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University of Maine
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B r a n c h C a mp u se s
College Freshman Jan 8
Majors
Academics: I very much enjoy t he academics on campus.

Everyt hing on campus is geared t owards st udent s get t ing
t heir degree on t he most effect ive way possible.
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Ab o u t t h e S t u d e n t s
Al u mn i & P o st Gr a ds
D i ve r si t y
Dr ug Sa f e t y
Gr e e k Lif e
Academics: The academics at my school couldn't be any

bet t er. The professors help you when help is needed. If t hey
feel like t he class has st ruggled wit h a t opic, t hey will go over it
in a different way. Just get t ing in UMO was t he best decision
t hat I've made and I'm glad t hat t he school was what I t hought
it was when I applied.
G u ys & G i r l s
Ab o u t t h e C a mp u s
College Freshman Jan 29 2015
Ad mi n i st r a t i o n
At h l e t i c s
Academics: It s great t he t eachers are all very friendly and nice

and t he amount of work is t ypical t o a normal Universit y.
C a mp u s Fo o d
C a mp u s Ho u si n g
C a mp u s Q u a l i t y
He a l t h & S a f e t y
P a r ki ng
Academics: I t hink t hat t he classes go at a good speed and are

helpful t o me.
T e c hno l o g y
T r a n sp o r t a t3i o n
Ab o u t t h e L o c a t i o n
L o c a l Ar e a
O f f - C a mp u s D i n i n g
Academics: The professors are nice but difficult t o

underst and wit h such st rong accent s; t he regist rat ion process
was good, workload was good, st udy opt ions and office hours
are always available!
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Ho u si n g
P a r t y Sc e ne
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What's this?
Liberalism is one of the largest debates on

todays college campuses. Of course,
liberalism will exist with some professors but
not all of them. How you relate to your
professors and how they respond to you is up
to you as a student and is not based on that
instructors political beliefs. Attending class
regularly and participating in class discussions
is the most advantageous way to learn and to
interact with your instructors. If you are
frequently missing from class, its hard to
expect the instructor to believe you are
genuinely concerned about a poor examination
grade even when you approach them about
how to improve.
Most professors are very approachable and will
meet with you either during their office hours or
when you unexpectedly drop in. Some are less
concerned about their students progress and
more concerned with research. Getting to know
your professors and taking multiple courses
with those who have the most significant
impact on your education is not only important
but will help you to achieve greater success in
your academic endeavors. Engineering and
Natural Sciences and Forestry tend to reign as
the two leaders of this academic institution, not
only from their accomplishments within the
UMaine community but for the economic and
educational impacts that the two programs
have on the state. The academic reputation of
UMaine is that of the most distinguished public
higher education institution in the state of
Maine, and it holds the flagship recognition of

the University of Maine System.
Fa ct s & St a t i st i cs
Student-Faculty Ratio
15:1
Full-Time Instructional Faculty
555
Part-Time Instructional Faculty
234
Total FT Faculty
609
Faculty with Terminal Degree
75%
Average Faculty Salary
$75,206
Full-Time Retention Rate
78%
Part-Time Retention Rate
44%
Transfer-Out Rate
24%
Graduation Rate
59%
Programs/Majors Offered
115
Academic/Career Counseling?
Yes
Remedial Services?
Yes
Class Sizes
Fewer than 20 students: 53%

20 to 49 students: 35%
50 or more students: 12%
Instructional Programs
Occupational: No
Academic: Yes
Continuing Professional: No
Recreational/Avocational: Yes
Adult Basic Remedial: No
Secondary (High School): No
Special Credit Opportunities
Advanced Placement (AP) Credits: Yes

Dual Credit: Yes
Life Experience Credits: No
Undergraduate
Schools/Divisions
College of Business, Public Policy, and Health

College of Education and Human Development
College of Engineering
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
College of Natural Sciences, Forestry, and Agriculture
Honors College
Degrees Awarded
Bachelor's degree
Doctorate - Research/scholarship
Master's degree
Post-bachelor's certificate
Post-master's certificate
Most Popular Majors
Business Administration and Management: 2%

Elementary Education: 2%
Psychology: 3%
Registered Nursing (RN): 2%
Graduation Requirements
Arts/fine arts
English (including composition)
Humanities
Mathematics
Sciences (biological or physical)
Social science
Special Study Options
Study abroad
Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)
Other Academic Offerings
Accelerated program
Cooperative education program
Double major
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Exchange student program (domestic)
Honors program
Independent study
Internships
Liberal arts/career combination
Best Places to Study
Buchanan Alumni House

Memorial Union
Memorial Union computer cluster
Raymond H. Fogler Library
Tips to Succeed
Be confident in your knowledge of your future profession. Do not fear giving a

wrong answer.
Discuss bad grades with your professor or teaching assistant. Seek feedback
on your work to succeed in class.
Go to your classes. Even in a section of 200, they know when you're missing.
If you are totally lost in the first week of class, get out or get a tutor.
Meet with your professors to discuss your progress. They like familiar faces.
Pick a major you enjoy, or college will be hell. Don't go into a profession you
hate because the rest of your life will be hell, too.
Read ahead and keep on top of assignments. It's not easy when you fall
behind.
Take advantage of free tutoring, and always stay in an extended class for exam
review time. The professors are handing you answers to topics on exams.
Take classes with professors who are genuinely concerned about your
learning.
Understand what you are doing in class, or begin asking the right questions.
Did You Know?
Credit is available for more than 25 Advanced Placement examinations at the

University of Maine.
Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine placed the University of Maine in the
ranking of America's 100 best-value colleges and universities in public
education.
The University of Maine produces $6.60 of economic activity for every dollar of
funding invested into the institution by the state of Maine.
The University of Maine offers 88 bachelor's degree programs, 64 master's
degree programs, and 25 doctoral degree programs.
University of Maine students receive two free tickets to events at the Maine
Center for the Arts, and students get into all UMaine sporting events for free.
University of Maine students have free access to the University of Maine
Museum of Art (UMMA) located in Norumbega Hall at 40 Harlow St. in Bangor.
St u d en t P ol l s
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each of the following statements?
Based on 80 responses
How strongly do you agree or disagree with

each of the following statements regarding the
professors at this school?
Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
Strongly disagree
My Gen-Ed
requirement s are
wort hwhile and
meaningful.
It is easy t o get t he
classes you want .
The academic
advisers are helpful.
Grading is generally
consist ent and fair.
There are a variet y of
int erest ing courses t o
t ake.
St udent s are
encouraged t o
explore a wide range
of courses and t opics.
The workload is easy
t o manage.
There are plent y of
good online course
opt ions.
Teaching assist ant s
(TAs) are used
effect ively.
The course
scheduling/regist rat ion
process is efficient
and st udent -friendly.
Classrooms/labs are
up-t o-dat e and
incorporat e new
t echnologies
effect ively.
Professors are
approachable and
helpful when needed
Professors are
engaging and easy t o
underst and.
Professors are
expert s in t heir field.
Professors are
passionat e about t he
t opics t hey t each.
Professors care about
t heir st udent s'
success.
Professors put a lot of
effort int o t eaching
t heir classes.
Professors use
t eaching assist ant s
(TAs) effect ively.
Strongly agree
How often do you:
Where did this school rank in your list of

potential schools when applying?
Never
Always
At t end class (lect ures

and recit at ion)
Do all of your
homework
21%
This was my dream school.
4 8%
This was one of my t op choices.
31%
This was a school I set t led for (safet y

school).
Do all of your assigned

reading
Adequat ely st udy
Take advant age of
office hours/st udy
sessions
Take not es
P h ot os
Balentine Hall
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University of Maine
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Orono, ME
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University of Maine
168 College Ave.
Orono, ME 04469
United States
(207) 581-1110
www.umaine.edu
In-State Tuition:
$10,588
Out-of-State Tuition:
$26,308
Room & Board:
$9,912
Books & Supplies:
$1,000
Ge ne r a l S t a t is t ic s
S t ud e nt Bo d y S t a t is t ic s
1865
Full-Time Undergrads:
7,520
Yes
Part-Time Undergrads:
1,362
Control:
Public
Male Undergrads:
4,550
Setting:
Suburban
Female Undergrads:
4,228
Semester
Total Grad Students:
2,123
General Religion:
None
Full-Time Grad Students:
1,121
Specific Religion:
None
Part-Time Grad Students: 1,002
Founded:
Coed:
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Gr e e k Lif e
G u ys & G i r l s
Fi n a n ci a l Ai d St a t i st i cs
Ge ne r a l Inf o r ma t io n
At h l e t i c s
Financial Aid Forms Deadline:
March 1 (priority)
Phone:
(207) 581-1324
C a mp u s Fo o d
Tuition Guaranteed Plan:
Not Available
Email:
umfinaid@maine.edu
Prepaid Tuition Plan:
Not Available
Web Site: www.umaine.edu/stuaid
Tuition Payment Plan:
Available
In-State Tuition:
$10,588
Out-of-State Tuition:
$26,308
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A id /Lo a ns
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Institution Grant Aid
State Grant Aid
Student Loans
Total
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$3,998
$5,944
$1,045
$7,670
$14,689
% Students That Got It
51%
70%
29%
74%
94%
NOTE: Financial aid is only available for those who qualify.
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Total Applicants:
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Male Applicants:
4,075
Female Applicants:
4,231
Total Acceptances:
6,733
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Total Acceptances:
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Male Acceptances:
3,221
Female Acceptances:
3,512
Acceptance Rate:
81%
Yield:
30%
C o nt a c t A d mis s io ns
Phone:
(207) 581-1561
Email:
um-admit@maine.edu
Web Site:
www.umaine.edu/about/admissions.htm
A p p lic a t io n Inf o r ma t io n
Open Admissions:
No
F r e s hme n E nr o llme nt S t a t is t ic s
Common Application:
Yes
Total Freshmen Enrollment:
1,997
Application Fee:
$40
Full-Time Male Enrollment:
1,024
Application Web Site:
apply.maine.edu
Full-Time Female Enrollment:
925
Part-Time Male Enrollment:
27
Part-Time Female Enrollment:
21
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730
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1640 total reviews with an average rating of 3.4
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College Student 17 hours ago
Greek Life: Greek life is huge on campus, I don't really know

much about it besides t he crazy st uff t hey do.
College Freshman 11 days ago
Health & Safety: I don't feel scared at night and Cut ler healt h
cent er is easily accessible.
Dr ug Sa f e t y
Gr e e k Lif e
G u ys & G i r l s
At h l e t i c s
C a mp u s Fo o d
Overall Experience: I don't mind being here but I also don't

feel like I belong here. If I had joined a sororit y I would have had
a bet t er experience but it was t oo expensive. The professors
are average and class sizes have a wide range.
Fre q ue n t ly C o mp a re d
C o mp a r e . . .
U M as s
U n i v e r s i t y o f N e w Ham p s h i r e
U n i v e r s i t y o f Rh o d e Is l an d
U n i v e r s i t y o f Ve r m o n t
P a r ki ng
T e c hno l o g y
L o c a l Ar e a
Campus Housing: The room is a decent size and t here's

plent y of st orage. My RA's in part icular are complet ely useless
when it comes t o enforcing quiet hours and organizing any
t ype of floor wide event . The people here are ext remely
inconsiderat e when it comes t o screaming in t he middle of t he
night and running up and down t he hall ways. Also t he
bat hrooms are disgust ing and maint enance rarely t akes care
of clogged showers/sinks/t oilet s.
We a t he r
B an g o r Hi g h S c h o o l
Ham p d e n Ac ad e m y
Jo h n B ap s t M e m o r i al Hi g h S c h o o l
B r u n s wi c k Hi g h S c h o o l
B r e we r Hi g h S c h o o l
O f f - C a mp u s
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P a r t y Sc e ne 3
S t ud e n t s O f t e n C o me
Fro m
Greek Life: I am not part of Greek life because I could not

afford it . The part ies are fun but most of t he girls are very
cliquey and mean. If you aren't in Greek life apparent ly you're
wrong.
P ho t o s
M o r e p ho t o s . . .
Athletics: At t ending event s is fun and t he school spirit is

great . The facilit ies are also t op not ch and great for st udent s
as well as at hlet es.
Overall Experience: I like Umaine however, t hey accept more

people t han t hey can handle. Advisers and professors are
impossible t o reach/aren't helpful if you can get a hold of
t hem. Get t ing quest ions about t uit ion and financial aid
answered is also very difficult .
College Sophomore
Stevens Hall by the Mall
14 days ago
Health & Safety: UMaine is always t aking new measures t o

ensure t hat all st udent s feel safe on campus.
College Sophomore
14 days ago
Overall Experience: I have really enjoyed my t ime at t he

Universit y of Maine so far.
O v e ra ll Exp e rie n c e
4
College Sophomore
14 days ago
Overall Experience: The Business Program at t he Universit y of

Maine is one of t he best in New England
College Sophomore
14 days ago
Campus Housing: Housing at t he Universit y of Maine could

definit ely be bet t er but it really is not t oo bad.
College Sophomore
14 days ago
Greek Life: I have had bot h good and bad experiences wit h
greek life members.
College Sophomore
14 days ago
Athletics: I am not really big int o t he on-campus at hlet ics.

However, I have wit nessed great sport ing event s.
College Sophomore
14 days ago
Overall Experience: I enjoy at t ending t he Universit y of Maine. I

have been a st udent for t wo years now and it is great .
Drug Safety: It is very easy t o get drugs and alcohol. Where

you choose t o use it will det ermine whet her or not you will get
caught . While you cant 't smoke in dorms, due t o t he smell, you
can st ill use ot her forms of drugs and be undet ect ed. Part ies
can occasionally be bust ed, but it 's rare. Overall, t he rat io of
st udent s t o cops is very uneven and t herefore not everyone
can get caught .
Health & Safety: I haven't had any issues regarding my safet y.

Most of t he t ime it 's your choices t hat regard your safet y. Safe
choices will keep you safe.
What's this?

