Onward Program
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Are you
thinking about attending college?
The Onward Program invites you to
attend one of our 2008 information sessions. You'll tour the
facility, meet the staff, and hear from current students about the
Onward Program. Light refreshments will be served.
Come to 125 East Annex on:
Thursday, May 15, 2:00-4:00
Thursday, May 15, 5:00-7:00 |
Onward is a program that helps people
obtain a four-year degree at the University of Maine. Onward students
often lack the academic credentials required to be accepted to the
University in the traditional manner, or may simply need extra help.
Through our unique support system, we prepare these students for success
in college and beyond. While there is no such thing as a "typical"
Onward student, some of our students are:
- blue collar workers who have been
laid off or who are looking for a better career
- single parents who want to be better
providers for their children
- people who did not complete high
school due to family or personal reasons, but who have achieved their
GED
- people who are the first in their
family to attend college
- people with disabilities
Students accepted into the Onward
Program attend the University of Maine, and generally spend most of
their first year taking courses to prepare them for college level
classes. Upon completion of these classes, Onward students do not need
to reapply to the University. They simply begin to take courses toward
their intended degree.
The Onward Program began in 1970 as a
way to make the University of Maine more accessible to students who, for
academic and economic reasons, might not otherwise attend college. Jerry
Herlihy, our first director, recruited fifteen students and provided
them with support services. In 1970 there were two staff members to
serve fifteen students. Currently we admit approximately fifty students
and support them with a director, assistant director, three counselors,
three faculty members, two administrative assistants, and a computer
specialist. Most students will complete the Onward Program and go on to
successful careers in the University and beyond. We invite you to join
that group of hard-working, determined students!
More About Onward
You can
learn more about the Onward
Program at this link, including how to apply, how to pay for
college, and what courses are offered.
Onward Links
