UMaine: Define Tomorrow
The University of Maine (UMaine) offers extensive academic opportunities expected from a major research university, with the close-knit feel of a small college. The University of Maine is Maine’s Flagship University offering the most comprehensive academic experience in the state. There are nearly 100 majors and academic programs, 75 graduate degree programs and 30 doctoral programs. All majors benefit from a strong foundation in the liberal arts. Top students are invited to join the Honors College, one of the oldest and most prestigious honors college in the nation. UMaine is also the state’s only public research university housing facilities with international reputations for excellence. UMaine students have extraordinary opportunities to gain real-world experience through research and experiential learning. Our undergraduates have the opportunity to collaborate with faculty, conduct fieldwork, and participate in internships around the world. Wildlife ecology studies learn about animal behavior by working with wildlife biologists and baby black bears. Many engineering students secure co-ops that typically lead to employment immediately upon graduation and are global leaders in deepwater offshore wind energy research. Education majors have the opportunity to take advantage of urban, rural, and international student teaching opportunities, and our marine science students have the opportunity to spend a semester by the sea at out world renowned Darling Marine Center. There are over 200 student organizations such as SPIFFY, the student investment club that manages a $2.3 million real money portfolio, Greek Life, Division I athletics, and many more.
About
From the School
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Jennifer Desmond
Assistant Director of Admissions and Student Ambassador Programs
Assistant Director of Admissions and Student Ambassador Programs
Address
Undergraduate Admissions
5713 Chadbourne Hall
Orono, ME 04469
5713 Chadbourne Hall
Orono, ME 04469
Phone
877-486-2365
Email
umaineadmissions@maine.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
New Balance Student Recreation Center
Alfond Arena
Collins Center for the Arts
Fogler Library
The Mall (grass quad central to campus)
Alfond Arena
Collins Center for the Arts
Fogler Library
The Mall (grass quad central to campus)
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Acadia National Park/Bar Harbor
Sugarloaf and Hermon Mountain - Downhill skiing
Baxter State Park/Mount Katahdin
Bangor Waterfront
Downtown Orono
Sugarloaf and Hermon Mountain - Downhill skiing
Baxter State Park/Mount Katahdin
Bangor Waterfront
Downtown Orono
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Monday - Friday (Saturday 1:00 pm)
9:30 - 3:00 pm
877-486-2365
9:30 - 3:00 pm
877-486-2365
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 2 hours
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 2 hours
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
Varies each semester. Check web site for dates.
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Coach Directly
Advance Notice
Other
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Varies
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Bangor International Airport is 10 miles from campus. Taxis and rental cars are available at the airport. Concord Coach Lines bus service also stops on campus during the academic year. The Community Connector bus provides free shuttle service to downtown Orono every half-hour during the academic year and free service (with a MaineCard) to Bangor, Brewer, Old Town, Hampden and Orono. Rideshare options are available on and off campus.
Driving Instructions to Campus
The university is located off Exit 191 or 193 from I-95. Follow the signs to campus.
Local Accommodations
In Orono, the closest motel ? less than a mile from campus ? is the University Inn Academic Suites. University Inn is a short walk to downtown restaurants and shops. The Black Bear Inn and Conference Center is located two miles from campus. Five miles from campus, the city of Bangor has several hotels and chains: Bangor Inn and Suites, Hampton Inn, Fairfield Inn by Marriott, Hilton Garden Inn, Courtyard by Marriott, Bangor Ramada, Comfort Inn, Four Points by Sheraton, Days Inn, Howard Johnson Inn and others. For more atmosphere, the historic Charles Inn is located in downtown Bangor.
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Admissions
Admissions
Overall
From The School
Admission to the University of Maine is a highly competitive and selective process. Successful applicants are those whose scholastic achievement, intellectual curiosity, and established study habits promise success in a comprehensive university environment. Applicants may apply using the University of Maine System application or the Common Application. The University of Maine also uses a holistic process. This process looks at the strength of high school curriculums, grades achieved, class rank, counselor recommendation, SAT or ACT score, student essay, and extracurricular involvement to evaluate for admission consideration. The University of Maine also recognizes Advance Placement tests, honors, and higher education courses. Student who pass examinations may be exempt from certain courses at UMaine.
The University of Maine has an Early Action deadline of December 1st. Complete applications that are postmarked by December 1st are considered for Early Action. Early Action candidates are given first consideration for the Honors College and merit scholarships awarded by the Admissions Office.