The students who offered responses regarding
their overall experience at UMaine have
overwhelmingly praised the University for its
affect on the students who attend it. Many of
the students make Maine their home, even
after graduation. More in-state students remain
in Maine, while more out-of-state students tend
to move on to other areas, or back to their
indigenous locations. The University has an
abundance of assets of immeasurable value to
offer to its students. There are activities and
clubs for nearly every student interest. There is
some organization that fits well into their
majors, providing real experience within their
fields to build resumes and get careers off to a
head start, while tying them into a new circle of
friends. The Career Center services for job
placement after graduation are not only a help
for current students, but they are available to
students for one year at no charge after
graduation.
The University of Maine prides itself on its
reputation most importantly among its
students, but also with its alumni. UMaine is a
welcoming trip home during alumni functions
and special events. Students graduating from
UMaine also receive a one year complimentary
membership to the University of Maine Alumni
Association. Students also can purchase the
licensing for only $10 to maintain their
FirstClass e-mail accounts in order to stay in
touch while apart from those who became
close to them during their time at UMaine.
Some students said that UMaine was their
choice, some said it was not. Some students
responded saying that they transferred to
UMaine from other institutions, but nearly all of
them have enjoyed their experiences at
UMaine and are proud to call it their alma
mater, andeven more whole-heartedly, their
home.
Overall Experience: There are many courses available, just

make sure t o do your research on t he t eachers you select .
Some t eachers are great , ot hers mot so much. Usually
t eachers lay out what t hey expect for each t est , wit h my past
experience, t he t eachers I have just t ell us we will be having a
t est over t he past five chapt ers we've part ially covered. Not
very fair t o t ell a st udent who has ot her classes t hat anyt hing
wit hin t hose five chapt ers is "fair game."
Campus Housing: I mean it 's definit ely not t he best , but it is

livable. Definit ely not wort h t he price we're paying, but it s on
campus close t o classes and ot her significant buildings. Living
on campus is a great way t o meet new people, you just have t o
limit what you bring. Sharing t he bat hrooms are t he worst
part , especially over t he weekend since t hey aren't being
cleaned.
Greek Life: Non-Greeks don't really get t he chance t o really

see what t he Greeks really do for t he communit y. Most of t he
t ime, non-Greeks just hear about t he t ragic st ories of what
happens at part ies and how pledges get int o t he Greek life. I
t hink if non-Greeks were a bit more educat ed on t he purpose
of Greeks, t here would be different opinions.
Athletics: We have some of t he best fan support out t here!
Overall Experience: I enjoy meet ing new people and t he

variet y at UMaine makes t his very easy. It 's easy t o meet
different people in your classes, in your dorm, at t he gym, or
even in t he library. People seem t o be very friendly here and
always easy t o t alk t o.
Health & Safety: I t hink t hat wit h t he campus police st at ion

t he school is pret t y safe and t he crime rat e is fairly low,
generally most crimes are relat ed t o a cont rolled subst ance.
Overall Experience: The t eachers are all pret t y good, t hey are
accommodat ing and friendly.
Overall Experience: The universit y of Maine is a pret t y good

school, and I t hink my degree will be wort h it .
Campus Housing: It s pret t y nice, t he communit y bat hrooms

are generally clean, t he housing is comfy, microwaves and a t v
are available in t he lounge
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S u mma r y
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Majors
A c a d e mic s
He a lt h & S a f e t y
A d min is t ra t io n
Lo c a l A re a
O f f - C a mp us D in in g
O f f - C a mp us Ho us in g
P a rkin g
P a rt y S c e n e
T e c hn o lo g y
T ra n s p o rt a t io n
#402 of 709
Unranked Why?
D i ve r si t y
Dr ug Sa f e t y
#201 of 1,166
Unranked Why?
Gr e e k Lif e
G u ys & G i r l s
A t hle t ic s
#228 of 726
#735 of 1,195
At h l e t i c s
C a mp u s Fo o d
C a mp us Fo o d
#542 of 1,071
#484 of 1,144
P a r ki ng
T e c hno l o g y
C a mp us Ho us in g
#1,168 of 1,356
#907 of 1,197
L o c a l Ar e a
O f f - C a mp u s
Ho u si n g
C a mp us Q ua lit y
#425 of 1,189
#695 of 1,475
P a r t y Sc e ne
We a t he r
D iv e rs it y
#932 of 1,355
Largest Colleges
#258 of 1,713
Most Conservative Colleges

#575 of 880
#885 of 1,056
#412 of 1,204
Most Liberal Colleges

#306 of 880
D rug S a f e t y
Gre e k Lif e
Guy s & Girls
#1,092 of 1,177
Unranked Why?
#473 of 1,143
Colleges with the Most Attractive Girls

#691 of 976
Colleges with the Most Attractive Guys

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LOCAT ION
Orono, ME
S c h o o l Ho me
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S u mma r y
UNDERGRADS
$26,308 ($10,588)
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81 %
Best & Worst
S t a t i st i c s
Ra n k i n g s
Best Of
1
Small campus life with large student population
Abundance of extracurricular activities
Ad mi ssi o n s
Excellent resources for career exploration
First-year students may bring automobiles.
Flexible class scheduling
Faculty advisers who actually care about your education
Easy admissions process
Ac a d e mi c s
Majors
Low crime levels
Clean and well-maintained residence halls
D i ve r si t y
10
Great campus atmosphere
Dr ug Sa f e t y
Gr e e k Lif e
G u ys & G i r l s
Knowledgeable Professors
88% of students surveyed rated the general knowledge of professors as above

average.
Low-Stress Course Load
65% of students surveyed rated the manageability of work as above average.
Big Dorms
57% of students surveyed felt that dorms were more spacious than average.
Accepting Campus Community
63% of students surveyed said that the campus community as a whole is very
accepting of members of minority groups.
Safe Campus
50% of students surveyed said that they feel extremely safe and secure on campus.
Highly Satisfied Students
84% of students surveyed would make the same school choice if they could do it all
over again.
Help Finding a Job or

Internship
55% of students surveyed said that the career center is very helpful and provides
services to students beyond help landing a job.
Genders Equally Represented
A male-to-female ratio of 51/49 means there's a pretty even balance of students on

campus.
Personal Attention
You can expect personal attention with 53% of classes having less than 20
students.
Help to Succeed
The school has academic and career counseling available to help you when you
need it.
Get AP Credit
If you took AP classes in high school, you might be able to get college credit for
them.
At h l e t i c s
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P a r ki ng
T e c hno l o g y
L o c a l Ar e a
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Ho u si n g
P a r t y Sc e ne
We a t he r
Work Part-Time During School
Employment services are available for students.
Help Getting Hired
Placement services are available to graduates.
Wor st Of
1
Lack of diversity in faculty and student population
Inadequate parking
Telephone and Internet registration systems crash.
Bursar's office
Parking ticket appeals process
Overall low Greek life participation
Poorly maintained parking lots and roadways in winter
Never-ending construction is a distraction.
Lacking updated technology in some department labs
10
Information Technologies has inadequate staffing to assist

with computer and networking problems.
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C a mp u s Fo o d
P a r ki ng
T e c hno l o g y
Ad m i ssi on s St a t i st i cs
O ve r a ll A d mis s io ns S t a t is t ic s
Total Applicants:
8,306
L o c a l Ar e a
Male Applicants:
4,075
Female Applicants:
4,231
O f f - C a mp u s
Ho u si n g
Total Acceptances:
6,733
Male Acceptances:
3,221
P a r t y Sc e ne
Female Acceptances:
3,512
We a t he r
Acceptance Rate:
81%
Yield:
30%
C o nt a c t A d mis s io ns
Phone:
(207) 581-1561
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Email:
um-admit@maine.edu
Total Freshmen Enrollment:
1,997
Web Site:
www.umaine.edu/about/admissions.htm
Full-Time Male Enrollment:
1,024
Full-Time Female Enrollment:
925
Part-Time Male Enrollment:
27
Part-Time Female Enrollment:
21
A p p lic a t io n Inf o r ma t io n
Open Admissions:
No
Common Application:
Yes
Application Fee:
$40
Wa it lis t S t a t is t ic s
Application Web Site:
apply.maine.edu
Applicants Placed:
Not Reported
Applicants Accepting:
Not Reported
Students Enrolled:
Not Reported
Dat e s T o
Kno w
Deadline
Notification
Early Action
December 15
January 31
Regular
Decision
Rolling
Rolling beginning
February 1
Must-Reply-By May 1 or within 2 weeks of notification

thereafter
A d mis s io ns
C o ns id e r a t io n
Required
Recommended
T r a ns f e r S t a t is t ic s
Applications Received:
1,107
Applicants Accepted:
730
Students Enrolled:
449
Neither Required
Nor Recommended
GPA
HS Rank
HS Transcript
College Prep Courses
Recommendations
Audition/Portfolio
SAT/ACT
TOEFL
St a n d a r d i z ed T est s St a t i st i cs
S t a nd a r d iz e d T e s t S c o r e s
Critical Reading
Math
Writing
Composite (out of)
SAT (25th - 75th Percentile)
480 - 590
490 - 610
460 - 580
1430 - 1780 (2400)
ACT (25th - 75th Percentile)
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
21 - 26 (36)
S A T S ub je c t T e s t Re q uir e me nt s
Top 10% of HS Class:
21%
SAT/ACT Required:
Either
Students Submitting SAT:
94%
Students Submitting ACT:
10%
None
Things I Wish I Knew Before
Coming To School
Become familiar with the faculty and staff in your department. You'll need to
work with them much more than you may think.
Check FirstClass e-mail multiple times a day.
Classes progress quickly and are cumulative, so don't fall behind.
College students have a lot of free timealthough at times it won't feel that
way.
Do not start packing up your belongings when your watch says it's time to go.
Your instructor hates when students do this, and she or he says when it's time
to go.
Even though it is supplied in residence halls, buy your own toilet paper stash.
Get involved in extracurricular activities to make connections.
If possible, bring a futon to your residence hall your first year.
Strong study skills are needed to succeed.
The first day of each class is usually syllabus day, and it's easy.
Use www.RateMyProfessors.com to choose your professors.
Your professor and teaching assistants want to help you. Go to them.
Interviews & Information

Sessions
The Visitors Center, located in the Buchanan Alumni House, offers student-guided
campus tours, maps for self-guided tours, Saturday UMaine information
sessions, and interviews with faculty by appointment. Hours are MondayFriday
8 a.m.4:30 p.m. (year-round) and Saturday 10 a.m.3 p.m. (academic year
only). For more information, visit www.umaine.edu/orientation/visit.htm.
Faculty interviews are not required for admission; however, meeting with
members of faculty and admissions staff may be desired by individuals during
their campus visit. Scheduling a personal interview is easy. Call the Admissions
Office at (207) 581-1561 to schedule an interview appointment.
Campus Tours
Campus tours are available weekdays at 9:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m., and 1:15 p.m. and
Saturdays at 11:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. Summer tours are only available on
weekdays. Tours leave from Buchanan Alumni House. To schedule a tour,
prospective students may call the Visitors Center at (207) 581-3740.
Campus Map
umaine.edu/locator/printable-campus-maps
Virtual Tour of Campus
umaine.edu/virtualtour
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Jobs & Internships
S t a t i st i c s
Ra n k i n g s
Ac a d e mi c s
Career Center
5748 Memorial Union, Room 300

(207) 581-1359
umainecareercenter@umit.maine.edu
umaine.edu/career
Employment Services?
Yes
Placement Services?
Yes
Other Career Services
Career counseling and planning
Ad mi ssi o n s
Majors
Career fairs
Career library
CareerLink
Diversity resources
D i ve r si t y
Graduate school resources
Dr ug Sa f e t y
Internship information
Gr e e k Lif e
Job search
G u ys & G i r l s
Maine Mentor program

On-campus recruiting
Practice interviews
Rsum/cover letter critiques
At h l e t i c s
Veterans resources
C a mp u s Fo o d
Best Student Jobs On Campus
Dining hall
Rec center
Residence assistant
P a r ki ng
T e c hno l o g y
Worst Student Jobs On Campus
Parking services
L o c a l Ar e a
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P a r t y Sc e ne
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Dining halls
Best Places to Work Off

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Advice on Finding a
Job/Internship
The Career Center on the top floor of Memorial Union

offers many services to assist students on how to
present information through cover letters,
rsums, and what to look for in their
recommendations. The Career Center also brings
prospective employers to you. To find out more
information, call (207) 581-1359, or visit
www.umaine.edu/career. Attend the Career Fair
and talk to prospective employers, because they
will frequently revisit campus to do personal oncampus interviews. Get registered with
eRecruiting right away. The Career Center offers
this service at no charge to students and for
alumni for one year. It's a great resource to find
jobs that interest you in your career field.
How helpful is the career center in helping
students find jobs or internships?
57%
Very helpful. They help you find

jobs/int ernships and provide lot s of t ools
and workshops.
26%
Somewhat helpful. The career cent er

offers resources but not much individual
at t ent ion.
14 %
Somewhat ineffect ive. There are some

resources, but you're pret t y much on your
own.
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Very st rong. Alumni are involved in lot s of

event s and do a lot of campus recruit ing.
56%
Somewhat st rong. There are some event s

and you can connect wit h alumni if you
want .
21%
Somewhat weak. There are a few alumni

event s but no real connect ion wit h
alumni.
0%
Almost non-exist ent . Aft er graduat ion,

alumni have lit t le or no affiliat ion wit h
t he school.
Tot ally ineffect ive. They make lit t le or

no effort t o help you find a
job/int ernship.
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Newest
Feb 2 2015
Majors: i love my major, just not t he school t hat i am at now
Majors: I really like my program and my advisor is always helpful
D i ve r si t y
D r ug S a f e t y3
Gr e e k Lif e
G u ys & G i r l s
Majors: I wasn't able t o act ually declare my major because it 's no longer an opt ion as
it 's now considered a concent rat ion. This being said, I was just kind of placed in a
major t hat t ook it 's place.
At h l e t i c s
College Freshman Dec 30 2014
C a mp u s Fo o d
Majors: I enjoy my major a lot . There are many resources.
C a mp u s Q u a 4l i t y
P a r ki ng
College Sophomore
Dec 12 2014
Majors: Overall I like t he program t hat I am in and I find most of t he mat erial t hat I
am learning t o be bot h int erest ing and useful.
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Agriculture
68
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Agricultural Business
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Agricultural Economics
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Animal Sciences and Husbandry
23
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0
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Botany and Plant Sciences
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Aquaculture
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Plant Science
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Crop and Soil Studies
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Soil Sciences
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Food Science and Technology
34
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Food Science
34
16
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Horticultural
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Horticulture Business Services
Informatik Fernstudium
An der Wilhelm Bchner Ho chschule. Bachelo r & Master per

