News and Announcements

As we prepare to open the ExplorEC Portal on Friday for summer applications, this announcement includes information regarding important changes and gentle reminders including; ExplorEC Application Processing Reminders Late, Missing, or Incomplete Applications Summer Eligibility Information Let’s Get Ready – … Read More

As Maine confronts a dire teacher workforce shortage that is challenging schools this fall, the University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) has launched a free new Early College Pathways program that can give high school students a valuable head start … Read More

The University of Maine System (UMS) Early College (EC) Program has partnered with Let’s Get Ready (External Site) to provide rising seniors (students graduating in 2023) with assistance with the college application process. Let’s Get Ready (LGR) is a non-profit … Read More

The University of Maine System Success Center Are you an adult thinking about starting college or returning to complete your degree? Do you have questions or need help navigating University of Maine System programs and services including: exploring degree programs, … Read More

For students who qualify for Aspirations funding, all summer semester 2022 credits will count towards the 2022-2023 school year, regardless of course start date. This includes any courses in ExplorEC listed in the summer term. Students may enroll in summer … Read More

Early College Vaccine Requirement Information The University of Maine System will require COVID-19 vaccination of all students, including Early College students, engaged in courses that take place at a University campus. Students who verify their status or get their first … Read More

Enrollment in Early College has been steadily increasing over the past five years, but has increased significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic.This unexpected demand has nearly exhausted the $4 million (shared by The University of Maine System and Maine Community College … Read More