Select programs also have a December 1st application deadline. Students interested in Nursing, Bioengineering, Construction Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Technology need to apply by December 1st for admission consideration into these specific programs.
All other applicants are encouraged to submit their applications and all supporting documents by February 1st, and are notified by rolling admission.
Students should also submit their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1st to be considered for the maximum possible financial aid eligibility. UMaine's School Code for the FAFSA is 002053.
| Overview: | Applicants 15,000 |
Acceptance Rate 80% |
Average GPA 3.22 (on 4.0 scale) |
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| Testing Policies: | Superscore ACT YES |
Superscore SAT YES |
ACT Writing Policy: ACT with or without Writing accepted SAT Writing Policy: SAT with or without Writing accepted |
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| Deadlines: | Early Action: December 1st Bioengineering: December 1st |
Construction Engineering Technology: December 1st Mechanical Engineering: December 1st |
Mechanical Engineering Technology: December 1st Nursing: December 1st |
Overview
Applicants: 12,457
Acceptance Rate: 92%
Average HS GPA: 3.29
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
530 - 630
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
520 - 620
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
22 - 27
Testing Policies
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Requires applicants to submit either the SAT or ACT
Deadlines
Early Action — December 1
Regular — February 1
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Class Rank
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Selectivity Rating
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Academics
Overall
From The School
Academic Programs
UMaine offers nearly 100 majors and programs across six colleges at the undergraduate level: The College of Education and Human Development, College of Engineering, College of Liberals Arts & Sciences, College of Natural Sciences, Forestry & Agriculture, the Maine Business School, and the School of Engineering Technology. In addition to these programs, UMaine also offers the Explorations program which is designed to help undecided students identify a major best fit for a degree program to pursue. The Division of Lifelong Learning offers online classes, Summer University session, and distance-learning opportunities for students who need a flexible class schedule.
Students at the University of Maine benefit from a solid liberal arts foundation in addition to their major or concentration within their degree program. Students develop and refine the qualities needed in order to fully engage with the world around them, regardless of the discipline being studied.
Undergraduate research is a major component of the learning atmosphere. The University of Maine offers students true hands on research experience, as early as their first year on campus. UMaine is the state’s largest research university providing rich and diverse opportunities to publish findings, travel around the globe, and work alongside UMaine’s world-class scholars and researchers. The Center of Undergraduate Research connects students with faculty projects applicable to their academic interests and future careers. The abundance of research opportunities also provides students with great mentoring connections between faculty and students that carry benefits beyond the classroom. The skills students develop through research creates applicants who are much more competitive for the workplace and graduate school placement.
The University of Maine is also host to one of the country’s oldest and most prestigious Honors College. The Honors College provides an in-depth, academically challenging curriculum for qualified students across all majors. Honors College student take part in unique research, academic and cultural opportunities, and have the option for exclusive housing.
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
15:1
Total Faculty
878
with Terminal Degree
527
463
Men
415
Women
72
Minority
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
10 - 19
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
40%
Graduate in 5 years
57%
Graduate in 6 years
60%
Majors
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AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURE OPERATIONS, AND RELATED SCIENCES.
Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture.
Animal Sciences, General.
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General.
Food Science.
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AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
Women's Studies.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Botany/Plant Biology.
Microbiology, General.
Molecular Biology.
Zoology/Animal Biology.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Finance, General.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Communication and Media Studies.
Communication, General.
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia.
Journalism.
Mass Communication/Media Studies.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer Science.
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EDUCATION.
Art Teacher Education.
Biology Teacher Education.
Chemistry Teacher Education.
Education, General.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
Foreign Language Teacher Education.
French Language Teacher Education.
History Teacher Education.
Mathematics Teacher Education.
Music Teacher Education.
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
Secondary Education and Teaching.
Social Studies Teacher Education.
Spanish Language Teacher Education.
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ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician.
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician.
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician.
Engineering Technology, General.
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician.
Surveying Technology/Surveying.
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ENGINEERING.
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering.
Chemical Engineering.
Civil Engineering, General.
Computer Engineering, General.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics.
Engineering, General.
Mechanical Engineering.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
Human Development and Family Studies, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
French Language and Literature.
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Athletic Training/Trainer.
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
Statistics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Marine Sciences.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Natural Sciences.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Science.
Forest Sciences and Biology.
Forestry, General.
Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management, General.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Geology/Earth Science, General.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Social Work.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Anthropology, Other.
Anthropology.
Economics, General.
