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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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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 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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Devyn De Leonardis, UMF Elementary Education major, helping students with telescope project.
UMF Pre-Service Teachers welcome students from five Maine Island Schools for hands-on learning
December 03, 2025
FARMINGTON, ME  (December 3, 2025)—University of Maine at Farmington Associate Professor of Literacy Education Kathryn Will and a group of UMF pre-service teachers recently welcomed more than 60 K-8 students, parents, educators and community partners from one- and two-room Maine Island…
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UMF registration for Winter and Spring Term courses open to the public
December 10, 2025
FARMINGTON, ME  (December 10, 2025)—Registration for the University of Maine at Farmington’s Winter Term and Spring Semester courses is now open to the public. Courses range from online to in-person or hybrid. Both Winter and Spring sessions include courses that may…
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University of Maine at Farmington Men’s Snowboard/Freeski at Ragged Mountain
January 30, 2026 • 12:00 AM
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University of Maine at Farmington Women’s Snowboard/Freeski at Ragged Mountain
January 30, 2026 • 12:00 AM
University of Maine at Farmington Women’s Snowboard/Freeski at Ragged Mountain…
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University of Maine at Farmington Women’s Track and Field at Mule Tune-Up
February 20, 2026 • 12:00 AM
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University of Maine at Farmington Men’s Track and Field at Mule Tune-Up
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