Early College

General Information

• • All Early College classes carry UMaine credit and meet the general education requirements of UMaine.
  • Course registration is subject to space availability and registration will be confirmed via email. Complete applications include Student signature, Parent signature, & School Counselor approval in the ExplorEC portal.
  • A maximum limit of eighteen (18) total credits over a student’s high school career with a limit of twelve (12) credits per academic year.
  • Approved Maine students have the opportunity to take additional credits. They will only be charged a reduced tuition rate of $149 credit/hr for any credits over these limits.
  • Please note that most science and math courses have lecture and recitation portions as well as lab portions that are required. Please keep this in mind when selecting these courses.
  • Math and language placement exams will be required for those courses.
  • Make sure you have adequate technology and internet connectivity available to you that will allow you to complete online or remote courses. Tips for remote learning are available from the Division for Lifelong Learning.

For more information call our UMaine Early College team at 207.581.8024 .

Suggested Online Courses

• Deadlines for applications are one full week prior to the class start date.
• Course Modes: All online courses are listed as either WW or DS
  • WW: Fully online
  • DS: Course meets at a specific time and day as noted
  • HB: Hybrid/blended

Suggested Live Courses

• Deadlines for applications are one full week prior to the class start date.
• Campus:
  • UM: University of Maine Orono Campus
  • UMM: University of Maine’s Regional Campus at Machias

Suggested Late Start Courses

• Deadlines for applications are one full week prior to the class start date.
• Course Modes: All online courses are listed as either WW or DS
  • WW: Fully online
  • DS: Course meets at a specific time and day as noted
  • LIVE: Course meets on specific campus, time, and day as noted