University of Maine

University of Maine Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

University of Maine has the Fraternity and Sorority Life. In fact, more students participate in the Fraternity and Sorority Life than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at University of Maine include UMaine Ski and Snowboard Club, UMaine Fly Fishing Club, Pokemon Club and Mechanical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry Student Chapter.

University of Maine students' favorite campus events are Maine Day, Homecoming and Family and Friends Weekend.

Does University of Maine Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at University of Maine.

University of Maine offers on-campus housing. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most University of Maine students live off campus. In 2023, 38% of undergrads at University of Maine lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 62% of students lived off-campus or commuted to University of Maine. There are 3,500 spots available in on-campus housing for all 9,155 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 3,200 students chose to live in campus housing. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

University of Maine offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

University of Maine Athletics

At University of Maine there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at University of Maine:

Is University of Maine Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

University of Maine is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The University of Maine campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

University of Maine offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Additionally, University of Maine has area emergency text and email message system.

Plan a Visit to University of Maine

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit University of Maine, take Interstate 95 to Orono, ME. If you need to fly, book your flight to Bangor International airport.

While you're planning, check out other schools in Maine you may want to visit too. Click the heart at the top of each school's page to save it to your college list.

Want to visit but can't make the trip? Explore University of Maine's campus without leaving home by taking a virtual campus tour

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