Step Three: MAMBO Week

August 15-18, 2020 

This four day virtual orientation will immerse you into the Privateer experience and prepare you for your first semester at UNO. It is required for all incoming first time, full time, first year students enrolled in UNIV 1001 course to attend ALL four (4) days. Transfers are welcome to attend our New Transfer Experience track.

Each day you will meet virtually with your UNIV 1001 class to discuss topics around your transition into our university and attend activities to help you get connected to fellow Privateers.

Schedules are customized for each UNIV 1001 section; if you switch sections, it may change your MAMBO Week schedule!

Students were sent an overview of their personalized schedule to their UNO email account on August 7. A daily schedule with zoom links will be emailed 1 day prior for each day of MAMBO Week.

Do you require disability-related accommodations to participate in MAMBO Week? Please let us know by emailing nse@uno.edu.

COVID-19 Update

To ensure the safety of students, faculty, and staff we have made the decision to host MAMBO Week virtually. We are working to make MAMBO Week as fun and exciting as it would be in person!

For more information about the changes to the Fall Semester, Visit the University's COVID-19 response page.

MAMBO Week Aug 15-18, 2020

Questions?

Student Involvement & Leadership

Email: nse@uno.edu

Phone: 504-280-6349

Your MAMBO Week Schedule has four primary goals. Click on the button to learn more:

What is MAMBO?

MAMBO stands for Move-In, Academic Preparation, Making Memories, Building Connections, Orientation

MAMBO Acronym

Planning Guide: Student & Family To-Do Lists

Preparing for success in college takes a lot of work—and it starts now! Here are some things to keep in mind as you prepare for MAMBO Week.

To-Do List – Before You Arrive

Attend a PAR Day

Living on campus? Review your move-in information.

Submit Immunization Forms

Set up your UNO Username and Password. Need help? email helpdesk@uno.edu

Set up your Zoom Account. Log-in to myapps.uno.edu, click the Zoom App, and click sign in.

Pay your Fee Bill

Sign up for Privateer Alerts

Download Navigate Student App

Complete the Online Orientation

Highlights of MAMBO Week

Each students schedule will feature the following sessions:

UNIV 1001
In your UNIV 1001 course you will discuss the following topics:
- Course Expectations
- College Vs High School
- Technology at UNO
- Campus Resources
- College Study Habits
- Getting Involved on Campus
Small Groups

An Orientation Leader will lead your small group of UNIV 1001 classmates. Small groups will continue conversations started with your UNIV 1001 instructor.
Workshops

Connect with campus resources and academic departments while you learn tools to be successful at UNO.
Identity Caucusing Group

What part of your identity is most important to you?

Students will self-select into groups of similar identities to discuss issues facing them and current events.
First Year Interest Groups (FYIG)
First Year Interest Groups (FYIG) are designed to help connect students based on hobbies and passions. These are led by students, faculty, and staff on Discord.

Examples of FYIGs:
- Reality TV
- Lessons learned from Hamilton
- Anime
- Nature Photography
- Harry Potter
- True Crime
Can't chose just one? You can join up to three!
Evening Entertainment
Our evening entertainment is designed for you to have fun with new Privateers! Some features:
- Virtual Lipsync
- Trivia Stream via Twitch
- Spooky Magic Show
New Student Convocation

Our President, Dr John Nicklow, will formally welcome you to the University of New Orleans! Convocation and Graduation are the two "book end" ceremonies for your time as a Privateer.