A Close Community with a Sense of Purpose
UNE’s vibrant campus community — built around people and purpose — will provide you with countless opportunities to explore, connect, and learn. We offer the resources and facilities of a larger university, yet our campuses still maintain a small-college vibe, and we make it a point to get to know you as an individual.
As a Nor’easter, you’ll be part of a caring and inclusive culture where no one slips through the cracks. Our goal is to make sure that you feel completely at home at UNE and empowered in every aspect of your student experience: academically, personally, and socially.
Get Involved, Get Active
You’ll find your place and your people at UNE. Explore your passions, cultivate your interests, develop healthy habits, and — perhaps most importantly — have fun as part of a campus community committed to experiential learning, inclusion, and support.
Clubs and Activities
With more than 100 clubs and organizations on campus, plus the bounty of outdoor recreation Southern Maine has to offer, UNE offers countless ways for you to do your thing. Whether you’re interested in intramural sports, creative arts, politics, or social activism, you’ll find outside-the-classroom and outside-the-box opportunities that align with your interests.
Wellness
Making sure students have effective, accessible physical and mental health resources has never been more important. UNE leads the way with a uniquely holistic approach to student wellness. Visit our gyms, take part in yoga and meditation classes, or reach out for mentorship and support — it’s all available to help you maintain a healthy balance between school, social life, and self-care.
Community and Belonging
You are welcome here! At UNE, we all work together to build and maintain a campus community where everyone feels seen and heard. We are a student-centered university dedicated to providing a homebase where you can be yourself and feel a deep-seated sense of belonging — regardless of your ethnicity, religion, or gender identity.
Sustainability
Sustainability is one of UNE’s core values, and it’s woven into everything we do — from classes, to clubs, to the way we build and manage our facilities. Find your voice, get involved, and make a difference for the environment through our shared commitment to a cleaner, healthier planet.
Living in Maine
As a UNE student, you’ll get to live where other people come for vacation. Our coastal Biddeford Campus sits on Biddeford Pool, a storied beachside destination. Portland, renowned for its food and culture, can be found on countless “best cities to live in” lists. Nearby, you’ll enjoy Maine’s abundance of sprawling sandy beaches and natural areas for swimming, surfing, hiking, biking, and other outdoor activities. And when the snow falls, you can head off to nearby peaks for all kinds of alpine adventures.
At UNE, you’re studying in one of the nation’s safest states. With Maine ranked the second safest state in the U.S., you can enjoy a secure environment that supports your academic success.
Living on Campus
When you live on UNE’s seaside Biddeford campus, your home will be 540 acres where the Saco River meets the Gulf of Maine — the perfect location for learning, recreation, and exploration. You’ll have the opportunity to experience dorm life in both traditional and suite-style residence halls. Your meal plan provides you with a variety of dining options, including the nautically themed Ripich Dining Commons and the Forum Cafe.
Division of Student Affairs
At the Division of Student Affairs, our job is to ensure that you have an exceptional experience as a member of the UNE community. We’ll always be there to help address any problems that may arise and to advance your ideas for positive change. If you have any questions or are looking for guidance, the doors to our office are open 24/7 — and that's not just a figure of speech.