go.umaine.

edu/applyinfo
Indicate your first and second
choice of study on your application
or to let us know if you are
undecided about a first- or secondchoice major. More information on
program requirements is online.

Applications for First-Year

and Transfer Students
A complete application includes an
official high school transcript, SAT
or ACT scores (waived for transfers
with more than 12 completed
credits or applicants age 20 and
older), official college transcripts
for all attempted college
coursework, an essay, a school
recommendation (first-year
applicants only) and an application
fee of $40. All application material
should be submitted online.

Academic Preparation
High school coursework should be
at the college preparation level or
higher. Advanced, honors, AP or IB
coursework is encouraged.
Candidates should have four units
of English, three to four units of
mathematics (at least algebra I and
II, and geometry; some programs
require advanced mathematics),
two to three units of a lab science
(some programs require specific
courses), two units of foreign
language and two to three units of
social studies. Computer science
and fine arts courses are
recommended. Transfer students

may use completed college

coursework to replace missing
required high school courses.

New England Board of

Higher Education (NEBHE)
Regional Student Program
Through the NEBHE Regional
Student Program, UMaine makes
certain programs available to
residents of specified states at a
discounted tuition rate. A list of
states and majors is online.

Scholarships
All first-time students accepted
through Early Action (deadline
Dec. 15) will be considered for
merit scholarships. Students
accepted through the regular
rolling admission process will only
be considered on a funds-available
basis. College and department
scholarships and those for transfer
students also are available. More
information is online.

AP and IB Credit
Advanced Placement credit is
available for more than 40 UMaine
courses, depending on AP test
scores. Credit also is available for
students who have earned the
International Baccalaureate (IB)
diploma. See UMaines AP credit
table online.

regionally accredited institutions,

depending on grades earned. A list
of courses already evaluated for
transfer credit is online
(umaine.edu/mainestreet). Credit
for military training may be
awarded based on American
Council on Education guidelines.

Financing Your UMaine

Education
UMaine is committed to providing
financial assistance to qualified
students through a combination of
scholarships, grants, student
employment and loans. To apply
for financial aid, the Free
Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA) must be received at the
Federal Processor by March 1 for
full consideration. A late FAFSA is
a disadvantage in the awarding
process. Be sure to include
UMaines code (002053). We
encourage you to submit the
FAFSA online. More information
about UMaines financial aid
programs is on the Web.

Important Deadlines:
December 15: Early Action; priority for
scholarships and Honors College.

February 1: Regular rolling admission.

March 1: FAFSA and international

Transfer/Military Credit

application.

Transfer credit is awarded for

college-level courses from

May 1: Candidates reply and housing

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For current tuition and cost information, visit

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Admissions Office
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Orono, ME 04469-5713
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About 80 percent of UMaine students receive financial aid.

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African Student Assoc.
All Maine Women
Alpha Delta
Alpha Kappa Psi
Alternative Spring Break
American Marketing Assoc.
Amnesty International
Animal Conservation
Animation Club
Anthropology Club
Anthropomorphics Club
Art and Design Collective
Asian Student Assoc.
Athletic Training Assoc.
Biology Club
Black Bear Robotics
Black Student Union
Blade Society
Boulder Club
Campus Crusade for Christ
Capoeira Club
Catholic Student Assoc.
Central America Service
Assoc.
Cheerleading
Chemical Engineers
Chess Club
Christian Athletes
Circle K
Civil Engineers
Class Councils
Classics Club
Club Canada
College Democrats
College Republicans
Colleges Against Cancer
Collegiate FFA

(partial list)
Navigators
Navy ROTC Midshipmen
No Labels
Nontraditional Student
Assoc.
Nutrition Club
Odyssey of the Mind
Order of Omega
Orono Student Nurses
Assoc.
Paintball Club
Paranormal Investigation
Club
Phi Sigma Pi
Phi Sigma Tau
Photography Club
Pi Mu Epsilon
Pre-Vet. Club
Psi Chi
R/C Flying Airplane Club
REACH
Racquetball Club
Renaissance
Role Playing Games Society
Rotaract Club
SAFARI
Saudi Arabian Student Org.
Scuba Club
Senior Skull Society
Sigma Tau Delta
Sisters Supporting Sisters
Ski and Snowboard Club
Society for a Clean Campus
Society of American
Foresters
Society of Physics Students
Soc. of Women Engineers

InterVarsity Christian
Fellowship
Intramural Sports Council
Iranian Social Hub
Jugglers Society
Kappa Delta Pi
Kappa Kappa Psi
Kappa Omicron Nu
Lambda Pi Eta
Latin American Student
Org.
Life Support
Lifelines
Maine Animal Club
Maine Masque
Maine Outing Club
Maine Peace Action
Committee
Maine Society for
Microbiology
Maine Steiners
Mainely Voices
Management Accountants
Marine Sciences Club
Mathematics & Science
Future Teachers
Mechanical Engineers
MEDLIFE
Mitchell Scholars
Mock Trial
Muslim Students Assoc.
NAACP
National Society of
Collegiate Scholars
National Student Speech,
Language, Hearing Assoc.
Native People's Alliance

