UMaine Onward Program Schedules Informational Workshops
Contact: Alan Parks, 581-2320; George Manlove, 581-3756
ORONO — The University of Maine’s Onward Program is inviting prospective new students to a series of informational workshops to explain opportunities the program can offer people who might not see a college degree on the horizon.
Most Maine adults do not have a four-year degree, according to Alan Parks, director of UMaine’s College Success Programs, which administers Onward, but the Onward Program can help change that. Now may be the perfect time to consider a college education, Parks says.
The program offers an alternate entry path for adults who lack the normally required academic credentials to be accepted at the university or those who may simply need extra help getting started at UMaine. Onward’s unique support system helps students succeed while at UMaine and even afterward.
Informational sessions to explain the program, the university and financial aid are scheduled Feb. 12, March 19, April 16 and May 14 from 2-4 p.m., and May 14, 5-7 p.m. in 104 East Annex, and include light refreshments.
Current Onward students will be available to discuss their experiences and answer questions. People unable to attend any of the sessions are welcome to contact the Onward Program at (207) 581-2320 (207/581-2325 TTY) for information and applications.