International Applicants
Application Process
Checking your Application Status
Information will be sent via email for activation of your UMaine email and MaineStreet accounts. You will be able to check the status of your application online via Mainestreet once your account has been activated. Please continue to monitor the status of your application through the Self-Service Center in MaineStreet to ensure all supporting materials have been received. For more detailed instructions, read Activating UMaine Online Accounts.
NACES Credential Evaluation Report
International transfer credit eligibility at the University of Maine is determined by evaluating courses from accredited institutions for equivalency to UMaine’s curriculum, provided official transcripts and, if necessary, credential evaluations are submitted.
Transcript Submission Requirements
If you have completed secondary school, review the submission requirements by country. If your country is not listed contact internationaladm@maine.edu for more information. In addition, if the document is not in English, submit a certified English translation.
Checking your Application Status
Official transcripts can be submitted using one of the following methods:
Sent via airmail or equivalent:
Application Processing
PO Box 412
Bangor, ME 04402-0412
Shipped using courier service (FedEx, DHL, UPS, etc.) :
Office of International Programs
5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 122
24 Munson Road
University of Maine
Orono, ME 04469-5713
Transfer Applicants with incomplete foreign University Transcripts
Visit the International Transfer Credit Evaluation page for more information on submitting higher education transcripts.
English Language Requirements
All applicants must request that an official English language proficiency exam score is submitted to UMaine by the testing agency:
Test Waiver Policy
We will waive English language test requirement if one of the following applies:
Information will be sent via email for activation of your UMaine email and MaineStreet accounts. You will be able to check the status of your application online via Mainestreet once your account has been activated. Please continue to monitor the status of your application through the Self-Service Center in MaineStreet to ensure all supporting materials have been received. For more detailed instructions, read Activating UMaine Online Accounts.
Honors College
The University of Maine has an Honors College for students with very strong academic records. Students are automatically considered for the Honors College as part of the Admissions process, and Admission to the College is by invitation. However, if you are interested in learning more about the Honors College or being considered for admission, email internationaladm@maine.edu or visit honors.umaine.edu.
