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Founded in 1866, Maine Central Institute (MCI) engages a multicultural student body with diverse abilities and interests in a rigorous and comprehensive college and career preparatory experience. In a safe and nurturing environment, students develop self-esteem, academic skills, and social responsibility to be thoughtful global citizens and lifelong learners. MCI engages a multicultural student body with diverse abilities and interests in a rigorous and comprehensive college and career preparatory experience. In a safe and nurturing environment, students develop self-esteem, academic skills, and social responsibility to be thoughtful global citizens and lifelong learners. The sense of community and family, not only within the school itself but also in the greater community, is a critical value of the school. MCI is a comprehensive school open to those who choose to attend and experience skill-based learning opportunities in and out of the traditional classroom setting. The school deeply values the diverse makeup of its school community and encourages the continuing effort to bring individuals from every possible cultural and/or economic background to the school. Thus, the school is truly able to celebrate the diversity of the world. The people at MCI focus on each student to ensure that every person grows academically, socially, and physically with the skill set to be a global citizen. MCI’s status as an independent school founded in 1866 can be discovered in its programs and alumni. A high level of rigor and expectation of excellence in all components of the school’s operation is critical, whether that be the academic program, the boarding program, the co-curricular activities, or the overall support system at the school. View full school

We are a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) magnet residential high school for scholars in grades 9-12 who enjoy stretching their brains in new and challenging directions. Our students hail from across the state of Maine and around the world. They come for an inquiry, camaraderie, and a unique high school experience. Here students, staff, and faculty engage in energetic intellectual sparring served up with encouragement and support. Why Limestone? Following the 1994 closure of Loring Air Force Base, the Maine State Legislature chartered and funded the Maine School of Science and Mathematics (MSSM) at the site of the Limestone High School. MSSM also acquired the former nearby elementary school and promptly converted it to a 150-bed dormitory. The fall of 2017 saw the first time we hosted our varsity athletic program independent from the Limestone Eagles, LCS, as they recently merged with Caribou High School. The MSSM Penguins enjoy two varsity level athletic teams in all three seasons, both boys and girls. The inaugural fall season bodes well for our scholar-athletes as both soccer teams qualified for the play-offs while several of the cross-country runners advanced to the State meet. Some twenty-plus years later (we hosted our first reunion, the 20th, in 2016) MSSM continues to prepare its students for admission to the world’s top universities and colleges, and we enjoy a hundred percent placement rate year after year. Although a majority of our graduates enter STEM-related fields, all disciplines are being represented. It is fascinating to learn of our alumni’s multi-faceted passions that lead them around the globe but, thankfully, many find their way back to the State of Maine. Throughout the years, MSSM continues to rank strongly in such publications as US News and World Report. As a member of the National Consortium of Secondary STEM Schools (NCSSS), MSSM strives to remain current in STEM education. The Maine School of Science and Mathematics (MSSM) brings together and helps a group of Maine's most academically motivated high school students become innovative, well-rounded scholars with the ability to develop, investigate, and communicate critical ideas that improve the human condition and benefit the state of Maine. The school builds and shares a rigorous curriculum that exceeds state educational standards while emphasizing connections between science, mathematics, and the humanities. MSSM extends its mission by fostering a statewide, year-round community of innovative learners that includes many of Maine's students, educators, and the general public. MSSM achieves its mission by: Providing a rigorous, immersive, student-centered curriculum that emphasizes the connections between math, science, and the humanities including post-AP courses and culminating in opportunities for authentic research and community service. Presenting students with supportive opportunities to realize their personal and professional aspirations in Maine both through nurturing, challenging on-campus programs and through partnerships with research and higher education institutions throughout the state and beyond. Creating a supportive, residential environment and academic community that promotes personal development, leadership, service, and academic success. Developing special programs to inspire younger students while also serving as a professional development partner for Maine’s teaching community. The administration, faculty, staff, and Board of Trustees of the Maine School of Science and Mathematics (MSSM) are committed to providing academic excellence to enhance previous student knowledge, as well as to prepare students for future studies. The opportunity to attend MSSM is a privilege, and each student can make the most of this experience by being dedicated to the academic and residential programs. Graduates of MSSM have experienced a well-defined curriculum based upon academic standards fostering both academic discipline and honesty. All students live in residence to fully participate in this scholastic program of excellence with students who share similar interests. The nurturing of this educational community – the integration of the academic and residential components – is crucial to success at MSSM. Students are responsible for taking advantage of the academic and extra-curricular pursuits available at MSSM and for supporting community members in both their academic and personal development. View full school

Saint Joseph's College is a Roman Catholic liberal arts college for men and women of all faiths, located on 474 acres on the shore of Sebago Lake in Standish, Maine. Rooted in and professing fidelity to the teachings of Jesus Christ and the doctrines and heritage of the Roman Catholic Church, Saint Joseph's College, sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy, is a liberal arts college that nurtures intellectual, spiritual, and social growth in students of all ages and all faiths within a value-centered environment. In fulfillment of this Mission, Saint Joseph's College will: Foster a robust academic community dedicated to the pursuit of truth through serious study, integration of knowledge, and an ongoing dialogue between faith and reason. Encourage all students to widely explore the arts and sciences while also preparing to live ethical and meaningful lives. Provide a strong foundation for graduate study, professional service, and career advancement. Offer as an extension of its Mission to multiple world areas, both degree, and non-degree programs, through distance education. Enhance students' awareness of human dignity and the meaning of life. Advocate for justice and peace to recognize each person's responsibility for the welfare of humankind and the environment. Our on-campus