Economics, Other.
International Relations and Affairs.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Music Performance, General.
Music, General.
Students Say
Up in the Northeast corner of the United States, the University of Maine is a public research university with “all the opportunities of a large state school, while having the atmosphere of a small school.” Students in Business, Engineering, Marine Sciences, Forestry, Animal Science, Music, and Education majors all rave about their departments, but they also say that with nearly 100 majors, minors and degree programs, “the class choices are amazing.” The great value is another draw: “UMaine provides one of the most affordable university educations in the area” with “great scholarships if you have decent high school grades [and] SAT scores.” As for the classes themselves, undergrads caution that “the courses are rather challenging,” but there’s a sense of “camaraderie and willingness to … help—not just in professors but in your peers as well.” Professors are generally “passionate, helpful, and actually want to see you at their office hours,” and also bring “real-world experience into their classrooms.” Juniors and seniors advise that “building a relationship with faculty is key” to success both at UMaine and beyond as they “are eager to recruit students to help with their [own] research” and provide connections to outside jobs and research positions in their fields. Other hands-on learning opportunities abound at UMaine, with some examples including “drilling through the ice to collect sediment samples” on a frozen lake and caring for “horses and dairy cows” on the university farm. Students also find “well-established connections outside of college” in the form of hospital internships to placements at local primary schools. Because of this, students seeking “opportunity and a sense of community” find this campus to “feel like home.”
Degrees
Bachelor's
Doctoral
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Doctoral
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Stephen King
Author
Dr. Bernard Lown
Nobel Peace Prize winner
Bettina Boxall
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist
Lawrence Bender
Producer of Academy Award-winning films
Bridget Ziegelaar
NASA manager
Donald Holder
Two-time Tony Award-winning lighting designer
Pamela Ann White
U.S. Ambassador
Academic Rating
74/99
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
40%
Graduate in 5 years
57%
Graduate in 6 years
60%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Apr 15
Notification Date
Jan 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$9,763
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$8,866
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,159
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
78%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$33,890
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$9,845
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition (In-State)
$9,000
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$29,310
Required Fees
$2,438
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,000
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
$2,200
On-Campus Room and Board
$10,666
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
College/university loans from institutional funds
State Loans
State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Financial Aid Rating
84/99
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
From The School
Students get will get a full and enriching college experience at UMaine. The University of Maine hosts many on-campus programs and opportunities for students to explore and meet new people. Students can kayak, ski, snowshoe, canoe, hike, and much more. 15 miles of walking, biking, and cross county ski trails surround UMaine’s beautiful campus. There are also over 200 clubs and organizations for students to get involved in, such as Greek Life, The Woodsmen’s Club, Robotics Club, Spanish Club and countless more. The Campus Activities Board also puts on free events during the school year including movies, karaoke, game nights, and astronomy shows. You can join an athletic team or cheer on the UMaine Black Bears Division I teams to victory for free during the year. In fact, the Wall Street Journal names UMaine’s Alfond Arena the best atmosphere in college hockey.
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
9,365
Foreign Countries Represented
36
Demographics
1.48%
Asian
1.96%
Black
4.11%
Hispanic
84.45%
Caucasian
2.00%
Unknown
1.92%
International
47% female
53% male
37% are out of state
87% are full time
13% are part time
Students Say
UMaine’s “campus is filled with very welcoming people” who are “down to earth,” “helpful,” “hardworking,” and, as one undergrad phrases it, “wicked friendly.” The student body hails “mostly from the state of Maine or the surrounding New England area” and is predominantly white. Yet students emphasize that the campus is diverse, maintaining a “significant LGBT+ presence on campus” and a mix of social classes, religions, and political affiliations. Whatever the background, most students “share the love and passion of the outdoors.” Additionally, one student tells us, “Everyone has their own different quirks and no one is judged for that.” That acceptance also goes for nontraditional students. For example, the “veteran community is fantastic” and there are “many people with military partners [or] family members.” Another student sums it up: “There is a unique sense of Maine here, and we are quite united under the Black Bear banner.”
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
From The School
Location
There’s no place like Maine. Located in Orono, Maine, students are surrounded by the great outdoors and ample opportunity to explore everything that Maine has to offer. Orono is nestled between the Stillwater and Penobscot rivers, providing a truly beautiful and unique campus feel. The campus has a traditional New England feel with ivy-covered brick buildings, towering pines, and beautiful fall foliage that is second to none. Some of the best skiing in the northeast is within easy driving distance. Beautiful tourist attractions such as Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park, Baxter State Park, and the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail are just a short drive from campus. The University of Maine is also only 10 minutes from the city of Bangor, Maine’s third largest city, which contains its own international airport.
