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On this page Student guide City life Housing Campus details Academic calendar Fall 2026 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
9 entries Aug 31 → Oct 23, 2026
YourPace Fall 2026 Session 1
Aug 31 → Dec 18, 2026
Fall 2026 Relevant now
Oct 26 → Dec 18, 2026
YourPace Fall 2026 Session 2
Dec 21 → Jan 15, 2027
Winter 2026-2027
Jan 11 → Mar 5, 2027
YourPace Spring 2027 Session 1
Jan 19 → May 8, 2027
Spring 2027
Mar 8 → Apr 30, 2027
YourPace Spring 2027 Session 2
May 10 → Jul 2, 2027
YourPace Summer 2027 Session 1
Jul 6 → Aug 27, 2027
YourPace Summer 2027 Session 2
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C E K M O P S T W Y C
CAB Campus Activities Board, the student-led group that organizes campus events. E
Emerson Emerson Hall, a residence hall on campus. K
Kelley Kelley Commons, the main campus dining hall. M
Merriman Merriman Hall, a residence hall typically housing upperclassmen. O
Owl The official mascot and shorthand for a UMPI student.
Owl's Nest The campus snack bar and retail dining area located in the Campus Center. P
Park Park Hall, the primary residence hall for first-year students. S
SAGE Student Alliance for Gender and Equality, a campus advocacy and support group.
SGA Student Government Association, the representative body for the student voice. T
The Commons The primary dining facility located in Kelley Commons.
The County Aroostook County, the vast northern Maine region where the campus is located. W
WUPI The student-run radio station (92.1 FM). Y
YourPace The university's competency-based, online degree program often used to distinguish between traditional and non-traditional tracks. Places and practicalities Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
9 details
Brightspace The Learning Management System (LMS) used for course materials and online assignments.
Folsom-Pullen The interconnected Folsom Hall and Pullen Hall, serving as the main academic hub.
Gentile Gentile Hall, the campus multi-purpose fitness and recreation center.
MaineCard The official student ID card used for dining, library access, and building entry.
MaineStreet The online portal used by students for course registration, grades, and financial records.
Preble Preble Hall, the main administrative building housing admissions and student services.
South South Hall, an academic building housing various departments and faculty offices.
The Houlton Center UMPI's off-campus instructional site located in Houlton, Maine.
Wieden Wieden Hall, which houses the gymnasium, auditorium, and various classrooms. Quick answers Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
What academic term is relevant now? Fall 2026 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
How much campus context is included? 13 approved campus terms and 9 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included? Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from? Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library. Using DormWay at University of Maine at Presque Isle What the product handles for students.
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Campus News Latest updates from University of Maine at Presque Isle
UMPI to host emergency response exercise for students The university scheduled a Reunification Drill to allow students in interdisciplinary programs to practice emergency professional skills.
Oct 27, 2026
Read More Accreditor suspends any new offerings within UMPI's YourPace program The New England Commission of Higher Education suspended expansions of the YourPace program pending a spring review.
Oct 15, 2026
Read More UMPI unveils sculpture honoring Zillmans A memorial sculpture dedicated to former President Donald Zillman and First Lady Linda Zillman was unveiled at Central Campus Park.
Oct 9, 2026
Read More Campus Reunification Drill scheduled for October 30, 2026, from 1-3 p.m. at multiple campus locations. Campus Reunification Drill scheduled for October 30, 2026, from 1-3 p.m. at multiple campus locations.
Read More Upcoming Events What's happening at University of Maine at Presque Isle
First Friday Art Walk November 6, 2026
A collaborative event with the community featuring art and cultural showcases.
Fall 2026 Virtual Ceremony November 7, 2026
The Fall 2026 Virtual Graduation Ceremony premieres at 10:00 a.m. EST.
Veterans Day November 11, 2026
Offices closed and no classes in observance of Veterans Day.
Thanksgiving Vacation November 25, 2026
Thanksgiving vacation begins; no classes scheduled through November 29.
Diwali Celebration November 30, 2026
Campus celebration of Diwali starting at 11:00 AM.
Physical Education Majors Club Meeting November 30, 2026
Club meeting from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.
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