University of Maine System

Orono

Augusta

Farmington

Fort Kent

Machias

Presque Isle

Southern Maine

University of Maine System Locations.

The University of Maine System (UMS) is a network of public universities in the U.S. state of Maine. Created in 1968 by the Maine Legislature, the University of Maine System consists of seven universities, each with a distinct mission and regional character. Combined, there are approximately 34,700 students enrolled at these institutions.

Member universities[]

• The University of Maine; the flagship campus, located in Orono
• University of Maine School of Law; Maine's only law school, located in Portland
• University of Maine at Augusta
• University of Maine at Farmington
• University of Maine at Fort Kent (French: Université du Maine à Fort Kent)
• University of Maine at Machias
• University of Maine at Presque Isle
• University of Southern Maine; three main campuses, principal campus is in Portland

Administration[]

The Board consists of 16 members, 15 of which are appointed by the Governor and approved by the Maine Legislature. The Maine Commissioner of Education serves as a member ex officio. Members are appointed for a five-year term and may be reappointed once. A student member of the Board is appointed for a single two-year term.^[1]

Chancellors[]

Notable trustees[]

References[]

External links[]

• Official website