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An advisor speaks to a room of students seated with their backs to the camera, gesturing toward a large projected word cloud. Words like friends, homework, adjusting, balance, homesick, independence, overwhelming, and settled appear in soft colors, reflecting students' feelings about the transition to college.
September 29, 2026October 2, 2026

Your student’s advising journey starts before they arrive

Before the first semester even begins, students are connected with a dedicated academic and career advisor …

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Two students play acoustic guitars together in a residence hall room. One sits on a wooden chair smiling at his roommate, who sits cross-legged on a lofted bed strumming a darker guitar. The room is decorated with string lights, maps of the Maine coast, a striped blanket, and a colorful rag rug, with a large window looking out on bare trees and a brick building.
September 29, 2026October 2, 2026

Important Dates for Housing

As your student navigates the year at UNE, it’s important to keep in mind that at …

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Five students sit in a row on a floating dock, smiling with their feet dangling in the river on a sunny day. Behind them, across the water, a stone sign reading University of New England stands on a grassy bank below campus buildings.
September 29, 2026October 2, 2026

The Dreaded “I Might Be in Trouble” Phone Call

Whether your student and their roommate decided their residence hall room was missing a pet squirrel, …

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September 18, 2026October 2, 2026

Immunization Requirements for Students

To be considered compliant with immunization requirements, new students must submit a current immunization record to …

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September 18, 2026October 2, 2026

Meet the Dean: John Vitale

John Vitale serves as dean of the Westbrook College of Health Professions at the University of …

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September 18, 2026October 2, 2026

Welcome from the Assistant Dean of Students

Welcome to UNE! A new academic year at UNE is almost here, and I’m excited to …

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Aerial view of snow-covered Biddeford Campus waterfront with historic brick buildings, bare winter trees, and blue harbor waters.
January 16, 2026February 19, 2026

Dean’s Welcome – January 2026

Happy New Year, UNE families! A new semester is upon us, and with that comes an …

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Group of volunteers wearing hairnets and Meals for Maine t-shirts package food at a community service event.
January 16, 2026January 26, 2026

UNE Core Value Spotlight: Community and Belonging

At the University of New England, one of our Core Values is Community and Belonging. We …

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A Student Health Services doctor uses a stethoscope to listen to a student's heartbeat
January 16, 2026January 16, 2026

Reminder: Keep Vaccines Current

The start of a new semester presents us with an important opportunity to remind you that …

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Group of six students walk together across campus in casual clothing and UNE apparel, with modern brick academic buildings and landscaping in the background.
January 16, 2026January 26, 2026

Important Dates – Spring 2026

The UNE campus was cold and quiet over the break without the usual energy that comes …

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