Being part of the UNE community means being involved. There are plenty of ways to get involved on the Biddeford Campus. From playing on one of the University's 18 varsity athletics teams, to joining one of the many available clubs and organizations, to attending events and lectures, involvement in campus life can be as extensive as a student wants it to be. With from which to choose, students are sure to find a place to belong. Whatever the interest — whether it is academics or theater, community-based service or LGBTQ+ issues, student government or club sports, figure skating or surfing — our students find a welcoming community eager to share their passions.
strive for success on and off the field, and our Nor'easters athletics teams are a serious source of pride on campus. UNE's intercollegiate teams compete at the Division III level in men's basketball, cross country, football, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse and soccer. Varsity women's sports include basketball, cross country, field hockey, ice hockey, lacrosse, rugby, soccer, softball, swimming, track and field, and volleyball.
UNE students are 鈥渁cademically focused and engaged with their career paths.鈥 The school attracts 鈥渧ery unique and inspiring鈥 individuals who 鈥渃are about the well-being of others and the planet.鈥 It鈥檚 a place where 鈥渏ust stepping on campus makes you feel a part of a loving community!鈥 As one student describes it, 鈥淲e are all very close and everyone is friendly with everyone,鈥 adding, 鈥淯NE is pretty small, so you really make friends everywhere you go.鈥 Another student agrees, explaining that 鈥淸My peers] help me when I need [it] and lift me up when I鈥檓 down. This school feels like home.鈥 Overall, 鈥渢he student body encompasses a variety of personalities, [so] there鈥檚 sure to be someone who shares the same interests as you.鈥 As one student says, 鈥淭he UNE community is very accepting and supportive. Making friends was easy鈥here鈥檚 always something to do and new people to meet.鈥