Engaged Students

Students at Unity engage in a variety of exciting experiences including a four-day wilderness trip through the Nova orientation program, numerous internship and study abroad opportunities around the world, and several professional certificate programs...

Take Root and Grow

• All students begin their Unity experience with the Nova Program. Nova trips are four-day wilderness adventures that include community-building, small group discussions and service projects. They are designed to support the transition to college life at Unity by emphasizing personal growth, building social connections, and promoting environmental stewardship.

• All students are required to participate in an internship, seminar or thesis as a graduation requirement.  We currently offer internship opportunities in 50 states and 25 countries. Unity also offers semester internships in Washington D.C. through a partnership with the Washington Center.

• Students can earn several professional certifications including: Wilderness First Responder (WFR), Open Water SCUBA through the Professional Association of Diving Instructors, Forest Protection Officer with the U.S. Forest Service, Interpretive Guide through the National Association for Interpretive Standards, Teacher Certification for science, grades 7-12, and a Type II law enforcement commission.

• Unity also has an articulation agreement with the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) enabling students to participate in semester programs and earn credit through the University of Utah.

Great Teaching

At Unity, you're taught by and collaborate with an environmentally focused faculty and staff at the leading edge of research and professional practice. You can investigate ecology with a Fulbright Scholar, practice conservation law enforcement with a former chief warden, or argue sustainability issues with the authors of the national debate...

Expand Your Mind

• At Unity, you will always be taught by a leading academic; never a separate instructor or teacher's assistant. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 12:1 and 80% of courses with 20 students or less, you'll get more one-on-one time and the opportunity to really get to know you professors.

• During spring semesters students have the opportunity to participate in travel components linked to specific courses and community service. Marine Biology students travel to Costa Rica to identify and document unknown species for their senior capstone trip. Students who are interested in service trips can participate in Alternative Spring Break, an opportunity to travel to a new location to help communities, organizations and individuals in need. Other travel experiences have included a trip to Nicaragua studying culture, ecology and environment, as well as a trip to the Centre for Alternative Technology in Wales to learn more about renewable energy.

• By senior year, 80% of students have completed an internship and 88% have participated in community service.  Over 50% say the connections made through such experiences led them to employment.

Academic Programs
Adventure-Based Environmental Education; Adventure Therapy; Art and Environment; Biology; Captive Wildlife Care and Education; Conservation Law Enforcement; Earth and Environmental Science; Environmental Writing; Environmental Policy, Law, and Society; Marine Biology; Parks and Forest Resources; Secondary Education; Sustainable Agriculture; Sustainability Energy Management; Wildlife Biology; Wildlife and Fisheries Management.

Vibrant Community

Community at Unity College is diverse, with a wide range of opportunities available to students. From athletics and clubs such as Ultimate Frisbee and Archery, to the Dean's Cup Tournament, to shows at the Unity College Centre for Performing Arts, there really is something for everyone...

Get Outdoors, Get Real

• The Unity College campus, 225 acres of fields and woodlands overlooking Lake Winnecook and the village of Unity, reflects the diversity of our student community. On our main campus you can find the first and only Passive House Certified student residence hall in the U.S., an organic garden that supplies food to dining services, a student-run recycling program, a Sugar Shack for sap boiling and maple syrup production, and an Adirondack shelter used as an outdoor classroom.

• Just a short jaunt down the community trail you'll find the Unity College Centre for Performing Arts, the Field of Dreams and Unity Pond. Kayak or fish, play tennis, run the loop, or take in a musical or theatrical show at the Centre for Performing Arts.

• Over 75% of the student body participates in more than 40 different teams, clubs, and organizations. Our intercollegiate sports compete under the guidelines of the USCAA and the YSCC. Two of the most popular clubs include Woodsmen and Diversity and Equality.

• For those that like to go on their own outdoor adventures, the Outdoor Activities Center, offers free equipment rental for summer and winter activities. Get a group of friends together, borrow a van, and spend your weekend canoeing, hiking, and camping!

• Every year, students can participate in the Dean's Cup, a year-long competition among residence halls celebrating diversity and strong community involvement. Events includes homerun derbies, chili cook-offs, karaoke contests, laser tag tournaments, and the final event - a Big Wheels race through campus! This program was recently recognized by the Maine Association of Student Affairs Practitioners as their Program of the Year.

Successful Outcomes

Unity College is dedicated to the success of its students and graduates. Students take advantage of many opportunities available to them, including the Career Resource Center, internship and study abroad partnerships, and attendance at the largest environmental career fair in New England.

Live Your Passion

• Unity's Career Resource Center assists students with internship and job searches.  The Center also offers multiple events including grad school nights, resume writing workshops, and networking opportunities. We host the largest environmental career fair in New England each year, with more than 70 businesses and organizations in attendance.

• Many students intern or study abroad to help prepare them for intended careers. Unity partners with organizations in the U.S. and 25 countries including Africa, New Zealand, Indonesia, China, Belize, and Guam; allowing students to choose where they want to go and what they want to do.

• One week prior to graduation, 80% of the 2011 class was employed or enrolled in graduate school.
  • Positions held by Unity graduates include: 
    • Marine Ecology Research Technician at the Marine Science Research Center
    • Environmental Project Manager for Jaworski Geotech Inc.,
    • Biologist for U.S. Fish & Wildlife
    • Reptile Keeper at Animal World and Snake Farm Zoo
    • Law Enforcement Ranger at the California Bureau of Land Management
    • Wilderness Therapy Guide at Summit Achievement
  • Graduate schools attended by Unity alumni include: 
    • Antioch New England
    • Arizona State University
    • Husson College (4+1 partnership)
    • New York University
    • Texas A&M
    • University of Alaska
    • University of Connecticut
    • University of Rhode Island
    • University of Maine School of Law