Campus Facilities & Equipment
The University of Maine is home to state-of-the-art research facilities, classrooms and teaching laboratories.
Fogler Library is the state’s largest library and located right in the center of campus. It houses more than 1.4 million volumes, 2.38 million microforms, 2.3 million U.S. and Canadian government publications, and papers written by famous UMaine Alumni, Stephen King. BR>
Students will also have access to the Capital Markets Training Laboratory with state-of-the-art technology and 12 Bloomberg Terminals that allow for hands-on learning in financial education.
Engineering students get the opportunity to work alongside professors and research scientists in the internationally recognized, Advanced Structures and Composite Center. Students have assisted on projects for NASA, off shore wind resources, the United States Military and “Bridge in a Backpack.” The Advanced Structures and Composite Center has partnered with more than 500 national and international companies.
The Virtual Environment and Multimodal Interaction Laboratory (VEMI) is a research facility that combines fully immersive virtual reality with augmented reality technologies in an integrated research and development environment. Students from all interest and majors collaborate in projects in the VEMI Lab on the latest research in areas such as aging research, vision impairment research and virtual realities.
Off-Campus Opportunities
There are also many ways to explore Maine off campus as well. There is outdoor recreation, music and food festivals, museums and much more. Bangor, is a 10-minute drive from campus. Bangor hosts Summer Concerts in the Park, the American Folk Festival, and the State Fair. Take a trip to Maine’s famous Lobster Festival in Rockport or to Acadia National Park in Bar Harbor. There are over 120 miles of hiking trails to explore. There is also 15 miles of hiking right behind UMaine’s campus!
Students at the University of Maine also have many opportunities to travel abroad. Through our study abroad programs, students will be able to explore globally while enhancing their education by taking courses, volunteering, or researching. Students have traveled to China to study emerging financial markets, to Italy to learn about Renaissance art history, to Turkey to study film, and to Brazil to look at our world’s diverse ecosystem. Students will have the opportunity to enhance their education and experience at UMaine with fun, enriching, on and off-campus activities.
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
38%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
83/99
First-Year Students living on campus
90%
Campus Environment
Village
99/99
Housing Options
Apartment Married
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Frat Sorority
International Student
Other
Theme Housing
Wellness Housing
International Student
Other
Theme Housing
Wellness Housing
Students Say
UMaine Black Bears are a very active bunch, and “sports, especially hockey, [are] a huge part of the … culture.” At games, “the student section goes crazy (in the best way)” and “the school spirit is . . . incredible.” Additionally, the school is situated in “such a unique place” that is “super green in the summer and pure white in the winter,” providing this outdoorsy student body with miles of “trails for running and biking and a river [where] people often go paddling, kayaking, swimming and fishing.” (Yes, there’s an on-campus canoe rental.) Both coastal Arcadia National Park and remote Baxter State Park, where “the Appalachian Trail ends . . . [atop] pristine Mount Katahdin,” are just an hour’s drive away. The winter season is popular for cross-country and alpine skiing, snowboarding and other sports. Other forms of physical activity are available in UMaine’s recreation center, which students boast is the “best in New England” and features “tons of equipment and … classes for people of all experience levels.” For those who would rather stay inside during the winter, the campus puts on free movies, “drag shows, trivia nights, [and] amazing Collins Center performances.” As for nightlife, while there are plenty of parties and drinking at downtown bars on weekends, there is little pressure to partake—students say their peers are “chill and accepting of whatever you do and do not do.” While the school may be in a rural environment, that doesn’t mean the students are bored or lonely. As one undergrad puts it: “When everyone’s in the middle of nowhere, no one is.”