program students come from many different backgrounds and financial circumstances. Are you concerned about paying for your education? If yes, then please apply for aid. It is a free process. Your education at Saint Joseph's College begins at our other-worldly home on Sebago Lake, and then sweeps you to new places abroad to expand your education by the essential qualification there is experience. Community-based learning (CBL) is an experiential instructional strategy that engages students in solving problems within their schools and communities as part of their academic studies, transforming them from passive recipients to active participants in their education and community while providing a deeper understanding of theories and course content. Service-learning (SL) is a form of CBL that emphasizes serving not-for-profits and communities in need to meet a course's learning outcomes. CBL and SL courses at Saint Joseph's College encourage tolerance, leadership, and civic and social responsibility while promoting the core values of the College. The Office of Community-based Learning promotes and supports the integration of this experiential component into course content, furthering the Mercy tradition of service on which the College was founded. The Honors Program allows high-achieving students to receive an enhanced version of the educational experience that Saint Joseph's College offers to its students. Honors students take unique versions of the Inner Core courses in history, theology, philosophy, and ecology. That means that they satisfy the Honors Program requirements and many of the college-wide Core Curriculum requirements at the same time. It also means that students participate in the Honors Program regardless of whatever major they choose. Also, Honors students take a senior capstone course, which allows them to tie together their previous coursework and pursue a project related to their interests and major. Individuals or groups of courses within the various degree programs may be taken for continuing education purposes as desired. Courses are available for certification renewal, contractual requirements, or professional development. The Office of Continuing Education and Training also provides educational opportunities beyond online courses. Educational programming can be face-to-face, online, or a hybrid of the two. Both credit and professional development non-credit courses are available. A program's length can vary from a one-day workshop to a one-week intensive course to a 10-module customized training program for an Education Partner. The college experience can sometimes bring with it challenges – both positive and not-so-positive. Counseling Center staff can often help students deal with some of the difficulties encountered along the way. Saint Joseph's College is a Roman Catholic liberal arts college for men and women of all faiths, located on 474 acres on the shore of Sebago Lake in Standish, Maine. Saint Joseph's College is a Roman Catholic liberal arts college for all faiths and ages of men and women. The 474-acre campus, on the shore of Sebago Lake in Standish, Maine, is given Mount Washington and the Presidential Range of the White Mountains. Saint Joseph's was founded by the Portland Regional Community of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas in 1912 and chartered by the Maine Legislature in 1915. Today, it is Maine's only Catholic College. Saint Joseph's grants degrees in fulfillment of the Sisters of Mercy's educational ideals, founded by Catherine McAuley in Dublin, Ireland, in 1831. In 1970, Saint Joseph's became a co-educational institution. The College began offering distance education programs in 1976. Today, Saint Joseph's College provides certificates and undergraduate and advanced degrees for working adults through an online learning program that collaborates with the College's Sebago Lake campus. With more than 100 years as a foundation, Saint Joseph's College is determined to meet today's and tomorrow's service opportunities to the local, state, national, and global communities. View full university

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. View full university

The University of Southern Maine, northern New England's outstanding public, regional, comprehensive university, is dedicated to providing students with a high-quality, accessible, affordable education. Through its undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs, USM faculty members educate future leaders in the liberal arts and sciences, engineering and technology, health and social services, education, business, law, and public service. Distinguished for their teaching, research, scholarly publication, and creative activity, the faculty is committed to fostering a spirit of critical inquiry and civic participation. USM embraces academic freedom for students, faculty, and staff and advocates diversity in all aspects of its campus life and academic work. It supports sustainable development, environmental stewardship, and community involvement. As a center for discovery, scholarship, and creativity, USM provides resources for the state, the nation, and the world. A collaborative, inclusive community that engages, educates, and supports students. Residential Life is committed to creating an engaged, respectful, and inclusive community. We provide an environment that is safe, well-maintained, and sustainable. Residential Life provides a meaningful and intentional learning experience that ensures the exploration of diversity, leadership, and wellness. Your USM experience is about preparing you academically for your future. However, it is also about the people you meet here and the experiences you have with them inside and outside the classroom. At USM, we support our residential students by assigning all first-year residential students to a Living Learning Community (LLC). Your LLC assignment is based on the COR lab class you choose with your Academic Advisor during your initial Advising and Course Selection (ACS) meeting. These LLCs are not connected to specific academic majors; instead, you can choose what best fits your interests. Your housing assignment coincides with the COR lab class that you have chosen, allowing you to live and learn with a smaller cohort of students who share a common interest in that community. In addition to connecting you with peers who have similar interests, living in university housing gives you special access to USM professors and staff, exclusive programming and services, and invitations to targeted social events. Your COR lab is an experiential learning environment that connects you with peers, faculty, and staff through project-based learning and trips. It is designed to help you connect with both the USM community and the wider community to take advantage of the variety of opportunities to expand your learning outside of the classroom. At the University of Southern Maine (USM), you'll have exciting opportunities for engagement in the classroom, lab, and the community. Wherever you are in your academic career, our goal is to make your admissions experience smooth and positive every step of the way. Welcome to USM. USM is committed to academic quality that is affordable, flexible, and meaningful. Choose from a broad spectrum of programs, with both on-campus and online options. Our three campuses are located at the heart of Maine's most vibrant region, creating exciting opportunities for community engagement, including internships, service-learning, and undergraduate research. Graduate education at USM is designed to be flexible