Fernstudium!
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Arts
34
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Art History
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Art Studies
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Fine Arts
18
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Multimedia
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Studio Arts
18
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Music
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Music History and Literature
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Music Performance
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Performing Arts
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Drama and Theatre Production
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Biological Sciences
70
10
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Animal Biology
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Zoology and Entomology
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Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
10
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Biology
44
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Biology and Biological Sciences
44
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Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine
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Ecology, Evolution, and Population Biology
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Marine Biology and Oceanography
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Microbiology
12
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Molecular Biology
Informatik Fernstudium
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Business
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Business Management
64
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Business Administration and Management
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Finance and Accounting
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66
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Finance
38
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Sales and Marketing
40
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Marketing
40
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Communications
75
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Communications Technicians
22
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Digital and Print Journalism
10
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Broadcast Journalism
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Journalism
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Mass Communications and Media
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Mass Communication
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Speech Communication and Rhetoric
26
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Computer and Information

Sciences
12
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Computer Science
12
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Information Studies
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Information Technology
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Education
37
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Education Studies and Research
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Curriculum
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Educational Media Design
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Foundations of Education
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Educational Administration and Supervision
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Educational Administration
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Higher Education Administration
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School Counseling
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School Counseling and Guidance Services
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Special Education
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Special Education and Teaching
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Teaching
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Art Teacher Education
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Elementary Education
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High School Education
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Music Teacher Education
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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Reading Teacher Education
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Science Teacher Education
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Teacher Education for Multiple Levels
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Environmental Engineering
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Biological Engineering
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Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
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Chemical Engineering
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Civil and Surveying Engineering
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Civil Engineering
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Civil Engineering Technician
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Computer Engineering
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Computer Hardware Engineering
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Electrical and Communications Engineering
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Engineering Studies
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Mechanical Engineering and Technology
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Mechanical Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering Technician
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Plastics and Materials Engineering
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Materials Engineering
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Environmental Sciences
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Conservation and Environmental Studies
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Environmental and Marine Sciences
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Forest Sciences
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Forest and Wood Sciences
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Forestry
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Natural Resource Management
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Forest Resources Management
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Natural Resources Management and Policy
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Wildlife and Fisheries Management
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Health Care
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26
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Communication Disorders
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Communication Sciences and Disorders
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Diagnostics
Major
Certificate
Associate
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Bachelor's
Master's
Doctoral
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Clinical Laboratory Technician
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Intervention and Treatment
10
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Athletic Training
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Nursing
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Nursing Science, Education, and Practice
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Registered Nursing (RN)
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Languages and Literature
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English
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English Language Studies
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Rhetoric and Composition
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Language Studies and Linguistics
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Romance Languages
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French Language and Literature
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Spanish Language and Literature
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Statistics
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Philosophy and Religion
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Philosophy Studies
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Philosophy
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Physical Sciences
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Chemistry and Chemical Technology
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Earth Sciences
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Geology and Earth Science
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Physics
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Psychology & Counseling
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Clinical Psychology and Counseling
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Clinical Psychology
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Psychology
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Diversity: Maine is t he most whit e st at e in t he ent ire count ry.

UMaine has a pret t y good economic diversit y, but et hnic no.
There is lit t le blat ant racism, but not many people from Maine
know how t o handle minorit ies. I am a part of a very diverse
family, and have seen racism first hand. I feel confident t hat
t here are t hose here who would st and up t o bigot s, if t he
need arises.

College Sophomore
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Diversity: Some different , some t he same
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College Junior Jun 12 2014
Diversity: There's not a lot of diversit y on campus but it is

accept ed.
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Diversity: I feel t he campus is fairly diverse considering t he

fact we are in Maine.
T e c hno l o g y
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What's this?
UMaine, much like the rest of the state, lacks in

ethnic and racial diversity. However, the
University has taken strides to make the school
more appealing to diverse groups of incoming
students and is striving to hire and retain a
more diverse faculty. Diversity, according to the
University, encompasses all aspects of self and
group identification. Areas of interest for the
expansion of diversity are age, culture,
ethnicity, gender, nationality, race, religion,
sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status.
The Diversity Action Plan, adopted by the
University and adjusted each year, is designed
to achieve balance and create greater
understanding of human differences in an
inclusive and interactive campus community.
There are five key components to the plan, all
relating to creating the capacity to express
cultural differences and recognize the heritage
of the student, faculty, and staff populations.
Diversity does not appear to be recognizable
with a mere glance at racial diversity statistics.
Gender, sexual orientation, and all other
differences found within the student body help
make up for a lackluster display of racial
diversity. The University also has difficulty
hiring and retaining minority faculty members
throughout UMS schools. Due to the lack of
diversity in the faculty and staff populations,
several minority faculty members, regardless of
position and tenure status, have left the
campus community after short terms of
employment, even as little as one to two years.
African American
2%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
2%
International
3%
Native American
1%
White
78%
Unknown
10%
Historically Black
College/University?
No
Tribal College?
No
Out-of-State Students
27%
Common States of Residence
Connecticut
Foreign countries
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Vermont
Student Age Breakdown
Under 18: 1%
18-19: 37%
20-21: 31%
22-24: 16%
25+: 15%
Female Faculty
35%
Male Faculty
65%
Faculty Diversity
African American: 1%
Asian American: 4%
Hispanic: 1%
International: 4%
Native American: 1%
White: 85%
Unknown: 5%
Gay Pride
The University of Maine has a significant gay community. Many members of the
gay community are active in campus organizations. There is a GLBT office in
Memorial Union, with a liaison to the dean of students. The Safe Zone Project
has been implemented at the University to provides gay, lesbian, bisexual. and
transgender persons and their heterosexual allies with a visible means of
indicating support for the GLBT community.
Political Activity
The New England states are typically known as blue states. More students lean
liberal than not. Maine favors the working families and the working poor and
typically holds an anti-war stance. There are more Democrats than Republicans
at the University, which is to be expected for a public New England university.
Economic Status
Students coming from out of state frequently come from households with higher
incomes. UMaine attendance tends to dwindle among the more economically
stressed states.
Most Common Religions
Catholic and non-denominational Christians are most common, but there are seven
religious organizations recognized on the UMaine campus. Most religious
activities occur off campus. To find out more information, students should check
out the Wilson Center and Newman Center, two churches strongly geared
toward the college student population. Both churches are located off campus
on College Avenue.
Minority Clubs on Campus
African Student Association, Asian Student Association, Black Student Union,

IMPACT Movement, Latin American Student Organization, and Wilde Stein
Alliance for Sexual Diversity (UMaine's GLBTQ organization) are the most
popular.
How would you best describe your personal
political beliefs?
How would you best describe the political

beliefs of campus as a whole?
11%
Progressive/very liberal
7%
Progressive/very liberal
20%
Liberal
35%
Liberal
22%
Moderat e
27%
Moderat e
12%
Conservat ive
5%
Conservat ive
3%
Very conservat ive
0%
Very conservat ive
6%
Libert arian
1%
Libert arian
25%
Not sure
26%
Not sure
How diverse is the student body in the following

areas?
Totally homogenous
Extremely diverse
What political party do you associate yourself

with?
24 %
Republican
Economic st at us
22%
Democrat ic
Et hnic herit age
24 %
Independent
Nat ional origin

(int ernat ional
st udent s)
2%
Ot her part y not ment ioned
27%
I don't care about polit ics
Polit ical affiliat ion

Religious background
Sexual orient at ion
How accepted is the LGBT (lesbian, gay,
How accepted is the LGBT (lesbian, gay,
bisexual, and transgender) community on

campus?
bisexual, and transgender) community on

campus?
65%
Very accept ed. LGBT st udent s are t reat ed

no different ly t han non-LGBT st udent s.
59%
Very accept ed. LGBT st udent s are t reat ed

no different ly t han non-LGBT st udent s.
35%
Accept ed. LGBT st udent s are t reat ed fairly,

but t here are st ill some people who
aren't accept ing of t hem.
4 1%
Accept ed. LGBT st udent s are t reat ed

fairly, but t here are st ill some people who
aren't accept ing of t hem.
0%
Somewhat accept ed. LGBT st udent s aren't

necessarily out and proud on campus, for
fear of int olerance.
0%
Somewhat accept ed. LGBT st udent s aren't

necessarily out and proud on campus, for
fear of int olerance.
0%
Not accept ed. LGBT st udent s generally st ay

quiet .
0%
Not accept ed. LGBT st udent s generally st ay

quiet .
How accepting is the campus community as a

whole toward someone who falls into the
minority (ethnic, sexual, or religious)?
60%
Very accept ing.
4 0%
Most st udent s are accept ing, except for a

few rare cases of int olerance.
0%
The campus is split on it s accept ance-not all

minorit y groups are as accept ed as
ot hers.
0%
It 's hard t o be a minorit y here.
V i d eos
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Drug Safety: It is very easy t o get drugs and alcohol. Where

you choose t o use it will det ermine whet her or not you will get
caught . While you cant 't smoke in dorms, due t o t he smell, you
can st ill use ot her forms of drugs and be undet ect ed. Part ies
can occasionally be bust ed, but it 's rare. Overall, t he rat io of
st udent s t o cops is very uneven and t herefore not everyone
can get caught .
College Freshman Feb 2
Drug Safety: I had more drug exposure in high-school. It is

easy t o get alcohol and marijuana, but in t rut h America's
legislat ion is very far behind in t he case bot h drugs. There is no
real pressure t o drink, but if you over-do-it and have t o get
UMPD you will be made fun of. The policy here is far. You don't
want you t o die, but realize t hat it is part of t he experience.
One way of anot her you will definit ely drink while your at
college, but learning t o drink in a place where your best mat e is
t here t o walk you back home is bet t er t han driving drunk home
from a bar.
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Drug Safety: Many st udent s part ake, but t he campus is huge.

There is no peer-pressure, you can part ake in t he act ivit ies if
you wish or not .
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Drug Safety: Always part ies for underage kids, not sure about
drugs.
College Senior Apr 22 2014
Drug Safety: Many st udent s would like t o t hink UMaine is a

huge part y school, but it 's really not . Perhaps it is relat ive t o it s
size, but it 's definit ely not a Penn St at e or even UMass
Amherst . Lot s of weed smokers, but heavy drugs aren't very
not iceable.
What's this?
Most of the drugs pushed around on UMaine's

campus outside of marijuana are prescription
medications. However it may be perceived, the
abuse of prescriptions is still illegal and will land
you with a summons and court date when you
are caught with them. Distribution of
prescription medications in any amount is a
violation of federal law, so it's just not a good
idea anyway. The campus is very strict about
drugs when they find them, and if you have
enough drugs or enough people participating,
the media attention you will get from that type
of behavior will make you feel like a movie star.
It's quite embarrassing to have your name
known through the student newspaper, let
alone the local and regional ones. So your best
advice is to keep out of drugs, especially in
large amounts or with several participants.
There are not many other widely known
abused substances around campus, although
students are aware that the use of highly
addictive substances does exist. However,
cocaine and meth use is very private and is
typically not a problem for other UMaine
students. The campus has many programs
available to provide education and information
about drugs and their prevalence on college
campuses. There are a few different types of
peer education programs that students may
participate in, some are even for course credit.
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Alcohol-Related Referrals
494
Alcohol-Related Arrests
94
Drug-Related Referrals
87
Drug-Related Arrests
44
Most Popular Drugs
Alcohol
Marijuana
Prescription "study" drugs (Adderall, Ritalin, etc.)
Drug Counseling Programs
Counseling Center
Cutler Health Center
On campus
(207) 581-1392
Name the most popular drugs on campus.
How would you describe the drug scene on

campus (not including alcohol)?
37%
Alcohol
32%
Marijuana
13%
Prescript ion "st udy drugs" (Adderall, Rit alin)
4%
Psychedelics (LSD, mushrooms)
4%
Cocaine
1%
Drugs are not used on campus. Seriously.
24 %
Barely not iceable. Very few st udent s t ake

part .
38%
Somewhat not iceable. Less t han half of

st udent s t ake part .
30%
Pret t y not iceable. Many st udent s t ake

part .
7%
Very not iceable. Most st udent s t ake part .
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How would you describe the social drinking

scene on campus?
3%
4%
St udent s don't drink on campus.

