Registration for UMF Summer Session courses now open to the public

FARMINGTON, ME  (March 25, 2026)—Thinking of taking a college course or two this summer? Registration for the University of Maine at Farmington Summer Session courses is now open to the public.

Courses cover a wide range of topics including Art, Chemistry, Education, English, Environmental Science, Geology, Health, International Studies, Mathematics, Political Science, Psychology and Rehabilitation.

Some online courses that may be of interest include:

ARH 102 – History of Animation
ECH 204 – Early Language and Literacy Development
ENG 200 – Writing for Professions – Professional writing, including internal and external communication for specific audiences. Attention is paid to style, grammar, visual design and digital technology.
ENV 257 – Soil Science – Study of the physical, chemical, and biological properties of soil. Soils as a determinant of environmental quality and modern approaches to soil conservation.
GEY 110 – Introductory Geology
HEA 212 – Stress Management – Techniques for lifestyle examination, includes components of teaching methods of this topic area for K-12.
INS 177 –  International Education
MAT120 – Introductory Statistics
POS 346 – Political Science – Cannabis Law and Policy
PSY 112 – Lunatics, Lockups and Lobotomies
PSY 212 – Contemporary Family Issues
SED 300 – Including Students with Exceptionalities in General Education

The first Summer Session courses begin May 11 with courses running throughout the summer. Courses run from four to seven weeks.

To search available courses and request a course, go to http://farmington.edu/takeacourse, submit your course selection and contact information, and a member of the UMF Graduate and Continuing Education office will assist you.

For additional information, or for educators interested in learning about graduate course offerings, contact Ken Lewis, director of Educational Outreach, at umfcontinuinged@maine.edu.

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A nationally recognized regional public university, the University of Maine at Farmington is known for its commitment to teacher preparation, the creative arts, health and science, environmental studies, business and public service. Located in the heart of Maine’s four-season outdoor recreational region, UMF provides a challenging but welcoming academic community—here in Farmington and online—that prepares students for enriching professional careers, engaged citizenship and an enduring love of learning.

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Photo Caption: UMF Summer Session offers students courses in flexible modalities including online, hybrid and in-person.
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