and highly relevant to our region's economic, health, and civic needs and the communities we serve. We offer master's and doctoral degree programs, as well as certificates of advanced study (post-master's) and graduate certificates (post-baccalaureate), some of which are offered entirely online. At USM, international students from around the world contribute to the growing multicultural environment of our region. We provide ongoing advising and support services to help our international students — both undergraduate and graduate — take full advantage of university and community resources, engage with the community, and achieve their goals while at USM. At USM, our experienced research faculty and staff take pride in our collaborative partnering with organizations and communities throughout the nation. With advanced degrees and extensive experience in multiple academic disciplines, public policy, and law, we provide global, multidisciplinary approaches and resources to complex issues. Using research and policy analysis, training, technical assistance, and program development and implementation, faculty and staff apply a practical approach to help translate best practices into everyday practice for business clients, government agencies, and communities. On December 26, 1878, 700 people braved a snowstorm to hear 14 speeches, one of which clocked in at more than one hour, at the opening of Corthell Hall, the first university building in Gorham. The Gothic-style building was constructed for $23,170 and dedicated to teachers' education, who were in short supply. (By comparison, USM's new residence hall, complete with apartment/suite style quarters, carries a $21 million price tag.)Some 40 years later, soon after World War I, Portland University opened on the second floor of a commercial building, located just off Monument Square in downtown Portland. The university was established in response to the lack of educational opportunities for accountants. On September 6, 1988, USM's Lewiston-Auburn College opened its doors on Lewiston's Westminster Street to 673 students. In January of 1989, LAC enrolled 840 students, 167 more than the first semester. Enrollment has continued to grow at LAC, but it is only one measure of the region's support for the college. LAC's establishment and growth directly result from the interdisciplinary nature and community focus of its curriculum. View full university

Maine Maritime Academy is a public, co-educational college located in the coastal town of Castine, Maine. Our student population numbers approximately 950 students in engineering, management, science, and transportation courses. Our rigorous courses and experiential programs equip students with the practical skills, knowledge, and training to launch successful careers upon completing an associate's, bachelor's, or master's degree. MMA students benefit from hands-on education, international sea-time aboard the Training Ship State of Maine or the Schooner Bowdoin, cadet shipping aboard commercial vessels, and cooperative education assignments. Our students become world-class mariners and engineers, supply chain managers, logistics professionals, and scientists here in Maine and beyond. Maine Maritime Academy was ranked the #1 Best Public College on Money magazine's Best Colleges list in 2014 and 2015. The college's persistence, retention, and graduation rates are well above national averages. The job-placement rate for MMA graduates is more than 90 percent within 90 days of graduation. Alumni of Maine Maritime Academy work all over the world. Our alumni's success has resulted in a worldwide reputation for excellence and reliability in maritime, business, and scientific fields. The alumni network connects MMA graduates with career opportunities in all of the industries and organizations we serve. The vision of Maine Maritime Academy is to provide the best marine and related education of any small college. The mission of Maine Maritime Academy is to provide a quality education focused on marine and related programs. The curriculum will empower students to take on leadership roles, encourage rigorous self-discipline, promote curiosity, and provide graduates with the skills, ethics, and knowledge needed to succeed in the global economy. Maine Maritime Academy is a career-oriented college and globally recognized leader in providing rigorous and practical maritime, engineering, engineering technology, marine science, and logistics education with facilities and laboratories at the leading edge of technological innovation. Rigorous academic programs are designed and managed by a faculty from diverse academic backgrounds and industrial positions in engineering, ship operations, marine sciences, maritime management, and small vessel design and operation. Hands-on training has been the hallmark of a Maine Maritime Academy education since its founding in 1941. Employers hire MMA students for their mastery of classroom theory and applied technology. Our graduates land leadership positions—from the bridge of a supertanker to the Pentagon, to the boardrooms of Fortune 500 companies. Many of our graduating seniors accept employment with companies they work for as students during cadet shipping or cooperative education assignments. Besides classroom education, MMA students have opportunities to work alongside world-class research faculty on projects such as low-emissions biofuels development and testing, wind turbine design, tidal and wave hydrokinetic devices, ocean studies research, such as food web dynamics related to climate change, and many other topics. These research opportunities enhance the hands-on application of fundamentals learned in the classroom. Besides academic research opportunities with faculty, students are encouraged to seek summer research positions where appropriate. The Center for Applied Research and Education (CARE) supports faculty, staff, and students seeking and administering funding for research grants, contracts, and other extramural funding. Maine Maritime Academy is a career-oriented, public college on Maine's coast, serving approximately 950 students. We prepare students to be navigation officers and engineers for any size vessel on any ocean to manage the design, installation, and operation of shore-based utilities worldwide to work in marine biology and marine science careers and manage global logistics and business operations international trade. Central to a Maine Maritime education is hands-on and real-world experience, resulting in an excellent job placement rate. More than 90% of our graduates are placed in jobs within their fields within 90 days of graduation. There are many aspects to Student Life at Maine Maritime Academy. If we were to use one word, active best describes our student body. If you like to be involved in various activities, organizations, hobbies, and athletics, you will be right at home at MMA. A distinguishing feature of our student life is a blend of a traditional college lifestyle with different life experiences for those who participate in the Regiment of Midshipmen. Being a Midshipman is a choice that is usually determined by your academic major (see note below). However, all students are encouraged to take advantage of the benefits of the Regiment. Currently, our student body has about 70% participation in the Regiment. Regardless of membership, you are not limited in your ability to associate and participate in student life. Traditional and regimental students live together in the residence hall, attend the same classes, and are eligible to participate in all campus clubs, organizations, activities, and athletics. The Department of Residential Life and Student Activities supports the Academy's academic mission by fostering a welcoming living and learning environment through a holistic approach to education. We instill a culture of diverse and caring interactions, empowering students, and preparing them to be responsible members of the global community. View full university

