Welcome to Undergraduate Admissions
Explore UMaine
Find out why the University of Maine is special. World-class faculty, an unparalleled learning experience and a vibrant campus.
Explore why students choose UMaine.
The University of Maine is much more than you think. It’s career preparation. It’s life-long friendships. It’s about today and tomorrow. Come explore what UMaine students know and what prospective UMaine students learn about the largest university in the state of Maine.
We open the doors on select dates throughout the year for students and their families to ask questions, explore campus and get a feel for UMaine.
UMaine students lead a 90-minute walking tour of the campus, highlighting our dorms, classrooms, fitness facilities and academic support centers.
Here is some advice we would like to share as you are thinking about and applying to Colleges and Universities.
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UMaine makes it easy to apply — on your terms. Apply online through the university’s website, mail a downloadable application, or use the Common Application.
Start the process now.
UMaine has a rolling application policy, so technically there’s no deadline. However, in order to be best positioned for Financial Aid offers and Housing options, we recommend you get your application in by February 1.
UMaine provides assistance with the cost of tuition and related fees. These include Merit-based Scholarships to Visual and Performing Arts Scholarships to International Student Tuition Scholarships. Scholarships are available to both in-state and
out-of-state applicants.
With college costs rising across the country, UMaine believes it offers one of the best quality educations in the country at a price that is both reasonable and affordable.
See the breakdown of tuition, fees, room and board, and related costs.
How big are classes? Am I eligible for student parking? What is there to do on campus? What’s winter like? Can’t find the answer to one of your questions?
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The college search can be a long and sometimes overwhelming process. Let our Admissions Counselors guide you through why UMaine can be an ideal fit for you.
Start your college journey by taking the first step.
Receive emails about important admission deadlines, exciting events on campus and other happenings.
Our staff is constantly on the road, meeting people just like you at college fairs and high school visits.
With a campus as big as ours, you’d think it would be impossible to find the person you are looking for. It’s not.
Find a listing of important mailing addresses, email addresses, telephone numbers and fax numbers.
Want to see what the students of UMaine are up to? Our annual publication profiles our diverse student body and features their work on and off campus.
For a better vision of UMaine students, download the latest viewbook (PDF).