Seriously.
Barely not iceable. Very few st udent s t ake
How much access do underage students have to

alcohol?
1%
Very limit ed.
14 %
Somewhat limit ed.
part .
58%
Somewhat abundant .
17%
Somewhat not iceable. Less t han half of

st udent s t ake part .
27%
Pract ically unlimit ed.
4 8%
Pret t y not iceable. Many st udent s t ake

part .
28%
Very not iceable. Most st udent s t ake

part .
How does peer pressure affect students' use of

drugs and alcohol?
29%
You can have a great social life wit hout

drugs or alcohol.
51%
Most people part ake in some form, but no

one t reat s you different ly if you don't .
14 %
You'll definit ely feel a lit t le awkward if you

don't drink.
6%
If you don't part ake, you're left out .
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Greek Life: Greek life is huge on campus, I don't really know

much about it besides t he crazy st uff t hey do.
Majors
Greek Life: I am not part of Greek life because I could not

afford it . The part ies are fun but most of t he girls are very
cliquey and mean. If you aren't in Greek life apparent ly you're
wrong.
D i ve r si t y
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14 days ago
Greek Life: I have had bot h good and bad experiences wit h
greek life members.
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Greek Life: Non-Greeks don't really get t he chance t o really

see what t he Greeks really do for t he communit y. Most of t he
t ime, non-Greeks just hear about t he t ragic st ories of what
happens at part ies and how pledges get int o t he Greek life. I
t hink if non-Greeks were a bit more educat ed on t he purpose
of Greeks, t here would be different opinions.
T e c hno l o g y
Greek Life: They are pret t y good in t he communit y.
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What's this?
For many students, Greek life is not something

they are interested in becoming a part of. The
organizations are not only dwindling in the
number of members, but in overall appeal to
new students entering UMaine. A recent spike
in participation over the past couple years
made it appear that Greek life was entering a
new phase of development at UMaine. The
uninspiring results of recruitment efforts have
leveled the number of participants to around
the same place it was for years beforejust
under 10 percent overall participation. Some
fraternities have upward of 60 members, with
an overall average between 20 to 30 members
in each organization. The sororities have a cap
of 50 members, at which point they cannot
recruit until sisters defer or graduate. Members
of Greek-letter organizations are proud of their
contributions, houses, and loyalty to their
membership.
The organizations are dedicated to the ideals
of achievement, athletics, friendship,
leadership, and scholarship. However, it
doesn't fool other students from realizing which
organizations stick to the ideals and which
organizations hide behind them. Everyone
quickly becomes familiar with the organizations
that are dedicated to service and those that are
dedicated to partying. For those interested in
Greek life, it is suggested that they take time
and review several organizations before
making a commitment to one. Many members
of fraternities and sororities leave college
knowing that they have made a significant

contribution through their efforts with their
Greek letters.
Undergrad Men in Fraternities
14%
Undergrad Women in Sororities
7%
Number of Fraternities
18
Number of Sororities
Fraternities
Alpha Gamma Rho

Alpha Tau Omega
Beta Theta Pi
Delta Tau Delta
Iota Nu Kappa
Kappa Delta Phi
Kappa Sigma
Lambda Chi Alpha
Phi Eta Kappa
Phi Gamma Delta
Phi Kappa Sigma
Pi Kappa Alpha
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Sigma Chi
Sigma Nu
Sigma Phi Epsilon
Tau Kappa Epsilon
Theta Chi
Sororities
Alpha Omicron Pi
Alpha Phi
Chi Omega
Delta Rho Epsilon
Delta Zeta
Phi Mu
Pi Beta Phi
Other Greek Organizations
Intrafraternity Council
Order of Omega
Panhellenic Council
Did You Know?
Even with a small Greek life population, the organizations still maintain a highly
visible role on campus and in campus events.
Both the Interfraternity and Panhellenic Councils, in addition to the University of
Maine System, have very stringent policies against hazing within any
organization. Hazing is broadly defined as the emotional, mental, or physical
degradation, discomfort, or humiliation of another individual. All new members
of Greek-letter organizations must read and sign an informational sheet about
hazing with the Greek Life Office after selecting an organization to join.
What is Greek life's role in the campus social
scene?
35%
Greek life is pret t y big. You don't have t o

join t o enjoy t he part ies, but you might
want t o consider it .
51%
Greek life is average, and no one will t reat

you different ly if you don't join.
3%
Greek life is huge-you're no one if you're not

Greek.
11%
Greek life is pret t y low-key and has lit t le

effect on t he social scene.
1%
We don't have Greek life.
How difficult is it to get into a fraternity or

sorority?
19%
Very easy.
62%
Somewhat easy.
17%
Somewhat difficult .
2%
Very difficult .
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What is the general attitude of non-Greeks

toward Greeks?
13%
Most non-Greeks t hink Greeks do great

t hings for t he communit y.
4 8%
Most non-Greeks are indifferent about

Greeks.
29%
Non-Greeks t hink Greeks are only good for

t he part ies t hey t hrow.
10%
Non-Greeks see Greeks as snobby and

cliquey.
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Guys & Girls: people are very friendly and always willing t o help
you.
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College Freshman Mar 22 2015
Guys & Girls: I'm from California, which people assume is a very
st uck up and judgment al place, but I have found t hat here is so
much worse. There is a lot based on looks and not much based
on int elligence when it comes t o making friends. If you aren't
int o part ying and aren't super beaut iful or out going, you won't
have an except ional amount of friends. You'll make some but it
won't be like t he movie. I have also found t hat people here are
pret t y immat ure. It 's all about sex. I get it , we're st ill
t eenagers, but honest ly, sex jokes get old fast .
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Guys & Girls: You'll find a lit t le bit of everyt hing at UMaine.
Very diverse populat ion - you'll see everyt hing from count ry t o
preppy t o cit y sophist icat ed. I've never seen an open LGBT
couple around campus in my four years here, but t here is
definit ely a populat ion. I've yet t o meet anyone t hat cares
about ot her people's preferences and I have mult iple friends
who are gay and none of t hem have felt judged or held back
because of it .
Guys & Girls: Lot 's of dumb people here who need t o grow up.
Just look for t he smart people. We're here t oo. :)
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College Freshman Dec 30 2014
Guys & Girls: A lot of different t ypes of relat ionships are on

campus.
What's this?
It holds true that all of the beautiful students

appear around the Maine Hello (fall move-in
day) and hibernate as soon as the cold
weather comes. But they'll surely be out once
again lying on their beach towels or playing
ultimate Frisbee in the quad as soon as the
warmer weather returns and the sun shines
past 4 p.m. Most students will say that there
are more unattractive people than not, and the
appearance of students actually may
coordinate with their area of study. Most
people in broadcast journalism will be more
concerned about their appearance than an
education major, and an education major will
care more than the average engineering major.
Most students coming to UMaine are in search
of a good-looking guy or girl to spend some
quality time with, but fewer will actually attain it.
Hooking up or settling down in a relationship is
up to those who are participating in it. One
recommendation for the guys and girls who join
fraternities and sororities: it's typically not the
best idea to date members in the same
organization. You'd be amazed at how quickly
your fraternal experience can become that of a
mid-afternoon soap opera television drama.
The best recommendation for those in search
of a relationship at UMaine is to take your time
looking and find someone who has similar
interests. When the cold winter nights come,
you'll typically spend a lot more time with your
significant other. Otherwise, replace your
significant other with an electric blanket. It'll be
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more reliable in keeping you warm.
Female Undergrads
48%
Male Undergrads
52%
Birth Control Available?
Yes
Female students may get birth control and morning-after pills from Cutler
Health Center. They can be obtained at the pharmacy inside of the health
center on both weekdays and weekends.
Best Places to Meet Guys &

Girls
1. Reserve Reading Room in Raymond H.

2. Fogler Library
3. The Mall
4. Main dining area of Memorial Union
Best Places to Hook Up
1. Fraternities
2. The stacks in Fogler Library
3. Little Hall (the in-between floors)
4. Back stairwell in Memorial Union
5. Third floor men's bathroom in Fogler Library
Social Scene
The social scene is really dependent on what students decide to make it. The social
scene also tends to have the highest visibility on Thursday nights and
weekends. The Greek system's participants have a greater social scene with
other Greeks. Those involved in academic clubs usually participate in activities
with those involved in the same or similarly oriented organizations. The
residence halls are also a great place to find friends and other people to do
things with on weekends.
Hookups or Relationships?
Hooking up or having a relationship is simply personal preference; however, a lot of

hooking up tends to develop into relationships, particularly between first-year
students and upperclassmen.
Dress Code
Some students dress better than others, a lot better. Occasionally, one will see
someone walking down a pathway dressed as though they strutted onto
campus sidewalks after departing from a Saks Fifth Avenue model runway.
Most commonly, men and women will be wearing jeans or khakis with a nice
top. A lot of the students will be seen wearing popular name brands such as
Abercrombie & Fitch, American Eagle, Express, and Gap. It's nearly
guaranteed that you will be annoyed at some point with another student in one
of your classes who thinks that sporting pajama pants is something new and
exciting. Dressing warm for the winter weather is a necessity, so be sure to
pack a jacket for anytime and a nice coat for special occasions and dress-up
days. Please note: If you plan to wear pajama pants, get something unique, not
teeny-bopper Aeropostale brand pajamas with monkey faces plastered all over
them, and wear sneakers, not nice shoes. Otherwise, you'll just look silly.
I would say girls on campus are
I would say guys on campus are
Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
Strongly disagree
At t ract ive
At t ract ive
At hlet ic
At hlet ic
Creat ive/art sy
Creat ive/art sy
Friendly
Friendly
Fun
Fun
Geeky
Geeky
Hardworking
Hardworking
Int o part ying
Int o part ying
Out going
Out going
Preppy
Preppy
Religious
Religious
Smart
Smart
St uck-up
St uck-up
What one word or phrase best describes the

typical student at this school?
Strongly agree
What are the best ways to make friends at your

school?
30%
Friendly
23%
Get t ing involved in campus act ivit ies.
24 %
Spirit ed
22%
Meet ing neighbors
11%
Energet ic
17%
Talking t o t he person you sit by in class
7%
Friendly but unint elligent
17%
Joining a club
7%
Laid-back
15%
Part ies
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How would you rate the social scene on

campus?
31%
Very vibrant , wit h lot s of popular act ivit ies

available almost every day.
59%
Act ive, wit h a handful of popular act ivit ies.
8%
Quiet , wit h few popular act ivit ies and

chances t o meet new people.
1%
Lacking, wit h almost no int erest ing or

popular act ivit ies.
P h ot os
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Administration: The worst t hat I can t hink of t hat may affect

a st udent 's academic st anding would be commut er parking.
Each professor has t heir own at t endance policy. There is lit t le
commut er parking for t he amount of st udent s t hey made
move off campus.
Al u mn i & P o st 3
Gr a ds
Administration: I see t he officers at least couple t imes a day.

They are driving around or doing a walk t hrough t he dorms
lat er in t he night .
D i ve r si t y
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College Junior May 12 2015
Administration: It 's what you would expect for a college.
At h l e t i c s
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C a mp u s Fo o d3
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Administration: I've found t hat not hing is t oo st rict . The rules

are clearly out lined and if you break t hem t here is a
consequence t hat isn't t oo harsh.
P a r ki ng
T e c hno l o g y 3
Administration: You are st ill able t o have fun and do what you
want as long as you're quiet enough for nobody t o know
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The campus is stern about the regulations that

are in place, but there isnt an overbearing
sense of strictness, as though a student must
watch out for every move that they make. The
regulations are only put there to make sure
students keep out of trouble and dont provide
a dangerous environment for other students to
learn and possibly reside in. Most of the
regulations are pretty standard, and all adhere
to federal, state, and local laws. Law
enforcement officers on campus deserve the
respect they are entitled to because they do
exactly what they are supposed to. Public
Safety officers are not security guards, they are
trained state police officers, and yes, they do
carry a handgun and a nightstick. Being
uncooperative with the campus police can land
you a go-to-jail card as quickly as messing with
a police officer in any other situation.
Public Safety officers do all they can to provide
an enjoyable and safe environment for all
students to learn in. It is their responsibility to
ensure that the campus has little crime. The
reputation of the police force is based on
integrity. Any student will be able to see this if
they take the time to get to know at least one
officer by name, which is easy to do because
they are always accessible. The only thing that
Public Safety officers enjoy more than
providing a safe campus community is the
opportunity to interact and work with the
students and to know them on a first-name
basis.
Students Are Most Likely to Get
Caught...
Being intoxicated in public

Bringing food and beverages into the library
Drinking underage
Having candles or halogen lighting in your dorm
Making too much noise in the dorm
Parking illegally
Smoking cigarettes too close to building entrances
Speeding on campus
Urinating in public
Rate strictness of administration policies on
the following topics
Very strict
Very lenient
Alcohol use in dorms

At t endance
Creat ing new st udent
organizat ions
Drug use
Honor code
Noise violat ions
Parking
Prot est s/demonst rat ions
Underage drinking
Visit at ion in dorms
How do the campus police or safety officers

affect your campus experience?
35%
Very posit ively. Officers are kind and
helpful.
55%
Fairly posit ively. They're pret t y easy t o get

along wit h if you respect t hem.
8%
Fairly negat ively. They're only int erest ed

in breaking up t he fun.
1%
Very negat ively. They t reat everyone like

criminals.
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Campus Food: The food isn't always t he best but overall t hey
do serve healt hy food opt ions as well as opt ions for a sweet
t oot h.
Campus Food: There really isn't t oo much I like t o st art off

wit h but I like t he deli bars at wells and hillt op.
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Campus Food: It 's okay. I lived in PATCH t his year (wit h a

st ovet op and oven) and I was much happier. However, it is nice
t o go and get food t hat you don't have t o cook every now and
again.
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May 6 2015
Campus Food: I could definit ely be bet t er. Halfway t hrough

freshman year I was complet ely sick of my opt ions at Hilt op.
Part of t hat is my fault . I'm an incredibly picky veget arian. I
don't leave myself wit h many opt ions. On t he plus side t hough
it is really easy t o get creat ive wit h making food in t he dining
halls. They may have a sandwhich bar and a panini press on one
side of t he cafet eria and on t he ot her t hey have pre made
not -so-good grilled cheeses. Use t he bread and cheese at t he
sandwhich bar t o make a grilled cheese on t he panini press. So
much bet t er. You just have t o learn t o t hink out side of t he box.
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What's this?
If you didnt like any of the food in your high

school cafeteria, then chances are that you
wont enjoy the commons food at UMaine. The
food is a basic lineup of options that allow the
most number of students to have a satisfying
meal. But, the difference is that at college you
have the choice to eat at any of the commons,
so your options are open as to what type of
food you want to have for dinner. Chances are
that the same will not apply for breakfast,
especially if youre a late-riser who chooses to
hold off until the last minute, throw on your
clothes, and scarf down a meal so fast you
wont remember what you had by lunchtime.
There is a variety of available foods for all
meals in the commons. You may also choose
to eat at one of the more popular restaurants in
Memorial Union.
The food in the commons is one of the most
frequent complaints by students living in
residence halls because most upperclassmen
are not going to select the block plan option,
especially if they reside off campus. There is
one important thing to remember: Your parents
didnt mass produce a meal for hundreds of
students, three times a day, every day, so dont
expect the food here to be like home-cooking.
Meal Plan Available?
Yes
Average Meals/Week
19
Average Meal Plan Cost
$5150 per year
Freshman Meal Plan Required?
Yes
Student Favorites: Campus

