University of Maine at Augusta

University of Maine at Augusta requires a minimum of 120 credits to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at UMA, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. UMA accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP creditbut not IB credits. Additionally, UMA has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 12% of students who start college at UMA graduate within six years.

UMA offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

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

Reminder: UMA 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 Will I Take At UMA?

UMA 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

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

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

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

Majors at UMA

When choosing a major, UMA students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at UMA.

Student Designed Majors

UMA allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative.

Senior Projects

UMA does not require students to complete a senior project.

Double Majoring at UMA

UMA 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: Double majoring may require more work but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About University of Maine at Augusta

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Does UMA Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ UMA 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 UMA Have An Online Program?

✅ UMA has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does UMA Offer AP Credit?

✅ UMA offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does UMA Have An Honors Program?

✅ UMA offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, but does not offer a Freshman Honors College. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at UMA.

Does UMA Require Internships?

🟨 UMA does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors.

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Additional Information About University of Maine at Augusta

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University of Maine at Augusta Library

The main library on campus is the The Bennett D. Katz Library.

Dual Degree Programs at UMA

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

UMA 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 UMA have any ROTC programs?

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

UMA has an Army ROTC program, an Air Force 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 UMA include:

•an Army ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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