UMPI Early College Programs

08/10/2026

Did you know you can earn college credits in high school? 🎓

UMPI’s Early College Program gives you two flexible ways to get started:

Concurrent Enrollment:
Courses are taught right at your high school by college-approved high school teachers.

On-Campus/Online:
Regular UMPI courses you take on campus or online.

Upcoming deadlines for complete applications:
On-Campus/Online | August 24
Concurrent Enrollment | September 18

Learn more and apply through ExplorEC to get started: umpi.edu/early-college/

Attend our Virtual Informational Meeting on Tuesday, August 18, from 7-7:30 PM EST via Zoom. Please email [email protected] for the Zoom link. This meeting is open to any interested high school students or parents in Aroostook County.

03/25/2026

Our summer and fall online courses for Early College students are now listed on our website. Check out the courses we offer and start building your college transcript! The deadline to submit a complete application is one week before classes begin.

09/15/2025

The deadline to drop on-campus, online, or concurrent enrollment courses is Tuesday, September 16. Dropping a course by this deadline will not result in any academic or financial penalties.

To drop a course, please log in to your ExplorEC account, click on the Drop/Withdraw button, and provide a reason for the status change. If you need assistance, reach out to us at [email protected]

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09/08/2025

The deadline for complete applications is Tuesday, September 9, for concurrent enrollment (at your local high school) courses!
✅ Apply through the ExplorEC portal: explorec.maine.edu
✅ A complete application includes:
Signed student agreement
Parent consent
School counselor approval
Recent policy changes include a lifetime limit of 18 tuition-free credit hours and a maximum enrollment of four courses at a time. Don’t miss out on the UMPI Early College Program and the opportunity to earn free college credit hours!

08/20/2025

The deadline for complete applications is Tuesday, August 26, for both online and on-campus courses!

✅ Apply through the ExplorEC portal: explorec.maine.edu

✅ A complete application includes:

Signed student agreement

Parent consent

School counselor approval

Don’t miss out on the UMPI Early College Program and the opportunity to earn free college credit hours! Please see the UMPI Early College website for a complete list of courses. For example, we have openings in MAT 104 Quantitative Reasoning, MAT 117 College Algebra, COS 101 Introduction to Computer Science, and HTY 116 World Civilization I.

05/15/2025

We have the pleasure of working with amazing students in the UMPI Early College Program!

05/15/2025

Highlighting a few of our Early College students graduating from UMPI!

01/07/2025

High School Students: Enroll in College Courses Today!

Are you a high school student looking to get a head start on college? UMPI offers online and in-person courses designed to meet your schedule. Seats are still available in exciting subjects like Art, Computer Science, Geography, Psychology, and Sociology.

Don’t miss this opportunity—talk to your school counselor, visit umpi.edu/early-college/, or email us at [email protected] to learn more and secure your spot!

The deadline for complete applications through ExplorEC is January 14th.

12/03/2024

We visited Easton Jr/Sr High today and spoke with students interested in college courses and programs. They asked great questions. We look forward to another visit after the new year!

Second meeting of the year with UMPI and Early College representatives at Easton Jr/Sr. High School! Reps met with interested 9th -12th grade students to hear and ask questions about Early College, Concurrent Enrollment and the college application process. There will be another session in the spring.

11/22/2024

You can access NetTutor, a free tutoring service available to our Early College students, in Brightspace or on their website: https://www.nettutor.com/