LGBTQ+ Pride Farmington is long respected for its LGBTQ+ Pride. Here, you can really be yourself. Or you can get a fresh new start and become whomever you want to be. And who you are is awesome. The University of Maine at Farmington, and the greater Farmington area, is a safe, welcoming community that admires and respects people for who they are and who they were always meant to be. Here, the LGBTQ+ community is not some separate, isolated group. We’re part of the UMF fabric. Always have been. Always will be. We’re woven into the very tapestry of the institution: across all academic programs; in every club and organization; we’re in our athletics, sports and recreation programs; in student government and numerous student leadership positions. We’re also in many academic departments (faculty and staff) and administrative departments (staff) across campus. Here, it’s just not a big deal. It is … but it isn’t. If that makes sense. Back before you were born, in the late 80’s / early 90’s, UMF pioneered one of the very first LGBTQ+ student organizations in northern New England. Our President was one of the first openly gay college presidents in all of New England. We strongly supported the EqualityME organization and participated in the annual Portland (and later, Bangor) Pride Parades — all of this way before it was cool to do so.
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| Region: New England | |
| City/State: Farmington, ME | |
| Locale: Very Small Town (5,000 to 10,000) | |
| Student Population (FTE): 1,800 | |
| In-State Tuition: $8,350.00 | |
| Out-of-State Tuition: $12,540.00 | |
| Institution Website: http://www.farmington.edu |
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| Baccalaureate College/University Public/State University Liberal Arts College Residential Campus |
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Colleges and universities want LGBTQ students, faculty and staff to be out and proud as part of the diversity of the campus community. The Campus Pride Index provides campuses the opportunity to come out as LGBTQ-friendly and take responsibility for continually improving their LGBTQ campus climate.
The Campus Pride Index features LGBTQ student opportunities by highlighting the positive work within higher education across the country. Prospective students and families may choose the best LGBTQ campuses searching the tool based on area of study, cost, location, type of campus and LGBTQ-inclusive policy, programs and practice for their college search.
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Commitment to LGBTQ Issues
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Gender Inclusive Housing Policy (campus wide) Chosen Name Change Policy LGBTQ+ themed housing Faculty/Staff Out-List Save Zone Identification and trainging Gender Neutral Bathrooms (across most areas campus) Queer Student Union Student Health Clinic Support Student Counseling Support Pride Week/Month Events LGBTQ dedicated resource pages on the homepage LGBTQ Accepted Student Events JEDI team to support student's needs and build support and programming across campus, in athletics, and student life LGBTQ themed courses Strongly supported by EquityME for years
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Why you'll love University of Maine at Farmington
“I live on campus and I like that UMF has special on-campus housing for LGBTQ+ students if they want to choose it. It’s not a separate segregated thing though, it’s a part of a regular residence hall where there are additional support things for Queer students.” — Sam LaFond Secondary Education – English major UMF Admissions Ambassador Kennebunk, Maine — Sam LaFond Secondary Education – English major UMF Admissions Ambassador Kennebunk, Maine
— https://www.umf.maine.edu/campus-life/lgbtq-resources/
“This summer, my girlfriend and I celebrate our 4th anniversary and enter our senior year of college. In our time here, we’ve lived a freer and more joyful life than I could have ever pictured as a scared eighteen-year-old filling out college applications. We’ve held hands on the quad, attended Pride events in the courtyard of our dorm, formed a friend group comprised entirely of Queer students that share our experience. J — Jocelyn Royalty Double major: Creative Writing and Psychology New Haven, Conn
— https://www.umf.maine.edu/campus-life/lgbtq-pride/
ust this morning, I recognized a handful of my favorite professors from our newly-minted OutList, which publicly publishes the names of out and proud LGBTQ+ faculty and staff. UMF has given me a space where I feel safe. It’s given me a space where I’m not afraid to say that I’m a lesbian, because I know I will be met with love.” — Jocelyn Royalty Double major: Creative Writing and Psychology New Haven, Conn
— https://www.umf.maine.edu/campus-life/lgbtq-pride/
Highlights & Organizations
Upcoming events
3/31/2022
LGBTQ Accepted Student Day
5/4/2022
QSU Recognition
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University of Maine at Farmington Admissions Office
University of Maine at Farmington
University of Maine at Farmington
246 Main Street
Farmington, ME 04938
Phone: 207-778-7050
Website: www.farmington.edu
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Overall Campus Pride Index Score
The Campus Pride Index has a strong theoretical research foundation in LGBTQ current programs, practices and policies for safer, more inclusive campus learning environments. The index tool has been tested extensively since 2001 and recently updated with new, higher LGBTQ national benchmarks in 2015.