Computing Machinery
Craft Club
Cult Cinema Appreciation
Cybersecurity Team
Dance Club
Disc Golf Club
Doulos Magazine
Dressage Club
Electrical & Electronic
Engineers
Engineers Without Borders
Equestrian Team
Food Science
Forensics Team
Forest Products Society
Formula SAE
Fraternities (18)
French Club
Gamma Sigma Sigma
Geological Society
German Club
Golden Key
Golf Club
Green Energy Club
Green Team
Habitat Club
Health Professions Club
Hillel
Hip-Hop Dance Club
History Club
Hoop Dance Club
Horticulture Club
Improv In Sanity
International Affairs
Assoc.
International Student
Assoc.

Sociology Club
Soil & Water Science
Society
Sophomore Eagles
Sophomore Owls
Sororities (7)
South Asian Assoc. of
Maine
Spanish Language
SPIFFY
Standardbred Drill Team
Student Education
Assoc. of Maine
Student Labor Action
Project
Student Social Work Org.
Surveying and Mapping
Sustainable Agriculture
Sustainability Education
and Ecological Design
Swing Dance Club
Table Tennis Club
TAPPI/PIMA
Tau Beta Pi
Tau Beta Sigma
Technical Theater
Trap and Skeet Club
Troop Greeters
UMaine for the Cure
University Flying Club
Up Til Dawn
Veterans Club
Wildlife Society
Woodsmen's Team
Working Inner Knowledge
Xi Sigma Pi
Yoga Club

Clery Act
The Clery Act requires universities to disclose to prospective students our three-year statistics regarding campus crime, including public property within, or
immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. This report includes our policies for campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug
use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault and other matters. A copy of this report is available on the Web (umaine.edu/security) or by
contacting the UMaine Police Department, University of Maine, 81 Rangeley Road, Orono, ME 04469-5794, (207) 581-4053.
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Open House
Programs:

Saturday Information
Sessions:

August 28, 2012

October 15, 2012
November 12, 2012
February 18, 2013 (Presidents Day)
April 15, 2013 (Patriots Day)

September 8, 2012
September 22, 2012
October 6, 2012
October 27, 2012
November 17, 2012
December 8, 2012
March 23, 2013
April 27, 2013

An Open House is a daylong program that provides

an in-depth look at UMaine with an academic focus.
Meet our faculty, students and staff, go on a campus
tour, learn more about our academic programs, have
lunch, see a sample residence hall room, learn about
student activities and attend an admission
information session.
A Saturday Information Session is a brief morning
visit to campus that includes an admission
information session and a general tour of campus.
This provides a good first look at UMaine.

Questions and complaints about

discrimination in any area of the
university should be directed to Karen
Kemble, Director of Equal
Opportunity, ADA Coordinator, Title
IX Coordinator, Rehabilitation Act
Section 504 Coordinator, University of
Maine, 5754 North Stevens Hall,
Room 101, Orono, ME 04469-5754,
telephone (207) 581-1226, TTY (207)
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spirit of applicable laws and pursuing
its own goals of diversity, the
University of Maine shall not
discriminate on the grounds of race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
including transgender status or
gender expression, national origin,
citizenship status, age, disability or
veteran's status in employment,
education and all other areas of the
University System. The university
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By Bus: Concord Coach Lines

(concordcoachlines.com) offers
service directly to campus when
classes are in session. Concord
and Greyhound (greyhound.com)
both offer year-round service to
Bangor, 15 minutes south of
campus.
By Air: Bangor International
Airport (flybangor.com) is
15 minutes south of campus, and
offers flights on major U.S. carriers.

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o us, its not a direction, its a way of life.

Its about being the first. The only. The best.

Its about reaching higher, looking deeper,
thinking bigger. Because theres nothing to
gain from dreaming small.
At the University of Maine, youll find courses
that challenge you, research that will stretch
your mind and professors who demand
excellence. And you will deliver.
But youll also have fun. Youll make friends for
life. Youll scream your (blue-painted) face off at
a hockey game. Youll hike and kayak and bike
and ski. Or youll pursue your own passions.
And when you graduate, as one student says,
youll still be the same person you are today.
Just a better version.
Raise your expectations.
Come up to the University of Maine.

1. Eric Custeau
Kinesiology and
Physical Education
Gorham, Maine

2. Trevor TJ England
Child Development and
Family Relations
Poland, Maine

3. Jacob Day
Accounting, Finance
Honors
Byram, N.J.

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4. Leigh Johnson
Psychology
Pre-Med minor
Yarmouth, Maine

5. Calvin Mako
Earth Sciences
Honors College
South Deerfield, Mass.

6. Cat Ahlberg
Biochemistry
Pre-Med and
Chemistry minors, Honors
Los Angeles, Calif.

Why
UMaine?
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7. Jeff Servetas

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10. John Poulin

Bioengineering
Honors
Hancock, Maine

Computer Science, German

Newport, Maine

11. Elizabeth Reynolds

8. Kristina
McTigue

Civil Engineering
Studio Art minor
Ann Arbor, Mich.

