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We are UMaine
We are UMaine!
We are a community of more than 12,500 learners on two campuses— Orono in the heart of Maine and Machias on the Bold Coast. We are known for working hard and playing hard. We represent all 50 states and more than 75 countries. We invite you to discover YOUR UMaine adventure!
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This is UMaine
We are UMaine
18 multicultural groups, 12 religious groups, 2 LGBTQ+ groups and a truly accepting community
NCAA Division I Athletics
3,478 miles of coastline
More than 200 student organizations and clubs
Study abroad
Maine’s only research university
Unlimited first-year meal plan
542,629 acres of state and national parks
Fabulous annual ski pass rate
Research Learning Experience
12,000+ students from over 75 countries and all 50 states
First-year students can have a car on campus
8 Living Learning Communities
11th safest campus in America out of all like institutions
2 free tickets each semester to shows at the Collins Center for the Arts
What you need to know
Division I Sports
Men’s
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Ice Hockey
- Swimming & Diving
- Track & Field
Women’s
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Field Hockey
- Ice Hockey
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming & Diving
- Track & Field
- NCAA Division I
- Students can attend all athletics events for free with MaineCard
- Contact coaches if interested in playing on a Division I team
- NCAA-affiliated play and regulation
- National competition
- Typically recruited
athletes
Club Sports
- Alpine Skiing
- Badminton & Table Tennis
- Baseball (M)
- Basketball (W)
- Blade Society
- Crew
- Equestrian Team
- E-sports
- Fastpitch Softball (W)
- Field Hockey
- Figure Skating
- Ice Hockey (M+W)
- Lacrosse (M+W)
- Rugby (M+W)
- Sailing Team
- Soccer (M+W)
- Spikeball
- Swim
- Tennis
- Track
- Ultimate Frisbee (M+W)
- Volleyball (M+W)
- Wrestling
- Practices and games during the week and weekend
- Play other university club teams at New England schools while competing for national championships
- M=Men W=Women
Intramural Sports
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Bench Press
- Cross-Country Ski
- Broomball
- Disc Golf
- Dodgeball
- Dome Soccer
- Field Hockey
- Flag Football
- Floor Hockey
- Golf
- Indoor Flag Football
- Indoor Soccer
- Indoor Softball
- Indoor Track
- Indoor Ultimate
- Kickball
- Racquetball
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swim
- Table Tennis
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Pickup games during the week
- Only play against UMaine students
- No previous experience required
- Four divisions at varying levels
Campus Recreation
New Balance Student Recreation Center
- Top 10 student gym in the country
- Indoor track, sauna, pool, hot tub, free weights, basketball courts, MAC court, cardio machines, squash courts, tennis courts, cycling and more
- Free for student use
- Personal training available
- Free exercise classes
Maine Bound Adventure Center
- On-campus indoor climbing wall
- 15+ miles of trails behind campus for walking, biking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing
- Outdoor adventure trips
- Kayaking and paddleboarding on Stillwater River
- Equipment rentals
- #1 Most Outdoorsy School in the Northeast!
Spirited
Social
Studious
We are UMaine
Student Services
Career Center
Serves students and alumni, promoting career planning, job search strategies and mock interviews. Facilitates contact between students/alumni and employers, and hosts an annual Career Fair.
Counseling Center
Provides free confidential counseling services to any student in need. Offers campus- wide outreach to promote mental health, stress reduction and self-care. Programming includes mindfulness workshops and destress events. Works with Student Life offices to promote positive mental health practices.
Cutler Health Center
Offers primary care services to UMaine students, faculty and staff. Services include allergy shots, acute/chronic healthcare, women’s healthcare, on-site X-ray, on-site laboratories, athletic training, physical therapy and physical exams.
First Year and Transfer Experience
Provides resources for students looking for help with academic information, general trouble- shooting, getting connected to campus and more!
Intersectional Feminist Resource Center
Private, safe and confidential space for students of all identities. Provides free resources for reproductive health, a feminist library and peer support.
Multicultural Student Center
Provides a variety of services to connect students with on- and off-campus resources, including campuswide programming, peer mentorship and leadership development. Programming includes Hispanic Heritage Month, Native American Heritage Month, ODI Family Feast, Dr. Martin Luther King Breakfast, Black History Month and more!
Native American Programs
Works with prospective students on navigating the Native American Waiver Program, and Native American Room and Board Grants.
Center for Student Involvement
Hosts weekly campus activities and connects students to many Student Life offices, Activities include open mic nights, movie nights, bonfires and well-being promoting events.
Tutor Program
Provides free small group and drop-in tutor sessions for students. Offers peer tutoring sessions daily (both day and evening) Monday through Friday for many 100- and 200-level courses.
Student Wellness Resource Center
Serves students though programs ranging from alcohol and drug education, bystander intervention training and peer mentoring. Provides resources, information and support to promote wellness on campus.
Rainbow Resource Center
Promotes equality and inclusiveness for UMaine’s LGBTQ+ community and allies through education, advocacy, leadership and programming. Programming includes Coming Out Week, Lavender Graduation, Pride Week and more!
Student Accessibility Services
Serves students with documented disabilities though academic and housing accommodations on a case-by-case basis, including extra time on tests, low distraction testing locations, note-taking assistance, accessible bathrooms and furniture, and medical singles. Students with temporary disabilities, such as a broken bone, may also contact Student Accessibility Services.
Veterans Education and Transition Services (VETS)
Provides resources for veterans and reservists in the UMaine community, including navigating the admissions process, financial aid, veteran education benefits and academic assistance.
