Early College

What is early college?

The Early College Program allows students to take college courses while still in high school. Students can take these courses either tuition-free or at a reduced early college rate. Please have a look at our Apply page or FAQs for more information.

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Summer Courses – Apply Now!

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Fall Courses – Apply Now!

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Spring Courses – Closed

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Early College Pathways

Schedule an advising appointment

Get more out of your Early College experience by setting up an appointment with our Early College Advisor, Seth Ordway. Discuss course options, career pathways, and any questions you might have about taking Early College courses with the University of Maine and it’s regional campus at Machias. 

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Seth Ordway

Early College Counselor

seth.ordway@maine.edu

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Early College Student Experiences

I think it’s really great! Taking more advanced classes instead of high school ones. And it’s free! So that’s amazing!
Tommy
Early College allowed me to start my college career knowing that I can complete college-level courses and in a field that interests me.
Kacie
…Early College courses provided more opportunities for me.
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Ethyn
 I feel lucky to have been told about the program, and I plan to take more Early College classes later in my high school career.
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Liam
These programs provide families of lower-income students with great passion and schools of interest with life-changing and barrier-breaking opportunities.
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Sophie
Having the opportunity to get to know faculty and staff ahead of time has made me feel like I am already a part of the UMaine community.
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Delaney

Questions?

Email um.earlycollege@maine.edu.