Social Work,
Psychology
Mahwah, N.J.

12. Kim Dao

Biology
Pre-Med minor
Saco, Maine

9. Travis
Blackmer
Economics
Dedham, Maine

Well, we could tell you about the

excellent research opportunities for
undergrads. And how you can work
closely with your professors. We could tell
you about the friends youll meet, the way
campus looks in the fall as the sun is
setting, the mind-opening discussions youll
have in your English class. We could even
tell you about the intramurals you could
play, concerts you could see, late-night
coffee you could drink.

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13. Shelby Saucier
Anthropology
Cumberland, Maine

14. Jose Roman

Psychology
Communication
Transfer student
Portland, Maine

15. Molly Flanagan

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16. Hannah Hudson

International Affairs
Spanish concentration
Honors
Columbia Falls, Maine

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18. Kaidi Ilves

International Affairs
Psychology
Tallinn, Estonia

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19. Terran Siladi

Mechanical Engineering
Renewable Energy minor
Montville, Maine

17. Colin Buttarazzi

Management
Honors
Arundel, Maine

Marine Science
Pre-Med minor
Honors
Farmington, Maine

But really, you dont care what we

have to say. You dont even
know who we are. So we
figured wed turn it over to the
experts: our students. We asked
them the questions we hear most often.
Maybe youll see a little bit of yourself in
their answers. Maybe youll see a little bit of
yourself in their faces, their goals, their
drive. And maybe, just maybe, youll see
yourself here.

Tori Mason

Drew King

Nursing
Orrington, Maine

Mass Communication
Ewa Beach, Hawaii

How has research enhanced your

undergraduate experience at UMaine?
Leigh: The research opportunities
available at UMaine are extraordinary.
At the end of my sophomore year, I
was one of five UMaine Pre-Med
students accepted into Tufts University
School of Medicine through the
Maine Track Early Assurance Program,
and I believe my experience in a
biomedical lab set my application
apart.
Kristina: In the Psychology
Departments research track, I worked
as a research assistant under Dr. Peter
LaFreniere, who is developing major
theories in the field. To be a
part of that has been a learning
experience.

Jeff: When I say there are research

opportunities, I dont just mean going
into a lab and washing dishes for a
graduate student. You actually get to go
in and do research and ask your own
questions and do work that really

up to

Come
explore.

UMaine is one of the National Science

Foundations top 100 universities for research,
and we pride ourselves on providing unparalleled
research opportunities for undergraduate
students in Maine.

matters work that people are really

interested in. Its a great opportunity.

Cat: Im working on research in

collaboration with Bioengineering and
part of the project is forensics. If you
take bacterial endospores with certain
DNA that we insert into the microbes
and mix them into explosives, it allows
law enforcement to more easily track
where a bomb came from by reisolating
the DNA that we placed there.
Calvin: I had the opportunity to
go to Antarctica to work as a research
assistant for Brenda Hall of UMaines
Climate Change Institute. We were
collecting glacial geology data near
the Dry Valleys places where there is
no snow or ice. In geology, you can
learn all sorts of things in the
classroom, but the minute you get out
in the field, you can learn exponentially
more. This experience made the things I
learned in the classroom more real.

Undergraduate
Research

Undergraduate Stephanie
Yum (right) works with
graduate student Alex
Demers in Bioengineering
Professor David Neivandts
lab. Through their research
with Neivandt, students
discovered a groundbreaking way to make
carbon nanofibers.

The Center for Undergraduate

Research was established in 2008
to connect students with faculty
projects that suit their interests.
For many, research provides an
opportunity for a mentor-mentee
relationship different from and
often richer than that of teacherstudent. Skills developed through
research and scholarship make
students more competitive in the
workplace and in graduate school.

How would you describe the

academic atmosphere at UMaine?
Tori: Students are incredibly focused,
and in my major, Nursing, we work
together rather than standing alone.
Everyone has the same questions and
were all trying to get them answered.
Were very goal-oriented.
Travis: Its been fantastic. Ive had
engaging classes that have forced me
to look at different aspects of issues, to
question why I think the way I think.
Ive been encouraged to form new
thoughts and expand the ones I had.
Because of UMaines interdisciplinary
approach, Ive been drawn into
exploring other fields and apply what
Ive learned in Economics elsewhere.

Rise
to the Challenge.

Calvin: There are so many

opportunities here that youre likely to
find something that you want to do
not just something ordinary, but
something thats going to be great. You
have the opportunity to go deep into
your studies. What Ive learned here has
shaped the way I see the world.
Jeff: UMaine offers an experience that

Shelby: Its what you make it. You can

youre never going to find anywhere

else. Coming here, I thought I was
going to get lost in the mix, but all of a
sudden I was part of this gigantic
engineering family. Every professor I
met asked my name and then
remembered it. Every classmate was
automatically my friend. Beyond that,
the classes are awesome.

choose to take easier courses, but Id

rather be challenged and learn more.
UMaine has opened so many doors for
me. In high school, I had no idea I
would be going to Africa with a class or
to India through study abroad.

