Applying for Admission
Requirements
Incoming first-year students (currently in high school) should submit the following:
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- Official copy of your high school transcript
³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ uses a test-free admissions policy, which means we do not consider ACT or SAT scores for general admission. Instead, we will review your high school experience as a whole. Please see our test policy for more information.
Application Deadlines
Applications for spring of 2027 and fall 2027 will open on August 1, 2026.
Spring Start
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Decision Notifications Sent to Applicants |
|---|---|---|
| Regular Decision | January 8 | Decisions released on a rolling basis |
Fall Start
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Decision Notifications Sent to Applicants |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action* | November 15 | January 15 |
| Regular Decision | February 15 | Decisions released on a rolling basis |
* Early Action lets you apply early and receive your admission decision sooner — without committing to enroll.
- Apply by November 15 to receive a decision by January 15.
- Early Action is non‑binding, so you can keep your options open.
- Students applying to Dental Hygiene, Medical Biology/Pre‑Dental Medicine (D.M.D. 3+4), and Nursing should apply by the Early Action deadline.
- Applications submitted after any deadline are reviewed on a space‑available basis.
See Yourself at UNE
As you start your college application journey, visiting ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ can help you decide if it’s the right place for you. A campus visit is your chance to picture yourself here: walking along the beach just steps from campus, spending time in the Commons between classes, and getting a feel for life as a Nor’easter.
When you visit, you’ll connect with our Admissions team and learn more about our majors, academic opportunities, student life, and what to expect as a first-year student. You’ll see how ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ’s hands-on learning, supportive community, and career-focused programs can help you explore your interests, build confidence, and prepare for what comes next — starting your very first year.
GradVantage
Think Ahead With GradVantage
One of the unique benefits of choosing ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ is GradVantage — an academic designation you can add to your undergraduate major that helps streamline your path to graduate school. With GradVantage, eligible students benefit from:
- Earlier and more direct pathways into select UNE graduate and professional programs
- A higher likelihood of being invited to interview for competitive graduate programs
- Clear academic planning that connects your undergraduate major to your future career goals
You can indicate your interest in GradVantage when you apply to ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ.
First-Year ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ Applicants
You can declare your intent to pursue a graduate or professional degree by selecting an intended GradVantage designation on your Common Application or ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ Application.
Contact
For more information about GradVantage before starting classes at UNE, email Undergraduate Admissions at admissions@une.edu. If you are already enrolled at UNE, email the Academic Advising Center at advising@une.edu.
High School Agreements
The following high schools have signed an agreement that enables high-performing students who matriculate at UNE to earn college transfer credits, potentially enabling them to earn a bachelor’s degree in just three years. Contact Admissions or your high school guidance office for additional information.
- Biddeford High School
- Lincoln Academy
- Maine School of Science and Math
- Thornton Academy
- Kennebunk High School
Contact
Contact Undergraduate Admissions
Office Hours | Monday–Friday | 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Call or text | (207) 292-5770
Email | admissions@une.edu
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Office of Undergraduate Admissions
11 Hills Beach Road
Biddeford, Maine 04005
