The University of Maine

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Founded in 1865, the University of Maine is a land and sea-grant institution and the University of Maine System's flagship campus. Located in Orono along the Stillwater River banks, this vibrant and dynamic university serves Maine, the nation, and the world through its teaching, research, and outreach mission. UMaine students come from every county in Maine, more than 49 other states, and 67 countries. UMaine offers 90 undergraduate majors and academic programs, 85 master's degree programs, and 35 doctoral programs. Opportunity for all members of the University of Maine community and its constituents is a cornerstone of our mission.
UMaine is one of New England's premier universities. We help students create success stories with world-class faculty members, internationally recognized research, first-rate facilities, and a friendly, safe atmosphere near some of the nation's best year-round recreation sites.
Our students come from all 50 states and 67 countries. UMaine offers 90 undergraduate majors and academic programs, 85 master's degree programs, and 35 doctoral programs. Opportunity for all members of the UMaine community and its constituents is a cornerstone of our mission.
The University of Maine offers a vital traditional education at an affordable price. UMaine is one of New England's premier universities. We help students create success stories — with a wide variety of programs and opportunities — and we do so with world-class faculty members, internationally recognized research, first-rate facilities, and a friendly, safe atmosphere located near some of the best year-round recreation sites in the nation.
The University of Maine advances learning and discovery through excellence and innovation in undergraduate and graduate academic programs while addressing the complex challenges and opportunities of the 21st century through research-based knowledge.
Opportunity for all members of the University of Maine community is a cornerstone of our mission. The university welcomes students, research partners, and collaborators into an atmosphere that honors our state and nation's heritage and diversity.
Founded in 1865, the University of Maine is a land and Sea Grant institution and the University of Maine System's flagship campus. This vibrant and dynamic university serves the residents of Maine, the nation, and the world through our acclaimed programs in teaching, research, and outreach.
Inspiring and dedicated teaching propels students into new fields of learning and promotes interdisciplinary understanding. Our educational goals are to help students develop their creative abilities, communication, and critical thinking skills, and understanding of traditions in ethics and rationality within the arts, sciences, and professions.
Internationally recognized research, scholarship, and creative activity distinguish the University of Maine as the state's flagship university, where faculty and students contribute knowledge to local, national, and international significance issues. As the state's doctoral-granting institution, research and education are inextricably linked.
Comprehensive outreach, including public service, Cooperative Extension, continuing education, and distance learning, engages learners of all ages in improving their lives and communities. Using research-based knowledge, outreach efforts promote sustainable use of Maine's abundant natural resources and build intellectual, cultural, and economic capacity throughout Maine and beyond.
Through integrated teaching, research, and outreach, the University of Maine improves the quality of life for people in Maine and worldwide and promotes responsible stewardship of human, natural, and financial resources.
UMaine's scholarships and financial aid packages reaffirm our commitment to make higher education affordable for Maine students and bring the best and the brightest students to the state.
We envision study abroad as an opportunity for you to gain global competency and learn the global skills necessary for success in your classes and subsequent career. Studying abroad is academically rigorous, and it challenges you to step outside of your comfort zone. Cultural exploration and language immersion will expand your understanding of cross-cultural similarities and differences. Through these experiences, you will hone your global skill set and return to campus, having developed independence, tolerance for ambiguity, and the tools to communicate successfully with diverse groups of people in your classes, workplace, and community.
As a first-year student, you will be housed in one of UMaine's six first-year or three honors residence halls. Most students will have one or two roommates, though some single rooms are available. You will also have the option of applying to be part of a themed living-learning community within your residence hall where you and your classmates will explore topics from outdoor adventures to science.
Your life will not be all academics – and in your free time, you will need to know where to go to have some fun. From campus-wide events to intramural athletics to swimming in the pool, UMaine is a busy place.
UMaine is located in Orono, a classic college town bounded by the Stillwater and Penobscot Rivers. We are located just north of Bangor. A city consistently ranked as one of the most desirable places to live for its natural beauty, safety, quality of life, and affordability.
The campus is within an easy driving distance from the Appalachian Trail, excellent whitewater rafting, outlet shopping, sandy beaches, and some of the East's best skiing. But you do not need to leave to take advantage of the great outdoors. We have more than 15 miles of groomed trails on campus for walking, biking, cross-country skiing, and more.

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