Dining Hall
York Dining
Student Favorites: Campus

Restaurant/Vendor
Bear's Den Caf & Pub

Marketplace
Starbucks
Student Favorites: Breakfast

Food on Campus
Bagels
Breakfast pizza
Waffles
Student Favorites:
Lunch/Dinner Entre on
Campus
Buffalo chicken wrap
Student Favorites: Late-night

Snack on Campus
Cereal
Stir-fry
Food from Hilltop Market

Ice cream
24-Hour Dining
None
Off-Campus Places to Use Flex

Money
None
Special Options
No time for a full, sit down meal? Visit Wells Central or Hilltop Convenience
Markets, or the York Mini-Market to purchase sandwiches, fruit, chips, and
beverages with your meal swipes. Or, use cash, Black Bear Bucks or dining
funds to buy canned foods, cereals, and other grocery items at these Market
locations.
Did You Know?
A student was once charged by Public Safety for taking a crab rangoon in Memorial
Union. Don't try to get away with eating food before paying.
D i n i n g H a l l s & Ca m p u s R est a u r a n t s
Bear Bites Too!
Location: D.P. Corbett Building

Food: Quick food kiosk serving ready-made salads, sandwiches, sushi
Hours: MondayFriday 8 a.m.1 p.m.
Bear's Den Caf & Pub
Location: Memorial Union

Food: American
Hours: MondayWednesday 7 a.m.9 p.m., ThursdayFriday 7 a.m.11 p.m.,
Saturday 4 p.m.9 p.m.
Hilltop Dining
Location: Hilltop Dining Center

Food: All-you-can-eat: bakery, breakfast, grill, Mexican, pasta, pizza, salads,
sandwiches, soups
Hours: MondayFriday 7 a.m.8 p.m., 9 p.m.12 a.m., Saturday 9 a.m.8 p.m.,
Sunday 9 a.m.8 p.m., 9 p.m.12 a.m.
Hilltop Market
Location: Hilltop
Food: Grab 'n' go meals, snacks
Hours: Daily 2 p.m.12 a.m.
Marketplace

Food: Asian, bakery, comfort foods, deli, grill, Italian, Mexican, organic and
alternative diet foods, salad bar
Hours: MondayThursday 7 a.m.7 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.5 p.m., Saturday
Sunday 10 a.m.4 p.m.
Oakes Room Caf
Location: Fogler Library, first floor

Food: Baked goods, coffee, grab 'n' go salads and sandwiches
Hours: MondayThursday 8 a.m.11 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.3 p.m., Sunday 4
p.m.11 p.m.
Union Central

Food: All-you-can-eat buffet
Wells Central
Location: William C. Wells Dining Center

Food: All-you-can-eat: baked goods, pasta, pizza, sandwiches, soup, stir-fry
Hours: MondayFriday 7 a.m.7 p.m., SaturdaySunday 11 a.m.7 p.m.
Wells Market
Location: Wells Central

York Dining
Location: York Hall, ground level

Food: All-you-care-to-eat: ethnic food, hot grill, salad, sandwiches, soups,
vegetarian/vegan options
York Mini Market
Location: York Hall

What are the best food options on campus?
Rate campus dining on the following topics

Very poor
26%
York Dining hall is t he nicest
23%
The Market Place in t he Union is fant ast ic
Convenient hours
21%
Bear's Den (aka Union Market place)
Et hnic/kosher opt ions
11%
Wells Dining Hall
Healt hy/organic
opt ions
6%
Hillt op
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Lat e-night opt ions

Qualit y
Value
Variet y/number of
opt ions
Excellent
Veget arian/vegan
opt ions
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Campus Housing: The room is a decent size and t here's

plent y of st orage. My RA's in part icular are complet ely useless
when it comes t o enforcing quiet hours and organizing any
t ype of floor wide event . The people here are ext remely
inconsiderat e when it comes t o screaming in t he middle of t he
night and running up and down t he hall ways. Also t he
bat hrooms are disgust ing and maint enance rarely t akes care
of clogged showers/sinks/t oilet s.

College Sophomore
14 days ago
Campus Housing: Housing at t he Universit y of Maine could

definit ely be bet t er but it really is not t oo bad.
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Campus Housing: I mean it 's definit ely not t he best , but it is

livable. Definit ely not wort h t he price we're paying, but it s on
campus close t o classes and ot her significant buildings. Living
on campus is a great way t o meet new people, you just have t o
limit what you bring. Sharing t he bat hrooms are t he worst
part , especially over t he weekend since t hey aren't being
cleaned.
T e c hno l o g y
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Campus Housing: It s pret t y nice, t he communit y bat hrooms

are generally clean, t he housing is comfy, microwaves and a t v
are available in t he lounge
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Campus Housing: Honors housing is pret t y spacious.
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What's this?
UMaine offers great housing options for firstyear students and upperclassmen. The
apartment suites on campus work on a priority
basis, so it is difficult to get in your first year,
unless you have plans to live with a relative
that attends UMaine and already resides in
one. Oak Hall also provides very nice and
renovated singles for upperclassman housing.
The Graduate School is housed in Balentine,
where mostly singles are available for students
ages 21 and up.
First-year housing is mixed between all of the
dormitory-style residence halls. These rooms
consist primarily of doubles, and some singles
are available, but they must be requested far in
advance due to the limited capacity for firstyear students. The halls have all the amenities
students need, including communal kitchens in
the basement, as well as ample study lounges
and areas to socialize. The residence halls are
fairly strict about restricted items such as
candles, halogen lighting, and hot plates. They
are clean and up-to-date. The University is
very good about making the necessary
changes and renovations to housing, even
though most lack modern aesthetic design
features. However, preserving the original
appearance of the buildings, which marks the
era of UMaine history that they were
constructed in, appears important to the
University. The historic side of campus still
maintains the beautiful original architecture that
first occupied the campus.
On-Campus Housing Available?
Yes
Campus Housing Capacity
3,540
Average Housing Costs
$4,762
Types of Housing Offered
Apartments for married students

Apartments for single students
Coed dorms
Fraternity/sorority housing
Special housing for disabled students
Special housing for international students
Theme housing
Wellness housing
Freshmen Required to Live on

Campus?
Yes
Undergrads Living On Campus
27%
Freshmen Living On Campus
89%
Number of Dormitories
15
Number of Campus-Owned
Apartments
Best Freshman Dorms
Androscoggin Hall
Cumberland Hall
Knox Hall
Best Upperclassman Dorms
Doris Twitchell Allen Village

Hart Hall
Worst Freshman Dorms
Androscoggin Hall
Knox Hall
Worst Upperclassman Dorms
Aroostook Hall
Hancock Hall
York Hall
What You Get
Bed
Bookshelf
Cable TV
Closet or wardrobe
Desk and chair
Dresser
Recycling bin and trash can
Also Available
All dorms are non-smoking. Most requirements state that there is no smoking
allowed at least 50 to 100 feet from all buildings. Each building is individually
marked for requirements.
Students can select Living-Learning Community housing throughout the
residence halls in order to be housed with other students who have similar
interests.
Did You Know?
All residents on campus have access to all dorms until 9 p.m. when the
MaineCard will only get a resident into their own building. No commuters have
MaineCard building access at any time.
Androscoggin, Cumberland, and Gannett halls cluster around Stewart
Commons, creating a quad-like feeling.
Aroostook, Kennebec, Penobscot, and York halls are located on the south end
of campus.
Knox, Oxford, and Somerset halls are in the Hilltop area.
Hart and Hancock halls are close to the central mall.
Students in residence halls have cable television, Internet, wireless capability,
and access to UMaine's advertisement channel.
D or m i t or i es
Androscoggin Hall
Floors: 5
Number of Occupants: 250499
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Aroostook Hall
Floors: 4
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Balentine Hall
Floors: 4
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Special Features: Honors College housing
Colvin Hall
Floors: 3
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Suites (doubles)
Cumberland Hall
Floors: 4
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Gannett Hall
Floors: 4
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Hancock Hall
Floors: 3
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Hart Hall
Floors: 4
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Room Types: Doubles
Kennebec Hall
Floors: 4
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Knox Hall
Floors: 4
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Doubles
Special Features: Continuous housing (open year round including semester
and spring breaks)
Oak Hall
Floors: 4
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Room Types: Singles
Special Features: Handicapped accessible bathrooms
Oxford Hall
Floors: 4
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Doubles
Penobscot Hall
Floors: 4
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Somerset Hall
Floors: 4
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Doubles
York Hall
Floors: 4
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Special Features: Continuous housing (open year round including semester
and spring breaks), on-site dining
Ca m p u s- Own ed Ap a r t m en t s
Doris Twitchell Allen Village
(DTAV)
Floors: 2
Number of Units: 2549
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Room Types: Three- and four-bedroom apartments (singles, doubles)
Special Features: Units include full kitchen, living areas; continuous housing
(open during all academic breaks)
Patch Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Units: 2549
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Room Types: Two- to four-bedroom apartments (singles, doubles)
Special Features: Units include full kitchen, furnished living areas; continuous
housing (open during all academic breaks)
Rate campus housing on the following subjects
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Excellent
Overall building qualit y

Amenit ies/perks
Cleanliness
Ease of housing
process/lot t ery
syst em
Proximit y t o classes
Resident communit y
Social at mosphere
Spaciousness
Appropriat e level of
rule enforcement
Value
P h ot os
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Campus Quality: Facilit ies are clean and spacious, alt hough
t hey oft en seem generic and impersonal. The modernit y of
facilit ies varies - it is quit e obvious which buildings are newly or
have been recent ly redone. The preforming art s facilit ies are
up-t o-dat e, as are t he research labs and dining areas. The
dorms, library, and classrooms are a bit dat ing. UMaine t akes
environment alism very seriously, so t he campus is very "green."

Campus Quality: The school is always busy wit h act ivit y and
people hanging out .
Gr e e k Lif e
G u ys & G i r l s
At h l e t i c s
Campus Quality: I really like t he feel of t he campus and it 's

openness. I also like t he variet y of campus act ivit ies offered.
C a mp u s Fo o d
P a r ki ng
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College Sophomore
Jun 12 2014
Campus Quality: The social scene and facilit ies at my school

are great . Campus life is most ly involved and friendly. There
are weekly event s t hat are put on my different st udent groups
t hat many part icipat e in. The library is a popular place because
it is so large and open lat e at night . The mall is a popular place
for st udent s t o meet and host act ivit ies.
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Campus Quality: St udent life on campus is great . The gym is

always full of st udent s and is a great facilit y t o t ake advant age
of. The library is a popular place on campus because it is so
large and open lat e at night making it easy for friends and
groups t o get t oget her t o work on project s and homework.
There are many event s t hroughout t he year t hat at t ract many
st udent s and are always a big success. The mall is a great place
for st udent s t o hangout and have fun. Many st udent s spend
t heir free t ime t here t o enjoy t he weat her and meet new
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A majority of the facilities on campus are not

only aesthetically appealing, they are
continuously being modernized and updated
when necessary. Memorial Union is one of the
busiest buildings on campus. From restaurants
to restrooms, it is well-maintained and very
clean. New additions to the Union are
constantly being added. The Union has
everything a student needs from the computer
cluster to the post office. The fitness center
and gymnasium provides students with many
modernized amenities. The Field House has
good equipment, a staffed swimming pool with
several open-swim hours throughout the day,
and great facilities for athletic games. Latti
Fitness Center has unlimited use for students
who pay a fee for membership each semester.
The classrooms have the proper equipment
required for instruction and are kept up-to-date
with modern technology. Raymond H. Fogler
Library is the states largest research library.
The library has plenty of facilities available for
quiet studying on the top levels of the building.
The social butterflies are best suited for the
first floor of the library, particularly the Reserve
Reading Room, where conversations
perpetually distract all bookworms who
eventually filter out of the room and seek
refuge on the second and third floors. The
noisy first floor of the library also houses the
Oakes Room Caf, where students frequently
retreat for much needed caffeine boosts.
people. A popular act ivit y is t o t ry out t he slack line on t he mall.
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Service & Maintenance Staff
316
Campus Size
660 acres
Student Centers
Memorial Union
Campus Library?
Yes
Main Libraries
Raymond H. Fogler Library
Popular Places to Chill
Couches by Starbucks in Memorial Union

Pathway connection between Memorial Union and Raymond H. Fogler Library
Patio outside Memorial Union by the Class of 1944 Hall
Stewart and Stodder quads
Bar on Campus
The Bear's Den in Memorial Union
Bowling on Campus
None
Coffeehouse on Campus
Oakes Room Caf on the first floor of Raymond H. Fogler Library

Starbucks in Memorial Union
Movie Theater on Campus
The Campus Activities Board shows movies in the Collins Center for the Arts (CCA)
each Wednesday during the academic year.
School Slang
581-SNOW: The digits to dial when school may be cancelled, but most likely it's
not
Andro: Androscoggin Residence Hall
Bananas: The Black Bear mascot
Burbys: Burby and Bates Liquor Store
DPC: Donald P. Corbett business building
DTAV: Doris Twitchell Allen Village
Gov's: Governor's Restaurant
Heritage House: Sigma Chi's former fraternity house turned University office
building
The Hill: Knox, Oxford, and Somerset halls
LAS: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, located in Stevens Hall
The Mall: The grass plain stretching from the Field House gym to Fogler
Library
The Mill: Georgia-Pacific paper mill in Old Town
O-HOP: Orono House of Pizza
RAN: Registration Authorization Number, obtained from adviser for course
registration
The 'Retum: Fay Highland Arboretum, located on College Avenue
'Ritas: Margaritas Mexican Restaurant
S-Cubed: Residence hall sections designated for engineering students only
Scumberland: Cumberland Residence Hall
TheftWay: Expensive local market named Thrift Way
UMS: University of Maine System, not to be confused with USM
USM: University of Southern Maine, a part of UMS
Wallace: The swimming pool in the Field House gym
Traditions
Bumstock: Annual springtime concert held for students at the concert park on
Hilltop
Class Gift: The graduating class supports UMaine by collecting donations to
purchase a gift for the University.
Greek Week: The annual event for Greekswhere students compete in
activities to win one of the most sought-after titles in Greek life. Filled with
student activities, alumni gatherings, and football game tailgating.
Maine Day: The first Wednesday in May, when students have no classes so
that they can participate in a community service project.
Maine Hello: First-year student move-in day, where student organizations and
upperclassmen welcome the new students to UMaine
Urban Legends
If your roommate dies, you automatically get a 4.0 semester GPA.