Hannah: Honors makes you think of

the world in a different way. Our
readings often talk about how historical
issues and events affected humanitys
perspective. These are big issues.

Honors College
The Honors College at UMaine,
one of the countrys oldest honors
programs, draws some 750
undergraduates in all disciplines
who are interested in an in-depth,
well-rounded, academically
challenging experience. Because
this is a competitive program,
students are invited to become a
part of the college during the
admissions review process. Small
classes, lively discussions and a
senior thesis are hallmarks of the
program.

The University of Maine is the flagship campus of the

University of Maine System. As such, it provides the
states most comprehensive academic experience at
Maines largest public research institution, with more
than 90 majors and programs.
The whiteboard pitch
competition at UMaines
Foster Center for Student
Innovation.

Find friends in

high
places.

What are your interactions like

with your professors?
John: There are a lot of great minds in

Drew: I love putting on events, and I

the Computer Science Department.

They force us to think for ourselves
and really know the material, not just
from reading, but to truly understand it.

love public relations and marketing. If it

wasnt for John Sherbloms class in PR, I
dont think Id be ready to start my
masters degree in marketing
communication. Hes amazing. Thats
the relationship you have with
professors at UMaine. Its a one-on-one
relationship, and you can call on them
when you need them.

Elizabeth: In Civil Engineering,

were able to have close interactions
with our professors. We have this
informal thing called CIE 1000 the
Civil Engineering students and faculty
meet for dinner pretty regularly. Its so
awesome that were able to see our
professors in class and then hang out
with them at Pats Pizza. It shows you a
different side.

Cat: My adviser, Chuck Moody, has

At UMaine, our faculty

actually teach classes,
but beyond that, many
are deeply involved in
their students education,
personal growth and life
after graduation.

made everything possible. I get bored

unless a class is really challenging, so
he has helped me find the hardest
version of the classes I want to take.
Thanks to him, Ive taken third- and
fourth-year classes and Im only a
sophomore.

TJ: All of my professors are really

personable and if you have any issues,
theyre always there to lend an ear.

Terran: To be able to meet so many

extremely intelligent professors,
especially in the Mechanical
Engineering Department, has been
amazing. Its been very nice to get to
know them and start to develop
relationships with them. They know
who I am and because of that, Ive
been able to get more out of my classes
than just sitting in a lecture.

Innovation Station

John Mahon is a legend when

it comes to research on
international business policy,
but at UMaine, hes also the
guy who talks commerce over
coffee with students. His door
is always open.

Many people think that creativity

is an art rather than a science, but
UMaines Innovation Engineering
minor takes a data- and researchdriven approach to the creative
process. The classes are open to
everyone, regardless of major, and
are designed to help students
develop, refine, communicate and
implement new ideas. It is housed
at the Foster Center for Student
Innovation, which connects
student entrepreneurs with the
resources they need to succeed.

How has your learning

extended outside the classroom?
Jacob: SPIFFY, UMaines Student
Portfolio Investment Fund, was the
main reason why I chose UMaine. I
could learn in the classroom, but I
could also apply that knowledge in real
life. We manage a $1.6 million realmoney portfolio, and I make trades of
$40,000, $60,000 or $80,000 on a
regular basis.
Kristina: Social Work requires a
practicum in our senior year, and Im
working as an intern at Community
Care. Its eye-opening. This has given
me the opportunity to see what Im
going to do with my degree. It has put
a lot of things in perspective.

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and beyond.

challenging, but it was great. I felt so

much closer to what Im studying.

Eric: In my Adapted Physical

Education course, I worked with
Bradley, a high school student who has
cerebral palsy. Hes only able to use his
left arm, but Ive learned that he can do
pretty much anything he puts his mind
to. That experience has prepared me to
incorporate students with adapted
needs into my physical education
classes and its made me more aware
of how to help them, whether its
one-on-one or with the whole
class.

As part of the Schoodic

Experience, first-year
students in the biological
sciences travel to Acadia
National Park, where
they learn about their
major and Maines
natural environment.

At the University of Maine,

learning isnt confined to a
classroom, lecture hall or
laboratory. In fact, thats
just the beginning.

John: As part of my work at

Molly: I spent May Term at UMaines
Darling Marine Center in Walpole,
Maine. Wed wake up in the morning
and our professors would eat breakfast
with us and wed be with them until 10
at night. I went out on a research cruise
and I did hands-on work. It was

Advanced Structures & Composites

Center, I worked to build a computer
capable of powering a display of six 55inch monitors. Its called The Beast,
and its used at conventions. It was an
interesting project and there was a lot
of research involved.

At Your Service
UMaines Bodwell Center for
Service and Volunteerism
connects students with
organizations in need of
assistance. The center also
coordinates Alternative Spring
Break, which sends student
volunteers to national and
international locations. Our
students have built houses for
low-income families, worked
with at-risk youth, helped
organize New York Citys AIDS
Walk and more.