Located in the heart of the Portland Arts District, Maine College of Art offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts, a Master of Fine Arts in Studio Art, a Master of Arts in Teaching, a Salt Graduate Certificate in Documentary Studies, as well as Continuing Studies for adults and youths, including a Pre-College intensive for high school students. The College has transformed a former department store into the main campus building with vibrant classrooms and studios open 24/7. Also located in the Porteous Building, the Institute of Contemporary Art at MECA serves a critical regional role in its commitment to presenting contemporary, provocative work by living artists from Maine and worldwide. The Joanne Waxman Library is one of the largest independent libraries in Northern New England. At MECA, undergraduate students spend the first year developing a foundation and the second year exploring various media. At the start of junior year, students declare a major and spend the next two years working within their discipline. MECA offers 11 majors in the BFA program: Animation & Game Art, Ceramics, Graphic Design, Illustration, Metalsmithing & Jewelry, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, Textile & Fashion Design, and Woodworking & Furniture Design. The College provides individual studios to all juniors and seniors. MECA is part of a five-college alliance that allows students to access classes and resources in the surrounding area. MECA is a non-profit institution of higher education that is both NEASC and NASAD accredited. Maine College of Art educates artists for life. MECA will be distinguished by focusing on educating highly accomplished artists and designers who excel in their chosen field with integrity, professionalism, and community leadership. For us, the studio is a public and a private place where the artist undertakes research, experimentation, reflection, collaboration, and problem-solving, all in preparation for creating and presenting meaningful artwork. Students learn that a lively and enduring studio practice will allow them to become creative agents worldwide. Our curriculum supports our students' creative spirit, empowering them to become artists, citizens, and entrepreneurs. A structured and sequenced program in visual language, academic studies, and public engagement, with a wide range of choices, prepares students to transition into fulfilling and successful careers. MECA's immersive, rigorous, interdisciplinary approach is informed by a strong liberal arts foundation and a deep commitment to studio practice. We believe in holistic education. We will help you crystallize your passion into a transformative learning experience. Not only do we understand that you are different, but we all also thrive on those differences. That is why at MECA, we offer so many possibilities so that you can find your place. You will learn the history of art, design principles, and current influences and points-of-view while exploring any art form that interests you. Here declaring your major starts with claiming your space – setting up your studio where you can push the boundaries of your work. At MECA, you will receive individualized attention from faculty and staff that you need to grow as an artist and strengthen your work, and this begins with the application process. The MECA Admissions team can work with you to make sure you are putting your most robust possible application forward. We review hundreds of portfolios each year, both in-person and online, and it is our job to help you put together your best work – ask for help. When evaluating applications, we look for all of your strengths with consideration given to your portfolio and academic achievements. Each applicant is considered for merit-based scholarships upon acceptance to the College. We invite applications from students who will contribute to our student body's diversity, including traditional high school applicants, transfers, non-traditional and international students, and veterans. This is home. It is where you will find a sense of camaraderie, mindfulness, and mutual respect. It is where you will build friendships that last a lifetime. You have chosen a way of life. Whether you want to be an artist, entrepreneur, designer, multi-media artist, or furniture maker, we understand this is personal. Just as there is no one quite like you, there is no place quite like MECA, either. MECA helps you live, breathe, and dream true the things that mean the most to you. MECA is committed to making our exceptional educational experience affordable. Welcoming students of all income levels is at the heart of who we are. When financial aid is factored in, many students are surprised to find that the cost of attending MECA is comparable to or less than that of a state school. Maine College of Art welcomes applications from international students. Due to the time involved in fulfilling legal requirements, it is recommended that international applicants submit all application materials six months before the start of the semester. Maine College of Art welcomes the diversity and range of experience that transfer students bring to our community. We are committed to transferring as many of your previously earned credits as possible. Members of our Admissions staff are available to meet with you to review your transcripts and determine how your previously earned credits will apply to MECA's curricular requirements. View full university

The University of Maine at Farmington is more than a school. It is a place where you go to learn more than what is in the textbook. It is where you go to learn what you want to do with your life. Farmington is where you go to learn how to carry yourself. To gain confidence in yourself. To learn HOW to think, not WHAT to think. To explore new things about the world and yourself. To learn what your passion is. Peacefully nestled in the spectacular lakes & mountains region of western Maine, UMF is Maine's public liberal arts college, offering quality programs in teacher education, human services, and arts and sciences. The campus is in historic downtown Farmington, just a short walk away from coffee shops, funky stores, restaurants, banks, bookstores, a multi-screen movie theater, and a whole lot more. Our perfect location combines the active outdoor lifestyle with the arts & smarts of a small college town. With enrollment at around 1,600 full-time students, UMF is about the same size as many of New England's most selective private colleges and offers many of the same advantages, yet at a very affordable price — providing a tremendous college value in a spectacular natural setting. Established in 1864 as Maine's first public institution of higher education, the University of Maine at Farmington is a founding member of The Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), an exclusive national group of public colleges and universities committed to providing superior liberal arts and sciences education. As a premier teacher education and public liberal arts college for the State of Maine, the University of Maine at Farmington prepares students for engaged citizenship, enriching