Admission
Admission to UMaine is selective.
Apply as early as possible. We encourage you to submit your
application electronically at
www.go.umaine.edu or
www.commonapp.org.
With your application we require:
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an official high school transcript
including first set of senior grades
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official SAT or ACT scores (waived
for transfers with over 12 completed credits)
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official college transcripts
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an essay
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school recommendation (first-year
applicants only)
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application fee of $40.
Early Action Deadline
Early Action Deadline is December
15
for a decision by the end of January. Early action candidates will
be given priority for merit scholarships that are awarded by the
Admission Office. When senior grades are not available by December
15, they may be waived or the application may be moved to rolling
admission.
Rolling admission
Rolling admission for fall
'08 starts in February for applications completed after December
15 and for Early Action applications that are referred to the
regular process.
High School Preparation
College preparatory coursework should include: four units of
English, three to four units of mathematics (at least algebra I,
II, and geometry and an advanced mathematics course for some
majors), two to three units of a lab science (check for specific
requirements), two units of foreign language, and two to three
units of social studies. Computer science and fine arts units are
strongly recommended. Honors, Advanced Placement and college-level
courses are encouraged when appropriate. Transfer applicants may
use completed college coursework to replace missing required high
school courses.
Advanced Placement Credit
Advanced Placement credit is available for more than 40 UMaine
courses. Most require a score of three or higher.
International Applicants
The Office of International Programs reviews international
applications and provides support services for international
students. Please see the admission and financial documentation
requirements and submit the International Admission Application
found online
(http://www.umaine.edu/international/).
A score of 530 on the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign
Language) is required if English is not your first language.
Applications should be submitted by March 1 for the fall; November
1 for the spring.
