UMA is here to help you advance your education to the next level.

The Office of Admissions oversees the application process for all graduate programs at the University of Maine at Augusta.

To be admitted to graduate study, an applicant must have received a baccalaureate degree or the equivalent from a regionally accredited college or university and show promise of the ability to pursue advanced study and research in the appropriate program. Deadlines for admission vary by program.

Specific Admission Criteria for UMA Graduate Programs

Master of Arts in Whole Child Education

To be considered for admission to the Master of Arts in Whole Child Education, all applicants must submit the following items no later than July 31 to be considered for fall admission. We are currently accepting applications for the Spring 2025 semester and admission is available on a rolling basis.

  • UMA Graduate Application
  • Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution.
  • Transcripts from all colleges or universities attended, excluding the seven campuses of the University of Maine System. Students must have at least a 2.0 Cumulative GPA.

Master of Science in Cybersecurity

To be considered for admission to the Master of Science in Cybersecurity, all applicants must submit the following items no later than July 31 for fall admission, January 2 for spring admission, and April 30 for summer admission.

  • UMA Graduate Application
  • Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution.
  • Transcripts from all colleges or universities attended, excluding the seven campuses of the University of Maine System.
  • Essay stating the reasons for pursuing this degree, professional goals, and how this degree will contribute to these goals.

Applicants submitting all of the above-listed required items will be holistically reviewed and may be invited to participate in a mandatory interview with program faculty prior to an admission decision.

Master of Science in Trauma-Informed Emergency Management

To be considered for admission to the Master of Science in Trauma-Informed Management, all applicants must submit the following items no later than July 31 to be considered for fall admission and January 2 for spring admission.

  • UMA Graduate Application
  • Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution.
  • Transcripts from all colleges or universities attended, excluding the seven campuses of the University of Maine System.
  • Resume or CV.
  • 2-4 page essay that includes a short autobiography, reasons for pursuing this degree, professional goals, and how this degree will contribute to your professional goals. Additionally, the applicant should identify a preferred concentration and potential capstone advisors from among the TEM faculty.
  • Interview with the program coordinator

Graduate Certificate in Data Visualization and Representation

To be considered for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Data Visualization and Representation, all applicants must submit the following items no later than July 31 to be considered for fall admission, January 2 for spring admission, and April 30 for summer and mission

  • UMA Graduate Application
  • Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution.
  • Transcripts from all colleges or universities attended, excluding the seven campuses of the University of Maine System.
  • Essay stating the reasons for pursuing this degree, professional goals, and how this degree will contribute to these goals.
  • An image of a Data Visualization that you have created OR a Data Visualization that you think is successful and an explanation of the following:
    • If you have created the Data Visualization, tell us about the purpose of the visualization: the intended audience, how the data was collected, and your process. We would like to specifically know which elements of the visualization are most successful, where it can improve, and what the visualization makes more immediately understandable than the raw data alone.
    • If you have selected a successful Data Visualization, we would like you to respond with a short critique. Please address who you believe is the intended audience, how you believe the data was collected, and what were some of the steps needed to create this image. We would also like to know about what elements of the visualization you believe are most successful, where it can improve, and what the visualization makes more immediately understandable than the data alone.
  • Applicants submitting all the above-listed required items will be holistically reviewed and may be invited to participate in a mandatory interview with program faculty before an admission decision.

Graduate Certificate in Substance Use Disorders

To be considered for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Substance Use Disorders, all applicants must submit the following items no later than July 31 to be considered for fall admission.

  • UMA Graduate Application
  • Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution.
  • Transcripts from all colleges or universities attended, excluding the seven campuses of the University of Maine System.
  • Resume.
  • Essay that includes a short autobiography and the applicant’s reason(s) for pursuing graduate study in substance use disorders. This essay should be 2-4 pages in length.
  • Three Letters of Recommendation that attest to the applicant’s ability to succeed in graduate school and a career in substance use disorder treatment. Only professional letters of recommendation will be accepted. Letters from professors, professionals in the field of mental health and human services, and/or supervisors from employment/field placement settings are recommended. Letters from family members and friends will not be accepted.
  • Copies of current active professional licenses and certificates (if applicable).

Applicants who are admitted and enroll in the Graduate Certificate in Substance Use Disorders Program will be invited to meet with the program’s Graduate Coordinator to discuss the program expectations, curriculum, and available supports. This meeting could be conducted in person or virtually.

Graduate Certificate in Trauma-Informed Emergency Management

To be considered for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Trauma-Informed Management, all applicants must submit the following items no later than July 31 to be considered for fall admission and January 2 for spring admission.

  • UMA Graduate Application
  • Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution.
  • Transcripts from all colleges or universities attended, excluding the seven campuses of the University of Maine System.
  • Resume or CV.
  • 2-4 page essay that includes a short autobiography, reasons for pursuing this degree, professional goals, and how this degree will contribute to your professional goals

Applicants who are admitted and enroll in the Graduate Certificate in Trauma-Informed Emergency Management may be invited to meet with the program’s Graduate Coordinator to discuss the program expectations, curriculum, and available supports. This meeting could be conducted in person or virtually.

Please send all application materials to:

Application Processing Center
University of Maine System
P.O. Box 412
Bangor ME 04402-0412

Electronic transcripts or other application materials can be emailed to edocs@maine.edu. Please be sure the applicant’s name is on all emailed documents, not just in the body of the email.

Have questions? We’re here to help.

The Office of Admissions is located on the Augusta campus and can be reached at (207) 621-3465 or 1-877-862-1234 or by email at umaadm@maine.edu.