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Are You Ready to Apply?

It couldn't be easier.

Whether you wish to attend full-time or part-time, applying to UMA is a simple four-step process. Just follow the directions below and if you have any questions call us at 1-877-862-1234 or in Bangor at 262-7800, Option 3.

Step One: Complete our Short Application Form.

You can either download UMA's short, two-page application, or complete a slightly longer University of Maine System application right on-line.

International students should download the Short-Form International Student Application, and students applying for readmission should download the Readmission Application.

UMA has a Rolling Admissions policy which means we accept applications at any time. However, we recommend applying by June 15th to begin in September, and by November 15th to begin in January. International students must apply by May 1st for admission in the fall, or by October 1st for admission in the spring.

To download applications, you must have or get Adobe's free Acrobat Reader installed on your computer.

Step Two: Send UMA a $40 application fee.

Checks should be made payable to UMA.

Step Three: Send to UMA your Official Transcripts or your GED Test Scores.

High School/GED – If you have a copy of your transcripts or GED scores, just attach them to your Application Form. Otherwise, call your high school or GED Test Location and ask them to send transcript or scores directly to the address below.

College – Contact any colleges where you have taken courses and have them send an Official Transcript (no faxes or photocopies) directly to the address below.

Step Four: Mail everything to:

And that's it – unless you also would like to apply for Financial Aid. To find out more, go to http://www.uma.edu/finaid.html.

Not ready to apply, but want to take a course?

You can do that, too.

Whether it's just to try out college, take a course of interest, or fulfill a requirement at another institution you're attending, call us for a summer or fall course guide. You can also check out our offerings at http://www.uma.edu/nondegree.html.