Monday, August 18, 2025
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE
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New Hawk Welcome Week
WHAT IS NEW HAWK WELCOME WEEK?
New Hawk Welcome Week
Is a fun and exciting program especially designed to assist all new students in their transition into the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. This seven (7) day event has been specially designed to help you learn about campus resources, university policies, bonding events, creating fun, and making lifelong memories!
Get In the Groove!
New Hawk WelcomeWeek is a great chance to meet other members of
the Class of 2028. What a great chance to spend time getting to know fellow students by having the campus to yourself. There will be student leaders, faculty members, and college administrators to help new students in their exploration of their new community.
Learning the Ropes!
New studentswill learn how to take advantage of the programs and services offered at UMES. Presentations from key college administrators and challenging discussions with classmates and student leaders will help you get in the groove.
Mix It Up!
New Hawk Welcome Week is packed with new and fun things to do practically around the clock! Music, dancing, and events are part of college too, and it all begins here. Remember, some events will allow you to show off your artistic and creative talents!
STUDENT RESOURCE GUIDE
PLEASE NOTE: THESE ARE JUST A FEW!
Auxiliary Services | 2nd floor Student Services Center (SSC)
UMESAuxiliary is akey studentresourceofferingID cardservices, parkingpasses,meal plans, and support for housing and campus events. It enhances student life by ensuring access to essential services and helping students navigate their campus experience smoothly.
Phone: (410) -651-7747 | Email: Hawkcenter@umes.edu
C.A.A.S. CENTER
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Student Development Center (SDC)
CAAS (Center for Accessand AcademicSuccess) offerstutoring,academiccoaching, and support programs for student success First-year students are assigned an Academic Advisor from CAAS to provide guidance throughout their first year
Phone: (410)-651-6457 | Email: Caas@umes.edu
Counseling Services | Student Development Center (SDC)
UMESCounselingServicesoffersstudents confidential counseling,support,workshops, and other resources to enhance well-being and academic success
Phone: (410)-651-6449 | Email: Counselingservices@umes.edu
24/7CrisisResponseLine:410 651-HELP(4357)
Health and Wellness Center | Tawes Gym
TheHealth andWellnessCenter is committed topromotingpositive lifestyle behaviors across six dimensions of wellness: social, intellectual, emotional, physical, occupational, and spiritual. Their mission is to educate and provide opportunities that enhance overall well-being.
Phone: (410) 651-7665 | Email: mhall1@umes.edu
Office of Residence Life | Student Residential Complex
TheOffice ofResidence Life atUMESislocated in thecenter ofthe SRC(Student Residential Complex) or Clusters, responsible for managing campus housing. They offer on-call assistance to address various student needs, including conflict resolution and addressing housing work orders.
Phone: (410)-651-6144 | Email: Reslife@umes.edu
Public Safety | Somerset Hall
TheDepartmentofPublicSafety/University Police offers 24-hour protection and emergency response across the UMES campus and its properties. They handle security concerns, crime reports, investigations, fire emergencies, traffic accidents, and enforce laws on underage drinking, controlled substances, and weapons.
Phone: (410)-651-6590 | Email: Publicsafety@umes.edu
Student Health Services | Lida Brown Building
Located in theLida Brown BuildingbehindTriggHallon theUMES campus, the Charles R. Drew Health Center is dedicated to helping students achieve and maintain wellness. It offers convenient, affordable, and accessible health care in a pleasant, professional atmosphere
Phone: (410)-651-6597 | Email: Studenthealth@umes.edu
SUBMISSIONS TO THE MONDAY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Submissions for the Monday Announcements should be sent to UMESNews@umes.edu and are due ONE WEEK in advance of publication.
Submissions should adhere to UMES brand and logo guidelines.
Submissions with a deadline will be removed once the deadline is reached. No submissions will run indefinitely. Submissions with no deadlines or with distant deadlines will run for a maximum of four weeks.
Submissions should include all date, time, and location information for events/activities, as well as contact information for questions. Any links or phones numbers should be active and verified by event organizers prior to submission.