UMPI Student Support Services

🎓 Learning by Doing at UMPI! 🦉

At the University of Maine at Presque Isle, we believe education is about more than just memorizing facts - it’s about transformation. As the great American educator John Dewey once wrote, the classroom should be a "purposeful and cooperative enterprise between students and teachers."

Whether our students are out in the field, working on community projects, or solving real-world problems, we are proud to embrace experiential learning every single day. We aren't just preparing students to fit into the world; we’re giving them the tools to change it. 🌟

The sun is shining in Presque Isle, and the books are officially open! ☀️📖

Traditional summer sessions have officially begun at UMPI. To everyone taking classes over the next few weeks: work hard, stay focused, and don't forget to enjoy some of that beautiful Maine summer weather between study sessions! 😎

Summer Session 1 is officially in full swing! ☀️📚

We are officially through the first few days of our YourPace Summer Session 1, and the energy is incredible! Whether you’re checking off your first competency or diving deep into a new subject, you’re already making progress toward that degree.

Remember: Summer sessions move fast, but you’ve got this! Set your goals, find your rhythm, and let's make this an eight-week stretch to remember.



📅 Key Dates to Keep in Mind:

Summer 1:
Classes Begin: May 11, 2026
Last Day to Add: June 22, 2026
Last Day to Withdraw: June 26, 2026
Session Ends: July 2, 2026

Celebrating Our TRIO Stars! 🎓

A massive congratulations to all our Student Support Services graduates! Your hard work, resilience, and dedication have officially paid off. We are so proud to have been part of your journey from orientation to cap and gown.

Go out there and make the Owls proud! 🦉💙💛

Congratulations!!

UMPI Softball Heads to the NAC Tournament - University of Maine at Presque Isle PRESQUE ISLE, ME

Ready to cross the finish line, Owls? 🦉

Whether you’re walking the halls of South Hall or crushing your goals through YourPace, we are officially in the home stretch of the semester! This is the moment where all those late-night study sessions and "just one more page" efforts pay off.

📚 To Our Traditional Students:

Finals are approaching, but so is the finish line! Keep utilizing the library, lean on your study groups, and don't forget to take a breather. You’ve got this!

💻 To Our YourPace Students:

The beauty of the competency-based model is your drive. Whether you're balancing work, family, or life, remember that every assessment you pass brings you one step closer to that degree. Keep that momentum going!

A few tips to finish strong:

Stay Organized: Check your syllabi and Brightspace deadlines one more time.

Reach Out: Your professors and advisors are here to help you succeed—don’t hesitate to ask questions!

Self-Care: A well-rested Owl is a sharp Owl. Drink water and get some sleep!

We are so proud of the hard work you've put in this year. Let's finish this semester with UMPI pride! 💙💛

There is nothing quite like the energy of University Day at the University of Maine at Presque Isle! 🦉

From the amazing poster session last night with keynote Kyle Poissonnier to the wall-to-wall student presentations today, it’s clear the future is in good hands. If you haven’t made it to campus yet, come join us for the Discovery Trivia activity and lunch in Wieden Gym!

So proud of our students for their hard work and innovation. 👏

Change of date!

📣 Date Change – Constructive Cocktails 📣

Due to the weather, we’ve moved our upcoming Constructive Cocktails event to a new date!

🗓 Now happening: April 10th | 4:00 – 6:00 PM
📍 The Northeastland Hotel, Presque Isle

Join us as local town and city managers come together to discuss ideas and opportunities for our “Main St.” communities.

✔ Appetizers provided
✔ Cash bar available

We hope you can still join us—we’re looking forward to a great conversation!

🦉 TOURNAMENT BOUND! 🦉

Big news for the UMPI Men’s Basketball team! The Owls have officially punched their ticket to the ECAC DIII Tournament (the DIII equivalent of the NIT—a huge accomplishment!).

They’ve earned the #7 seed and are headed to Keene, New Hampshire, to take on Keene State College this Saturday. Let’s show them some serious UMPI pride!

Let’s go, Owls! Bring that win home! 🦉💪

The 8-week sprint is almost over! 🏃💨 Reminder to my fellow UMPI YourPace crew: Final assessments are due this Friday, March 6th by 11:59 PM ET.

Let’s get those competencies checked off and clear the deck for Spring Session 2! We’ve got this! 🎓📚

Your reminder that rest is productive! ☁️

I'm following my Weekend Reset Guide to clear my head and my space. From changing the sheets to going for a walk, I'm making time for the little things that make a big difference.

What is one thing on your "To-Do" list this weekend that is just for you? ✍️