Early College - University of Maine System

Early College (or dual enrollment) refers to all programs in which high school students enroll in college courses. Students earn both college and high school credit when they successfully complete the course.

High school students who enroll in early college courses are more likely:

to enroll in college
have higher grades
have a better chance of earning a college degree.

Concurrent Enrollment

Concurrent enrollment refers to courses taught by college-approved high school teachers at the student’s high school.

Online/On Campus

Students enroll in courses that take place on a college campus or online along with other college students.

Bridge Academy

The Bridge Academy adds college level courses to Career and Technical Education programming. For more information visit Bridge Academy Maine (External Site).

Starting with the Class of 2027, qualified students may earn a lifetime total of 18 tuition-free credits. Concurrent and Aspirations programs are supported, in part, by the Maine Department of Education (External Site).

Bridge Year students may earn up to 25+ credits, at a cost of $40 per credit.

To learn more about our revised academic eligibility policy for Early College download our Student Access document (Word Document).