CLASS OF 2019 NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION No.1 again Money magazine ranked Maine Maritime Academy No. 1 Best Public College in 2014 & 2015.
ORIENTATION SCHEDULE Orientation Day 1 Time 8:00-10:00 a.m. Session & Location Student and Guest Check-in (Alexander Field House) 10:00-10:30 a.m. Break 10:30-11:00 a.m. Welcome to Maine Maritime Academy () 11:00 a.m. - Noon Noon - 12:55 p.m. 1:00-1:30 p.m. 1:40-2:10 p.m. 2:20-2:50 p.m. 3:00-3:50 p.m. 4:00-4:50 p.m. Meet your group! (various locations) LUNCH (upper level, Alfond Student Center) Emergency Action Plan () Making the Transition () Group Challenge (various locations) Live Well () Get Acclimated () Is it really time to say goodbye? () Meet & Greet Family Luncheon (upper level, Alfond Student Center) Breakout Session 1: (various locations, see details) Breakout Session 2: (various locations, see details) Student & Administrative Panel () Castine & Campus Tour/ Waterfront Launch Tour Castine & Campus Tour/ Waterfront Launch Tour 5:00-6:25 p.m. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Dinner & Farewell (upper level, Alfond Student Center) Student Panel () 7:30-10:00 p.m. Orientation Block Party (Alexander Field House) blue = student green = combined student & guest yellow = guest 2
ORIENTATION SCHEDULE Group Name: Orientation Leader: Orientation Day 2 Time 7:00-8:25 a.m. Session & Location Breakfast (upper level, Alfond Student Center) 8:30-9:30 a.m. Respect the Anchor () 9:30-9:45 a.m. Meet Your Group (various locations, see details) 10:00-11:00 a.m. Breakout Session 1 (A-Pool, B-Bystander Training, C&D-IT) 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Breakout Session 2 (C-Pool, D-Bystander Training, A&B-IT) 12:15-1:15 p.m. 1:30-2:30 p.m. 2:45-3:45 p.m. 4:00-5:00 p.m. Lunch (upper level, Alfond Student Center) Breakout Session 3 (B-Pool, A-Bystander Training, C&D-New Student Survey & E2Campus) Breakout Session 4 (D-Pool, C-Bystander Training, A&B-New Student Survey & E2Campus) Closing () CONNECT WITH US: Get our mobile app on itunes or Google Play #MaineMaritime #WeAreMariners #MMAOrientation 3
ORIENTATION DETAILS Orientation Day 1 Blue - Student Sessions Yellow - Family & Guest Sessions Green - Combined Student/Family & Guest Sessions Student Orientation Group Rain Locations Group 1: Waypoint Group 2: 1954 Lecture Hall Group 3: Alumni Lecture Hall Group 4: Harborview 8:00-10:00 a.m. Student and Guest Check-in Alexander Field House Pick up your New Student Orientation packet, get your student ID made, and talk with various departments from around campus, head to the bookstore and move into your room! 10:00-10:30 a.m. Break 10:30-11:00 a.m. Welcome to Maine Maritime Academy Students and their family members will be welcomed to the academy by members of our student orientation staff and academy administration, and will hear an overview of the day s events. 11:00 a.m.-noon Meet your Group Depart from All Student Groups Members of our student orientation staff will meet with you in small groups of students. You will get a chance to meet some of your classmates, go over the orientation schedule and find out what it s all about! Is It Really Time to Say Goodbye? This session offers advice on helping your students make a successful transition to college. Topics covered include tips on how to make those difficult conversations with your student go more smoothly, how to help your student make the transition from dependent at home to independent college student, and issues facing college students today. Even if you have older students in college, this is a session you don t want to miss. Noon-12:55 p.m. Student Lunch Upper level, Alfond Student Center All Student Groups Meet & Greet Family Luncheon Upper level, Alfond Student Center Join other families and guests, faculty and staff for a meal provided by Residential Life and Sodexo. This will be a chance to mix and mingle over lunch and get to know each other. Two tickets are provided free of charge in your folder. Any additional family members or guests will be able to pay $12.00 at the door. 1:00-1:30 p.m. Emergency Action Plan (EAP) Training Emergency Action Plan Training communicates the immediate actions to be taken by the occupants of Academy buildings during an emergency event. Emergency Events may include such incidents as: Fire, Medical, Active Shooter, Bomb Threat/Suspicious Package. At this training students will learn the plan, how to prepare and practice for an emergency event. 4