Special Needs Admissions
Director
Sara Henry
College Entrance Tests Required
Yes
Interview Required
No
Documentation Required for LD
The campuses of the University of Maine System are committed to providing equal access to campus programs and activities to qualified persons with disabilities. A qualified individual is a person who, with or without reasonable accommodations, can meet established criteria applied to all students for participation in campus programs and activities. In order to determine if an individual is entitled to these protections the campuses of the University of Maine System require documentation that establishes the presence of a learning disability; and provides sufficient information to describe the likely impact of the learning disability on the individual’s participation in the learning process as well as other campus programs and activities. Documentation consisting only of a diagnosis, case or chart note s, and/or prescription notations is unacceptable. Copies of IEPs and Section 504 plans may be informative, but are not sufficient documentation to support accommodation. Individuals conducting evaluation and rendering diagnosis must have appropriate qualifications. Documentation typically would be provided by certified and/or licensed school psychologists, clinical psychologists, neuropsychologists, learning disability specialists, or other professionals with specific certification and experience in the identification of learning disabilities. The University has final authority for determining accommodations. This decision is based on the nature of the course or program, and specifics of the individual?s disability-related needs. Accommodations do not include interventions that are remedial or needed for personal care or study. Documentation of a Learning Disability must include: 1. Relevant Historical Information a. A summary of background information includes relevant developmental, medical and educational histories. 2. Testing a. Testing must be current, generally within the past three – four years, in order that accommodations are appropriately suited to the current impact of the disability. b. Testing must be comprehensive. It is not acceptable to a dminister only one test for the purpose of diagnosis or establishing that substantial limitation exists. Minimally, domains to be addressed must include but are not limited to: i.Aptitude, information processing, ii.Achievement: Current levels of functioning in reading, mathematics and written and oral language are required. 3. Scores a.Standard scores are required in reporting test data. Percentiles and grade equivalents are inadequate by themselves. 4.Interpretation and Diagnosis a.Test scores and other information gathered through the evaluation process should be synthesized by the evaluator and provide clear and specific evidence that a learning disability does or does not exist. Evidence of a substantial limitation to learning or other major life activity must also be provided. It is the clinician?s responsibility to make a clear diagnostic statement about the presence of a disability if it exists . 5.Recommended Accommodations a.Suggestions for appropriate auxiliary aids or services should be included. The documentation should provide a rationale substantiating the need for accommodation based on the impact of the disability. Description of accommodations and/or auxiliary aids used previously are informative, but past accommodations, especially those used in a high school environment, will not necessarily be appropriate in a university setting. Accommodations that would fundamentally alter the essential nature of a course or program will not be implemented. 6.Identifying Information a.Documentation must include the name and professional title(s) of the evaluator as well as the date(s) of testing. Reports must be typed on letterhead and signed by the evaluator. Handwritten scores or summary sheets are not acceptable.Documentation Required for ADHD
DOCUMENTATION GUIDELINES FOR ATTENTION DEFICIT/HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADD/ADHD) The campuses of the University of Maine System are committed to providing equal access to campus programs and activities to qualified persons with disabilities. A qualified individual is a person who, with or without reasonable accommodations, can meet established criteria ap plied to all students for participation in campus programs and activities. Students requesting accommodations from the University of Maine are required to submit documentation to verify eligibility under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990(ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The eligibility requirements for disability accommodations for students with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder are: 1.Verification of diagnosis and severity of condition 2. Documentation of current significant functional limitations in an educational setting. The University has final authority for determining accommodations. This decision is based on the nature of the course or program, and specifics of the individual?s disability- related needs. Accommodations do not include interventions that are remedial or needed for personal care or study. Accommodations are provided after documentation has been submitted to and approved by Student Accessibility Services. To ensure the provision of reasonable and appropriate accommodations for students with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, or Attention Deficit Disorder the following information should be provided in the documentation. 1. Verification of Disability Professional Credentials Name, title, and professional credentials of the evaluator, including information about license or certification, area of specialization, employment, and state or province in which the individual practices. Professionals generally considered qualified to evaluate and diagnose ADHD/ADD have comprehensive training in differential diagnosis, psychiatric disorders and direct experience with adolescent or adult ADHD population, such as clinical psychologists, neuropsychologists, psychiatrists and other relevantly - trained medical doctors. b.Currency of Report The provision of reasonable accommodations and services is based upon assessment of the current impact of the disability on academic performance. In most cases, this means that a diagnostic evaluation has been completed within the last three years. Documentation older than three years may be acceptable under certain conditions on a case-by-case basis. c. Diagnostic Statement Provide a specific diagnosis of ADHD based on the DSM-V diagnostic criteria. The diagnosis must be stated directly and should not use such terms as suggests, is indicative of, or attention problems. 