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Advising & Academic Support

Personalized Support from Day One

 
At the University of Maine at Farmington (UMF), you’ll never have to navigate college on your own. From your first semester through graduation, you’ll have access to dedicated faculty advisors, peer mentors, tutoring, academic coaching, and career guidance designed to help you succeed.

With small class sizes and meaningful relationships with professors, UMF students receive individualized support while exploring academic interests, building confidence, and preparing for life after college.

Explore Your Path

Discover majors, interests, and career possibilities with guidance from advisors, mentors, and career counselors.

Build Academic Confidence

Access tutoring, coaching, and study resources that help you strengthen skills and achieve your goals.

Graduate Ready

Develop the knowledge, experience, and support network needed for success after college.
Steve Davis meets one-on-one with students interested in Career Services inside Mantor Library
Steve Davis meets one-on-one with students interested in Career Services inside Mantor Library

The Student – Advisor Relationship

All UMF students are assigned to a primary Advisor once they begin college. Some students also have a Peer Advisor, a TRIO Johnson Scholars Advisor, or a Mentor.

Your Academic Advisor will provide accurate information, assist you with choosing courses, assist you with exploring the consequences of your choices, and inform you of the services and educational opportunities available at UMF. Your advisor will communicate with you by email or phone to schedule appointments.

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Two people sitting at a table together looking at a laptop.

Academic Support at UMF

    • Faculty Advising – Each student is assigned a faculty advisor within their major.
    • Undeclared Student Advising – Students who haven’t chosen a major receive specialized advising.
    • Advising & Academic Success Center (ASC) – Offers support for students on academic probation or needing extra guidance.
    • Peer Tutoring is available for any subject and Drop-by Tutoring is offered for mathematics and writing.
    • Peer Advising & Mentoring – Upperclass student mentors offer support and advice to help new students transition to college life.
    • Transfer & Special Population Support – Tailored advising for transfer students, first-generation college students, and those in pre-professional tracks like pre-med or pre-law.

 

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Student Learning Commons

A place to study, find academic help, collaborate with peers, and get work done!

Located within Mantor Library, the Learning Commons is UMF’s hub for academic support and student success. Whether you’re preparing for an exam, brainstorming ideas for a paper, working on a group project, or looking for an accountability partner, you’ll find resources and support to help you reach your goals.

Students can access peer academic support both in person and online, along with academic coaching, peer advising, and financial literacy resources. The Learning Commons also offers reservable group study rooms, mobile whiteboards, flexible workspaces, technology resources, and research support through Mantor Library.

When I applied to UMF, I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do. I started as a Secondary Social Science major but soon realized teaching wasn’t for me. With my advisor’s help, I switched to Liberal Arts Undeclared. That spring, I took a Geography class called Global Transformations and was surprised by how broad and relevant the subject was. Curious to learn more, I met with Career Counselor Stephen Davis to explore Geography-related careers. By the end of my first year, I had declared a major in Geography, with a growing interest in GIS systems.
Chad
UMF Student
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