Deferring Your Offer of Admission

Postponing Your Enrollment

If you’re not quite ready to start college this fall, UMF offers the option to defer your admission. Deferring allows you to postpone your enrollment for up to a year while keeping your spot secure. It’s a great way to take time for work, travel, or personal growth before beginning your UMF journey.

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How do I defer?

Requests for deferrals are done by completing the Deferral Request Form

This is a brief form that simply asks for:

  • Your name and student ID number and / or date of birth
  • An email address where we can reach you
  • What your plans are for the deferral period (Just a short description)
  • You will also need to submit your $50 non-refundable Enrollment Deposit to guarantee your space in the coming semester or year. Please use this link for the enrollment deposit.

Why do students choose to defer?

Deferrals are granted for many reasons: time off to work, travel, medical reasons, personal reasons and many others. We understand and it’s A-OK with us. We want to hear about your plans and work closely with you on this, so please share that with us in your Deferral Request Form

Important Information

UMF cannot approve deferrals if you plan to take college courses elsewhere. Contact us first if you’re considering coursework during your deferral to ensure your enrollment and merit awards aren’t affected. For a one-year deferral, submit the FAFSA by March 1 of your enrollment year for need-based aid; one-semester deferrals will adjust your aid accordingly. We’re happy to answer any questions and help you through the process.

Deferral Request Form

Next Steps

If you haven’t already done so, Say YES to UMF now. Once your deferral is formally approved you’ll receive a letter confirming your new start term / semester.

If you have questions or need assistance with the deferral process, please contact us. Let’s work on this together.
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Contact US

Office of Admissions
University of Maine at Farmington
246 Main Street
Farmington, Maine USA 04938-1994
tel  207-778-7050
fax  207-778-8182
TYY (via Maine Relay Service) dial 711
umfadmit@maine.edu