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Onward Program


Onward Program

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

College Success Programs
121 East Annex
Orono, ME 04469-5725
Phone: (207) 581-2319
| Fax: (207) 581-4252


The University of Maine
, Orono, Maine 04469
207-581-1110
A Member of the University of Maine System