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Join us every Friday for an enhanced visit to the Maine College of Engineering and Computing at UMaine! Discover where innovation happens as you tour our state-of-the-art facilities and learn how you can shape the future with us. Enjoy lunch with faculty and students from one of our seven academic departments, and get all your questions answered. Don’t miss this opportunity to see firsthand what makes UMaine’s engineering and computing programs unique!

Tour Schedule

Time
Location

Notes

9:00 am

Welcome Center, FEEDC 111

Check In

9:30 am

Welcome Center, FEEDC 111

Welcome

9:45 – 12:00 pm

Various Locations

Department / Facility Tours

12:00 pm

Barrows Hall, Hill Auditorium 

Lunch & Academics

1:00 pm

Advanced Structures & Composites Center

Optional Tour, pre-registration required 

1:00 pm

Welcome Center, FEEDC 111
Optional Campus Tour

2:30 pm

Welcome Center, FEEDC 111
Optional Campus Tour

Register Today

Please register online or call 207.581.1524 to attend a College of Engineering and Computing Enhanced Visit. 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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Our Programs

Computing and Information Sciences:

Computer Science
Human Centered Technology Design
New Media

Graduate Students:

The Maine College of Engineering and Computing graduate students and faculty are engaged in a wide array of research projects ranging from basic and fundamental knowledge explorations to very practical and applied investigations. Learn more…


More information

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.

Visiting the Advanced Structures and Composite Center (ASCC)
The ASCC is a secure facility and because of this there are strict security protocols to follow. Registration is required 1 week prior to the tour date.

What time should I arrive on campus?
Plan on arriving 30 minutes before the start of your campus tour to allow time for parking and check-in.

What should I wear?
Be sure to wear comfortable, close-toed shoes and appropriate weather gear. Please let us know when you register if you will need special accommodations as the program includes walking.

What if campus closes due to inclement weather?
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.

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

What overnight accommodations are available near campus?
Click here for hotels near campus.

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

The Maine College of Engineering and Computing

5796 AMC Building, Room 200
Orono, ME 04469

Tel: 207.581.2217
Fax: 207.581.2220
mcec@maine.edu