University of Maine

University of Maine requires at least 120 to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

Students can choose the accelarated degree program if they would like to finish all the credits for graduation in less time than normal. University of Maine accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, University of Maine has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 57% of students who start college at University of Maine finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	√	–	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	√	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	√	–	–
Summer Classes Available	√	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: University of Maine may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Do I Have To Take At University of Maine?

University of Maine has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement, but there is a math and science requirement.

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with University of Maine directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at University of Maine

When choosing a major, University of Maine students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at University of Maine. Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed. Students are not required to complete a senior project unless it is required for their specific major. University of Maine offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may mean taking more courses, but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About University of Maine

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Does University of Maine Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ University of Maine offers services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does University of Maine Offer Online Classes?

✅ University of Maine true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does University of Maine Give Credit for AP Classes?

✅ University of Maine true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does University of Maine Have An Honors Program?

✅ University of Maine true for highly-qualified applicants, and true. The Freshman Honors college provides a rich curriculum for highly-motivated first-year students. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at University of Maine.

Does University of Maine Require Internships?

🟨 University of Maine does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors. Students can look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About University of Maine

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University of Maine Library

The main library on campus is the Fogler Library and there is one other library on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at University of Maine

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

University of Maine does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does University of Maine have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

University of Maine has an Army ROTC program and a Navy ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at University of Maine include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

•a Navy ROTC branch unit on campus

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