ORIENTATION DETAILS Orientation Day 1 - continued 1:00-1:30 p.m. Breakout Session 1 (choose one to attend) Respect the Anchor: How to Maximize the College Experience 1954 Lecture Hall Representatives from Student Services will speak about the policies and procedures in regards to Honor and Community Code of Conduct. Student Wellness Dismukes 216 Representatives from Health Services, Counseling Services and Dining Services will speak about student mind and body wellness and how their offices can support them while at MMA. The Regiment of Midshipmen Alumni Lecture Hall Join representatives from the Regiment of Midshipmen as they provide a brief overview of the Regiment and its training program. Time will be allowed for questions and answers. 1:40-2:10 p.m. Making the Transition All Student Groups Transitioning from your former life into the college environment can be difficult. But with the assistance from the Student Services staff, anyone can make the grade. This session details the many demands of being a successful student here at Maine Maritime Academy. Breakout Session 2 (choose one to attend) Respect the Anchor: How to Maximize the College Experience 1954 Lecture Hall Representatives from Student Services will speak about the policies and procedures in regards to Honor and Community Code of Conduct. Student Wellness Dismukes 216 Representatives from Health Services, Counseling Services and Dining Services will speak about student mind and body wellness and how their offices can support them while at MMA. The Regiment of Midshipmen Alumni Lecture Hall Join representatives from the Regiment of Midshipmen as they provide a brief overview of the Regiment and its training program. Time will be allowed for questions and answers. 2:20-2:50 p.m. Group Challenge Various campus locations All Student Groups Participate in a challenge activity with your orientation group! Student & Administrative Panel Families and Guests of new students will have the opportunity to ask general questions about MMA and academic programs and lifestyles of various current students and administrators. 5
ORIENTATION DETAILS Orientation Day 1 - continued 3:00-3:50 p.m. Live Well - All Student Groups Representatives from Health Services, Counseling Services and Dining Services will speak about living well and taking care of yourself throughout your college education and beyond. Tours Tours depart from the front of Curtis Hall. Castine & Campus Tour Join us for a tour of the MMA campus and Castine community! Waterfront & Launch Tour Join us on a tour and learn what our Waterfront has to offer Academy students by way of student involvement and recreation. 4:00-4:50 p.m. Get Acclimated! Nervous about getting lost on the first day of classes? Don t be! Your RAs will walk you around campus to help you get acclimated! Tours Tours depart from the front of Curtis Hall. Castine & Campus Tour Join us for a tour of the MMA campus and Castine community! Waterfront & Launch Tour Join us on a tour and learn what our Waterfront has to offer Academy students by way of student involvement and recreation. 5:00-6:25 p.m. Dinner & Farewell Upper Level, Alfond Student Center The time has come! Students, families & guests meet back up for dinner provided by Residential Life and Sodexo. Students, make sure to take time to say farewell to your family and guests as they depart campus, and you gear up for your evening session and Orientation Block Party! Two tickets are provided free of charge for your family and guests any additional members will be able to pay at the door for $12.00 per person. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Student Panel - All Student Groups New students will have a chance to ask questions and get a current student perspective on any and all questions they may have about life as a Mariner. 7:30-10:00 p.m. Orientation Block Party Alexander Field House- All Student Groups Join us for a live band, obstacle course, soft pretzels, cotton candy and more! 6
ORIENTATION DETAILS Orientation Day 2 7:00-8:25 a.m. Breakfast Upper Level, Alfond Student Center - All Student Groups Breakfast is offered in the Main Dining Hall and features hot and continental options. 8:30-9:30 a.m. Respect the Anchor All Groups - Bring your Student Calendar & Handbook! Representatives from the Office of Policy and Institutional Equity and Student Services will speak about policies, programs, and services. 9:30-9:45 a.m. Meet your Group Various campus locations - All Groups Go over the schedule for the day with your Orientation Leader and group members. 