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Earth, Life, and Health Discovery Tour

Explore the College of Earth, Life, and Heath Sciences by taking a Discovery Tour. Learn more about the programs offered within the college and explore campus.

Our Earth, Life, and Health Discovery Tours begin with a check-in at our Ferland Welcome Center. 75 Long Road Orono, ME 04469. Discovery Tours will last for approximately 1 hour and cover all programs offered within the College of Earth, Life and Health Sciences.

  • Animal & Veterinary Sciences
  • Biochemistry
  • Biology
  • Botany
  • Communication Sciences & Disorders
  • Earth & Climate Sciences
  • Ecology & Environmental Sciences
  • Economics
  • Environmental Horticulture
  • Financial Economics
  • Food Science & Human Nutrition
  • Forestry
  • Health & Animal Health Professions
  • Marine Science
  • Microbiology
  • Molecular & Biomedical Sciences
  • Nursing
  • Parks, Recreation & Tourism
  • Social Work
  • Sustainable Agriculture
  • Sustainable Food Systems
  • Sustainable Materials & Technology
  • Wildlife Ecology
  • Zoology

Reservations

Please register online or call 207.581.1524 to attend an Earth, Life, and Health Discovery Tour. Please note that tours may not be available due to holidays or university student breaks. All visitors must pre-register for our campus tours. Walk-in tours will not be available. 

Please note: If you have issues registering please contact us at 207.581.1524 or um.campustours@maine.edu if you have any questions.

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Ferland Engineering Education and Design Center
75 Long Road
Orono, ME 04469

From Bangor International Airport

Orono is approximately twenty (20) minutes north. Once leaving the airport, turn right onto Union Street. Travel approximately 1.8 miles to I-95. Take I-95 North.

From the South

Take exit 193 to Stillwater and turn right. Continue on Stillwater for .8 miles until you reach the fourth traffic light, then turn right onto College Avenue. Drive about 1 mile on College Avenue. Turn left onto Long Rd. Drive about .3 miles and the Ferland Engineering Education and Design Center will be on your right. Parking will be on your left.

From the North

Take exit 193 to Stillwater and turn left. Continue on Stillwater for .8 miles until you reach the fourth traffic light, then turn right onto College Avenue. Drive about 1 mile on College Avenue. Turn left onto Long Rd. Drive about .3 miles and the Ferland Engineering Education and Design Center will be on your right. Parking will be on your left. 

Parking

Visitors should park at the Bennett Lot across from Ferland Engineering Education and Design Center.

Feel free to contact us at 207.581.1524 or um.campustours@maine.edu if you have any questions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Plan on arriving 15 minutes before the start of your campus tour to allow time for parking and check-in.

Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and appropriate weather gear. Please let us know when you register if you will need special accommodations as the program includes walking.

If inclement weather is expected, please check UMaine’s Homepage for campus closure notification. You may also call 207.581.7669 for the most up to date campus updates.

Click here for UMaine’s building directory, service locator or to print a map of the campus.

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For further assistance, please feel free to contact us at 207.581.1524 or um.campustours@maine.edu.