Student Involvement

Empowering Students Through Engagement & Growth

Our mission is to provide students with co-curricular opportunities that facilitate a holistic approach to student learning and development through collaboration, inclusion and empowerment. Through excellence in both student and event services, we aim to offer transformational experiences while instilling values of civic responsibility, sustainability, and mutual respect for all.

Intramurals

The Intramural Program at UMaine Machias is designed to provide an opportunity for students to participate in organized recreational competition. The program allows students to practice good sportsmanship in a supportive and inclusive atmosphere that promotes wellness, community, and competitive pride.

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Clubs and Organizations

We work with student organizations representing a variety of student interests on campus, as well as various Greek affiliations. Student Senate is a student-run government that serves as a voice for the student body on campus.

Greek Life

Student Senate

Student Organizations

Orientation

Fall 2025

New Student Orientation is held the weekend before classes start and offers events and activities for all new and transfer students. Please note that schedule details are still being finalized. Continue to check back on this site for more information.

Friday Aug. 29th

  • Orientation Check-In at the Reynolds Center & Dorward Hall Move-In
  • 8 a.m. – noon
  • Commuter/Off-Campus Student Check-In at the Reynolds Center
  • 10 a.m. – noon
  • New Students and Family Lunch with Dean Walsh in Kilburn Commons
  • 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • Student Sessions and Orientation Group Time at various locations
  • 1:15 p.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Dinner in Kilburn Commons
  • 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Family Farewell in Dorward Hall
  • 6 p.m.
  • Floor Meetings in Dorward Hall
  • 7 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
  • Lighted Labyrinth Walk, meet in front of Dorward Hall
  • 7:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Dorward Slumber Party, movies, and snacks in Dorward Hall Lounges
  • 8 p.m.

Saturday Aug. 30th

  • Breakfast in Kilburn Commons
  • 9 a.m. – 10 p.m.
  • Student Information Sessions with Orientation Group
  • 10 a.m. – noon
  • Lunch in Kilburn Commons
  • noon – 1 p.m.
  • Afternoon Activities in various locations
  • 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Dinner in Kilburn Commons
  • 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Game Show
  • 7 p.m.

Sunday Aug. 31st

  • Details still being finalized, but the day will include breakfast, lunch, and dinner as well as activities and trips to local attractions.

Monday Sept. 1st

  • Brunch
  • 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
  • Activities in the Reynolds Center and getting ready for classes tomorrow
  • 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
  • Dinner in Kilburn Commons
  • 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • Dorward All-Hall Meeting in the Performing Arts Center (PAC)
  • 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday Sept. 2nd

  • First day of classes!

Family Schedule – Friday Aug. 29th

  • Orientation Check-In & Res. Hall Move In Reynolds Center/Dorward Hall
  • 8 a.m. – noon
  • New Students and Family Lunch with Dean Walsh in Kilburn Commons
  • 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • In-Town and/or On-Campus Tours for Families. Meet in front of Kilburn Commons
  • 1:15 p.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Family Reception in the Reynolds Center Conference Room
  • 2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
  • Dinner for students and families in Kilburn Commons
  • 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Family Farewell in Dorward Hall
  • 6 p.m.

Family and Friends Weekend

Friday Oct. 3rd

  • 6 p.m. – Beetlejuice double feature in the P.A.C. Free admission, popcorn and drinks. Open to the community

Saturday Oct. 4th

  • 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. – Join us at the Reynolds Center for a craft fair, snow cones, inside lawn games, an obstacle course, dunk tank, raffles and more!

Sunday Oct. 5th

  • 7: 30 p.m. Bob Marley Comedy Show in the PAC. Tickets available on bmarley.com

WUMM Radio

As a student run radio station, the focus of WUMM is to serve the musical interests of UMaine Machias students through a broadcasting radio station. Students are able and encouraged to DJ their own show in which they can spotlight their own musical tastes, or even host a radio talk show. WUMM also encourages UMaine Machias faculty and staff and citizens of Washington County to become active in the station. WUMM promotes campus and community organizations and events. When listening to WUMM, you’ll hear everything from folk to electronica, classic rock to jazz, and everything in between.

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