Why ��ֱ��: An Active, Welcoming Community

A Uniquely Caring Culture

Being part of the ��ֱ�� community means being involved. We call ourselves “right-sized,” meaning we have the resources of a large university but our campuses still maintain a small-college vibe. We’re a pretty tight-knit community where everyone is known and valued as an individual — in fact, our uniquely caring and inclusive culture is something visitors and first-year students often can’t help but comment on.

Two students take a photo together while wearing oversized sunglasses in front of a glitter background

Three students playing a game with a ball and net on the Biddeford campus

Two students smile and chat while playing video games in the Nor’easter ESport Room

Three new undergrad students holding candles and Nor'easter t-shirts during First Night

The people at ��ֱ�� are the kindest people. I could tell right away that it was a place I wanted to be.”

— Ali Ross, Occupational Therapy ’20

Active and Engaged

It’s an extremely lively and active community, and there’s always something interesting happening. ��ֱ�� has more than 100 student clubs and organizations, , and a calendar loaded with events, performances, and lectures, so you’ll always be able to find an activity that’s enriching, enlightening, or just plain entertaining.

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Two U N E students standing together by the water

Women's hockey players going after the puck during a game

Students watching a performer on stage at the spring concert

U N E football player catching the ball during a game

Two students sitting together on Jordan Point in front of the water

U N E Players putting on a performance of Clue

The Way Life Should Be

You’ll also find that Nor’easters like to take full advantage of living in Southern Maine, with easy access to the ocean (our Biddeford Campus is literally on the beach), the mountains and lakes of central Maine, and vibrant arts and food scenes in downtown Portland, just minutes away from our Portland Campus for the Health Sciences.

Because ��ֱ�� is a small school, it is easy to dive into the community and connect on a very personal level with both professional staff and other students.”

— Becca Kryceski, Health, Wellness, and Occupational Studies ’20

Supporting the Whole Student

At some point, everyone needs a little extra support, and we have dedicated, caring professional staff who are there to ensure your journey at ��ֱ�� is a successful one: academically, socially, emotionally, and physically. That’s the ��ֱ�� approach to wellness.