10:00-11:00 a.m. Breakout Session 1 Various campus locations 11:15 a.m. -12:15 p.m. Breakout Session 2 Various campus locations Pool Session 1 Group A Cary W. Bok Pool Bring your bathing suit & towel! To participate in our Annual Ship Jump, and to fulfill one of the first STCW requirements, all new students are required to take part in pool sessions. Bystander Intervention Training Group B Through this interactive presentation, learn how to be an Active Bystander in our community. IT @ MMA Groups C & D 1954 Lecture Hall Bring your Laptop, Power Cord, & Ethernet Cable! Meet the Information Technology (IT) Department as they set up your computer for access to the MMA network, explain our computing policies & regulations, and help troubleshoot any problems. Pool Session 2 Group C Cary W. Bok Pool Bring your bathing suit & towel! To participate in our Annual Ship Jump, and to fulfill one of the first STCW requirements, all new students are required to take part in pool sessions. Bystander Intervention Training Group D Through this interactive presentation, learn how to be an Active Bystander in our community. IT @ MMA Groups A & B 1954 Lecture Hall Bring your Laptop, Power Cord, & Ethernet Cable! Meet the Information Technology (IT) Department as they set up your computer for access to the MMA network, explain our computing policies & regulations, and help troubleshoot any problems. 12:15-1:15 p.m. Lunch Upper Level, Alfond Student Center All Student Groups 7
ORIENTATION DETAILS Orientation Day 2 - continued 1:30-2:30 p.m. Breakout Session 3 Various campus locations 2:45-3:45 p.m. Breakout Session 4 Various campus locations Pool Session 3 Group B Cary W. Bok Pool Bring your bathing suit & towel! To participate in our Annual Ship Jump, and to fulfill one of the first STCW requirements, all new students are required to take part in pool sessions. Bystander Intervention Training Group A Through this interactive presentation, learn how to be an Active Bystander in our community. New Student Surveys and E2Campus Groups C & D 1954 Lecture Hall Bring your Laptop, Power Cord, & Ethernet Cable! Deidra Davis will walk you through a new student survey and assist you in signing up for E2Campus, our emergency communication system. Pool Session 4 Group D Cary W. Bok Pool Bring your bathing suit & towel! To participate in our Annual Ship Jump, and to fulfill one of the first STCW requirements, all new students are required to take part in pool sessions. Bystander Intervention Training Group C Through this interactive presentation, learn how to be an Active Bystander in our community. New Student Surveys and E2Campus Groups A & B 1954 Lecture Hall Bring your Laptop, Power Cord, & Ethernet Cable! Deidra Davis will walk you through a new student survey and assist you in signing up for E2Campus, our emergency communication system. 4:00-5:00 p.m. Closing All Student Groups Events to Note Academic Orientation (MANDATORY) Monday, August 31, 8:00 a.m. Convocation (MANDATORY) Monday, August 31, 2:00 p.m. Welcome Week Events Tuesday, September 1- Saturday, September 6 Last Day to Change Meal Plans or Add/Drop Classes Friday, September 4, 4:00 p.m. Community Involvement Fair Monday, September 7, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Campus Job Fair Wednesday, September 9, 10:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Homecoming Events Friday, September 18 - Sunday, September 20 Regimental Induction Weekend Friday, October 9 - Sunday, October 11 (No classes Monday, October 12) M M A HOMECOMING FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 - SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 JOIN US AT HOME MARINERS AND FAMILIES 15 8
DIRECTORY OF TERMS & SERVICES MMA Terms Part of getting to know MMA is getting to know our abbreviations & acronyms! Cover = Hat Mess Deck = Main Dining Room MTO = Midshipmen Training Officer (an undergraduate student who guides new Regimental students through their transition) MUG = Midshipmen Under Guidance (a new student to the Regiment who has completed RPT, but has not yet taken the Regimental Oath) NonReg = Independent Student (a student not participating in the Regiment of Midshipmen) NonTrad = Non-Traditional Student OL = Orientation Leader (an undergraduate student who helps guide and assist new students during New Student Orientation) Quarterdeck = Main Point of Entry RA = Resident Assistant (an undergraduate student who lives in Curtis, helps students adjust to campus life, and supports students with personal and academic issues) Rate = A midshipmen who holds a position within the chain of command Reg = Regimental Student (a student participating in the Regiment of Midshipmen) RPT = Regimental Preparatory Training Sickbay = Health Services TSSOM = Training Ship State of Maine Waypoint = Waypoint Snack Bar (the dining and social recreation area on the bottom floor of the Alfond Student Center) Wedge = Regimental rates that lead the Regiment of Midshipmen MMA Services - Fall Hours THE BILGE & GAMING LOUNG Open 