First-Year Students

Ready to become a Nor’easter? Start your application and take the next step toward your future at UNE.

Your Future Starts Here

Applying to college doesn’t have to be complicated. At the 91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵ, our application process is free, straightforward, and focused on your goals.

Whether you’re ready to apply to 91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵor just beginning to explore your options, we’re here to help you think about where you’re going next — not just where you’re starting.

Why Apply to UNE

  • Test‑free admissions: 91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵreviews your high school experience holistically — SAT and ACT scores are not required.
  • Multiple ways to apply: Apply through the Common Application or UNE’s own application — choose what works best for you.
  • Support at every step: Our Admissions team is here to answer questions, review your application, and guide you through the process.
  • A head start on graduate school: Eligible students can add a GradVantage designation to their undergraduate major, creating a clearer, more streamlined path to select 91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵgraduate and professional programs.

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Applying for Admission

Requirements

Incoming first-year students (currently in high school) should submit the following:

  1. A or
  2. Official copy of your high school transcript

91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵuses 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.

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Spring Start

Application TypeApplication DeadlineDecision Notifications Sent to Applicants
Regular DecisionJanuary 8Decisions released on a rolling basis
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Fall Start

Application TypeApplication DeadlineDecision Notifications Sent to Applicants
Early Action*November 15January 15
Regular DecisionFebruary 15Decisions 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 91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵcan 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 UNE’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.

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GradVantage

Think Ahead With GradVantage

One of the unique benefits of choosing 91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵis 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 91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵgraduate 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 UNE.

On-Campus GradVantage Programs
Online GradVantage Programs

First-Year 91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵApplicants

You can declare your intent to pursue a graduate or professional degree by selecting an intended GradVantage designation on your Common Application or 91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵApplication.

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 91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵto 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

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