UMaine Early College

UMaine Early College Designed to offer high school students reduced or free tuition toward University of Maine college courses. Get a head start now!

The first early-college, distance education program in Maine, the University of Maine Academ-e Program offers courses for university credit to Maine high school juniors & seniors through internet-based "online" technologies. Academ-e consists of courses representing five broad areas: mathematics, sciences, arts, humanities and social sciences. Through nominations by high school principals, guidanc

e counselors and teachers, all Maine high schools are eligible to have students enroll in the Academ-e on a first-come, first-served basis. Academ-e courses will carry University of Maine credit and students will establish a UMaine transcript enabling them to apply their credit hours to a UMaine degree program or to other colleges and universities into which they will eventually matriculate. It is expected that students will receive dual credits (i.e., both high school and university credit). Courses are offered in an asynchronous online environment and consequently are not dictated by pre-set University or high school schedules. Students study and learn in a location and time of their choosing (e.g., school, home, library, UMS campus, etc.) that allows access to the internet based courses any time during the day, evenings or weekends. Courses are also designed to ensure adequate student and faculty interaction while accommodating students’ schedules and personal circumstances.

Don't want to miss any UMaine emails or log in to multiple accounts? You have the option to forward .edu emails! If you ...
09/03/2026

Don't want to miss any UMaine emails or log in to multiple accounts? You have the option to forward .edu emails!

If you are trying to simplify your email accounts after enrolling in a UMaine Early College course, consider adjusting your settings so that your emails go to one account. Email sent to your .edu address can be forwarded by adjusting the settings in your Gmail account.

Learn more at
umaine.edu/earlycollege/getting-started/

Additional Questions
[email protected]
1-800-696-HELP (4357)

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Attention Homeschool Families!Interested in tuition-free college courses for your high school student? The UMaine Early ...
09/01/2026

Attention Homeschool Families!
Interested in tuition-free college courses for your high school student? The UMaine Early College team is hitting the road from Sept 14–17 for a series of regional, in-person information sessions across Maine!

Join us to:
💡 Explore available Early College opportunities.
❓ Get your questions answered directly by program staff.
📝 Get hands-on help with the application process.

Don't miss out on giving your student a head start with the UMaine Early College Program!

👉 Reserve your spot today: forms.gle/uajZunkzNUf2Cfxw7

Questions?
[email protected]

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Welcome to the fall 2026 semester with the UMaine Early College program! New semester, fresh blank pages, and endless op...
08/31/2026

Welcome to the fall 2026 semester with the UMaine Early College program!
New semester, fresh blank pages, and endless opportunities waiting to be unlocked. Your next chapter starts today.

Still looking for a fall course? Review our available late start courses.
umaine.edu/earlycollege/fall-courses/

Questions?
[email protected]

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Pro-Tip for UMaine Early College Students: Master Instructor Communication! 🎓Got questions, scheduling conflicts, or nee...
08/27/2026

Pro-Tip for UMaine Early College Students: Master Instructor Communication! 🎓

Got questions, scheduling conflicts, or need an extension? Reaching out to your professors early is the #1 key to success in college. Here is how to handle it:

How to Find Your Instructor’s Contact Info
▪️Check ExplorEC: Look at your course application to find your instructor’s name.
▪️Use UMS Peoplesearch: Search their name in the directory to grab their primary email address.
▪️Check Your Syllabus: Once the semester kicks off, their contact info will be right at the top!
▪️Need Help? If no name is listed or you can't find them, reach out to us at [email protected].

Plan Ahead & Communicate Early: Planning a vacation? Need an assignment extension? Stuck on a research topic?
▪️ Reach out early: Instructors are often flexible when you give them advance notice, but rarely after a deadline has passed.
▪️In an emergency: Focus on your safety and well-being first! As soon as you're reasonably able, send a quick update to let them know what's going on and ask about potential accommodations.

Save this post for later, and don't be afraid to reach out to your professors—they're here to help you succeed!

