Undergraduate Admissions
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Undergraduate Admissions
Admissions
See Farther. Go Further.
Next Stop: Vacationland
Visit our classically collegiate campus and start charting your path to becoming a Black Bear.
Plan YOur Visit
Join us:
Accepted Student Receptions
Accepted Student Days
Campus Tours
Become a Black Bear
Submit your fall 2026 deposit by May 1.
Submit Deposit
Attend Open House
Explore Blue Horizons
Welcome to a university powered by ingenuity and driven by exploration.
Where bold ideas spark real-world breakthroughs.
Where storied tradition meets the edge of possibility.
Blue Horizons are just the beginning.
Experience a UMaine education that goes beyond the classroom with 250 academic programs, world-class research, a vibrant community, and a state full of forests, mountains, and coastline that stretch your imagination and intellect.
Explore Academics
View Majors & Minors
Life in the Pines
What it’s like to live and learn at UMaine? Go behind the scenes with the students who know it best. Different majors, stories, and interests. One home in the pines.
Learn more
Plan Your Visit to Black Bear Nation
See it for yourself: The best of New England brought to life on a campus that captures the true spirit of college life: welcoming, walkable, and rich with history.
From guided tours to special events, there are plenty of opportunities throughout the year to experience life at UMaine.
Visit UMaine
Apply for Fall 2026
Applying to UMaine is easier (and faster) than you think! Plus, it’s free to apply and test scores are optional. Are your transcripts handy? Let’s dive in!
Apply Now
Application Deadlines
December 1
Priority application & scholarship deadline
Apply by Dec. 1 to be automatically considered for university-sponsored scholarships—no separate application required!
March 1
Fafsa Deadline
Submit your FAFSA by March 1 to receive full consideration for federal and institutional financial aid.
May 1
Enrollment & Housing Deadline
Ready to become a Black Bear? Submit your enrollment deposit by May 1 to secure priority housing, and then celebrate your next chapter!
Undergrad Application Timeline
An Elite Education
Minus
the Elite Price Tag
For 160 years, UMaine has delivered a high-value education to more than 120,000 students.
College is an investment, and we’ll provide financial support from your first year through graduation.
From academic scholarships to need-based grants and awards for returning students, we’ll help you stay focused on what really matters: learning, growing, and discovering what’s next.
Cost & Aid
Deep Roots.
Boundless Peaks.
With over 11,000 students from all 50 states and more than 75 countries, UMaine is a vibrant, diverse community known for working hard and playing harder.
At UMaine, experience extends far beyond the classroom. From groundbreaking research and Division I athletics to over 100 student clubs and countless chances to create, perform, and lead, this is a place to discover your passions and pursue them.
This is a university where students find a place to belong and a community that champions big ideas from day one.
Learn about Campus Life
What’s Next?
Let’s Stay Connected
Follow the Black Bears on social media for a closer look at campus life, student stories, events, and what’s happening across campus. We can’t wait to show you more!
And P.S.: Come visit! We can’t wait to meet you.
Visit UMaine
Undergraduate Admissions
115 Estabrooke Hall, Orono, ME, 04469
Tel: 207.581.1561
|
Fax: 207.581.1213
|
Email: umaineadmissions@maine.edu
Undergraduate Admissions
115 Estabrooke Hall, Orono, ME, 04469
Tel: 207.581.1561
|
Fax: 207.581.1213
|
Email: umaineadmissions@maine.edu
Orono, Maine
207.581.1865
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Admissions
See Farther. Go Further.
Next Stop: Vacationland
Visit our classically collegiate campus and start charting your path to becoming a Black Bear.
Plan YOur Visit
Join us:
Accepted Student Receptions
Accepted Student Days
Campus Tours
Become a Black Bear
Submit your fall 2026 deposit by May 1.
Submit Deposit
Attend Open House
Explore Blue Horizons
Welcome to a university powered by ingenuity and driven by exploration.
Where bold ideas spark real-world breakthroughs.
Where storied tradition meets the edge of possibility.
Blue Horizons are just the beginning.
Experience a UMaine education that goes beyond the classroom with 250 academic programs, world-class research, a vibrant community, and a state full of forests, mountains, and coastline that stretch your imagination and intellect.
Explore Academics
View Majors & Minors
Life in the Pines
What it’s like to live and learn at UMaine? Go behind the scenes with the students who know it best. Different majors, stories, and interests. One home in the pines.
Learn more
Plan Your Visit to Black Bear Nation
See it for yourself: The best of New England brought to life on a campus that captures the true spirit of college life: welcoming, walkable, and rich with history.
From guided tours to special events, there are plenty of opportunities throughout the year to experience life at UMaine.
Visit UMaine
Apply for Fall 2026
Applying to UMaine is easier (and faster) than you think! Plus, it’s free to apply and test scores are optional. Are your transcripts handy? Let’s dive in!
Apply Now
Application Deadlines
December 1
Priority application & scholarship deadline
Apply by Dec. 1 to be automatically considered for university-sponsored scholarships—no separate application required!
March 1
Fafsa Deadline
Submit your FAFSA by March 1 to receive full consideration for federal and institutional financial aid.
May 1
Enrollment & Housing Deadline
Ready to become a Black Bear? Submit your enrollment deposit by May 1 to secure priority housing, and then celebrate your next chapter!
Undergrad Application Timeline
An Elite Education
Minus
the Elite Price Tag
For 160 years, UMaine has delivered a high-value education to more than 120,000 students.
College is an investment, and we’ll provide financial support from your first year through graduation.
From academic scholarships to need-based grants and awards for returning students, we’ll help you stay focused on what really matters: learning, growing, and discovering what’s next.
Cost & Aid
Deep Roots.
Boundless Peaks.
With over 11,000 students from all 50 states and more than 75 countries, UMaine is a vibrant, diverse community known for working hard and playing harder.
At UMaine, experience extends far beyond the classroom. From groundbreaking research and Division I athletics to over 100 student clubs and countless chances to create, perform, and lead, this is a place to discover your passions and pursue them.
This is a university where students find a place to belong and a community that champions big ideas from day one.
Learn about Campus Life
What’s Next?
Let’s Stay Connected
Follow the Black Bears on social media for a closer look at campus life, student stories, events, and what’s happening across campus. We can’t wait to show you more!
And P.S.: Come visit! We can’t wait to meet you.
Visit UMaine
Undergraduate Admissions
115 Estabrooke Hall, Orono, ME, 04469
Tel: 207.581.1561
|
Fax: 207.581.1213
|
Email: umaineadmissions@maine.edu
Undergraduate Admissions
115 Estabrooke Hall, Orono, ME, 04469
Tel: 207.581.1561
|
Fax: 207.581.1213
|
Email: umaineadmissions@maine.edu
Orono, Maine
207.581.1865
Explore
The Arts
Careers
Cooperative Extension
Directory
Early College
Library
Strategic Partnerships
Information
Visit Campus
Campus Map
Events
Giving
Recreation Center
President
Resources
Net Price Calculator
Financial Aid
Current Students
Faculty and Staff
myUMaine
Navigate
Communication
News
Emergency
Marketing and Communications
Events and Hospitality
The Arts
Careers
Cooperative Extension
Directory
Early College
Library
Strategic Partnerships
Visit Campus
Campus Map
Events
Giving
Recreation Center
President
Net Price Calculator
Financial Aid
Current Students
Faculty and Staff
myUMaine
Navigate
News
Emergency
Marketing and Communications
Events and Hospitality