Ma Balentine makes a ruckus and scares men in the residence hall at late
hours. Balentine Hall was formerly a women's dormitory.
The Beta Theta Pi fraternity house, one of the oldest buildings on campus, is
said to be haunted by a former housemother named Evelyn.
You will be locked in Fogler Library if you fall asleep while studying.
Favorite Things To Do
The game room in Memorial Union is a popular student attraction, or distraction

depending on how you look at it. Having dinner from one of the many
restaurants in the Memorial Union dining room is always a student favorite, and
the Campus Activities Board holds events six nights a week (Monday to
Saturday). The annual Bumstock concert in the spring is the most-attended
event on campus. Also, there are always trips to the Maine Bound Adventure
Center, University of Maine Museum of Art, and Maine Center for the Arts
concerts and performances.
Student Organizations Web Site
umaine.edu/sold/student-organizations
Student Newspaper
The Maine Campus

mainecampus.com
Student Activities Offered
Campus ministries
Choral groups
Concert band
Dance
Drama/theater
International student organization
Jazz band
Literary magazine
Marching band
Music ensembles
Musical theater
Opera
Pep band
Radio station
Student government
Student newspaper
Student-run film society
Symphony orchestra
Television station
ROTC
Air Force ROTC: No

Navy ROTC: Yes
Army ROTC: Yes
Rate the campus facilities in the following areas
What are your favorite things to do around
campus?
Very poor
Excellent
25%
Meet wit h friends
At hlet ics/recreat ion
19%
Gym
Classrooms
16%
St udy
Comput er labs
13%
Rock climb, Bike, Walk, Play video games,

Part y.
6%
Net flix and sleep
Dining
General
aest het ics/archit ect ure
of campus
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"Green"
buildings/init iat ives
Housing
Lawns/green space
Library
Modernit y of facilit ies
Performing art s
Science/research labs
St udent cent er
St udy spot s
Visual art s (work
spaces, galleries)
What are your favorite campus events or

traditions?
35%
Hockey Games
31%
Maine Day
17%
Maine Hello
7%
Eart h Day Bike Ride
5%
Greek Week
How accommodating is this school to students

with physical disabilities?
34 %
Very accommodat ing. The school does

everyt hing in t heir power t o make sure
t he needs of every st udent are met .
63%
Pret t y accommodat ing. The school has

t aken a lot of st eps t o accommodat e t he
needs of st udent s, but t hey've missed a
few t hings.
3%
Slight ly accommodat ing. The school has

t aken a few st eps t o accommodat e
st udent s, but not nearly enough.
0%
Not accommodat ing. St udent s wit h physical

disabilit ies are pract ically ignored here.
Show all 7 answers
What is your overall opinion of your school and

the campus community?
39%
I love everyt hing about my school and have

a lot of campus pride.
55%
I like most ly everyt hing about my school,

but t here are some t hings I wish were
different .
5%
The school communit y is okay-we're all just

here for an educat ion, not hing more.
1%
I hat e my school and have no school

spirit .
P h ot os
Alfond Arena Hockey
"Cub Scouts"
The football stadium
UMO Athletics
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Orono, ME
S u mma r y
S c h o o l Ho me
UNDERGRADS
7,520
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$26,308 ($10,588)
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81 %
Parking
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Parking: I did not bring a car t his year but ot her st udent s have
said it wasn't bad.
Majors
Parking: It depends where you want t o park.St udent lot best
Al u mn i & P o st 2
Gr a ds
Parking: It 's very hard t o find a spot .
D i ve r si t y
Dr ug Sa f e t y
Gr e e k Lif e
G u ys & G i r l s
College Sophomore
At h l e t i c s
Jan 15 2014
Parking: Most dorms have a resident parking lot near t hem,

but t hey aren't enough spaces for everyone in t he building.
Somet imes it 's t ough t o find a spot . Commut er parking is in a
larger lot but it 's a pret t y far walk t o most buildings.
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Parking: For t he price, it 's wort h having a car on campus,

especially for t hat lat e night impulse Walmart run. The only
downside is t hat resident parking fills up quick and so you may
have t o walk 1/8 t o a 1/4 mile t o your parking spot .
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Campus parking is at a premium with everincreasing enrollment rates, the continued

allowance of first-year student parking, and the
seemingly shrinking parking lots. For those
who don't mind walking a short distance,
perimeter parking passes are available at a
lower cost and this prevents headaches from
continuously circling the lots in search of a
parking spot that doesn't seem to exist. Illegal
parking fines are assessed by the University
depending on the severity of the violation. All
tickets are permitted to be assessed hourly, so
if a student neglects to move a vehicle that is
illegally parked for three hours, it can be
ticketed up to three times, and students can
couple that with the cost of towing and storage.
Students should think twice before pulling up to
the first strip and parking, or attempting to
camouflage a lime green Volkswagen Beetle
neatly parked on the grass. By doing so, you
will have nearly turned your vehicle into a felon,
and no amount of flower-power will break
through the chain-linked fence at Sullivan's, a
local holding trap for the vehicles of owners
accused of illegally parking. The towing rates
and daily compounded vehicle storage costs
are damages that a college budget simply
cannot afford. Parking Services has been
working hard to relieve the parking difficulties
on campus by expanding lots and rearranging
existing lots to accommodate more vehicles.
However, as the single largest complaint by
students, the situation continues to remain a
stressor, particularly for commuters.
Student Parking Lot?
Yes
Freshmen Allowed to Park?
Yes
Approximate Parking Permit

Cost
$30 per year for motorcycle owvers

$50 per year for commuters
$50 per year for graduate assistants
$50 per year for residents
Common Parking Tickets
Parking in improper lot: $25

Parking in lots that are closed to overnight parking due to winter parking ban:
$25
Parking in lots that have been closed for snow removal, maintenance, special
event: $25
Parking in posted bus stop area: $25
Parking in posted loading zone without proper permit: $25
Failure to register a vehicle with Parking Services after receiving three of more
citations for No Permit: $50
Parking on the turf or in an unpaved area: $50
Using an unauthorized permit that has been altered, found, stolen, or
counterfeited: $50
No current UMAINE disabled permit or placard displayed: $100
Parking in a handicapped spot: $100, plus possible $45 towing fee
Parking in a posted fire lane: $100
Best Places to Find a Spot
Hitchner and Nutting parking lots on the south side of campus

The Steam Plant lot along Stillwater River
Residents will usually find ample parking in the Hilltop lot by Bumstock Field and
Concert Park.
Good Luck Getting a Spot Here
Maine Center for the Arts commuter lots

The Stewart quad parking surrounds
Getting a Parking Permit
More than 62 percent of students brings a car to campus! Parking permits can be
obtained through the Student Service Center located at 5841 Memorial Union
(lower level). The office hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to
4:30 p.m. Purchase a permit by mailing the application and payment to Parking
and Transportation Services at Doris Twitchell Allen Village Community
Building, Room 523. Or visit www.umaine.edu/sas/student_service_center.htm.
Parking Services
Parking and Transportation Services

DTAV Community Building, Room 523
(207) 581-4047
parkingservices@umit.maine.edu
www.umaine.edu/parking
How convenient is off-campus parking?
Rate the campus parking on the following topics

15%
It 's free, and t here are usually plent y of

spot s.
44%
It 's free, but spot s fill up quickly.
Dist ance from class
9%
The cost is reasonable, and t here are usually

plent y of spot s.
Dist ance from dorms
27%
The cost is reasonable, but spot s fill up

quickly.
3%
The cost is t ot ally out rageous, but you can

usually find a spot .
2%
The cost is t ot ally out rageous, and t here are

never any open spot s.
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Majors
Technology: You need a comput er for some classes, such as

Ast ronomy. The wireless net work, Tempest , has flaws, and can
not connect t o some lapt ops because of IP address conflict s.
Technology: Everyone needs t o bring a lapt op and print er.

The int ernet spped is great , never an issue.
D i ve r si t y
Dr ug Sa f e t y
Gr e e k Lif e
Technology: Somet imes t he net work is very slow, but it s

t here
G u ys & G i r l s
Ad mi n i st r a t 4i o n
At h l e t i c s
C a mp u s Fo o d
Technology: It 's available in all classes, helpful when needed in

course work for t eachers who require online mat erials only.
P a r ki ng
T e c hno l o g y
Technology: There are plent y of comput ers available, but

t hat 's if you want t o dedicat e a port ion of your t ime everyday
for a t rip t o t he library.
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There are a limited number of open computer

clusters in comparison to the number of
computer labs available within classroom
buildings. Many of the classroom building
computer labs are locked, and if not, they have
limited access by password and can only be
used by students enrolled in majors within that
college or department. The number of
computers available for use in the open
computer labs is adequate, although it gets
congested during the late-morning hours
through the middle of the afternoon.
Another concern about using the public
computer clusters is logging off each time you
leave the computer. By doing so, you can
protect yourself from someone who may use
the computer to look up inappropriate content,
send inappropriate messages, or spread virusinfected items under your account. The
network on campus is reliable and safe. The
maintenance done on the computer network
rarely makes it inaccessible for extended
periods of time. The wireless network on
campus is very accommodating and provides
almost entirely uninterrupted service to users
even when it is managing heavy computer
traffic. Bringing a laptop to campus is highly
recommended because it provides excellent
versatility, and wireless Internet can be
accessed in almost all classrooms.
Wireless Access
Yes
Available in most public places, excluding some dorm rooms.
24-Hour Labs?
No
Charged to Print?
Yes
Students are given $16 on their MaineCard, and additional funds may be added
to a student's campus funds for printing in computer clusters. Classroom labs
are free to print in.
Special Software & Hardware

Discounts
Discounted software can be purchased through the Computer Connection store in

Memorial Union.
Did You Know?
If a student has selected a teacher certification, or is seeking a field in the

College of Education and Human Development, they must have a laptop,
preferably an Apple MacBook. If students purchase their MacBook through the
University, a three-year Apple Care Plan is included on the system.
The Memorial Union basement computer cluster provides students with both
PC and Mac options to work on.
Audio-Visual Services in Shibles Hall provides notebook computers and other
equipment for free on a short-term basis for classes, projects, and research
purposes.
Rate computers on the following subjects
How necessary is it to bring your own computer?

Very weak
Availabilit y of
comput er labs
Campus t ech support
Free/discount ed
soft ware
Number of comput er
labs
Print ing cost /quot a
limit s
Reliabilit y of net work
Speed of net work
Excellent
5%
Don't wast e your money; t here are plent y of

comput ers t o use on campus.
20%
Not necessary for school work but relat ively

import ant for socializing and
ent ert ainment .
75%
Ext remely import ant , especially when t he

labs are crowded during semest er crunch
t imes.
0%
The school supplies each st udent wit h t heir

own lapt op.
Technology in
classrooms and labs
Wireless availabilit y
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LOCAT ION
Orono, ME
S u mma r y
S c h o o l Ho me
UNDERGRADS
7,520
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81 %
Transportation
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Transportation: I do not use public t ransport at ion. Hopefully

next year I will have a car.
Majors
D i ve r si t y
Dr ug Sa f e t y
Transportation: The issue is t hat t hey dont run lat e or on

sundays

Transportation: I know t hat a bus is always available for

st udent s.
Gr e e k Lif e
G u ys & G i r l s
At h l e t i c s
Transportation: Bus on campus t o bring around local places,

airport 30 minut es away.
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Transportation: Bat Bus syst em does a pret t y good job

connect ing st udent s wit h t he Orono and Great Bangor Area
communit ies, but it 's t he only t hing.
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Public transportation is easily accessible both

on and off campus. Public transportation
services run from Orono to Bangor and
throughout the surrounding communities. The
BAT Bus, which is one of the most popular
modes of public transportation for students, is
free with your MaineCard. The BAT Bus makes
regular trips to Bangor Mall and other local
businesses. The BAT Bus only runs until the
early evening hours, so it is not always the
most reliable source of transportation,
especially if students know that they will be on
campus until late hours of the night. Taxi
services are available throughout the night,
most running 24 hours a day. Although, most
of the time it is easier to get a ride from a
friend. Personal vehicles are definitely the most
relied-upon transportation for students. Most
commuters use their vehicles to travel to
campus and frequently do a bit of running
around in between.
Bangor International Airport provides fullservice facilities including a hotel,
transportation services, and vehicle rentals.
The airport is very close to campus and
provides convenient travel arrangements for
students who are from out of state. The airport
is small and is rarely congested with travelers,
therefore, students in a rush to leave for term
breaks and vacations can take it easy; there's
not too much to worry about when arriving at
Bangor International Airport, unless the plane
has already taken off.
Best Ways to Get Around Town
Biking and walking are not only healthy but reasonable ways to travel around
Orono.
If you're in need to go a little faster, try a bicycle or some nice new roller blades.
(If you choose to blade or skateboard, don't get caught on the patio of
Memorial Union!)
Don't drink and ride! Operating a bicycle under the influence of alcohol may
cost you your driver's license.
Take your car or ask a friend for a lift.
Best Ways to Get to the Airport
A cab ride to Bangor International Airport from campus is about $20.

