Application Process

Congratulations on taking your first step forward! We’re so excited to welcome you oto the UMaine Campus!

Application Deadlines

Fall semester/Academic year exchanges: April 1
Spring Semester Exchanges: November 1
Late applications may be considered on a space-available basis.

Application

Instructions

ISEP exchange students should apply through the ISEP application, not the UMaine application.

Instructions: You must complete the application from beginning to end. You cannot save, exit and return to complete the remaining portion later. Prepare the following supporting documents in PDF format BEFORE you start the application:

Home Institution Exchange Coordinator Approval Form (PDF) – signed and dated by home university adviser
Academic Transcript (in English)
English language test score (TOEFL or IELTS). Waived for students who are native speakers.
Certificate of Finances 2026-2027 (PDF) – Please refer to the Budget page for a detailed list of estimated costs.
Passport Page
Statement of Purpose (Essay)
Faculty Letter of recommendation (optional)
Visiting Graduate Exchange Student form (PDF) – for graduate applicants only (the fee is waived for graduate exchange students)

English Language Proficiency

All non-native English speakers must have sufficient English language proficiency for successfully completing academic work at UMaine. English language proficiency is considered sufficient at a minimum Test of English as a Second Language (TOEFL) score of 79 iBT (internet) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) 6.5 composite score.

Visa Information

If you are accepted as an exchange student, the University of Maine will issue Form DS-2019, a Certificate of Eligibility for the Exchange Visitor Visa (J-1). As a J-1 visa holder, you are obligated to pursue a full-time academic program while at UMaine.

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