or student government and GET INVOLVED! They will give an overview of the on-campus housing environment and answer questions regarding residential life as well. Even if you’re not planning to live on campus, there is plenty in this session for you!
“Transitions” Finding a Balance Rm 316 Katahdin Hall
Beginning or returning to college will bring many new opportunities and challenges. Oftentimes, the way you imagined and planned for college life will be different then the reality you will face. This workshop will aid you in addressing issues that college students commonly encounter in a creative and healthy manner.

*Parent Meeting/Q&A Session
Parents have unique questions and concerns regarding their child’s post-secondary education and the institution at which they will be attending. This session is meant to give you some information about EMCC as well as give you an opportunity to ask questions from a parent’s perspective. Additionally, we will provide advice on how to assist your student with the transition to college life. You may rejoin your student for lunch. See locations below.
11:30—12:30 pm Lunch and Dept Meetings
Early Childhood & Education Rm 316 Katahdin Hall
Fine Woodworking Rm 111d Maine Hall
Medical Assistant Rm 272 Maine Hall
Surgical Technology Rm 315 Katahdin Hall

New Student Orientation

Tuesday, August 14, 2012
9:00 am—3:00 pm

Academic Support/Disability Services
Room 105, Maine Hall
Books & Supplies
Bookstore, Maine Hall
Student ID Cards
Room 116, Maine Hall
Tuition Bills
Room 132, Maine Hall
Scheduling Issues
Enrollment Center, Katahdin Hall
Financial Aid
Enrollment Center, Katahdin Hall
Immunization Records Enrollment Center, Katahdin Hall
Online Orientation
Library, 2nd Floor, Katahdin Hall
Campus Tour
Check in at Enrollment Center, Katahdin Hall

Parking Permits
Online

12:30—3:00 pm Take Care of Business
Questions regarding tutoring, improving study skills and placement testing/retesting should be directed to the Academic Support Center. Helen Chamberland, Academic Support Specialist, is available today to answer questions about these topics. Students seeking accommodations for disabilities are encouraged to submit the appropriate paperwork to the Disabilities Services Office and speak with Elizabeth Worden before the semester begins.
EMCC’s Bookstore offers new and used textbooks for sale or rent among other EMCC logo items and misc supplies. Bring your EMCC Student ID Card and schedule with you when purchasing books. A “bookstore credit application” must be approved by the Business Office if requesting to use financial aid monies for bookstore purchases. Summer Bookstore hours are 9 am—3 pm, Mon. through Thur. and 9 am—noon Fri, or online anytime at www.emcc.bkstr.com.
Have your photo taken and get your ID card today. Your EMCC ID is required for purchases in the Bookstore and to borrow library books. It can be used as a debit card in the Eagle’s Nest and Dining Hall*, for free admission to EMCC athletic events, on the BAT Bus for free transportation, and Kineo Hall residents will use the card as their room key. *Commuters would need to purchase a “commuter meal plan.”
Pay your bill or set up a payment plan or purchase a commuter meal pass. Questions regarding when your bill is due, how to pay it, or how to waive the College’s Accident & Sickness Insurance if you already have your own policy? See our staff!
Schedules are available on MyEMCC. If there appears to be an error (time conflict, transfer credit not posted, wrong classes listed, etc.) on your schedule, our staff can resolve the problem! Students required to take the placement exam must test prior to creating a schedule.
Questions about your financial aid, student loans or grants? Our staff is ready to assist you! Veterans can find assistance with VA benefits by contacting this office as well.
Immunizations are required by State law for all matriculated students. You must submit your health history form & immunization records before Aug 27 if you have not already done so. See Nancy Burns if you are unclear about this requirement or are unsure what has already been submitted.
Those students who were unable to complete the online New Student Orientation prior to attending today are required to do so. From the EMCC homepage (www.emcc.edu), click on “Online Orientation” at the top. Ask a Librarian for assistance if this is your first time logging into our computers.
Campus tours will be offered at 1:00 and 2:00 pm today. Tours are conducted by Student Ambassadors & are an excellent opportunity to get a student’s perspective on EMCC and see the areas where you will attend classes, study, live and play! Tours include a stop at residence halls, classroom areas, the Bookstore, the Academic Support Center, Johnston Gymnasium, McCorkill Dining Hall and Library!

Future Business
All students who will be driving on campus will need to complete an online Permit Registration Form in order to receive a parking permit. The Safety & Security fee, which appears on your bill, covers the cost of this permit. Please visit your MyEMCC account to complete the Permit Registration Form and the permits will be mailed to you.

Student Loan Entrance Counseling
Library, 2nd Floor, Katahdin Hall

Student loan borrowers are required to complete a Stafford Loan Entrance Interview via EMCC’s website (Financial Aid page). Computers are available in the Library for your use in completing this federal borrowing requirement if you have not already done so. Ask a Librarian for assistance if this is your first time logging into our computers.