University of Maine at Presque IsleStudent Guide

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Public Research University in Presque Isle, ME. Operating on a semester system.

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2K+

Total Enrollment

Research University

Institution Type

3

Housing Buildings

450

Housing Capacity

Student guide · YourPace Fall 2026 Session 1

The semester, explained for University of Maine at Presque Isle

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
YourPace Fall 2026 Session 1
Campus terms
13
Local details
9

Academic calendar

YourPace Fall 2026 Session 1 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Oct 23, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

12 entries
  1. Summer 2026 Regular Session
  2. Summer University 2026
  3. Summer 2026 Second Six (6) Week Session
  4. YourPace Fall 2026 Session 1Relevant now
  5. Fall 2026
  6. YourPace Fall 2026 Session 2
  7. Winter 2026-2027
  8. YourPace Spring 2027 Session 1
  9. Spring 2027
  10. YourPace Spring 2027 Session 2
  11. YourPace Summer 2027 Session 1
  12. YourPace Summer 2027 Session 2

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Campus language

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13 terms

C

CAB
Campus Activities Board, the student-led group that organizes campus events.

E

Emerson
Emerson Hall, a residence hall on campus.

K

Kelley
Kelley Commons, the main campus dining hall.

M

Merriman
Merriman Hall, a residence hall typically housing upperclassmen.

O

Owl
The official mascot and shorthand for a UMPI student.
Owl's Nest
The campus snack bar and retail dining area located in the Campus Center.

P

Park
Park Hall, the primary residence hall for first-year students.

S

SAGE
Student Alliance for Gender and Equality, a campus advocacy and support group.
SGA
Student Government Association, the representative body for the student voice.

T

The Commons
The primary dining facility located in Kelley Commons.
The County
Aroostook County, the vast northern Maine region where the campus is located.

W

WUPI
The student-run radio station (92.1 FM).

Y

YourPace
The university's competency-based, online degree program often used to distinguish between traditional and non-traditional tracks.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

9 details
Brightspace
The Learning Management System (LMS) used for course materials and online assignments.
Folsom-Pullen
The interconnected Folsom Hall and Pullen Hall, serving as the main academic hub.
Gentile
Gentile Hall, the campus multi-purpose fitness and recreation center.
MaineCard
The official student ID card used for dining, library access, and building entry.
MaineStreet
The online portal used by students for course registration, grades, and financial records.
Preble
Preble Hall, the main administrative building housing admissions and student services.
South
South Hall, an academic building housing various departments and faculty offices.
The Houlton Center
UMPI's off-campus instructional site located in Houlton, Maine.
Wieden
Wieden Hall, which houses the gymnasium, auditorium, and various classrooms.

Quick answers

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?
YourPace Fall 2026 Session 1 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Oct 23, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
13 approved campus terms and 9 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Life in Presque Isle for University of Maine at Presque Isle Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Presque Isle.

Timezone

Eastern Time (ET)

Median Rent

$800

Cost of Living Index

85

Student Population

1,500

City Transportation

Walkability

55

Bikeability

45

Public Transit

Local demand-response transit services, Regional bus connections

Nearest Airports

Presque Isle International Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid continental

Avg Annual Temp

39°F

Avg Snowfall

100 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Rec Center Parking Area

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Located just uphill of Gentile Hall; free for full members of the recreation center.

Campus News

Latest updates from University of Maine at Presque Isle

UMPI Sees Massive Enrollment Growth Driven by Online Programs

Preliminary counts show UMPI is now the third largest public university in Maine, with enrollment more than doubling in five years due to the YourPace program.

Aug 31, 2026

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Historic Declaration of Independence Broadside to Visit UMPI

UMPI will host a rare copy of the Declaration of Independence as part of the Maine Historical Society's statewide tour for the U.S. Semiquincentennial.

Aug 11, 2026

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Jupiter's Moon Io Returns to Maine Solar System Model

After maintenance and painting, the model of Jupiter's moon Io has been returned to its orbit in the Maine Solar System Model.

Jul 16, 2026

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at University of Maine at Presque Isle

Men's Soccer vs. University of Maine at Fort Kent

September 1, 2026

Presque Isle, ME

UMPI Men's Soccer team competes against UMFK.

Women's Soccer vs. University of Maine at Fort Kent

September 2, 2026

Presque Isle, ME

UMPI Women's Soccer team competes against UMFK.

Artist Trading Card Workshop

September 8, 2026

Zippel Elementary

Adult and Community Education workshop for creating artist trading cards.

9/11 Memorial and Remembrance Walk

September 11, 2026

University of Maine at Presque Isle

A memorial walk to honor and remember the events of September 11.

Declaration of Independence Public Viewings

September 11, 2026

University of Maine at Presque Isle

Public viewing of a rare copy of the Declaration of Independence as part of a statewide tour.

UMPI Spirit Week: Blue Day

September 28, 2026

Campus-wide

Kick off Homecoming Spirit Week by wearing UMPI Blue.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at University of Maine at Presque Isle

Freshmen are required to live on campus unless they meet exemption criteria (commuting from home, age, or special circumstances).

3 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

Folsom Hall

Capacity: 200

Room types: single, double

Maple Hall

Capacity: 150

Room types: single, double, suite

Northern Maine Apartments

Capacity: 100

Room types: apartment

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Public

Email Domain

@umpi.edu

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