professional careers, and enduring love of learning. Given its history since 1864 of educating teachers and its distinctive contemporary mission as a public liberal arts college, the University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) has consistently been rooted in a strong tradition of education in service to the public interest. In embracing this tradition, UMF seeks to graduate individuals who will live purposeful, ethical, and personally rewarding lives and who will strengthen the social fabric of the communities they inhabit in Maine and beyond. We recognize that success depends upon our ability to preserve continued, affordable access to higher education. The University's focus is undergraduate education in a residential setting. UMF also provides limited graduate education and welcomes commuter students and continuing education opportunities where regional and statewide needs correspond with academic strength areas in the University. Through its focus on high-quality academic programs in the arts and sciences, teacher education, and selected professional fields, the University challenges students to be active citizens in a campus community that helps them find and express with confidence their voices, teaches them the humility to seek wisdom from others, and prepares them for ongoing explorations of how knowledge can be put to use for their benefit and the common good. Across our programs, academic rigor matters, as does a commitment to experience-based learning that enlivens theoretical understandings of different disciplines and the relationship of those studies to a rapidly changing world. An ethic of civic-mindedness and individual and collective duty to foster positive social change is realized through the practice of liberal learning and a recognition that innovation, collaboration, and service with community partners is fundamental to the educational enterprise. UMF's sense of place is shaped by the western Maine region's aesthetic, environmental, recreational, and intellectual heritage. The bounty of the landscape and the locale contributes materially to a range of academic fields at UMF, the exciting diversity of the extra- and co-curricular life of the University, and our reciprocal relationships in support of the vital work of our neighbors in western Maine. To fulfill its complementary responsibilities to the region and the State, the University also reaches out to national and international domains to broaden students' educational experience and assure that they are well prepared for employment and citizenship in richly diverse and global contexts. For many of you, going off to college will be your first taste of independent living. What an exciting adventure! You can make a fresh new start. Become whomever you want to be. Meet new people from all over. Embrace it. Of course, going to college is about taking classes, doing research, diving deep into academics, working with your professors, and so forth. But it is more than that. Where you choose to spend your college years — and with whom — is what you will cherish long after you have graduated. It is where you go to learn more than what is in the textbook. It is where you go to learn what you want to do with your life. To learn how to carry yourself. To gain confidence in yourself. To learn how to think, not what to think. To explore new things about the world and yourself. To learn what your passion is. View full university

UMA transforms the lives of students of every age and background across the State of Maine and beyond through access to high-quality distance and on-site education, excellence in student support, civic engagement, and professional and liberal arts programs. UMA is the third-largest public university in Maine. In addition to its main campus in the state's capital, UMA also serves students at its campus in Bangor (UMA Bangor) and through UMA Centers around the state. UMA is generally considered the University of choice for Mainers of all ages with its multiple locations and long-term expertise in online and distance learning. They want to attend college without uprooting their lives. UMA offers select Bachelor, Associate, Minor, and Certificate programs taught by professors who combine academics credentials with real-world experience. Promoting student success, development, and satisfaction is a priority for the University of Maine at Augusta. To this end, UMA delivers a comprehensive array of support services. The Honors Program at the University of Maine at Augusta offers those students who have demonstrated intellectual potential and personal commitment an enriched academic experience. Students act as models for all UMA students, leading the way in outstanding scholarship and community engagement. The Honors Program is not a separate degree program but is designed to augment the course work required for a degree. In most cases, honors courses can be substituted for required or elective credits. The requirements of the Honors Program are flexible to meet the needs of our students – whether part-time, full-time, traditional, or non-traditional. Clinical counseling services for all UMA students are available at both campuses. We are located in 195F Jewett Hall on the Augusta campus and 126 Eastport Hall on the Bangor campus. Counseling can be a great resource to help enhance your academic success and your overall college experience. UMA counselors provide a safe, non-judgmental setting where you can discuss your challenges and get support. You and the clinical counselor work together to agree on what issues you want to address and what you want to get out of the counseling process. Counseling can have many lasting benefits, including improved coping and problem-solving skills, improved ability to deal with difficult situations and emotions, decrease in problematic emotional and mental health symptoms, increased self-awareness, improved communication and relationship skills, identification of individual strengths, and overall increased ability to face life's challenges. At UMA, Learning Success is the department that is responsible for providing necessary accommodations to students with disabilities by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). UMA complies with all laws that define individuals with disabilities' rights and makes reasonable efforts to accommodate specific academic needs. Students with disabilities who apply to the University are admitted through the same admissions process and must meet the same admission standards. The student's responsibility is to request support through contact with the Department of Learning Success or their local Coordinator of Student Services. Academic and Career Advising is a developmental process of combining your career goal with your academic plan. Taking your career goal into consideration provides you with the tools to make appropriate academic choices. Academic Advising – Academic Advising at the University of Maine at Augusta has been designed to enhance, facilitate, and promote student success. Whether you are changing your major, setting goals, or seeking resources, we can assist you. Many of UMA's degree programs are available entirely online. Many others are available at a distance, utilizing online, video conference, and ITV learning options at centers & sites across the state. No matter where you are, UMA is local and ready to help you declare your future. Student Financial Services is here to help students pay for their UMA education through responsible financial practices. Knowledgeable staff is available Monday