BAT Bus, an airport taxi service, is available to take students to Bangor
International Airport. For more information, visit www.flybangor.com/taxi.asp.
Sa f et y Escor t Ser v i ces

Late Night Local
Friday-Saturday 9 a.m.-2 a.m.
Ca m p u s Sh u t t l e
The Black Bear Orono Express
Service between Orono and UMaine, running on approximately 30-minute

loops.
MondayFriday 6:55 a.m.9:55 p.m.
P u b l i c T r a n si t
BAT Community Connector
It's free with your MaineCard! The BAT makes regular trips to and from the
Orono campus, surrounding towns, the Bangor Mall, and downtown Bangor.
(207) 992-4670
481 Maine Ave., Bangor
www.bangormaine.gov
Nea r est Ai r p or t
Bangor International Airport
Bangor International Airport is located on Godfrey Boulevard, off the Ohio

Street exit for downtown Bangor across from the Airport Mall shopping center.
It's just about 10 minutes from the UMaine campus.
287 Godfrey Blvd., Bangor
(207) 992-4600
www.flybangor.com
Nea r est P a ssen g er Bu s

Greyhound Bangor
The Greyhound station in Bangor is about 8 miles southwest of campus.

158 Main St., Bangor
(207) 945-3000
www.greyhound.com
Cyr Bus Lines
Cyr Bus Line is located in Old Town, about three miles north of campus.
153 Gilman Falls Ave., Old Town
(207) 827-2335
www.cyrbustours.com
Nea r est P a ssen g er T r a i n

Amtrak Bangor
The train station is located about 9 miles southwest of campus.

1039 Union St., Bangor
(207) 945-4000
www.amtrak.com
How convenient is the campus-provided
transportation?
How necessary is it to have a car on campus?

17%
Campus is isolat ed, so st udent s rely most ly

on cars t o get t hem where t hey need t o
go.
Somewhat accessible wit h a schedule t hat

usually parallels class t imes.
22%
The shut t le/bus service oft en fails t o meet

st udent needs, so a car is very pract ical.
14 %
Moderat ely difficult t o ut ilize, t he pick-up

t imes and locat ions are far and few
bet ween.
59%
St udent s usually walk or t ake t he bus, but

cars are nice for vent uring out side t he
bus line.
5%
Ext remely difficult t o ut ilize-it 's not reliable

nor is it convenient for a st udent 's
schedule.
2%
Cars are t ot ally point less. Everyt hing you

need is wit hin walking dist ance.
3%
Nonexist ent .
0%
You can't have a car here.
4 0%
Easily accessible, runs frequent ly and has

many pick-up locat ions.
4 0%
Rate the cost of the following transit options

Rate the convenience of the following transit

options
Non-applicable
Free
Non-applicable
Campus shut t le
Very convenient
Campus shut t le
Public t ransport at ion
Public t ransport at ion
Taxis
Taxis
Zip cars
Zip cars
Rate the convenience of long-distance

transportation to travel between home and
school
How easy is it to get around town?

36%
Very easy.
56%
Fairly easy.
Airport
7%
Fairly difficult .
Passenger bus
0%
Very difficult .
Non-applicable
Passenger t rain
Ride sharing
Very convenient
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LOCAT ION
Orono, ME
S u mma r y
S c h o o l Ho me
UNDERGRADS
7,520
Maybe
$26,308 ($10,588)
No
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81 %
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Feb 2 2015
Local Area: not t hat many t hings t o do in orono, but we make

do
Majors
D i ve r si t y
Dr ug Sa f e t y
Local Area: If you are familiar wit h Maine life st yle t hen it s
absolut ely perfect , you are decent ly close t o a major cit y in
Maine but have t ons of nat ure act ivit ies around us.

Local Area: t he bus syst em is impossible t o figure out
Gr e e k Lif e
G u ys & G i r l s
At h l e t i c s
C a mp u s Fo o d
Local Area: I've lived here all my life and personally, I love it !
The t own's not big and busy but t heir is a large cit y only a half
hour away wit h plent y t o do!
P a r ki ng
Local Area: Pret t y good local area but don't expect anyt hing
ext ravagant for nort hern Maine.
T e c hno l o g y
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What's this?
Orono is a rural village that still manages to

provide all the amenities that students may
desire. The small-town atmosphere provides
students with the opportunity to blend in with
the residents. It is not uncommon to find
yourself on a first-name basis with local
business owners and clerks. Orono is located
at the convergence of the Stillwater and
Penobscot rivers, which provide optimum
conditions for canoeing and kayaking. Orono
primarily consists of woodlands and residential
areas. The business district offers several
small shops and popular restaurants right in
the center of town. Students will find ample
bicycling and hiking trails throughout the
expansive woodlands of the University. In-town
bicycling is limited to roadways and is not
permitted on sidewalks, so the woodlands
provide a nice retreat for the activity.
Pedestrians also have the right-of-way on
Maines roadways, making it more convenient
for walking downtown. Bordering the
northeastern side of Orono is Old Town, home
to the famous Old Town Canoe Company. Old
Town Canoe Company was founded in 1900
by a hardware store owner and now sells about
one-quarter of all canoes.
Orono is eight miles north of Bangor and is the
states third largest city. Downtown Bangors
restaurants and shops offer a great city feeling
without the crowded sidewalks. Bangor has a
big-city feel with its large shopping mall,
barbershops, bookstores, car dealerships, and
more. Beal College, Husson College, and

Bangor Community College are all located in
Bangor.
Fun Local Trivia
1. Orono is located just 45 minutes from Acadia National Park, home to

Cadillac Mountain, the first place the sunrise becomes visible in the United
States every morning.
2. Orono was originally a pre-Revolutionary War settlement.
3. The town was incorporated in 1806. Residents celebrated Orono's
bicentennial in 2006.
4. Raymond H. Fogler Library is the state's largest research library.
Notable Natives
General Joshua L. Chamberlain

Hannibal Hamlin former vice president of the United States
Marsden Hartley painter
Stephen King author
Margaret Chase Smith politician
Harriet Beecher Stowe author
Local Slang
*: Most words ending in "r" are said as an "ah" (i.e. November is said
"Novembah").
Brew: Commonly used as a term for local beers
The County: Aptly applied to Aroostook CountyMaine's largest and most
desolate
Flatlander: Someone who moves to Maine from another area, particularly a
city
Telson: Another word for the tail of a lobster
Wicked: A term used to explain everything. Wicked cold, wicked old, wicked
rare, and so on.
Points of Interest
Ayres Island
Fay Hyland Arboretum
Indian Island
Lyle E. Littlefield Ornamental Trial Garden
Orono Bog Walk
Roger Clapp Greenhouses
Shopping Centers
Bangor Mall
University Mall
Movie Theaters
Bangor Mall Cinema 10

557 Stillwater Ave.
Bangor
(207) 942-1303
Movie Theaters
Movie Magic
268 Odlin Road
Bangor
(207) 941-9419
Movie Theaters
Spotlight Cinemas
6 Stillwater Ave.
Orono
(207) 827-0028
Major Sports Teams
Portland Pirates: American Hockey League (AHL)

Portland Sea Dogs: Minor League Baseball
Distances to Nearest Major

Cities
Boston: : 4 hours, 20 minutes

Portland, Maine: : 2 hours, 30 minutes
Rate the local atmosphere on the following
topics
Very poor
Excellent
What is the local atmosphere like at your

school?
0%
Cit y living at it s finest . There's always

somet hing fun and int erest ing going on.
4 1%
Vibrant college t own. There's no big cit y,

but t here are plent y of t hings t o do off
campus.
35%
Small t own wit h plent y of charm.
Museums/cult ural
at t ract ions
11%
In or near a big cit y, but t here's not much t o

do off campus.
Night life
12%
Painfully remot e.
Cost of living
Dining
Friendliness of locals
t oward st udent s
Parking
Parks and recreat ion
Professional sport s
Safet y
Scenery
Shopping
Transport at ion
What is the proximity to other universities? Is

there much interaction?
39%
There are nearby schools t hat st udent s

oft en int eract wit h.
4 7%
There are nearby schools, but st udent s do

NOT int eract much.
14 %
There aren't any nearby schools.
P h ot os
Can you see yourself living here after

graduation?
17%
Tot ally.
50%
Maybe, if I could find a good job.
33%
No way.
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LOCAT ION
Orono, ME
S u mma r y
S c h o o l Ho me
UNDERGRADS
7,520
Maybe
$26,308 ($10,588)
No
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ACCEPT ANCE RAT E
81 %
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College Sophomore
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Majors
Off-Campus Dining: There is a good handful of places you can

go t o and a majorit y of places offer st udent /weekly discount s
t hat make it wort h going t o.
D i ve r si t y
Off-Campus Dining: There are so many places so close

t oget her. They are all so good and I always find myself going
back. Small t own, but lot 's of opt ions.
Dr ug Sa f e t y
Gr e e k Lif e
College Sophomore
G u ys & G i r l s
May 6 2015
Off-Campus Dining: Sure down t own Orono is t iny but t here

are at least 10 rest aurant s packed int o t he cent er of t own.
They're all pret t y good.
At h l e t i c s
C a mp u s Fo o d3
Off-Campus Dining: I LOVE how t heres a lot of dunkin donut s,

but chipot le being closer would be bet t er
P a r ki ng
T e c hno l o g y 4
Off-Campus Dining: Most of t he int erest ing dining places are

in Bangor, near t he mall, but even t hat is only one exit up t he
highway.
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What's this?
Orono's restaurants provide a great variety in

food choices. The restaurants in the area are
among the most popular. Most of the
restaurants are also unique to both the local
area or to Maine. Very few franchises exist in
Orono outside of fast food restaurants. The
Black Bear Bucks program can be utilized at
several of the area restaurants, but students
must be aware of usage charges that the
restaurants may apply for use of the card. The
MaineCard funds may also only be used for
on-campus deliveries, so don't expect to pay
with it when you eat in the restaurants.
Many of the restaurants also have great bars
that the residents find as appealing as the
students do. Margarita's has a great bar and
late-night lounge that offers a quiet and relaxed
atmosphere, which can be interrupted by
special nights such as Full Moon Madness,
which offers students an excellent opportunity
to crowd in and act a little rowdy. The Bear
Brew also provides a very relaxed social
atmosphere with friendly service and a nice
bar. The food is among the best in Orono, but
don't be in a rush, service is often slower than
it is at other local restaurants. The Market Caf
is one of the most popular restaurants in the
area, yet it is often overlooked because of its
family diner-style appearance and location.
The Market Caf has an excellent selection of
Greek food and some of the best pizza around.
For a quiet night out, in a dining room
overlooking the Stillwater river rapids near the
dam, this is the place to relax.
24-Hour Dining
Denny's
Dysart's Truck Stop
Best Asian
China Garden
Thai Orchid
Best Breakfast
Denny's
Governor's Restaurant & Bakery
Best Coffee
Dunkin' Donuts
Tim Hortons
Best Dessert
Dairy Queen
Best Healthy
Verve
Best Late-Night
Denny's
Pat's Pizza
Best Mexican
Margaritas Mexican Restaurant

Miguel's
Best Pizza
Pat's Pizza
Best Wings
Bear Brew Pub

The Roost Pub & Wingery
Best Place to Take a Date
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill

Olive Garden
Best Place to Take Your Parents

Other Places to Check Out
Bagel Central
Blues Caf
Bugaboo Creek Steak House
Burger King
Cold Stone Creamery
Domino's Pizza
The Green Tea Restaurant
Happy China Buffet
Harvest Moon Deli
KFC
Lissus Pizza
LongHorn Steakhouse
Ninety-Nine Restaurant
Oriental Jade
Pepino's Mexican Restaurant
Sea Dog Brewing Co.
Taco Bell
Texas Roadhouse
Uno Chicago Grill
Yoshi
Did You Know?
Lobster rolls, a cold lobster sandwich on a hot dog or hoagie roll, are not only a
favorite Mainer's lunch, but they are available at many McDonald's restaurants
throughout the state.
Popovers, a traditional bread product with a hollow-like inside, are frequently
substituted for regular breads in some coastal restaurants.
More wild blueberries are produced in Maine than anywhere else in the world.
Try them in your muffins, pancakes, or waffles. You're sure not to be
disappointed with the freshest supply available anywhere.
Orono has a variety of restaurants to suit even the pickiest appetite. Students
will find that many restaurants and other local businesses have discounts and
participate in programs to attract student business. Many of the businesses are
owned by local residents who feel that UMaine students are the reason Orono
businesses thrive.
Gr ocer y St or es
Bell's IGA
6 Stillwater Ave., Orono

(207) 827-0354
www.shopbellsiga.com
MondaySaturday 7 a.m.9 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m.8 p.m.
Hannaford Supermarket
500 Stillwater Ave., Old Town

(207) 827-2700
www.hannaford.com
MondaySaturday 7 a.m.9 p.m., Sunday 7 a.m.8 p.m.
R est a u r a n t Li st i n g s
Angelo's Pizzeria
Food: Pizza
(207) 827-3222
Price: $8$15
Food: American
718 Hogan Road, Bangor
(207) 990-5945
www.applebees.com
Price: $8$15
Bear Brew Pub
Food: American
36 Maine St., Orono
(207) 866-4111
mainesbestpub.com
Price: $10$15
Cool Features: Bear Brew Pub has two-for-one pizza on Tuesday night with
MaineCard, and two-for-one burger special on Monday night with MaineCard.
Burger King
Food: Fast food

