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Early College Options:
ExplorEC
On Course for College
College courses through Maine Universities
College courses through Maine Universities
Apply for or Manage Classes with the ExplorEC Portal
Apply for or Manage Classes with the ExplorEC Portal
To apply for Early College courses at Maine’s Public Universities you will need to create an account on the ExplorEC Portal (External Site). The ExplorEC Portal is designed to make it easier for students to sign up for Early College classes at all six of Maine’s Public Universities
Website: https://www.maine.edu/students/early-college/
Earn college credit while you are still in high school!
Earn college credit while you are still in high school!
Qualified high school students in Maine can easily enroll in for-credit college courses – without paying any tuition or fees.
Students who are at a public high school, CTE, or homeschooled may take up to 12 credit hours for free each year, including during the summer. In general, students need a 2.7 GPA to qualify.
Semester Registration Information
Semester Registration Information
Applications open annually on
the first Friday in November for Spring 2025
the second Friday in February for Summer* 2025
the first Friday in April for Fall 2025
Register for Classes: HERE!
Enrolled students please view: Steps for Early College Success (includes obtaining an official transcript information)
Please note that these sections will fill on a first come, first served basis and most are open to all UMS students (not just Early College students). We will not process applications until they are complete (student, parent, counselor).
Early college courses available through Maine's community college system
Early college courses available through Maine's community college system
Consider the Early College Programs at Maine's Community College System: On Course for College
Website: http://oncourse.mccs.me.edu/
Take a community college course
Take a community college course
Earn college credit while you are still in high school!
Earn college credit while you are still in high school!
Qualified high school students in Maine can easily enroll in for-credit college courses – without paying any tuition or fees.
Students who are at a public high school, CTE, or homeschooled may take up to 12 credit hours for free each year, including during the summer. In general, students need a 2.7 GPA to qualify.
These early college options include the opportunity of taking community college courses online, at one of our campuses or outreach centers, or at a high school or Career and Technical Education center.
Semesters will open in OnCourse on this schedule:
Semesters will open in OnCourse on this schedule:
SPRING 2025 - First Monday after November 1
SPRING 2025 - First Monday after November 1
SUMMER 2025 - First Monday after March 1
SUMMER 2025 - First Monday after March 1
FALL 2025- First Monday after March 15 Individual colleges may not open registration on this schedule.
FALL 2025- First Monday after March 15 Individual colleges may not open registration on this schedule.
Early College Programs & Courses
Early College Programs & Courses
If you are still in high school and looking for opportunities to challenge yourself or prepare for the next stage of your life, check out these programs available through Maine’s community colleges:
Search and apply for courses here!
Enrolled students please view: Steps for Early College Success (includes obtaining an official transcript information)
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