through Friday to help navigate students through federal regulations and the University of Maine System policies to create a successful educational and financial future. The Office of Student Life provides an opportunity for students and campus organizations to participate in various activities such as cultural tours, museum visits, concerts, and seasonal events. Activities vary from semester to semester, depending upon the desires of the student body. Students are encouraged to participate in these activities to enhance and develop a meaningful college experience. UMA's Department of Learning Success exists to help students develop the skills and find the resources they need to get the most out of college and successfully achieve their educational goals. Tutoring is intended to help students increase their understanding of course material and improve their learning and study skills. Tutoring is available for most developmental and introductory courses, as well as some upper-level courses. It is provided in individual or small group settings by the qualified community or peer tutors. Tutoring is intended to supplement classroom instruction and is not a substitute for regular attendance and participation in your classes. View full university

Established in 1968, the University of Maine System is the state’s largest educational enterprise. It has an annual enrollment of nearly 30,000 students. It positively impacts the lives of hundreds of thousands of Mainers each year through its educational and cultural offerings and outreach and public service to individuals, businesses, organizations, and policymakers. The System has an estimated $1.5 billion total statewide economy impact each year, a return of $7.50 for every dollar of State appropriation. Two-thirds of its alumni—approximately 120,000 people—live in Maine. The University of Maine System is accessible with seven universities—some with multiple campuses—located across the state and a law school, an additional 31-course sites, and Cooperative Extension. The University of Maine System Chancellor’s office is located in Estabrooke Hall on the University of Maine campus in Orono. System-wide services and government employees work from campuses across the state. Many of our programs have achieved national recognition. Others are at the forefront of innovation and advanced technology. Early College (EC) within the University of Maine System (UMS) is broadly defined as any program in which high school students enroll in college courses. Students in EC programs earn transcripted college and high school credit when they successfully pass the time. EC programs are based on partnerships between Maine’s Public Universities and high schools to help students successfully transition to college. Advanced degree programs and graduate research opportunities are available at three of Maine’s public universities and law schools. An academic program search outlines dozens of graduate programs and certificates. The University of Maine offers master’s programs in over 60 study and doctoral programs in 25 areas. The University of Maine at Farmington offers graduate programs for early childhood professionals and educational leaders. The University of Southern Maine offers more than 25 advanced degrees in a wide range of fields. The University of Maine School of Law is Maine’s only law school. In today’s world, people with careers and families want to balance their lives with their educational goals. That’s why the University of Maine System offers entirely online and blended distance education programs, a combination of online and classroom learning. Maine’s public universities offer hundreds of high-quality undergraduate and graduate academic programs in numerous diverse and exciting campus settings, all at an extraordinary value for both in-state and out-of-state students. Our universities also offer a range of financial aid opportunities and scholarships to help full-time and part-time students of all ages reach their academic goals. Many students qualify for financial aid: approximately 75% of our students receive some form of financial assistance. We encourage you to contact the office of financial assistance at each university to learn more. Aid is determined by several factors, including income, enrollment status, and academic progress. Most students receive some form of federal student aid. Maine’s public universities offer a wide array of merit and need-based scholarships for students. The vast majority of scholarships are university-specific. View full university

For more than a century, the University of Maine at Presque Isle has helped students find their path to great professional careers. We provide 1,400 traditional and non-traditional students with life-changing opportunities in a caring, small-university environment. UMPI combines liberal arts and selected professional programs and serves as a cultural and educational resource for the entire region. As a public institution, UMPI operates under the supervision of publicly appointed officials and is supported primarily by available funds. UMPI is one of seven autonomous campuses within the University of Maine System. The University has adopted a learning focus that encompasses everything we do–from work in the classroom to student life to the career preparation efforts we offer. It’s called Personalized Learning, and it gives you a voice and choice in your education while providing the opportunities you need to develop the skills and self-confidence to succeed in life. Our campus sits on 150 acres, surrounded by the rolling hills and potato fields of northern Maine. The city of Presque Isle offers opportunities for both summer and winter outdoor sports and is the primary commercial center of the region. Combining clean air, clear skies, and safe, small-town life next door to the Northern Maine Woods also boasts blue-ribbon schools, a regional airport, and easy access to nearby Canada. Students come from all Maine and the U.S., and several foreign countries, including Canada, to complete their undergraduate and graduate work. The University strives to be the region’s premier learning institution while stimulating cultural and economic development in Aroostook County and the State of Maine. The University serves as an educational and cultural center for the area and is host to many state and regional conferences. Its facilities are utilized for lectures, programs, concerts, dance performances, exhibits, and plays that benefit the entire region. We will lead the State of Maine in delivering an affordable and accessible education with an innovative spirit and commitment to excellence. We provide exceptional experiences for learners of all ages to become informed leaders, engaged citizens, and prepared professionals within their communities and beyond. In recognition of the unique talents and interests of its entering and returning students, the University of Maine at Presque Isle offers several merit-based awards, scholarships, and grants. Most do not require students to show financial need. Additionally, there are scholarship opportunities, such as the Aroostook Aspirations Initiative available regionally, that incoming students may want to explore. The University of Maine at Presque Isle understands that earning a degree is a precious endeavor. We are committed to offering you opportunities to offset the costs through our Student Academic Scholarship Program. You will be rewarded for your hard work in academic areas. The awards below are geared toward traditional students coming right out of high