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First-Year Students

A Personalized College Experience Starts Here

Whether you’re interested in the arts, sciences, business, education, or any other field, University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) offers personalized learning, hands-on opportunities, and a close-knit campus to make your college experience one-of-a-kind.

From day one, you’ll have the chance to explore new ideas, connect with dedicated faculty, and build lifelong friendships. UMF is committed to helping you succeed.

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Why Choose University of Maine Farmington

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A Welcoming, Tight-Knit Campus

You’ll quickly get to know your classmates and professors. UMF’s close community—rooted in Maine and New England—makes it easy to feel at home.
Explore Farmington
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Affordable and Well-Supported

UMF is committed to keeping college within reach, with most students receiving scholarships, grants, or work-study to help manage costs.
Tuition Costs & Aid
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Small Classes with Strong Faculty Support

You won’t be just a number here. With small class sizes, your professors will know your name and be there to help you succeed.
Meet the Faculty
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Real-World Experiences and Connections

Through internships, undergraduate research, community service, and study-away opportunities that expand your perspective and strengthen your resume.
Experiential Learning
71%

of first-year students return for their second year

97%

Receive Financial Aid

62%

Have classes with fewer than 20 students

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Registration for UMF Summer Session courses now open to the public
March 25, 2026
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,…
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Becky Hallowell
NEW FEATURE – UMF Stories: Becky Hallowell, UMF alumna and 2025 Maine Teacher of the Year, wraps up a remarkable year
March 16, 2026
Becky Hallowell, a University of Maine at Farmington alumna and fourth grade teacher at Wiscasset Elementary School is wrapping up a remarkable year as the 2025 Maine Teacher of the Year—a year she says felt like a “whirlwind of opportunities.”…
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UMF recognizes top student researchers as 2025-26 Michael Wilson Scholars & Fellows
March 16, 2026
Undergraduate research helps UMF students develop professionally with in-depth, career-focused investigations FARMINGTON, ME  (March 16, 2026 )—The University of Maine at Farmington is proud to announce the UMF Michael Wilson Fellows and Scholars for the 2025-26 academic year. This recognition names…
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UMF spotlights poet Isabel Neal as upcoming Visiting Writer, March 26
March 12, 2026
FARMINGTON, ME  (March 12, 2026)—The University of Maine at Farmington is excited to present poet Isabel Neal as the second reader of the 2026 spring semester schedule of its popular Visiting Writers series. A poet and educator, Neal was awarded the…
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Farmington, Maine USA 04938-1994
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