Welcome to UMaine Machias!
If you have been accepted as a student at the University of Maine at Machias, congratulations! We can’t wait to meet you!
Ready to get started? Meet our President, Dean and Director of Student Life through our new student welcome. Are you an admitted International student? Please also visit the Office of International Programs page.
President’s welcome
Hello and welcome to the University of Maine at Machias! This webpage is dedicated to all new first-year and transfer students. Here, you will find vital information to help you prepare for college and assist in your transition to the UMaine Machias community. Please don’t hesitate to contact the Admissions Office for more information at [email protected] or 207.255.1318. We’re excited to have you at UMaine Machias!
dean and campus director
We’re dedicated to helping our students achieve their educational goals. Feel free to reach out to the Admissions Office with any questions, or for help connecting with an academic advisor.
director of student life
UMaine Machias offers a variety of programs and services to make sure that our residential and commuter students have an enriching and engaging college experience. Our Student Service offices are here to help!
your next steps
Step 1: Activate your MaineStreet account
Students accepted to UMaine Machias should plan to regularly check their university email and MaineStreet portal. This is how you will receive important information from Admissions, Financial Aid, Housing, and other campus offices. You can find steps on how to activate your accounts on the Portal website.
Your activation information will be included in your acceptance packet that you receive in the mail.
Need help activating your account? Contact IT Support Services at 800.696.4357.
Step 2: Apply for Financial Aid
To be considered for financial aid, you must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). UMM applicants will use the University of Maine school code, 002053. Your Machias campus affiliation and degree program of choice will not change as a result of using the UMaine school code.
If you have questions about how to apply, please visit our financial aid website or contact the Office of Financial Aid at 207.255.1203.
Step 3: Confirm your enrollment with a deposit
Enrollment deposits are $50.
To reserve a spot and ensure that you can enroll in classes, we require accepted students to send a $50 deposit. There are several ways to confirm:
- Confirm online: We accept deposits online via the MaineStreet portal. Pay online using the “Pay My Deposit” link on your Mainestreet Student Center.
- Confirm by mail: We accept checks or money orders made payable to University of Maine at Machias and delivered to:
University of Maine
Office of Admissions
5713 Chadbourne Hall
Orono, ME 04469-5713
**Confirmation deposits for UMaine Machias are processed by UMaine**
- Confirm by phone: Call the UMaine Machias Office of Admissions at 207-255-1318 to pay by phone using a credit card or to discuss concerns about paying your confirmation deposit.
Step 4: Apply for housing (if applicable)
Students planning to live on campus should complete their residence hall applications in order to guarantee room placement. Visit the Living on Campus page for more information, or contact the Office of Student Life at 207.255.1320.
Step 5: Sign up for Navigate
Navigate is a free mobile app that will help you thrive at UMaine Machias. On Navigate you can view your class schedule, reminders, resources, and more at the push of a button! The Navigate app can be downloaded from the Apple Store and Google Play; just search for “Navigate Student.”
A great resource for all students is our new Student Success Hub, your one-stop digital destination for all the resources you need to help you thrive both on-campus and online.
Step 6: Submit your immunization records
Maine state required immunizations are two MMR vaccinations and a Tdap in the last 10 years.
Students should upload copies of their state required immunization documents to our Point N Click website – you can access that through your portal
If you are unable to upload this documentation, you can send the records to:
Shared Processing Center
PO Box 412
Bangor ME 04402-0412
Fax: (207) 581-5451
For more information see our Immunization Page
Step 7: Submit your final transcripts
Whether you are currently attending high school, or transferring to UMM from another college, make sure that you’ve submitted a final copy of your academic transcript to the Admissions Office.
Step 8: Sign your Financial Responsibility Statement in MaineStreet
Login to your MaineStreet Student Portal and click the “Financial Terms and Conditions” link in the “To-Do List” box of your student center. All students must electronically sign the financial responsibility statement to remove the hold on their account. This must be done before you can enroll in classes so do it early!
Check your To-Do List in MaineStreet periodically after signing this statement — if there are any other holds on your account, you will be notified here.
For help check out our Student How-Tos page.
Step 9: Make plans to attend Discover Downeast Days
All incoming students are invited to experience a weekend of events on the Machias campus, June 27-29.
Click here to sign up. You must be logged into your portal to have access.
Step 10: Make plans to attend Fall Welcome and Orientation
For more information go to our Orientation page.
Step 11: Take your Math Placement Exam
New students may need to take the Math Placement Exam which is available 24 hours after you activate your MaineStreet account. See the Math Placement Exam webpage for more info.
Step 12: Join our incoming Fall 2025 facebook group for updates and to ask questions!
Questions?
Email [email protected] .