Graduate and Professional Student Orientation
As a new student in the College of Dental Medicine, College of Osteopathic Medicine, or Westbrook College of Health Professions, you will participate in a formal orientation program on campus, offered at the start of the academic year.
This is a time to get your pre-enrollment tasks out of the way and to participate in a variety of programs and discussions to become acquainted with your colleagues, campus culture, the University, and the greater Portland community.
All new Portland Campus students are expected to attend their orientation program to foster a successful transition into their program of graduate and/or professional study.
2025 Schedule
May 19–20
- Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Master of Occupational Therapy
- Master of Physician Assistant
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (online sessions)
June 23–27
- Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
August 25
- Third-year Dental Hygiene students transitioning to the Portland Campus
- Third-year Nursing students transitioning to the Portland Campus
- Dental Hygiene transfer students
- MaineHealth/91AV Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing
August 25–26
Graduate and Professional Student Orientation and Welcome for all entering graduate and professional students in the academic programs listed below.
- Doctor of Dental Medicine
- Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nurse Anesthesia
- Doctor of Pharmacy