2. Assessment Criteria a. Evidence of Developmental or Early Impairment Include indicators establishing that symptoms of the disorder were present in childhood, or early adolescence and manifested in more than one setting b. Developmental and Medical History Include a developmental and medical history. c. DSM-V Symptoms Include a summary of objective historical information substantiating the individual?s manifestations of DSM-V ADHD throughout childhood, adolescence and adulthood (to the present) in two or more settings, and how patterns of inattentiveness, impulsivity and/or hyperactivity have been used to determine the presence of ADHD. d. Rule Out Alternative Causes Indicate that alternative psychological, medical or non cognitive (e.g.; educational; cultural) explanations have been investigated and ruled out as causes for inattentiveness, impulsivity, hyperactivity and/or executive functioning. e. Medical Treatment Provide relevant current medical history. Indicate whether or not the individual was evaluated while on medication prescribed for the treatment of ADHD, and whether or not the prescribed treatment produced a positive response 3.Educational Impact a.History of the type and degree of limitations to learning Include a summary of objective historical information about the educational impact of the ADHD from child hood to the present such as transcripts, report cards, teacher comments, tutoring evaluations, past psychoeducational testing, and other third party interviews. The individual’s history of using academic accommodations should be documented. If no history exists, then an explanation should be included regarding why accommodations were not used, and why they are now needed. b. Current educational impact Specify how ADHD currently impacts the individual?s academic functioning. Document current and substantial limitation to learning for which the individual is requesting accommodation, including how the disability impacts course examinations (if accommodations are being requested in this area). 4. Accommodation recommendations and justifications Indicate why specific accommodations are needed and how the effects of ADHD symptoms, as designated by the DSM-V, are mediated by the accommodations 5. In addition to the diagnostic report, please attach other information relevant to this student's academic adjustment.Special Need Services Offered
Calculator allowed in exams
Yes
Dictionary allowed in exams
No
Computer allowed in exams
Yes
Spellchecker allowed in exams
Yes
Extended test time
Yes
Scribes
Yes
Proctors
Yes
Oral exams
Yes
Notetakers
Yes
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Accommodation for students with ADHD
Yes
Reading machine
Yes
Other assistive technology
Yes
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
160
Number of Honor Societies
7
Number of Social Sororities
9
Number of Religious Organizations
8
Sports
Athletic Division
Division I
27% participate in intramural sports
4% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Black Bears)
9 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Football
Ice Hockey
Swimming
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Football
Ice Hockey
Swimming
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Black Bears)
10 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Field Hockey
Ice Hockey
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Cross Country
Diving
Field Hockey
Ice Hockey
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Student Services
Day Care
Health
Womens Center
LGBT Support Groups
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Navy ROTC Offered on-campus
Health
Womens Center
LGBT Support Groups
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Navy ROTC Offered on-campus
Sustainability
The University of Maine has an innovative program to reduce the use of motor vehicles: It provides free bicycles to be used by faculty, staff, and students. Old or abandoned bikes are collected by the UMaine Police Department, refurbished by Maine Bound, and are then available for checkout on a monthly basis. A free shuttle also takes students from campus to downtown Orono. The result? Hundreds of UMaine students biking to class and thousands more using the shuttle to get around town, which equals thousands of fewer car trips each year. The university has a full-time Sustainability Coordinator and a Sustainability Council made up of students, faculty and staff. Under their guidance, the university has made a commitment to avoid sprawl, restore local habitats, and achieve carbon neutrality by 2040. Students have plenty of opportunities to become involved in environmental issues on campus. Eco-Reps in residence halls coordinate recycling programs and lead other environmental initiatives. UMaine’s Advanced Composting Facility converts more than 300,000 pounds of pre- and post-consumer food waste from campus dining facilities annually. By using the compost to grow greens in campus hoop houses, the university is effectively going from plate to plant and back to plate. All new buildings on campus must meet state green building standards and existing buildings are getting a makeover—two have been outfitted recently with industrial-scale solar thermal systems. Motivated students can join one of the many sustainability-based campus groups like “The Green Team,” which promotes sustainability on projects as large as national campaigns and as small as minor changes in campus life. Faculty and students research sustainable energy, including cellulosic ethanol, wind, and tidal power (with help from a $300,000 Green Loan Fund supported by the University of Maine Foundation).
91/99
AASHE STARS® rating
SILVER
School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
Yes
Available Transportation Alternatives
Carpool/Vanpool Matching Program
Yes
Free Or Reduced Price Transit Passes And/Or Free Campus Shuttle
Yes
Reduced Parking Fees For Car And Van Poolers
Yes
School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
Yes
School Offers A Telecommute Program For Employees
Yes
Data provided by Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), STARS®, as of March, 2023.
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
https://www.umaine.edu/computerconnection/
