Academics
-- Campus Catalog --Registration Priority- According to class standing
LimitationsCreative Writing program is highly competitive and somewhat limited. Contact UMF NSE Coordinator to discuss.
Notable Academic ProgramsUnique Academic Programs
- Outdoor Recreation Management - UMF's Outdoor Recreation Business Administration program (ORBA) is an innovative academic program with a broad four-season focus and an emphasis on business, with substantial coursework in outdoor recreation — including areas like snow sports, the river industry, adventure sports, hiking and camping, golf and inland fishing.
- Creative Writing - As the only Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program in Maine and one of only three in all of New England, the University of Maine at Farmington Creative Writing program provides the opportunity for students to hone their writing skills through workshops, literature courses and hands-on opportunities in editing and publishing. Small classes and an emphasis on one-on-one mentoring allow you to discover and develop your writing strengths in the genres of poetry, fiction and non-fiction. Here, you’ll work closely with faculty who are published fiction writers, essayists, poets and screenwriters.
Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE Students
Anthropology: Anthropology
Area Studies: Gerontology, International Studies
Art/Design/Fine Art: Art, Arts Administration, Visual Arts
Biological Sciences: Biology/Life Science
Business: Actuarial Science, Business
Economics: Economics
Education: Early Childhood, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Special Education
English: Creative Writing, English
Environmental Studies: Energy/Environmental Policy, Environmental Sciences, Resource Recreation Management
Foreign Language: Chinese (some courses), French, Japanese (some courses), Spanish
General Studies: Individualized Degree Program, Individualized Studies, Interdisciplinary Studies, Social Sciences
Geography and Urban Studies: Environmental Planning, Geography
Health and Safety Sciences: Community Health, Health Education, Health Information Administration, Rehabilitation Sciences
History: History
Information Studies: Computer Science
International Studies: International Studies
Mathematics: Mathematics
Performing Arts: Music, Theater Arts/Drama
Philosophy/Religious Studies: Philosophy, Religion
Political Science: International Studies, Political Science
Pre-Professional : Law Pre-Professional, Medicine Pre-Professional
Psychology: Industrial Psychology, Psychology
Recreation: Outdoor Recreation Management
Sociology/Social Work: Social Science, Sociology
Tuition / Fees
-- Campus Budget --
- Fees are subject to change without notice.
- Two semesters = one academic year
- Three quarters = one academic year
Tuition and Fees - Home Payment (Plan B) Students
- No tuition/fees are paid to the host campus.
- Figures do not include costs you will incur for course specific enrollment (e.g., laboratory courses, student teaching, studio art)
- See below for credit hour restrictions and/or miscellaneous fees applicable to Home Payment (Plan B) students.
Maximum Credit Hours Per Semester
- Home Payment (Plan B): 16 ($281 per additional hour)
Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester
Figures are current as of 06/03/19.
| Purpose |
Amount |
Period |
Plan |
Status |
| Activity Fee |
$80.00 |
Semester |
Plan B |
Mandatory |
| Parking Fee |
$20 |
Year |
Plan B |
Optional |
| Health/Wellness Fee |
$25 |
Semester |
Plan B |
Mandatory |
| Unified Fee |
$352.50 |
Semester |
Plan B |
Mandatory |
Important Notes: Student Activity Fee is a student approved mandatory fee that is administered by the students for educational, cultural, social, and recreational purposes.
Unified Fee is used to cover fixed costs of providing educational services that may not be directly related to the number of credit hours for which a student is enrolled. This fee supports activities such as student services,the operation of facilities such as student and fitness centers, and student-utilized, instruction- related technologies.
Exchange with Canada - Health Insurance
Students must purchase campus health insurance at $2,157 per semester.
Room / Meals
Figures are current as of 06/03/19
On-Campus Housing Per Semester
- 45% living on campus
- Double: $2678
- Full-year contract required for a full-year exchange
- Students must live on campus
Off-Campus Housing
- Approximate monthly cost: $0
- Proximity to campus:
Meal Plans Per Semester
- Meal purchase is required for on campus living.
- $2273 per semester for 21 meals per week.
- $2126 per semester for 14 meals per week.
- $1948 per semester for 10 meals per week.
Notes About Meal PlansAll meal plans include declining balance dollars
