University of Maine - Prism Yearbook (Orono, ME)

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And in the beginning it was written that each student shall render himself unto the hassles of lines at the bookstore; trying to figure out his schedule; and the slavery of studying . Once again it's the first day of that new semes- ter (which always comes a couple weeks too soon). Everything is once again lines. Waiting in line at the bookstore only to get inside and find that two of the books you need haven't come in yet. The old prices of the books have all been lined out and new ones affixed. Then it's only another half hour in line to pay for those texts only to discover that the total is $20 over what you'd anticipated. It's over to the Union for note- books, stamps, and to get another check cashed. Sign on the line, please. And it's lines, lines, and more lines. Add Drop begins and ends within this same week. And it's waiting in line for sig- natures from advisors, department chairmen, and college deans. Then over to the academic dean's office to wait in line again to turn that little card in. The first few days of each semester are always the same: lines and waiting .. waiting . . wait- ing ...

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In 1875 tuition was free for in-state students and S12 per term for those from out of state. Rooms were rent free, and board was three dol lars a week. Washing and fuel was 50 cents a week. In 1975 tuition was $575 for Maine residents and $1750 for out-of-state students. Room and board was $1380 per ear.