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Got Questions?

Choosing a college is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make. So we expect you to have a million questions. Fortunately, our students, faculty and staff — even our mascot, Bananas — have a million answers. Just ask.

Videos

Bloggers

Academic Journey - Before this semester, Laila Sholtz-Ames knew nothing about the Pacific Islands, but an unlikely class choice has opened her mind.
It’s All Downhill From Here - Jessica Currier has lived in Maine all her life, but skiing at nearby Hermon Mountain was a first.
Campus on a Budget – Friday - Fridays are fabulous — and free — on campus with everything from comedy to drive-in movies.

Features

A Different Twist on Spring Break - Parties and beaches? Not exactly. Students in UMaine's chapter of Alternative Spring Break travel across the country to give back.

Quebec 2010 - Each year, Residents on Campus sponsors a student trip to Quebec City's Winter Carnival. New Media major Sean Collins brought his camera along to capture the chilly fun.

Advice

Applying to college can be a daunting -- and sometimes confusing -- task. UMaine junior Nyssa Gatcombe has practical tips and insider pointers that will make the process much easier for you.

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Photos

Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Island: two favorite destinations for UMaine students. Read More in Photos.

Spotlights

A Study in Civil Liberties - A challenging Political Science essay turns Rob Stigile's mind into a boxing ring of sorts. Who wins? You be the judge.
Honors Thesis: A Work in Progress - Seniors in UMaine's Honors College have hours and hours of work ahead of them, but as Laila Sholtz-Ames finds, the payoff is worth it.