Bengal Bound Day - March 27, 2026

Bengal Bound Day 2026

Friday, March 27, 2026

Experience UMFK With a Day on Our Campus!

Spend the day connecting with students and faculty, meeting fellow admitted students, exploring campus, and experiencing life at UMFK.

REGISTER TODAY!

Call (207) 834-7600 or click the registration button below:
Register for Bengal Bound Day
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Event Schedule

Note: For accommodations in Fort Kent and the area, there are many options available.

Regional Dining & Lodging

 

Time Event Location
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM Check-In & Get Involved Showcase

  • Pick up your name badge and Bengal Packet
  • Light refreshments
  • Clubs & Student Organizations & RA Fair (Student Focused Time)
  • Fill out your Bengal Experience Question Cards
 Nadeau Hall Conference Room
9:00 AM – 9:20 AM Welcome & Opening Remarks

  • Welcome remarks from Admissions Director Jeremy Bouford, Dean of Students Timothy Doyle, and President Deb Hedeen
 Nadeau Hall Conference Room
9:25 AM – 10:25 AM Student Academic Program Meet-Ups / Parent Session

  • Academic Program Meet-Ups (Students) (In Program Areas)
  • Small-group conversations with faculty and current students
  • Classroom and lab expectations
  • A Glimpse into your first-year experience
  • Career outlook and opportunities
  • All students participate in a hands-on exploratory session in their program area
  • Staff Panel Q&A (Parents & Supporters) (Nadeau Conference Room)
  • Overview of the academic transition to college
  • Understanding program expectations and advising
  • Key timelines and what to expect in the first year
  • Time for questions and discussion
 Various Locations Across Campus
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Advising & Services Session

  • Advising & Registration Conversations (Students)
  • One-on-one meetings with Advising and Faculty
  • Build Fall 2026 class schedules
  • Ask program-specific and degree-planning questions
  • Plan the first semester confidently
  • Parents and guests welcome but not required
  • Student Services & Resource Tables (Students & Families)
  • Advising, Financial Aid, TRIO, Athletics, Housing, Student Employment, Campus Recreation
  • Optional mini-chats at select tables
  • Dear Future Me Activity
 Blake Library
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM “Inside the Classroom” Faculty Panel

  • Q&A with faculty
  • Ask all your need to know questions
  • Bengal Experience Question Cards: Your Questions Answered
 Powell Hall Room 123
12:00 PM – 12:45 PM Lunch

  • Lunch in Nowland Hall
  • Sit and Chat with current students
  • Bagged Lunch for those who need to leave
 Nowland Hall
12:45 PM – 2:00 PM Campus Tour or Additional Time with Departments and Offices (optional)