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Elevate
life to an art form.
The University of Maine is the cultural hub of
eastern Maine home to the areas premier performing arts center
and rich resources in visual art, music, dance and theater.

Take a Bow
For many students, the performing
arts take center stage. The Maine
Masque drama club presents one
main stage production a year. The
School of Performing Arts stages
concerts, recitals and plays
throughout the academic year,
such as Pirates of Penzance.
Dance minors present the Spring
Dance Concert, while students
from all academic backgrounds
take part in the Emerging Dance
Competition and the International
Dance Festival.

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Museums
and Galleries

The Collins Center for

the Arts (above) on a
spring night.

The Lord Hall Gallery showcases

student, faculty and guest artists. The
University of Maine Museum of Art
displays works from UMaines
permanent collection think Warhol
and Picasso along with well-known
contemporary artists. The Hudson
Museum houses a wealth of antiquities,
including a world-class collection of
pre-Columbian artifacts.

Musical Groups
Heres something to sing about: There
are 15 musical groups on campus
everything from University Singers,
an advanced concert choir that tours
the Northeast each spring and travels
to Europe every four years, to the Pride
of Maine Black Bear marching band.

Collins Center
for the Arts
The newly renovated Collins Center for
the Arts brings national and
international touring artists to campus
and shows independent movies.

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Raise the bar.

UMaine offers all the amenities youd expect from a major university
with the close-knit atmosphere of a small college.

Student Recreation
and Fitness Center

World-Class Research

Fogler Library

The University of Maine is the states

largest research institution, and our
facilities and faculty have an
international reputation for
excellence. Among the highlights are
the Climate Change Institute, which
has been featured on 60 Minutes,
the Laboratory for Surface Science and
Technology, which is a hub for cuttingedge sensor and nanotechnology
research, and the Advanced Structures
& Composites Center, which is leading
the way on offshore wind technology.

Maines largest library houses more

than 1 million volumes, subscribes to
over 4,000 periodicals and serial titles,
and serves as a depository for over 2.2
million government documents. In
addition, Fogler provides access to
countless online resources.

Whats the hottest spot on campus?

UMaines New Balance Student
Recreation and Fitness Center. This
spa-like facility boasts enough free
weights and cardio equipment so
youll never have to wait in line.
Here, you can play intramural or
club sports, join in a pickup
basketball game and take part in
dozens of classes, including yoga,
Zumba, kickboxing and spinning.
Looking for something a little less
intense? Relax in the pool, hot tub
or sauna.

Sustainability Efforts
Officially, UMaines school colors are two shades of blue, but they could be
a million shades of green. Thats why were one of only 16 campuses on
The Princeton Reviews Green Honor Roll. On campus, four buildings
are LEED-certified, the national standard for green construction.
Students reclaim used bicycles, paint them blue and make them
available to check out for a month at a time. Our students actively
promote sustainability through the Green Campus Initiative and
Green Team.

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The suspended indoor track at the

New Balance Student Recreation
and Fitness Center.

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UMaines one-year program for students who want to explore their options before choosing a
college and a major. For more information, go online (umaine.edu/exp).

Choose to be undecided in a college

You can be an undeclared major in the Colleges of Engineering, Liberal Arts and Sciences, and
Natural Sciences, Forestry, and Agriculture while you work with an adviser to learn more about
the programs offered.

LIBERAL
ARTS AND

SCIENCES
offers Maines

most

difference, in
degrees,
between the
average
January low
temperature in
Orono, Maine,
and Worcester,
Mass.

78%
first-year student retention rate (higher than
peer institutions)

comprehensive
liberal arts experience,
with

211 faculty and

2,742 students

5.2 million+
holdings in FOGLER
LIBRARY, the states
largest library

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STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO

LEED-certified
buildings on
campus

200+
STUDENT CLUBS
AND
ORGANIZATIONS

ranking of the
Maine Stein
Song among
university fight
songs
nationwide

UMaine students granted admission to Tufts University School

of Medicine as sophomores through the MAINE TRACK EARLY
ASSURANCE PROGRAM since 2009

budding entrepreneurs
whom Foster Center for
Student Innovation helps
each semester

15:1

year the University of Maine was founded

COLLEGE OF

awards

Maines rank in a survey

of happiest places to live
in New England

1865

Choose Explorations

UMAINES

research

100+

Engineering Technology
Construction
Management
Electrical Technology
Mechanical Technology
Surveying
English
Environmental Horticulture
Explorations
Finance
Financial Economics
Food Science and Human
Nutrition
Forest Operations, Bioproducts and
Bioenergy
Forestry
Franco-American Studies
French
Health Professions
History
Interdisciplinary Studies
International Affairs
Anthropology
Canadian Studies
History
Modern Languages
Political Science
Womens Studies
5-year Degree Programs:
International Business
Liberal Arts and Engineering or
Journalism
Engineering Technology dual degree
Kinesiology and
B.A./B.S. in Liberal Arts with an M.B.A.
Physical Education
B.A./B.S. in Engineering with an M.B.A.
Management
B.A./B.S. in Liberal Arts with an M.A. in
Marine Science
Marketing
Teaching
Mass Communication
B.S. in Forestry and Wildlife Ecology

