Destination Orono
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There’s no better way to learn about UMaine than to experience it for yourself.
We offer a variety of tours and events throughout the year for you to see our stunning campus, view our state-of-the-art facilities, meet with faculty, students and admission representatives, and learn about student life and campus services.
Looking for other ways to explore UMaine? Admissions representatives travel extensively in the fall and spring to connect with prospective Black Bears.
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Open
House
Learn about living and learning at the University of Maine.
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Campus
Tours
See all that campus has to offer by attending tours lead by current students.
Enhanced visits
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Transfer events
Are you looking to transfer? We’d love to talk with you about your plans.
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UMaine is located on Marsh Island between the Stillwater and Penobscot rivers in Orono, and is approximately 5 miles from Bangor. Maine is home to some of the country’s most spectacular destinations, including Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor and Mount Katahdin.