The Campus Pride Index is a vital tool for assisting campuses in learning ways to improve their LGBTQ campus life and ultimately shape the educational experience to be more inclusive, welcoming and respectful of LGBTQ and ally people. The index is owned and operated by Campus Pride, the leading national nonprofit organization for student leaders and campus groups working to create safer, more LGBTQ-Friendly learning environments at colleges and universities. Campus Pride commends the campuses participating in the index and their willingness to come out, be visible and actively advocate for improving higher education for LGBTQ people.
Note: Prospective students and families are strongly encouraged to research current state laws for any college/university you are considering. The Campus Pride Index is updated annually and only measures current campus policies, programs and practices. Find information about state laws targeting the LGBTQ+ population on the Movement Advancement Project’s Equality Maps at lgbtmap.org/equality-maps.
University of Maine at Farmington
LGBTQ-friendly break-down by inclusion factors
| Sexual Orientation Score | 4.5 of 5 |
| Gender Identity/Expression Score | 4.5 of 5 |
| LGBTQ Policy Inclusion | 4.5 of 5 |
| LGBTQ Support & Institutional Commitment | 4 of 5 |
| LGBTQ Academic Life | 3.5 of 5 |
| LGBTQ Student Life | 4 of 5 |
| LGBTQ Housing & Residence Life | 5 of 5 |
| LGBTQ Campus Safety | 4.5 of 5 |
| LGBTQ Counseling & Health | 5 of 5 |
| LGBTQ Recruitment & Retention Efforts | 4.5 of 5 |
| Sections greyed out mean the campus does not offer those services | |
LGBTQ-Friendly Report Card
LGBTQ Policy Inclusion
| Non-discrimination statement inclusive of sexual orientation | |
| Non-discrimination statement inclusive of gender identity/expression | |
| Health insurance coverage to employees’ same sex partner | |
| Accessible, simple process for students to change their name on university records and documents | |
| Accessible, simple process for students to change their gender identity on university records and documents | |
| Students have option to self-identify sexual orientation on admission application or post enrollment forms | |
| Students have option to self-identify gender identity/expression on admission application or post enrollment forms |
LGBTQ Support & Institutional Commitment
| Resource center/office with responsibilities for LGBTQ students | |
| Paid staff with responsibilities for LGBTQ support services | |
| Ally program or Safe Space/Safe Zone | |
| Actively seek to employ diversity of faculty & staff including visible, out LGBTQ people | |
| Standing advisory committee that deals with LGBTQ issues | |
| LGBTQ alumni group |
LGBTQ Academic Life
| LGBTQ studies program | |
| LGBTQ specific course offerings | |
| Actively recruit faculty for LGBTQ-related academic scholarship | |
| New faculty/staff training opportunities on sexual orientation issues | |
| New faculty/staff training opportunities on gender identity issues | |
| LGBTQ faculty/staff organization |
LGBTQ Student Life
| LGBTQ & Ally student organization | |
| LGBTQ & Ally graduate student organization | |
| LGBTQ social fraternity/sorority | |
| Regularly plans LGBTQ social activities | |
| Regularly plans educational events on transgender issues | |
| Regularly offers educational events surrounding intersectionality of identities for LGBTQ people | |
| LGBTQ-inclusive career services |
LGBTQ Housing & Residence Life
| LGBTQ living space, theme floors and/or living-learning community | |
| Roommate matching for LGBTQ students to find LGBTQ-friendly roommate | |
| Gender-inclusive housing for new students | |
| Gender-inclusive housing for returning students | |
| Gender-inclusive/single occupancy restroom facilities in campus housing | |
| Gender-inclusive/single occupancy shower facilities in campus housing | |
| Trains residence life and housing staff at all levels on LGBTQ issues and concerns |
LGBTQ Campus Safety
| Procedure for reporting LGBTQ related bias incidents and hate crimes | |
| Active ongoing training for hate crime prevention | |
| Active outreach to LGBTQ students and student organization | |
| Trains campus police on sexual orientation issues | |
| Trains campus police on gender identity/expression issues | |
| Supports victims of LGBTQ sexual violence and partner violence |
LGBTQ Counseling & Health
| LGBTQ counseling/support groups | |
| Trans-inclusive trained counseling staff | |
| Free, anonymous and accessible HIV/STI testing | |
| LGBTQ-inclusive health information and safer sex materials available | |
| Trans-inclusive student health insurance policy which covers ongoing counseling services | |
| Trans-inclusive student health insurance policy which covers hormone replacement therapy |
LGBTQ Recruitment & Retention
| Annually participates in LGBTQ admission fairs | |
| LGBTQ student scholarships | |
| LGBTQ mentoring program to welcome and assist LGBTQ students in transitioning to academic and college life | |
| Special Lavender or Rainbow Graduation ceremony for LGBTQ students and allies | |
| Admission counselors receive LGBTQ-inclusive training and resources |