Research Learning Experience
Research Learning Experience (RLE) involves a one-week immersion on campus before the semester begins, as well as a course through your first semester. Open your mind to different ways of learning to unlock doors to new horizons
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Explore experiential learning across a range of disciplines and topics. Don’t know what your major is yet? No worries — explore, try something new, follow a lead and see where it takes you. If you do have an area of interest, take a deeper dive. Any way you get involved, enjoy the ride.
rigorous
relevant
ready
You are UMaine
Maine Business School
90% of business majors are employed or go to graduate school upon graduation
$4M student-managed portfolio
In-house internship coordinator
4+1 MBA
New major in sport management
Recent graduates of the Maine Business School have gone on to exciting careers. Examples: Google, IBM, Amazon, Coca-Cola, L.L. Bean, IDEXX and WEX.
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Full-time professional advising center
4+1/3+3 double up programs to earn your master’s in 5 years; master’s/accelerated program with Maine Law
50 interdisciplinary minors in CLAS
First-year success course
Explorations program for undecided students
Opening minds. Satisfying your curiosity. A tradition of independent thinking. Questions that matter. No simple answers. That’s the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Natural Sciences, Forestry and Agriculture
$95.9M funds supporting research
200+ faculty members
23 majors
Scholarship opportunities
16+ collaborative research centers across Maine
The College of Natural Sciences, Forestry, and Agriculture is a vibrant collection of disciplines with a rich and diverse research portfolio providing exciting undergraduate research opportunities and experiential learning.
Engineering
new Engineering $78M Education and Design Center
99% job placement rate for engineering students within 6 months of graduation
80% of students have a co-op or internship in industry or conduct research with faculty
11 undergraduate degrees in engineering and 11 minors
Job fair every fall on campus
The College of Engineering boasts 11 ABET-accredited engineering and engineering technology degree programs. Celebrating a worldwide reputation, world-class facilities and world-renowned research.
Education and Human Development
700+ HOURS in-the-classroom experiential learning
First-year field experience
#1 educator-producing school in Maine
DI athletic program clinicals for athletic training students
Dedicated fitness facility for hands-on exercise science teaching
The College of Education and Human Development is dedicated to the development of future teachers and practitioners. Nationally accredited programs in the college include teacher education accredited by CAEP and athletic training accredited by CAATE.
Honors College
Thesis working closely with faculty on a research or creative project
12 to 15 average size of Honors classes
One of the nation’s longest-established Honors programs
4 halls with Honors housing
75,000 meals packed for UMaine Day of Service
The Honors College at the University of Maine has a rich history as one of the oldest and most respected Honors programs in the country.
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Machias
650 students
243 acres of campus
11:1 student-to-faculty ratio
2 residence halls
16 students in an average class
University of Maine at Machias is a vibrant community of learners located on the beautiful Bold Coast of Maine. Connections with students are celebrated and make Machias a truly unique experience.
Majors
Accounting
Animal and Veterinary Sciences
Anthropology
Art Education
Art History
Athletic Training
Biochemistry
Biology
Biomedical Engineering
Botany
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Child Development and Family Relations
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Communication
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Construction
Engineering Technology
Earth and Climate Sciences
Ecology and Environmental Sciences
Economics *
Electrical Engineering
Electrical Engineering Technology
Elementary Education
Engineering Physics
Environmental Horticulture
English
Explorations
Finance
Financial Economics
Food Science and Human Nutrition
Forest Operations, Bioproducts and Bioenergy
Forestry French
History
Human Dimensions of Climate Change
International Affairs
Journalism
Kinesiology and Physical Education
Management *
Marine Sciences
Marketing
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Media Studies
Medical Laboratory Sciences
Microbiology
Molecular and Cellular Biology
Music
Music Education
Music Performance
New Media
Nursing
Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Philosophy
Physics and Astronomy
Political Science *
Psychology
Romance Languages
Secondary Education
Social Work
Sociology
Spanish
Sport Management
Studio Art
Surveying Engineering Technology *
Sustainable Agriculture
Theatre
Undeclared Education and Human Development
Undeclared Engineering
Undeclared Liberal Arts and Sciences
University Studies *
Wildlife Ecology
Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Zoology
Machias Regional Campus:
Biology
Business and Entrepreneurial Studies
College Studies *
Creative Arts
Education *
Engineering Pathways
Environmental Geographic Information Science *
Marine Biology
Psychology and Community Studies *
Outdoor Recreation and Leadership
* Program also available online
Quick resources
Transfer
Flexible AP and college credit policy, 500+ transfers per year go.umaine.edu/ transfer
Visit
Campus tours, open houses, Accepted Student Day go.umaine.edu/visit
Scholarships
Scholarship match tool: umaine.scholarshipuniverse.com
Three Ways to Apply
- Common Application
- UMaine’s mobile friendly app
- ApplyMaine application
Apply for free
Flagship Campus Application Important Dates:
Early action deadline: Dec. 1
Regular admissions deadline: March 1
Machias Regional Campus Application Important Dates:
Application deadlines: rolling admission
Priority FAFSA deadline: March 1
Application Materials
Official high school transcript
Official college transcripts for all attempted college coursework
Recommendation from school personnel
100% test optional
Application material should be submitted online or to:
Shared Processing Center
P.O. Box 412, Bangor, ME 04402
We recommend that students fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the priority date of March 1 to be eligible for financial aid awards.
All students who apply to the University of Maine will be automatically reviewed for any merit-based scholarships at the time of admission.
Visit umaine.edu/stuaid for scholarship and financial aid information.
Financial Aid Deadlines
Oct. 1 | FAFSA available
March 1 | First-Year FAFSA deadline
June 1 | Transfer FAFSA deadline
go.umaine.edu/apply
go.machias.edu/admissions
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