school and students transferring from other colleges and universities. These scholarships are awarded at the time of acceptance. Our campus has so much to offer for those who live, work, and learn here. As you pursue your course of study at UMPI in preparation for your future, you’ll also eat, sleep, make friends, work out, have fun, cope with new challenges, and try new things. UMPI offers you an enriching and supporting opportunities that extend your education beyond the classroom. Living on campus and participating in athletics and intramurals, student employment, advising and counseling, student activities, and clubs and organizations are essential college life programs that create leadership, service, and personal growth experiences. UMPI also provides other physical resources–like our health and wellness center Gentile Hall (which features a pool, fitness center, elevated track, and climbing wall) and our very own disc golf course–as well as institutional learning opportunities available at places like our Center for Innovative Learning. Want UMPI Gear? Make sure you explore the Campus Store. Need help with your class assignments? Be sure to visit our Learning Commons. Student Affairs exists to meet your needs and interests, so we rely on your input and participation to make it a success. We encourage you to visit any member of the Student Affairs staff and share your ideas and concerns. Years from now, we want you to remember your experiences at UMPI as some of the best times of your life. So go on, explore your options. As a UMPI student, you get a wide range of services to help support your academic, technological, and wellness needs, from Advising to IT to Health Services. And we have a highly dedicated staff focused on service excellence, so when you have a question or a need, they’re right there with a smile to help or get you to the right person or office who can help you. Please contact the most out of your time with us, and utilize all the tools we offer to help prepare you for your future career. So check out the menu for the services and opportunities available. Or stop by. Or call. We’re right here, and we’re ready to help. View full university

UMM embodies an active community of diverse learners who share a commitment to exploration, leadership, collaboration, and interdisciplinary problem-solving. Through our Environmental Liberal Arts core, distinctive baccalaureate programs, and student-centered community, the University of Maine at Machias creates enriching educational opportunities that prepare graduates for professional success and lifelong engagement with the world. UMM embodies an active community of diverse learners who share a commitment to exploration, leadership, collaboration, and interdisciplinary problem-solving. Inspired by our unique coastal location, UMM's creative energy, applied research, and community engagement enhances the State of Maine's social, cultural, economic, and natural environments. UMM is Maine's Coastal University. Our location on the Bold Coast—including the land and sea, communities, and natural ecosystems—provides the context for a unique learning and living experience. UMM's distinctive, high-quality education centers on engaging students in the scientific, cultural, economic, and social inquiry prompted by Maine's Bold Coast region. We provide students with active learning opportunities and leadership development, featuring close mentoring and tight community connections. Students are engaged in intellectually rigorous and innovative campus and community experiences, including academically integrated campus service, community engagement, social diversity, mentored research, and professional internships. At UMM, our students learn by connecting in meaningful ways with local communities during their classes and with world communities through study abroad. They know in smart classrooms, computer labs, and our library, and in nearby rivers, mudflats, estuaries, oceans, fields, and forests. Machias students can also take advantage of our unique partnership with the University of Maine, our state's land-grant University, a place where they can continue to explore, to create, and to grow. The University of Maine at Machia's graduates are business entrepreneurs and managers, counselors and teachers, marine biologists and wildlife ecologists, artists and writers, and professionals in outdoor recreation management. They are leaders who appreciate world history, world literature, and the natural, social, and political world around them. If you are interested in finding out more about our campus on the Machias River banks and just a couple of miles from the Atlantic Ocean, please continue to explore our website, then send us an email, give us a call, or arrange a visit. We'd love to connect with you, answer your questions, and tell you more about the University of Maine at Machia's experience. College is an exciting new adventure, which requires a lot of hard work. The University of Maine at Machias has a dynamic staff of professionals dedicated to helping students learn and succeed through various out-of-classroom experiences. As you embark on your college career, take advantage of all the opportunities you will be exposed to during your UMM time. The Office of Financial Aid assists the University of Maine at Machias students and families finance their education. By administering federal, state, and University aid programs, our goal is to make financing students' education as straightforward as possible while providing the tools and resources necessary to become financially successful. Academic advising helps students access the many tools and supports available to discover the path to academic success. We empower students as they develop into successful independent learners. We focus on each student's goals and needs as they find out the interconnectedness of their academic programs, community experience, and the natural environment's richness. The Advising Center is UMM's comprehensive one-stop-shop. We are here to help students starting at the moment of their acceptance to University right up through graduation. We host events and provide support to help as students transition to UMM. Once students arrive, we are there to provide academic support and strategies to help students become successful. Another vital role that the Advising Center plays on campus is to serve as Student Success Advisors, providing academic advising on topics ranging from class registration to study skills. An excellent general rule is that if you need help and aren't sure where to go, your first step is to visit the Advising Center or contact your Student Success Advisor. If we don't know the answer, we will undoubtedly be willing to work with you to find it. Each year, the Career Services Office invites graduates from the past year to complete a Graduate Placement Survey, where graduates have the opportunity to indicate whether they are working in their chosen field of study, whether they are working in or out-of-state, their employer and job title. The mission of the University of Maine at Machias Health Services is to promote, maintain, and improve the health and well being of the UMM community. The Health Center provides students with confidential clinical services and health promotion in a caring, cost-effective, and convenient manner. Health Services strive to enhance and support a healthy community, thereby strengthening student and employee success. View full university

