The University of Maine's Orono campus, the state's only land-grant and flagship research university, centers on a mall anchored by Raymond H. Fogler Library, Maine's largest library, with first-year students housed across residence halls including Oxford, Hancock, and Gannett Halls.
Enrollment
10,878
Total Students
Freshman Class
2,111
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Aug 24, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
96%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
Apply for your housing and dining plan through MaineStreet before arriving. Obtain your MaineCard student ID by submitting a photo through the link sent to your student email ahead of arrival.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time - your exact move-in date is shown above in the Overview.
Move-in day logistics
- Arrival window
- New, incoming students may move in starting at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, August 24, 2026 - refer to UMaine's own Move-In Guide and the myHousing portal for your specific hall's logistics.
- Check-in location
- Check the myHousing portal for your assigned check-in location and process ahead of arrival.
- Parking
- Refer to UMaine's own Move-In Guide for parking directions specific to your assigned residence hall.
- What you'll receive
- Your MaineCard student ID, issued after submitting a photo through the link sent to your student email ahead of arrival.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
- Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
- Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.
Housing & Dorms
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Oxford Hall
Traditional · Coed
- Photo coming soon
Hancock Hall
Traditional · Coed
- Photo coming soon
Gannett Hall
Traditional · Coed
Housing Links
Each available link goes directly to University of Maine's own specific page, not just its general homepage.
Orientation
New Student Orientation (required)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
June 22 - June 26, 2026
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
$12,000
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
- Walgreens2.5 miles
- Target5.5 miles
- CVS Pharmacy5.5 miles
- Walmart5.8 miles
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Checklists
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A free, printable packing checklist covering everything from bedding to important documents - built for any freshman, including yours at University of Maine.
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