University of Maine at Farmington

Academics

• Campus Catalog
• Schedule of Classes
• When will I register? According to class standing
• Syllabus Request for Course Pre-Approval: Contact Host Coordinator for assistance

Notable Academic Programs

• Elementary Education - The University of Maine at Farmington is recognized for its innovation and excellence in teacher preparation. UMF is one of only three nationally accredited teacher education programs in Maine; was the first in Maine to receive national CAEP accreditation (formerly known as NCATE); received full Maine State Board of Education accreditation; and UMF full-time faculty supervise students in their off-campus practicum and student-teaching field experience. https://www.umf.maine.edu/academics/programs/elementary-education/

Unique 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. https://www.umf.maine.edu/academics/programs/outdoor-recreation-business-administration-2/
• 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. https://www.umf.maine.edu/academics/programs/creative-writing/

Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE Students

Conditions

• General Eligibility Requirements
• No students accepted from NSE members within my own state

• Full-year exchange Accepted
• Single term exchange Accepted

• TOEFL: must have a score of 550.00 paper, 213.00 computer or 79.00 Internet
• IELTS: must have a score of 6.50

• Not available

• Will accept on Home Pay

• Will accept Home Payment Pay

Tuition / Finances

• Campus Budget
• Fees are subject to change without notice.

• Pay regular tuition to your home campus. No tuition/fees are paid to your host campus.

• Home Payment: 15 ($297 per additional hour)

Financial Aid for NSE Students
Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester

Important Notes: Student Activity Fee is a student approved mandatory fee that is administered by the students for educational, cultural, social, and recreational purposes. Academic Support Fee funds a portion of the academic support functions that all students have access to such as advising and library services. Student Support Fee funds a portion of student support functions that students have access to such as a portion of student services, student health center, counseling, and fitness center.

Room / Meals

• On-Campus Housing
• Approximate cost: $2805
• Students must live on campus

• Campus Meal Plans
• Meal purchase is required for on campus living.

Resources

• Campus Homepage
• Outgoing Student Info
• Incoming Student Info
• Academic Success and Support
• Learning Accessibility Resources
• Physical Accessibility Resources
• Veterans Affairs

Health

Exchange with Canada - Health Insurance
N/A

Requirements

• Campus Immunization Information

Other Health Related Comments
Canadian Students: Health insurance meeting the J-1 exchange visitor minimums is required. Students can purchase the UMS student health insurance plan or seek a waiver using another qualifying health insurance.