Many students choose to start their education at one of Maine’s Community Colleges and then transfer to a four-year college or university. Choosing this pathway is now easier than ever due to agreements between the Maine Community College System, the University of Maine System, and participating Maine private schools. Explore your Maine transfer options below!
How Does the Maine Transfer ME Program Work?
Transfer ME is a pathway available to Maine Community College System (MCCS) students who wish to further their education at a University of Maine System (UMS) school. Transfer ME bypasses traditional transfer admissions processes including essay writing, application forms and fees, and the submission of test scores and recommendations. Graduates from select UMS-MCCS transfer pathway programs are automatically admitted to one (or more) of Maine’s public universities based on academic performance and progress. Additionally, academic advisors at the MCCS and UMS schools work together on joint advising to make the transition as smooth as possible.
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The Maine Transfer Guarantee: Pathway to Private Colleges
The Maine Transfer Guarantee is a pathway available to Maine Community College System (MCCS) graduates who wish to further their education at one of Maine’s participating four-year private colleges or universities. Admission is guaranteed so long as students hold an associate degree and have met the minimum GPA requirement (2.0, 2.5, or 3.0 depending on the school and/or program).
The following institutions are participating in the Maine Transfer Guarantee:
- Thomas College
- The University of New England
- Unity Environmental University
- Saint Joseph’s College of Maine
- College of the Atlantic
- Husson University
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