Resident Welcome Weekend

Welcome to NMCC and NMCC Resident Welcome Weekend!

We are excited to welcome our residential students to campus! Resident Welcome Weekend will help you settle into your residence hall, meet other students, explore campus and prepare for the first day of classes.

New residential students will arrive on Friday, August 28. Returning residential students will arrive on Sunday, August 30.

Residence Hall Check-in

8 to 11 a.m. | Andrews Hall

Residents will check in, receive their keys and move into the residence halls.

Lunch for Students and Supporters

11 to 11:45 a.m. | Reed Dining Commons

Orientation Check-in

11:30 a.m. to noon | Akeley Student Center

Resident New Student Orientation

Noon to 3 p.m. | Edmunds Conference Center

Residential students will participate in the New Student Orientation schedule.

Free Time

Beginning at 3 p.m.

Residents can finish unpacking, say goodbye to family members or visit the bookstore and other campus offices before they close at 4:30 p.m.

Supper

4:30 to 6 p.m. | Reed Dining Commons

Enjoy the first dinner together with the incoming class of residential students.

Residential Life Welcome Meeting

5 p.m. | Reed Dining Commons

Meet Director of Residential Life Matt Bartlett and the resident assistant team. Students will learn about residence hall expectations and opportunities, ask questions and become more familiar with living on campus.

Mass Ascension Balloon Launch

6 p.m. | Northern Maine Fairgrounds

Students will have an opportunity to watch the hot air balloons launch over the Northern Maine Fairgrounds.

Campfire, S’mores and Outdoor Games

7:30 to 9 p.m. | Snow Hall Campfire Area

Brunch

10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Reed Dining Commons

Balloon Festival Shuttles

4 to 8 p.m.

Residents can enjoy activities at the nearby Northern Maine Fairgrounds, including food and craft vendors, music, games and balloon launches. Residential Life staff will provide shuttles to and from the event as needed.

Supper

4:30 to 6 p.m. | Reed Dining Commons

S’mores and Music

8 to 10 p.m. | Snow Hall Campfire Area

Join fellow residents for an evening social as we prepare for a successful start to the semester.

Brunch

10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Reed Dining Commons

Northern Maine Fairgrounds Activities

11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

First-year residents will have free time to prepare for the beginning of classes or participate in activities at the fairgrounds. The Northern Light Music Festival begins at 11 a.m., along with food and craft vendors. A Magic: The Gathering tournament begins at 1 p.m.

Returning Resident Check-in

Noon to 4:30 p.m.

Returning residential students will arrive and move into the residence halls during this time.

Supper

4:30 to 6 p.m. | Reed Dining Commons

Campus Tour

6 to 7 p.m.

Join the resident assistant team for a walk around campus and find the locations of your classes before the semester begins.

Ice Cream Social

8 p.m. | Reed Dining Commons

Non-dairy options will be available.

First Day of Classes

Welcome to the fall semester, Falcons! Have a great first day of classes.