How to Get Started
The Summer Start Program includes a variety of options for you as a first-year student. Meet a general education requirement and prepare for college success.
Be sure to note the start and end dates for courses as they vary.
To get started:
- Step 1: Pick one course
- Step 2: Register using the online form
Questions? Contact Summer Programs at 207.581.3143 or um.summerprograms@maine.edu.
Step 1. Choose a course
The following is a suggested list of courses for students who meet the criteria for the Summer Start Program. Students may take a course not listed, provided they have fulfilled the prerequisite requirement and received approval from the academic department or college. The Division of Lifelong reserves the right to review courses outside the suggested list for consideration.
Most of these courses meet core general education requirements.
See course catalog for course descriptions. Course modes: HB = hybrid/blended, WW = fully online (asynchronous), DS = online synchronous (courses meet at a specific time and day as noted)