annual

$100 million+

Mathematics
Microbiology
Modern Languages
Molecular and Cellular
Biology
Music
Music Education
Music Performance
New Media
Nursing
Parks, Recreation and
Tourism
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Pre-Dental
Pre-Law
Pre-Medical
Pre-Optometry
Pre-Physical Therapy
Pre-Veterinary
Psychology
Romance Languages
ROTC Army and Navy
Secondary Education
English
Foreign Languages
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Social Work
Sociology
Spanish
Studio Art
Sustainable Agriculture
University Studies
Wildlife Ecology
Zoology

enrollment (8,911 undergrads) fall 2011

Accounting
Animal and Veterinary
Sciences
Anthropology
Art Education
Art History
Athletic Training
Biochemistry
Biology
Botany
Business Administration
Chemistry
Child Development and
Family Relations
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Communication
Communication Sciences
and Disorders
Computer Science
Early Childhood Education
Earth Sciences
Ecology and Environmental
Sciences
Economics
Elementary Education
Engineering
Bioengineering
Chemical
Civil
Computer
Electrical
Engineering Physics
Environmental
Mechanical
Pulp and Paper

and academic
programs

median undergraduate
class size

11,168

U.S. states
and territories

countries and

84
44

Students from

90+

Majors

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UMaines

Meet

What sets the University of Maine

student experience apart?

up.

Kristina: UMaine students are all

When you become a Black Bear, you

become part of an extended family
thats 100,000 strong. And at this
home away from home, youll make
friendships that last a lifetime.

passionate about different things.

Theres an acceptance of differences
that you dont find everywhere. Theres
a sense of home here that I didnt
expect to find at a school this size.

Calvin: Its a great community and a

great place to learn. Now that Im a
senior, I can honestly say my four years
at UMaine have been the happiest of
my life. Ive had some of the most
exciting and fun times here and Ive
learned and grown so much.
Travis: I love the community feeling
here. Its very much like a Maine town.
If youre down, everyone will pick you
up. I like to say that UMaines not a part
of Orono, its its own community.

Kim: Ive met a lot of interesting

people, and UMaine has definitely
opened my eyes to different
perspectives and different cultures. Im

involved in a variety of organizations,

from Student Government to club
field hockey, to my favorite, Sophomore
Eagles, and the Asian Student
Association. Thats a blast. Through
the Multicultural Center, there are clubs
for students of many backgrounds.

Cat: Its the small things. One day, I

was walking in the pouring rain. I was
about 30 feet away from my
destination, and a guy who was
walking into the building stopped,
turned around, looked at me and held
the door open. It kind of gave me a
shock. Thats how people are here.
Nobody does that in L.A.
Jose: Before I transferred here, I came
up to visit my girlfriend and she took
me to my first hockey game. I just fell in
love with the school. I saw such a sense
of community. The whole crowd moved
as one person and I thought, This is
what Ive been missing.

Common Ground
The University of Maine Mall on a late
summer afternoon.

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Students and faculty from all over

the country and the world
come together at UMaine, making
our campus one of the most
diverse communities in Maine.
UMaine celebrates diversity in all
its forms through clubs,
organizations and events.
Resources such as GLBT Services
and the Office of Multicultural
Programs promote open dialogue
about cultural and religious
diversity, and sexual orientation,
both on and off campus.

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What was the most memorable part

of your first year at UMaine?
Leigh: At the end of my first semester,
I remember walking out of my last
exam. It was 10 at night, I was
exhausted, and I couldn't wait to be
home with my family. But there was a
part of me that didn't want to leave. It
made me so happy knowing that this is
where I was going to be for the next
four years.
Jacob: Early in my freshman year, I
was walking to my first SPIFFY (Student
Portfolio Investment Fund) meeting and
ran into another guy from my dorm
who was doing the same thing. On the
way there, we started talking and
realized we both love finance and
wanted to learn as much as we could
about it. Today, hes one of my best
friends and were co-presidents of
SPIFFY. Your first year, youre hesitant
and nervous, but what you dont know
is that youre about to meet people
who are going to shape the rest of your
life.

Shelby: I have great memories of

standing in line for hockey games. Id
go with friends and stand in line for
hours. Itd be freezing, but wed bring
blankets and talk. At UMaine, we bleed
blue and hockey games embody that.
Nothing compares.

Move on

up.

Sure, youll find cozy

residence halls and study
lounges here. But at UMaine,
youll also find yourself.

Cat: Our RAs were amazing and our

whole floor was like a family. We all
went apple picking and to the
Common Ground Fair, and those have
been some of my best college memories
so far.
Molly: One night during my freshman
year, I was walking back from a hockey
game and it was snowing and silent
and so beautiful. I realized that I felt
comfortable here and that what I was
doing mattered to my professors and
other students and the staff. At that
moment, I realized that this is where I
belong not just that I was at college,
but that this was home.

