Applying for Admission
Requirements
Incoming first-year students (currently in high school) should submit the following:
- A Common Application or UNE application
- Official copy of your high school transcript
UNE uses a test-free admissions policy, which means we do not consider ACT or SAT scores for general admission. Instead, we will review your high school experience as a whole. Please see our test policy for more information.
Application Deadlines
Applications for spring of 2027 and fall 2027 will open on August 1, 2026.
Spring Start
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Decision Notifications Sent to Applicants |
|---|---|---|
| Regular Decision | January 8 | Decisions released on a rolling basis |
Fall Start
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Decision Notifications Sent to Applicants |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action* | November 15 | January 15 |
| Regular Decision | February 15 | Decisions released on a rolling basis |
* Early Action lets you apply early and receive your admission decision sooner — without committing to enroll.
- Apply by November 15 to receive a decision by January 15.
- Early Action is non‑binding, so you can keep your options open.
- Students applying to Dental Hygiene, Medical Biology/Pre‑Dental Medicine (D.M.D. 3+4), and Nursing should apply by the Early Action deadline.
- Applications submitted after any deadline are reviewed on a space‑available basis.
See Yourself at UNE
As you start your college application journey, visiting UNE can help you decide if it’s the right place for you. A campus visit is your chance to picture yourself here: walking along the beach just steps from campus, spending time in the Commons between classes, and getting a feel for life as a Nor’easter.
When you visit, you’ll connect with our Admissions team and learn more about our majors, academic opportunities, student life, and what to expect as a first-year student. You’ll see how UNE’s hands-on learning, supportive community, and career-focused programs can help you explore your interests, build confidence, and prepare for what comes next — starting your very first year.
GradVantage
Think Ahead With GradVantage
One of the unique benefits of choosing UNE is GradVantage — an academic designation you can add to your undergraduate major that helps streamline your path to graduate school. With GradVantage, eligible students benefit from:
- Earlier and more direct pathways into select UNE graduate and professional programs
- A higher likelihood of being invited to interview for competitive graduate programs
- Clear academic planning that connects your undergraduate major to your future career goals
You can indicate your interest in GradVantage when you apply to UNE.
First-Year UNE Applicants
You can declare your intent to pursue a graduate or professional degree by selecting an intended GradVantage designation on your Common Application or UNE Application.
Contact
For more information about GradVantage before starting classes at UNE, email Undergraduate Admissions at admissions@une.edu. If you are already enrolled at UNE, email the Academic Advising Center at advising@une.edu.
High School Agreements
The following high schools have signed an agreement that enables high-performing students who matriculate at UNE to earn college transfer credits, potentially enabling them to earn a bachelor’s degree in just three years. Contact Admissions or your high school guidance office for additional information.
- Biddeford High School
- Lincoln Academy
- Maine School of Science and Math
- Thornton Academy
- Kennebunk High School
Contact
Contact Undergraduate Admissions
Office Hours | Monday–Friday | 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Call or text | (207) 292-5770
Email | admissions@une.edu
University of New England
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
11 Hills Beach Road
Biddeford, Maine 04005
