Destination Orono

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There’s no better way to learn about UMaine than to experience it for yourself.

We offer a variety of tours and events throughout the year for you to see our stunning campus, view our state-of-the-art facilities, meet with faculty, students and admission representatives, and learn about student life and campus services.

We hope to see you soon!

UMaine in your area

Looking for other ways to explore UMaine? Admissions representatives travel extensively in the fall and spring to connect with prospective Black Bears.

In-person visits
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Open
House

Learn about living and learning at UMaine.

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Campus
Tours

See all that campus has to offer by attending tours lead by current students.

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Accepted
Student Days

Meet faculty, potential future classmates, and maybe even find a roommate.

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School Group
Tour

Want your students to experience all UMaine has to offer? We do too. Sign up here!

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Self-Guided
Tours

If you can’t make it for a guided tour, you can still visit on foot or by vehicle.

Accepted Student Reception

Meet faculty, potential future classmates, and attend a hockey game!

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New Student Orientation

Get to know the places, peers, and faculty that will be your future at UMaine!

Virtual experiences
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Video Tours

Explore what campus has to offer with videos tours of popular locations and academic programs.

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Ask Honors Anything

Meet Honors faculty, current students, and ask questions about the Honors College.

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Transfer events

Are you looking to transfer? We’d love to talk with you about your plans.

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Our location

UMaine is located on Marsh Island between the Stillwater and Penobscot rivers in Orono, and is approximately 5 miles from Bangor. Maine is home to some of the country’s most spectacular destinations, including Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor and Mount Katahdin.

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Video Tours

Explore what campus has to offer with videos tours of popular locations and academic programs.

A photo of UMaine's Heritage House

Transfer events

Are you looking to transfer? We’d love to talk with you about your plans.