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More Than a School

Located in the foothills of Maine’s western mountains, the University of Maine at Farmington is a place of innovation, discovery, and career preparation, while offering one of the most affordable educations in the Northeast. With roots as a teachers college, today UMF has more than 60 academic programs, each one preparing students for purposeful lives and lasting careers. Here, you’re not just enrolling in a school, you’re becoming part of a close-knit, supportive community.

Our History & Mission
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A Hands-On Approach to Learning

At UMF, you’ll learn it — and do it. That includes internships at top employers, research in the lab and in the field, job shadowing, theater performances, and so much more. When it’s time to land that dream career, your resume will be ready.

Majors & Programs Student Success
#7

Regional Public College — North (U.S. News & World Report)

60+

Academic Programs

#6

Best Value School, Regional College — North (U.S. News & World Report)

1st

UMF is Maine’s first public institution of higher education

A Top Green College

UMF is among the best nationally for sustainability (The Princeton Review)

1,600

Approximate number of students

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Connect with UMF

Since we’re all about building relationships at UMF, we make it easy for you to connect with faculty, staff, and our various academic and administrative departments.

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The faculty and staff are very accessible because they care a lot about student success.
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History

Farmington — Maine’s Most “Collegiest” Town

There’s a reason The Washington Post named Farmington the “Collegiest” town in Maine. From funky stores and coffee shops to nearby skiing, hiking, and other world-class outdoor activities, UMF’s little corner of Maine will turn your college years into an experience that you will never forget.

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University of Maine at Farmington Men’s Alpine Skiing at Sunday River (SL)
January 07, 2026 • 14:00
University of Maine at Farmington Men’s Alpine Skiing at Sunday River (SL)…
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BFA Senior Reading
December 10, 2025 • 19:00
Senior Creative Writing students will be reading selections from their portfolios.
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Monson Seminar Info Session
December 03, 2025 • 12:00
The Monson Seminar will be holding an info session on Wednesday, Dec. 3, from 12-1pm in Roberts 203. It is a three-week residential course for highly motivated Pell-eligible and first-generation college students pursuing creative and scholarly projects. The seminar takes…
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UMF Athletics Reception Spring 2026
March 11, 2026 • 17:00
Join us for an event for accepted student athletes who are considering being part of the incoming Fall 2026 class.  This is a great opportunity to connect with future teammates, coaches, and others. Snow Date March 12, 2026…
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UMF honors veterans for their service with third annual Veterans Day lunch
November 13, 2025
FARMINGTON, ME  (November 13, 2025)—The University of Maine at Farmington recently hosted its third annual Veterans Day lunch to honor veterans in the UMF and local community for their service. The event reaches out to UMF students who are veterans or…
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Jordan G. Shaw, president elect MMHCA; Lisa Henry, director MA in Counseling Psychology
UMF Counseling Psychology Director Lisa-Ann Henry awarded MEMHCA Distinguished Service Award
November 10, 2025
FARMINGTON, ME  (November 10, 2025)—The University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) announces that Lisa-Ann Henry, LCPC, LADC, ACS, director of UMF’s Master’s in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Creative Arts program, has been honored with the Distinguished Service Award from…
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UMF peer tutors and Student Learning Commons coordinator
UMF peer tutors present innovative approach to support student success at Maine Peer Educators Summit
November 03, 2025
FARMINGTON, ME (November 3, 2025)—UMF Learning Commons Coordinator Misty Beck and UMF student peer educators recently presented their innovative approach to supporting student success at the first annual Maine Peer Educators Summit held at Bates College. In their presentation, they highlighted how the Student…
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(Left to right) In an early rehearsal, Tiny Tim (Charlie Potts) and Bob Crachit (Tim Berry) share a moment as they work on a scene.
Celebrate the season with UMF production of Dickens “A Christmas Carol,” Nov 20-23
October 27, 2025
FARMINGTON, ME (October 27, 2025)—Rediscover Charles Dickens’ classic Christmas story this fall at the University of Maine at Farmington’s festive production of “A Christmas Carol,” adapted for the stage from Charles Dickens’ original manuscript. A perennial favorite, the show brings together an…
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