First-Year Success
The transition from high school to
college is a big one, and First Year
Experience helps make it easier.
At UMaine, first-year students live,
work and play together in specially
designated halls. Resources,
programming and services help
first-year students get to know
their classmates, make the most of
their academics and prepare for
the realities of college, while
opening the door to the many new
opportunities available at UMaine.
Honors housing in Colvin Hall.

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Eat it

up.

At UMaine, youll find your favorite comfort foods, but youll

also find stir-fry to order, spicy curries, loaded burritos, sushi
and the best Buffalo chicken wrap around. And there are
always vegetarian options.
Have special dietary needs?
Our nutritionist will work with you to help create a meal plan that suits your taste and
your lifestyle.

Oakes Room Cafe: A popular

stop for studying and socializing, this
coffee shop in Fogler Library also
serves tea and baked goods.

Bear Bites Too: This kiosk in the

atrium of the D.P. Corbett Business
Building serves coffee, beverages,
sandwiches and salads to go.

York Dining: Buffalo chicken

Wednesdays are legendary, luring
students from all over campus.

Hilltop Dining: Grill-your-own

Maine Marketplace: Located in
the heart of campus, the Memorial
Union, this food court features stir-fry
and Asian specialties, Italian favorites,
build-your-own gourmet sandwiches,
diner favorites, Tex-Mex, smoothies,
natural and organic foods, Starbucks,
and a popular soup and salad bar.

The Maine Marketplace is a

popular dining destination in the
Memorial Union.

paninis, a stir-fry bar and the best

steak and cheese sub on campus
make Hilltop a destination.

Sample Menu:
(Hilltop Dining, Monday, December 12)
Breakfast
Hot Maple Cereal (vegan)
Bacon Breakfast Burrito
Breakfast Burrito
Bacon
Skin-On Browns (vegan)
Lunch
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Black Bean Soup (vegan)
Frito Pie
Broccoli and Sour Cream Enchiladas
Spanish Rice (vegan)
Santa Fe Corn (vegan)
Buffalo Chicken Sub
Noodle Bar to Order
Battered Fries (vegan)
Chicken, Cranberry and Almond Spinach
Salad
Pasta Bar
Dinner
Baked Potato Bar
Baked Ham
Moroccan BBQ Chicken
Roasted Vegetable Couscous (vegan)
Au Gratin Potatoes
Broccoli Florets (vegan)
Noodle Bar
Pasta Bar
Tortellini Pomodoro

Convenience markets:
The four on campus sell canned
goods, snacks, cereals, beverages and
more.

Wells Central: This dining

destination on the north side of
campus serves up specialty coffee as
well as an all-you-care-to-eat menu.
Bears Den: A newly renovated
pub, coffeehouse and gathering place
in the Memorial Union.

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When your friends from home ask what

there is to do in Orono, what do you say?
Hannah: I tell them about Mill Street
in downtown Orono. There are all these
places to eat and there are deals for
college students. If youre into nature,
the Bog Boardwalk is awesome. And
downtown Bangor is so close.

Colin: You can get involved in so

many things and theres so much to do
on campus. I love the climbing wall. I
also do a lot of homework, and I go get
food all the time.

Kaidi: Coming from Estonias capital

city, I thought I wouldnt have anything
to do here in Maine, but there is a lot
going on all the time and as a resident
assistant, I actually put on a lot of those
things.

Jose: There is so much to do here. I

feel like this whole town is for us. And
theres always something to do on
campus there are more than 200
clubs and student organizations. If

Come
up
to play.

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Tori: The university is surrounded by

natural beauty. I love hiking, canoeing,
fishing. There are trails on campus and
mountains nearby. Plus, theres bustling
downtown Orono, with shops and
restaurants. Its a great little place.
TJ: I like to hang out with friends and I
like to dance, so thats what I do on
weekends. Plus, I love Johnnys in Old
Town. They have great breakfast.

Molly: I like the fact that there is

nature surrounding campus. I like to go
running in the fields behind the
ornamental garden. Downtown Orono is
within walking distance, which I
absolutely love. I go to a lot of shows
and contradances in the community,
and Acadia National Park is also
nearby.

Entertain Us

Sledding in front of the

Sigma Nu fraternity house.

You can head to downtown Orono or Bangor for nightlife, shopping, dining, movies
and more. But really, you dont need to leave campus to have a good time. Theres so
much to do here that UMaine has earned national recognition for programming.

youre passionate about something, you

can go out and do it. And if it doesnt
exist, you can create it.

One thing our students always say?

Im surprised how much there is to
do here. On campus, you can belt it
out at karaoke, take in a first-run
movie, play bingo to win an iPad or
flat-screen TV, or laugh it up with
Bob Marley or Aziz Ansari. Off
campus, the Bangor waterfront is a
destination for live music, with the
American Folk Festival, KahBang
Festival (at left) and a concert series
that brings touring acts such as
Dropkick Murphys, Lady Antebellum
and Jason Mraz.

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Step
up
your game.