(207) 827-7248
www.bk.com
Price: $3$8
China Garden
Food: Chinese
(207) 827-8228
www.bangorchinesefood.com
Price: $8$15
Chopsticks
Food: Chinese
167 Center St., Old Town
(207) 262-2170
www.bangorchinesefood.com
Price: $8$15
Dairy Queen
Food: Ice cream

(207) 827-9446
www.dairyqueen.com
Price: $3$8
Denny's
Food: American
120 Haskell Road, Bangor
(207) 262-5516
www.dennys.com
Price: $8$15
Dunkin' Donuts
Food: Coffee/tea, doughnuts

4 Stillwater Ave.
(207) 827-0400
www.dunkindonuts.com
Price: $3$8
Dysart's Truck Stop
Food: American
530 Cold Brook Road, Bangor
(207) 942-4878
www.dysarts.com
Price: $8$15
Food: American
(207) 827-7630
governorsrestaurant.com
Price: $10$20
Johnny's Restaurant
Food: American, pizza

151 Main St., Old Town
(207) 827-3848
Price: $8$15
KFC/Taco Bell
Food: Fast food

(207) 827-0082
www.kfc.com
Price: $3$8
Lissus
Food: Pizza
6 Mill St., Orono
(207) 866-7800
Price: $8$15
Food: Mexican
15 Mill St., Orono
(207) 866-4863
www.margs.com
Price: $10$20
Cool Features: Margarita's has a two-for-one dinner special on Wednesday
night with MaineCard. Don't forget to ask for a sombrero on your birthday.
Market Caf
Food: Greek
4 Free St., Old Town
(207) 827-3663
Price: $5$10
McDonald's
Food: Fast food

(207) 827-7593
www.mcdonalds.com
Price: $3$8
Miguel's Mexican Restaurant
Food: Mexican
(207) 942-3002
www.miguelsbangor.com
Price: $10$20
Olive Garden
Food: Italian
(207) 942-6209
www.olivegarden.com
Price: $10$20
Orono House of Pizza
Food: Pizza
154 Park St., Orono
(207) 866-5505
Price: $8$15
Pat's Pizza
Food: Pizza
11 Mill St., Orono
(207) 866-2111
www.patsyarmouth.com
Price: $10$20
The Roost Pub & Wingery
Food: American
19 Mill St.
(207) 866-8620
Price: $8$15
Subway
Food: Sandwiches
53 Main St.
(207) 866-3550
www.subway.com
Price: $3$8
Thai Orchid
Food: Thai
28 Mill St., Orono
(207) 866-4200
Price: $10$15
Tim Hortons
Food: Coffee/tea, sandwiches, sweets

(207) 827-6646
www.timhortons.com
Price: $5$10
Verve
Food: Mexcian
2 Mill St.
(207) 866-4004
www.verveburritos.com
Price: $5$10
Wendy's
Food: Fast food

1049 Union St., Bangor
(207) 947-7101
www.wendys.com
Price: $3$8
Woodman's Bar & Grill
Food: American
31 Main St.
(207) 866-4040
www.woodmansbarandgrill.com
Price: $10$20
Cool Features: Woodman's Grill offers daily featured drafts on special; select
martinis are on sale daily.
Rate the off-campus restaurants on the
following topics
Very poor
Excellent
Cost
Convenience
Healt hy/organic
opt ions
How would you rate the diversity of off-campus

dining options?
18%
A nice variet y of local spot s and et hnic

cuisine.
60%
Enough variet y t o keep t hings int erest ing.
14 %
Most ly just chain rest aurant s and fast food.
9%
An endless repet it ion of t he same few

places.
Lat e-night opt ions

Qualit y
St udent discount s
Variet y/number of
opt ions
Veget arian/vegan
opt ions
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Overall
Niche Grade
Ye s
LOCAT ION
Orono, ME
S u mma r y
S c h o o l Ho me
UNDERGRADS
7,520
Maybe
$26,308 ($10,588)
Bookmark for later
No
ACCEPT ANCE RAT E
81 %
Of f - Cam pus Housing
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Majors
Off-Campus Housing: Living off campus is bet t er t han being

on campus yet opt ions are numbered if you don't want t o be
st uck in t he Grove or OT.
D i ve r si t y
Dr ug Sa f e t y
Gr e e k Lif e
Off-Campus Housing: If you want t o live off campus, don't do

OT or t he Grove. They screw more people over t han I can
count . They only do full year leases and I know for t he Grove t he
Subleaser fee is $500. Find a house wit h some friends and it 's
much less st ressful, and so much cheaper.
G u ys & G i r l s
Ab o u t t h e C a mp
3 us
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College Sophomore
May 6 2015
Off-Campus Housing: You have four apart ment complexes t o

choose from. They're all overpriced but t hat doesn't st op
anybody from living t here. OT is great , a lit t le cheeper t han
t he Grove. The maint enance people are on t op of t hings. You
call t hem and t hey'll be t here t he same day. The apart ment s at
t he Grove are definit ely nicer, but t he maint enance sucks. It
t akes forever for somebody t o come and fix a problem. The
biggest problem at bot h facilit ies are t he ut ilit ies overages.
They suck. In t he wint er at OT you can have $60 t o $70
overages and it s by building, not apart ment . However if you
complain and know what t o say t hey can give you a by
apart ment break down.
L o c a l Ar e a
O f f - C a mp u s
Ho u si n g
Off-Campus Housing: Much bet t er and cheaper t han dorms,

you have much more freedom
P a r t y Sc e ne
We a t he r
Off-Campus Housing: I've been looking for an apart ment

recent ly and t hey do t end t o be pricy but a lot of t hem are very
What's this?
Off-campus housing options are abundant

throughout Orono and Old Town. Bangor offers
housing not only at lower costs, but in a
different atmosphere, which may be appealing
to some students. Orono has several
apartment buildings, homes that have been
converted to apartments, as well as housing
complexes. The complexes are filled with
newer apartments and townhouses that are
very appealing to students. Many of these
areas have waiting lists, so housing is not
guaranteed soon after contacting the landlords
about your housing needs. Orono has an
abundance of smaller, affordable apartments in
town. These tend to be much less expensive
than more elaborate apartment complexes.
Most of these apartments are a good find
because utilities such as heat and water are
often included in the rent, potentially saving
students hundreds during winter months,
especially if the apartment has electric heat.
Both the apartment buildings and the
complexes have a variety of housing options
within them. This housing choice will be
significantly more expensive in a complex, and
most of the time, no utilities are included
besides trash removal and snow plowing. Two, three-, and four-bedroom apartments and
houses are available throughout the area, but
these tend to be limited. Searching for a house
early is highly advised, especially since
apartment finding becomes cutthroat edging
into the early summer months. Students can
convenient ly locat ed, and close t o t he school.
Pages:
also refer to the housing folder on FirstClass to

post vacancies for needed roommates.
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Undergrads Living Off Campus
73%
Freshmen Living Off Campus
11%
Average Off-Campus Room &

Board
$9,912
Best Time to Look for a Place
January or February
Popular Areas
Dryden Terrace on College Avenue

Hubbard Farms on Colburn Drive
Park Place on Park Street
Stillwater Apartments on College Avenue
Timberview on Colburn Drive
Average Rents
1 BR: $450
2 BR: $700
3 BR: $950
House: $1,100
Rate the off-campus housing on the following
topics
Very poor
Excellent
What is the off-campus housing selection like

near campus and is it worth it?
18%
Tot ally wort h it . It 's easy t o find a place,

and prices are reasonable.
78%
Price and availabilit y can vary, but t he

added freedom is st ill wort h it .
Ease of
obt aining/process
3%
High prices and/or limit ed choices keep most

st udent s on campus.
Landlords
1%
Not wort h t he hassle or expense. Everyone

just lives on campus.
Availabilit y
Cost
Parking
Proximit y t o campus
Proximit y t o public
t ransport at ion
Proximit y t o shopping
Qualit y
Safet y
Variet y
How helpful is the school in helping students

find off-campus housing?
7%
Ext remely helpful.
52%
Somewhat helpful.
4 1%
Not very helpful.
0%
The school does not allow st udent s t o live

off campus.
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LOCAT ION
Orono, ME
S u mma r y
S c h o o l Ho me
UNDERGRADS
7,520
Maybe
$26,308 ($10,588)
No
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ACCEPT ANCE RAT E
81 %
Party Scene
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College Sophomore
May 24 2015
Party Scene: Usually can find a part y around just have t o ask
around on what s going on and where.
Majors
Vi d e o s & P h o3t o s
Party Scene: I don't part y, but my friends t hat do say it 's ehh.
D i ve r si t y
College Sophomore
May 6 2015
Party Scene: You can find a part y anywhere over t he weekend.

When it get s really cold t hey die down a bit . But t hat s good
because girls would freeze walking around in short skirt s and
heals.
Dr ug Sa f e t y
Gr e e k Lif e
G u ys & G i r l s
Ad mi n i st r a t 5i o n
At h l e t i c s
C a mp u s Fo o d
Party Scene: I have t he most fun here going out wit h my

friends for t he night
P a r ki ng
T e c hno l o g y
L o c a l Ar e a
Party Scene: The best part ies are right around Homecoming,
however, one of t he frat ernit ies ends up having a part y each
weekend which can be a great way t o get out and meet new
people. The first couple mont hs are t ypically for exploring,
t hen you see t he same people st art t o show up, everyone
finds what s comfort able.
O f f - C a mp u s
Ho u si n g
P a r t y Sc e ne
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What's this?
The nightclubs in the Orono and Old Town

areas have little to offer outside of a popular
social atmosphere. Since the clubs are
enjoyable socially, and several come without
the added expense of a cover charge on
regular nights, they are frequented by
students. The most popular club night is
Thursday, because that is the evening when
the best drink specials are offered. For those
who choose not to drink alcoholic beverages,
the clubs can be pretty bland. The location of
all Orono clubs is within walking distance of
campus. Some are farther than others;
however, Curva is located just across the street
from the east exit of campus. It is easily
accessible and often holds a lot of sponsored
parties and events that make it more popular
among students.
The Orono clubs have expanded and added
more features since they have become the
central social scene for club nightlife. 103
offers an excellent social atmosphere and was
already established upon its opening because
of the reputation of the Bear Brew Pub. Private
parties still remain the premier social
atmosphere for UMaine students. Most private
parties take place in apartments and houses
off campus. They do exist in some residence
halls and can be successful if they dont get out
of control.
Primary Areas with Nightlife
Downtown Bangor
Downtown Orono
Old Town
Other Places to Check Out
Barnaby's Grill (at the Ramada Inn)

Hero's Sports Grill
Miguel's
Pat's Pizza
Riverfront Pub
Roost
Local Specialties
Atlantic Brewing Company: Microbrewery in Bar Harbor

Geary's: Microbrewery in Portland
Local pub-brewed specials:
Shipyard: Microbrewery in Portland's historic waterfront
Favorite Drinking Games
Beer pong (Beirut)

Beer-Die
Century Club
Power Hour
Useful Resources for Nightlife
Word of mouth
Closing Time
1 a.m.2 a.m.
Organization Parties
Many organizations hold parties and dances on campus, but they are both
University-catered and difficult to misbehave at. Some organizations have
parties at Ushuaia and other local establishments, and they're usually a great
Friday or Saturday night activity. Hall Governing Boards and other
organizations will occasionally sponsor chem-free parties, which give students
the opportunity to participate in dry social events within their own residence
halls, or at Memorial Union.
Cl u b Li st i n g s
Staar Club at the University Inn
Academic Suites
The Staar Club is a small place with a regular crowd. It doesn't matter how you
look when you go there. Admire the Jagermeister bottles lining the back of the
bar, or socialize with the locals. This bar is always sporting a mixed crowd.
There are some nice activities to take up time, including pool. But this bar is
small, gets crowded fast, and is a home base for overly intoxicated individuals
who need a short walk home. The staff is incredibly friendly to students
patronizing the establishment.
5 College Ave.
Orono
(207) 866-4921
Ba r Li st i n g s
Awesome hand-made margaritas are their specialty. Some are made with as
many as seven different alcohols, so drink with caution. Tied with some
Mexican food or dessert, you and your friends are in for a treat.
15 Mill St.
Orono
(207) 866-4863
www.margs.com
Woodman's Bar & Grill
Woodman's is one of the newer spots in town and is a great spot to hang out
with friends. There's a large beer selection.
31 Main St.
Orono
(207) 866-4040
www.woodmansbarandgrill.com
Bear Brew Pub
Bear Brew Pub is a great place to meet with friends, have a few beers, and
hang out, or to dance and enjoy the music. The club and the restaurant,
especially the bar, are packed on weekends. The establishments have a great
atmosphere, good food, friendly service, and they fit within the college budget.
For a good time locally, this is the place to be. It's not only very popular among
the students, many residents frequent the establishments, and you will regularly
run into one of your professors having dinner in the pub.
36 Main St.
Orono
(207) 866-4111
mainesbestpub.com
Geaghan's Restaurant & Pub
The pub is built around a railroad theme. It's a good place to kick back with
some Irish beer, but it's not really party central.
570 Main St.
Bangor
(207) 945-3730
www.geaghanspub.com
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Maine Day
17%
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17%
Homecoming
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Excellent
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Lot s of opt ions Wednesday-Sat urday.
4 6%
Some decent frat /house part ies,

weekends only.
9%
Good part ies are few and far bet ween.
9%
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For those who enjoy winter weather with great
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excellent time to relax, even if you're just into
curling up against the window in your residence
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snowfall. The winter weather does require
some preparation. Warm clothing is not
optional, it's a must. There will be mornings
when you wonder what the funny tingling is
inside of your nosethat's actually your nose
hairs freezing as you walk to classwhile the
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Maine has memorable summers, a long and
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Maine is the most beautiful in fall, the season
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Summer: 3.27 in./month
Fall: 3.74 in./month
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