College Ready. College Proven.
UMA’s statewide presence and institutional mission of access uniquely position the Office of Early College (OEC) to meet students where they are. With campuses in Augusta and Bangor, sites & centers, and courses happening in partnering high schools and CTE’s in communities across Maine along with a robust offering of online courses, getting a headstart is not dependent on where you live. You can become college proven with UMA Early College.
On Campus/Online
Courses taught online or on a college campus by a college professor. High school students get a true college experience while learning alongside college students.
Bridge Academy Maine
The Bridge Academy Maine program combines college-level courses taught at the high school by a college approved high school instructor with Career and Technical Education (CTE) training to help students gain experience and skills in both the post-secondary education environment as well as their industry of interest. Visit Bridge Academy Maine for more information about their programming.
Concurrent Enrollment
Courses taught at the high school by college-approved high school instructors. Students gain exposure to the academic challenges of college while in their supportive high school environment. High school instructors collaborate with college faculty to align secondary and postsecondary curricula. Visit The National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships for more information.
For questions about Early College at UMA, visit the Contact Us page.