Engaged Students

Students at Unity are given the opportunity to engage through a variety of exciting experiences including a week-long wilderness experience through the Nova Program, an immersive field semester through the Adventure Education Leadership program, and many others...

Take Root and Grow

• All students begin their Unity experience by participating in the Nova Program. Nova trips are week-long wilderness experiences 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.

• Our Adventure Education Leadership program has a required Outward Bound immersive field semester, learning outdoor skills and teaching techniques, environmental ethics and group process facilitation.  Unity also has an articulation agreement with the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) to enable students to participate in their semester programs

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 23 countries. Unity also offers semester internships in Washington D.C. through a partnership with the Washington Center.

• In addition, students have the opportunity to earn several professional certifications including Wilderness First Responder (WFR), Open Water SCUBA through the Professional Association of Diving Instructors, Forest Ranger I with the U.S. Forest Service, Interpretive Guide through the National Association for Interpretive Standards, and Teacher Certification for science, grades 7-12.

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

• At Unity, you will always be taught by a leading academic; never a separate instructor or teacher’s assistant.  That means more interaction and the opportunity to really get to know you professors. 65% of our full-time faculty hold terminal degrees and 80% of courses are twenty students or less.

• In the spring semester humanities and science faculty have collaborated to create a learning community, linking courses that participate in a travel component.  Last year the Tropical Marine Ecology learning community traveled to the Institute for Tropical Marine Ecology (ITME) in Dominica.  This year, a course to Nicaragua studying culture, ecology and environment is planned.

• In the spring of 2008, 47% of seniors reported they had worked on a research project with a faculty member outside of a regular class and 68% had a culminating senior year experience (from the National Survey of Student Engagement).

Academic Programs
Adventure Education Leadership, Adventure Therapy; Agriculture, Food, and Sustainability; Aquaculture and Fisheries; Captive Wildlife Care and Education; Conservation Law Enforcement; Ecology; Environmental Analysis, Environmental Biology; Environmental Education; Environmental Humanities; Environmental Policy; Environmental Science; Environmental Writing; General Studies; Forestry; Landscape Horticulture; Marine Biology; Parks, Recreation and Ecotourism; Sustainability Design and Technology; Wildlife; Wildlife Biology; Wildlife Conservation.

Vibrant Community

Community at Unity College is very diverse, with a wide range of activities available to students. From athletics and clubs such as ultimate Frisbee and archery, to the Performing Arts Centre located in the heart of town, 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 a hoop house and organic garden that supply food to dining services, a student-run recycling program and an Adirondack shelter used as an outdoor classroom.  In addition, you can play soccer, run the loop or just relax at the Field of Dreams or take in a show at the Performing Arts Centre, both located in the heart of town.

• More than 75% of the student body participates in more than 40 different athletics, clubs, and organizations.  The two fastest growing clubs are ultimate frisbee and archery.  For those that like to go on their own outdoor adventures, the Outdoor Activities Center, offers free equipment rental for camping, hiking, canoeing and cross-country skiing (just to name a few)!

• Our campus community offers six residence halls and five cottages with comfortable double and single rooms. The inclusive residential communities celebrate diversity and strong community involvement. Campus residents can participate in the Dean’s Cup, a program 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 are able to take advantage of many opportunities available to them, including the Career Resource Center, college partnerships, and attendance at the largest environmental career fair in New England...

Live Your Passion

• Unity has a Career Resource Center focused on assisting students with internship and job searches.  The Center also offers multiple events including grad school and pizza nights, resume writing workshops, and networking events.  The largest environmental career fair in New England is held at Unity each year.

• Positions held by Unity graduates include: Resource Protection Ranger for the National Park Service, Denali Park, Alaska; Environmental Project Manager for Jaworski Geotech Inc., New Hampshire; Aquaculture Technician for Atlantic Little Neck Clam Farm, South Carolina; Executive Director for the Somerset County Water and Conservation District, Maine.

• Some students choose to continue their education in graduate or law degree programs. While many students take advantage of Unity College’s 4+1 partnership with Husson College others attend institutions such as Arizona State University, New York University, Texas A&M, University of Rhode Island, Antioch New England and University of Maine School of Law.