There’s Always Something Happening

You’re out of bed and off to the Beaver Lodge for a morning smoothie before your first class. Following a quick workout at the Fitness & Recreation Center, there’s biology lab, then lunch at South Dining Hall. After a couple more classes, it’s a short walk to downtown Farmington for a bite with friends. Mexican? Italian? Hot bowl of chili? You can’t go wrong with any of the options. Finally, it’s back to the residence hall to scroll through photos with your roommates of your recent day trip to Sugarloaf ski area… And that’s just Monday.

Looking for an inspiring and action-packed next 4 years? You’ve found it at UMF.

Welcome Home

Our residence halls have all of the amenities you could ask for, while campus dining can satisfy any palate or diet. Plus, you’ll enjoy a vibrant community that buzzes with concerts, art exhibits, and more.
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Living & Dining

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Campus Safety

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Arts & Culture

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Get to Know the Neighborhood

Farmington is home to quirky coffee shops and restaurants, as well as a thriving arts scene — all steps from campus. There are also numerous skiing, kayaking, and other world-class outdoor activities close to town. You can even hike the granddaddy of them all, the Appalachian Trail.

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With this many clubs and organizations — including improv, equestrian, and rugby, to name a few —  UMF has something to get you out there and involved.

Help Others

Mentor area youth. Run a clothing drive. Help with the annual Trunk-or-Treat for local kids. This is where you can make a difference.

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You can cheer on (or play for!) our 19 NCAA Div III men’s and women’s athletic programs, including skiing, soccer, and more.

Great Outdoors

Ski resorts, pristine lakes and rivers, and the Appalachian Trail are a short drive from campus. UMF’s Mainely Outdoors program can help you experience it all.

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Cost of a movie ticket for students at the theater in downtown Farmington. (Sometimes it’s even free!)

LGBTQ-Friendly

The national organization Campus Pride gave UMF 4.5 stars out of 5 for being a safe and welcoming community for LGBTQIA+ students.

Student Spotlights

Learn about the internships, study abroad, and other opportunities our students are taking advantage of as they prepare for fulfilling careers and purposeful lives.

Life on Campus

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UMF proudly announces Dean’s List for Fall 2025 Semester
January 20, 2026
FARMINGTON, ME  (January 20, 2026)—The University of Maine at Farmington proudly announces its Dean’s List for the Fall 2025 semester. This academic honor is in recognition of a student’s perseverance and commitment to their studies during a specific semester. UMF maintains…
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Carly Fletcher, UCU assistant branch manager, presents check to UMF Thrifty Beaver
UMF Thrifty Beaver Food Pantry receives generous community support to fight student food insecurity
January 27, 2026
FARMINGTON, ME  (January 27, 2026)—It takes a community to fight food insecurity, and the University of Maine at Farmington is proud to announce it has recently received three generous donations to help the UMF Thrifty Beaver—the student-run food pantry and clothing…
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UMF students measure stream flow near a river restoration site.
UMF offers new River Studies Certificate in partnership with the River Management Society for students to explore careers managing and protecting rivers
January 29, 2026
FARMINGTON, ME  (January 29, 2026)—The University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) has partnered with the River Management Society (RMS) to offer the River Studies and Leadership Certificate (RSLC), creating opportunities for students to explore the multi-disciplinary foundations of careers studying, managing…
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UMF biology professor Donelle Schwalm helps students Claire Beisel, and Cora Treiss collect a tick from a tick drag cloth that will be tested for tick borne diseases in the lab.
UMF improves student retention, workforce preparation by tripling enrollment in hands-on Research Learning Experiences
February 11, 2026
FARMINGTON, ME  (February 11, 2026)—The University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) is strengthening student retention and workforce readiness thanks to an explosion of enrollment in high-impact, hands-on Research Learning Experiences (RLEs). Since launching RLEs at UMF in the 2022-23 academic year,…
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Essayist, journalist and storyteller Onnesha Roychoudhuri
UMF Visiting Writers Series presents essayist, journalist and storyteller Onnesha Roychoudhuri, Feb 26
February 12, 2026
FARMINGTON, ME  (February 12, 2026)—The University of Maine at Farmington is excited to present essayist, journalist and storyteller  Onnesha Roychoudhuri as the first reader of the 2026 spring semester schedule of its popular Visiting Writers series. Roychoudhuri’s book, “The Marginalized Majority:…
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