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Happy from the UMaine Early College team! 🐾💙You might recognize a familiar face hard at work... well, mostly supervisi...
08/27/2026

Happy from the UMaine Early College team! 🐾💙

You might recognize a familiar face hard at work... well, mostly supervising! Meet Romeo, our unofficial Early College Mascot and assistant to our Director. Whether he’s checking in on course registrations, meeting students at events, or offering moral support, Romeo makes sure our high schoolers are set up for Early College success. 🐾📚

To all our Early College students, drop a picture of your own study buddies in the comments below! Who helps you fetch those college credits? 🐶👇

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Important Reminder!If you have any questions before the start of the semester please reach out to our UMaine Early Colle...
08/20/2026

Important Reminder!
If you have any questions before the start of the semester please reach out to our UMaine Early College team! Contact us at:

[email protected]
207.581.8024

It is our goal to make your UMaine Early College experience a positive and successful one! Our team is always happy to help in whatever way we can so please don't hesitate to reach out.

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Important Reminder!Application Deadline for Regular Session Fall Courses is Monday, August 24!All Early College course a...
08/18/2026

Important Reminder!

Application Deadline for Regular Session Fall Courses is Monday, August 24!
All Early College course applications, approvals (Student Agreement, Parental Consent, Counselor Approval), and required prerequisite materials must be in at least a FULL WEEK before the course start date.

Additional Questions?
[email protected]

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Apply Now! Exciting Online Courses Still Available! ECO 120: Principles of Microeconomics3 Credits 8/31/26–12/11/26Princ...
08/17/2026

Apply Now! Exciting Online Courses Still Available!

ECO 120: Principles of Microeconomics
3 Credits
8/31/26–12/11/26
Principles of microeconomics and their application to economic issues and problems. Analysis of the economic decision-making of individuals and firms; markets and pricing; monopoly power; income distribution; the role of government intervention in markets.

ECO 121: Principles of Macroeconomics
3 Credits
8/31/26–12/11/26
Principles of macroeconomics and their application to modern economic issues and problems. Analysis of national income and employment; fluctuations in national income; monetary and fiscal policy; control of inflation, unemployment, and growth; and international aspects of macroeconomic performance.

Apply at
explorec.maine.edu

Questions?
[email protected]

Image Description: Images of student holding notebook and students looking down at work on a white background. Embedded Text: University of Maine Early College logo. Available fall courses. ECO 120: Principles of Microeconomics & ECO 121: Principles of Macroeconomics. 3 credits each. Online courses. 8/31/26–12/11/26. Contact Us. Email [email protected] Website umaine.edu/earlycollege

As a registered UMaine Early College student you can earn a verified micro-credential badge through your Brightspace acc...
08/13/2026

As a registered UMaine Early College student you can earn a verified micro-credential badge through your Brightspace account! Be sure to take advantage of this fantastic and free opportunity!

Career Prepared:
The UMS Career Prepared Micro-Credential is a structured, three-level program that guides you from exploration to real-world experience, equipping you with the practical skills and confidence employers seek. Upon completion, you’ll hold a micro-credential that signals to employers your commitment to continuous development, proven skills, and readiness to contribute from day one.

Registration:
Students can be added to the Brightspace course or can self-enroll.

Additional Questions?
[email protected]

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Important Reminder! Early College students are financially responsible for any textbook and additional course materials ...
08/12/2026

Important Reminder!
Early College students are financially responsible for any textbook and additional course materials costs. Remember to search for your required textbooks and/or materials before the start of class.

Option 1: Review Your Syllabus
A course syllabus will be provided to you by your instructor either through email or your Brightspace classroom. If you have access to this already, please start by reviewing that document. If you do not yet have access to your course syllabus, we encourage you to email your instructor using your .edu gmail account.

Option 2: Use UMaine's Online Bookstore
UMaine's online bookstore generally opens two weeks before each semester. For instructions on how to search for and purchase any required course textbooks, go to umaine.edu/earlycollege/textbooks/

Additional Questions?
[email protected]

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Address

University Of Maine/435 Estabrooke Hall
Orono, ME
04469

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+12075818024

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