VIDEOS UMFK will nurture and engage a diversity of learners and aspiring professionals in Maine's rural communities and beyond through affordable, technologically-enhanced, and professionally-focused educational programs. The University of Maine at Fort Kent will become a model "rural university" in New England, creating pathways to educational opportunity and professional success for rural communities and people. Students who attend UMFK, whether they are residents on the campus or visit their classrooms using the Internet, discover the return for the time they have invested is far more than merely acquiring the knowledge and skills they need to achieve their goals. The university faculty and staff provide one-on-one support that, in addition to helping our students achieve success and overcome obstacles, has the result of passing to our graduates a creative work ethic that reflects the reputation the people of the local communities have across the state. Employers know that persons with a St. John Valley connection work harder and smarter than any other New England group. And we do it without breaking the bank. UMFK has earned numerous accolades from prestigious organizations such as the Princeton Review and U.S. World News and Report, which identify us as one of the most affordable universities. In fact, according to a recent report, graduates of the University of Maine at Fort Kent carry the least amount of average education debt upon graduation than any public college or university in the nation. Yet the college experience is more than gaining a diploma with a prestigious reputation for formidable working graduates and fun-filled days in a wilderness paradise. Students need to explore the world, and UMFK is a comfortable base for gaining urban experiences in international metropolises. A couple of hours west of Fort Kent is Quebec City while Bangor and coastal Maine are south. UMFK is at the center of the Lands and Forests' Acadia, a region where French Acadians maintain and celebrate their cultural identity. Students from UMFK, which has a higher percentage of international students than any other university in New England, immerse themselves in a cultural opportunity that is unique in the world. The learning opportunities at UMFK have become a model of a "rural university" that other New England campuses attempt to emulate. How do we do it? It's a simple approach. We create pathways to educational opportunity and professional success for rural communities and people by nurturing and engaging our students to become diverse learners and aspiring professionals. Our students take advantage of the most affordable, technologically-enhanced, and professionally-focused educational programs in the nation. We use our distinctive rural-serving advantage to design and deliver rural education opportunities to provide graduates who are globally prepared and give leadership to rural communities anywhere on the planet. UMFK provides educational access and services, which bring 21st-century skills and leadership to people throughout Maine and the United States and from across international boundaries who share rural life and work values. If you are neither a U.S. Citizen nor an eligible noncitizen, you do not qualify for U.S. Federal financial aid. Student employment may be available through the University work-study program. This program usually allows a student to work 7-8 hours a week on campus. To be considered for this type of employment, a University work-study application is required. A limited amount of University money may be available to assist students who may not qualify for assistance through the Federal Work-Study Program. Students are limited to part-time employment during the school term but may work 40 hours per week (for an average of 7.5 weeks) if employed under the summer University Work-Study Program. Eligibility is not based on need. The FAFSA is not required to be considered for this type of assistance. Work-study earnings are paid by check every two weeks. On February 21, 1878, Maine governor Selden Connor approved and signed an act to establish a training school for teachers in the Madawaska territory. This step meant that people in the region could be trained to teach at schools within the environment and thus begin educating and "Americanizing" the St. John Valley people. An amount of $1000 was set aside in the state treasury to establish and maintain what became commonly known as the Madawaska Training School. In the early years of the school's history, the location for the training of teachers alternated between Fort Kent and Van Buren, and in 1884 the school serving the lower section of the territory moved from Van Buren to Grand Isle. Then in 1886, issues of overcrowding in the Fort Kent location were addressed for the first time. Each year enrollment numbers had increased, and applicants had to be turned down for want of better accommodations by this time. Vital Cyr, the first principal of the Madawaska Training School, described the existing schoolhouse in the Fort Kent area as "small and cold" and that "no changes or repairs" had been made to the school buildings. He summarized his position by stating that "at Fort Kent, a new schoolhouse is much needed," hoping that the state would soon remedy the situation in the way of new buildings. A university of continued academic growth and diversity, the University of Maine at Fort Kent's growth has been dramatically influenced by the rich history and the region it serves. Born of the need to educate the local culture, the University of Maine at Fort Kent continues to live up to its academic excellence history. Though it now serves the global community, UMFK will always be a part of the rich cultural history of the St. John Valley. View full university

The Université du Maine is a multidisciplinary institution founded in 1977. As a critical socio-economic and educational player in the Grand Ouest region, it is situated on two campuses 80 km apart, one in Le Mans and the other in Laval. The University offers a wide range of Labor-marketed oriented programs open to everyone. The University has numerous partners across five continents to encourage and develop its research and teaching activities for the students' sake. The University has signed 263 agreements, 89 of which are in Europe, and has increased its participation in international networks to facilitate student and researcher mobility. A member of the European Association for International Education (EAIE) has obtained the French-German University status and participates in AUF consortiums. It is also at the origin of network-to-network agreements (RUOA, G9 group of Spanish Public Universities. A member of the EUA, a member of the ISEP network (International Student Exchange Program), and Campus France, the University is heavily involved in developing 65 dual-degree programs, 5 of which have obtained the European label from the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs. From the first year of a Bachelor's degree to a Ph.D., the Université du Maine proposes programs adapted to the evolution of the French and global socio-economic world, guaranteeing its students their success in finding a job in one innovating activity sector. Several programs (ERASMUS and the Université du Maine Scientific Council among them) allow the Université du Maine to benefit for one week up to one month from the best professors and researchers from all over the world to extend international exchanges with foreign universities and to multiply research collaborations. These invited professors will also have the opportunity to teach and give conferences. View full university