UMaine is the states only Division I school, so athletics

are a big deal here. In other words, its perfectly
normal to scream your face off while watching hockey
with 5,000 of your closest friends at Alfond Arena.

Division I Teams
Womens
Basketball
Cross-country
Swimming and Diving
Field Hockey
Ice Hockey
Soccer
Softball
Track and Field

Mens
Baseball
Basketball
Cross-country
Swimming and Diving
Football
Ice Hockey
Track and Field
(indoor and outdoor)

(indoor and outdoor)

Club Sports
Alpine Skiing
Baseball
Blade Society
Crew
Cricket
Crossfit
Cycling
Fast-Pitch Softball
Field Hockey
Golf
Hacky Sack
Ice Hockey

Lacrosse
Nordic Skiing
Roller Hockey
Rugby
Shotokan Karate
Soccer
Table Tennis
Tackle Football
Tennis
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Wrestling

Football at Harold Alfond Sports Stadium.

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Reach your peak.

Theres no place like Maine, and our students take
advantage of the great outdoors whenever they can.
A late-summer Katahdin climb
with Maine Bound.

Road Trips

Maine Bound

Bar Harbor/Acadia
National Park

Youre intrigued by the idea of ice

climbing, but you dont know a
crampon from an axe. Maine Bound,
the University of Maines outdoor
adventure center, can help. You
dont need to be a biathlete to join
in the fun, because courses and
trips are open to all skill levels.
Students can learn about kayaking,
skiing, snowshoeing, canoeing,
climbing, hiking, backpacking,
wilderness first aid and more.

(1 hours): Where else can you go rock

climbing on a cliff that plunges into the
Atlantic Ocean and then take a dip in
chilly Frenchman Bay? The hiking here
is sublime and scenic and so are the
lobster and ice cream in town. Even if
youre not remotely outdoorsy, this is
one day trip you shouldnt miss.

Sugarloaf USA/Sunday River

(1 hours, 2 hours, respectively):
Some of the best skiing and boarding in
the East is within easy driving distance
of campus, and the Maine Outdoor Club
maintains a cabin near Sugarloaf where
students can stay.

Mount Katahdin/Baxter
State Park

The Stillwater River, which borders

campus, is a great place for
kayaking or canoeing.

(1 hours): Maines tallest mountain

and the northern terminus of the
Appalachian Trail is a popular
climb for UMaine students. Not up
for a hike? Go moose watching
or swimming in one of
Baxter State Parks lakes.

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What can you do with

a UMaine

degree?

niversity of Maine alumni have gone on to win the Nobel Peace Prize. The Pulitzer Prize. The
Oscar. The Tony. Serve in the U.S. Senate. Write best-selling novels. Play for the NFL, NHL and
Major League Baseball. All of that is awesome. But right about now, in this economy, youd be
happy if you could get a job after graduation. Maybe go on to grad school. Well, youre in luck:

of recent UMaine graduates had

found jobs 65 percent fulltime, 19 percent part-time. And
29 percent went on to grad
school.

What
are they
doing?
Working in banks, advertising
agencies, nonprofits, insurance
companies, laboratories and
engineering firms. Launching
start-up companies. Teaching
math to inner-city kids.
Teaching history to students in
rural Maine. One of them
played Abe Lincoln in a Geico
commercial. Another starred in
the touring Broadway
production of Sweeney Todd.

29%
of
them went out
of state.
How did UMaine
prepare them?
Well 93 percent of recent alumni who
are employed in a job related to their
degree said UMaine prepared them
well for their career, while 93 percent
of recent alumni enrolled in graduate
school said UMaine prepared them
well.

$35,000.
Students who stayed in Maine made around $32,500.
Students who work out of state made around $40,000.
Oh, and the engineers made around $52,000.

84%

71%

About
of them stayed
in Maine and

The median starting salary for recent UMaine grads was

Where are they now?

Last time we checked,

And the question youre dying to ask: How much do they make?

So, what can you do with a UMaine degree?

A better question might be: What cant you do?

For the Met

Costume Institute
Gala, pop star Katy
Perry wanted to
light up the night.
Literally. So she
called on
CuteCircuit, a
London-based design house that focuses
on high-fashion wearable technology.
The company is co-owned by UMaine
alumnus Ryan Genz, originally from
Caribou, Maine.
Mentally, I still go back to that state, of
being in Maine, or UMaine, and it is still
inspiring, Genz says. I cant even put
my finger on what it is or where it came
from, but it has never failed to make me
think in new ways and produce more
focused or startling ideas.
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Statistics are based on survey responses from Life After UMaine, administered in 2011 by UMaines Office of Institutional Studies.

Come up to visit.
Come to one of our Open House
Programs or a Saturday
Information Session, or schedule
an interview and a tour when it
works best for you. Just call us
at 1-877-486-2364 or email
um-admit@maine.edu to set up
an individual visit or go online
(go.umaine.edu/openhouse) to
register for one of our Open
House Programs.

City Miles Away

Portland, Maine
Boston
Hartford
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New York
Philadelphia
Quebec City

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