Founded in 1865, the University of Maine is a land, sea and space grant institution, and the flagship campus of the University of Maine System. Located in Orono along the banks of the Stillwater River, 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 81 countries. UMaine offers more than 100 degree programs through which students can earn graduate certificates, master’s, doctoral or professional science master’s degrees. Opportunity for all members of the University of Maine community and its constituents is a cornerstone of our mission.

The University of Maine offers a strong 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.

UMaine's programs are offered by the college of Liberal Arts, the college of Business, Public Policy and Health, the college of Engineering, the college of Education and Human Development, and the college of Natural Sciences, Forestry and Agriculture. In addition the Honors College offers one of the oldest honors programs in the United States. Outstanding facilities offer students a chance to really become involved in their education, many majors offer the opportunity to become involved in research at the undergraduate level.

The University of Maine offers an exciting First Year Residential Experience (FYRE) that combines on campus living with academic and social programming. All first year students live in the FYRE or Honors residential complex and are able to benefit from the enhanced community activities offered to help first year students have a successful year at UMaine.

For a list of programs available to first-year students please visit our web page at http://www.go.umaine.edu/

For information on our career planning services please visit our Career Center web page at http://www.umaine.edu/career/