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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Fall Courses

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Spring Courses

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Early College Pathways

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Summer Courses

Upcoming summer 2027 program:

Learn more about FITS: Fieldwork Innovations and Technology Using Sensors, an exciting new 2027 program opportunity for high school students to earn three-college credits and a verified digital Micro-Badge, while participating in a residential UMaine Orono campus experience before college.

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Early College Student Experiences

  • 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
  • …Early College courses provided more opportunities for me.
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    Ethyn
  • 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.