24 hours ACADEMY BOOKSTORE 207-326-2430 / 207-326-9333 Curtis Hall (basement) Weekdays: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. BUSINESS OFFICE 207-326-0143 / 207-326-2243 2nd Floor Leavitt Hall Weekdays: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. CENTER FOR STUDENT SUCCESS 207-326-2489 / 207-326-2511 Buoy House, 54 Pleasant Street Weekdays: 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. walk-ins welcome, 24 Hour Study Room COUNSELOR, PAUL FERREIRA 207-326-2419 Curtis Hall (1st floor) Weekdays: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. CURTIS HALL FRONT DESK 207-326-2137 M - Fri: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m. Sat - Sun: 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 a.m. FINANCIAL AID 207-326-2339 / 207-326-2205 1st Floor Leavitt Hall Weekdays: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) 207-326-2240 24/7: HelpDesk@mma.edu B-3 Leavitt Hall (basement) Weekdays: 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. NUTTING MEMORIAL LIBRARY 207-326-2263 M - Th: 7:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. F: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. S: 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Su: 12:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR 207-326-2426/2441 118 Dismukes Hall Weekdays: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES 207-326-2295 Curtis Hall (1st floor) Weekdays: 7:15 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. CONNECT WITH US: Get our mobile app on itunes or Google Play #MaineMaritime #WeAreMariners #MMAOrientation 9
CAMPUS MAP 17 5 ue Battle Aven 18 4 15 6 7 3 8 13 20 2 22 11 12 9 1 14 10 Str 25 Castine, Maine 04420 800-464-6565 nt S Ma in 26 Str 23 24 mainemaritime.edu 29 28 tree t ee t eet 26. Dirigo House: Faculty offices 27. Training Ship State of Maine 28. Tug Pentagoet 29. Schooner Bowdoin 08.14 25. Payson Hall: Classrooms, engineering laboratories, and boat repair and maintenance facilities 24. Rodgers Hall: Classrooms, machine shop, engineering laboratories, and ocean studies classrooms and laboratories 23. Andrews Hall: Marine science wet lab, engineering project labs, classroom,and faculty offices Waterfront Campus Waterfront Campus 22. Ritchie Field: All-weather in-filled synthetic turf field, press box, and bleachers 21. U.S. Navy ROTC 20. Bath Iron Works Center for Advanced Technology: Engineering and marine transportation simulators, electrical power lab, and Humanities Lecture Hall 19. Margaret Chase Smith Building: Gymnasium, Athletics offices, and locker rooms 18. Oakey Logan Alexander Physical Education Center: Cary W. Bok Swimming Gymnasium, Athletics offices, locker rooms, pool, racquetball and handball courts, weight and exercise rooms, Alexander Field House with climbing wall, and basketball, tennis, and volleyball courts 27 in 21 asa Court Street 12. Windlass House: Campus Safety and faculty offices 13. ABS Center for Engineering, Science, and Research 14. Center for Student Success/Buoy House: Office of Accessibility Services, Writing Center, Testing Center, Honors Program, Henry A. Scheel Room 15. Curtis Residence Hall: Offices of Commandant, Residential Life, Student Health Services, Student Government and Student Life; campus bookstore, residential complex, student lounge and recreation area 16. Campus Bookstore 17. Public Works/Central Receiving: office of Facilities Ma 16 19 7. Captain Quick Alumni Hall: Cooperative Education, Career Services, Graduate Seminar Room, and faculty offices 8. The Harold Alfond Student Center: Offices of Dining Services and Conferences; dining facilities, student postal center, Waypoint Snack Bar, graduate and undergraduate classrooms, Holmes Alumni Heritage Room (conference room), W. Keith Davis Classroom, and 1954 Lecture Hall 9. Pilot House: Loeb-Sullivan School of International Business and Logistics graduate study area, faculty offices, and administration 10. The Commons: Residential complex 11. Robert S. Walker Admissions & Financial Aid Center: Offices of Admissions and Financial Aid Ple 6. Platz Hall: Nutting Memorial Library 5. Abbott House: President s Residence 4. Wyman House: Offices of Alumni Affairs and Continuing Education 3. Leavitt Hall: Offices of Information Technology, College Relations, Development, President, Academic Dean, Human Resources, Research Director, Purchasing, and Business;, Alumni Lecture Hall, Cianchette Room, Raymond G. Spruce Lounge, Conference Room, faculty offices, guest rooms, and visitor parking 2. 1. Dismukes Hall: Office of the Registrar, Kennaday Planetarium, faculty offices, classrooms, science laboratories, and OSG Tanker Simulator Main Campus Tarrantine Street