We’re so excited that you’re considering the University of Maine at Presque Isle! As a student at UMPI, we want your experience to be anything but ordinary! So what makes UMPI extraordinary? Our Learning Environment, Our Student Engagement and Our Location!

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Canadian Student Admissions Process

Our goal is to make the application process as clear and easy to navigate as possible. The image below provides an overview of the entire admission process (from application to arrival on campus) for Canadian students looking for an on-campus experience in beautiful Presque Isle, Maine. If you see the word “YOU” after a given step, that means you are responsible for that part of the process.  If you see “UMPI” after the step, that means our staff will be responsible. Full details of each step are provided below the image.

Canadian Students Infographic of below steps.

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Admissions Steps for Canadian Students

Here’s a clear breakdown of each step in the international admissions process so you’ll know exactly what to do and when.

Applymaine application common app
  • Create an account.
  • Answer all questions 
  • Select UMPI 
  • Submit application

Students coming directly from high school:

For high school transcripts in English, submit by email to edocs@maine.edu or mail to the following address:

Shared Processing Center
PO Box 412
Bangor, ME 04402-0412

Transcripts should come from a school representative to be considered official. First-year students coming directly from high school must provide official grades for all 4 years of high school to be considered for a Merit Award. 

If your transcript is not provided by the institution completely in English, transcripts must be officially translated or evaluated as part of the admissions requirements. The official document must include a cumulative grade point average (GPA) and a specific graduation date. Translations or evaluations must be directly provided by (1) a NACES or AICE member, or (2) the high/secondary school.

Students from Quebec-based and other french-speaking province institutions must be officially evaluated by a NACESor AICE member evaluation service.

We highly recommend you use one of the following for your credential evaluation:

Incred WES

For college transcripts in English, submit by email to edocs@maine.edu or mail to the following address:

Shared Processing Center
PO Box 412
Bangor, ME 04402-0412

This can also be done through the transcript service used by the particular institution. 

If your transcript is not provided by the institution completely in English, transcripts must be officially translated or evaluated as part of the admissions requirements. The official document must include a cumulative grade point average (GPA) and a specific graduation date. Translations or evaluations must be directly provided by (1) a NACES or AICE member, or (2) the high/secondary school.

Students from Quebec-based and other French-speaking institutions must be officially evaluated by a NACESor AICE member evaluation service.

We highly recommend you use one of the following for your credential evaluation:

Incred WES

What evaluation should I order?

  • Course-by-course evaluation: students with college/university work completed outside of the United States.
  • Course-by-course evaluation: students with a high school transcript AND advanced level work; advanced level work could include A-levels, CXC’s, CAPE exams, etc.
  • Document-by-document evaluation: students with only a high school transcript.

What evaluation should I order?

  • Course-by-course evaluation: students with college/university work completed outside of the United States.
  • Course-by-course evaluation: students with a high school transcript AND advanced level work; advanced level work could include A-levels, CXC’s, CAPE exams, etc.
  • Document-by-document evaluation: students with only a high school transcript.

Test Scores (optional) – We encourage you to consider providing these documents, as they provide insight into you as an applicant. The Admissions Office awards several scholarships, and these items can be used during the awarding process. SAT and ACT scores are optional but can be used to determine eligibility for our Merit Award.

All Canadian students are required to show proof of English language proficiency. There are several ways an international student can do this.

If you are from a Canadian province where English is considered the primary language, you will be considered proficient.  You will need to submit a copy of your passport as proof of residence.

If you are from Quebec or another primarily french-speaking province, you will need to demonstrate proficiency in English through testing.

  • TOEFL score of 79 Internet-based & 550 paper-based 
  • TOEFL Essentials score of 8.5
  • IELTS score of 6.5
  • Pearson Test of English score of 53 
  • Duolingo English Test score of 105
  • Cambridge C1 Advanced

You may have your official scores sent to edocs@maine.edu directly from your school counselor or order a copy to be sent officially from the CollegeBoard or TOEFL/IELTS website.

UMPI Institution Code: 3008

If you can meet either of these requirements below, you will also be considered proficient in English due to where you primarily received instruction.

  • Your high school transcript clearly states that English is the language of instruction for all subjects. If studying in a 13-year system, academic records for grades 10–13 are required.
  • You have studied in-person at a regionally accredited higher education institution within the U.S., Canada, or England for two or more years and not in an ESL track.

If you wish to attend UMPI in a visa/status category other than F-1, you should confirm with your immigration advisor that your current status permits you to 1) study and 2) if in a program that contains off campus internship, clinicals, field experience, etc that you have legal authorization to participate in those forms of employment with your current status.

Deadlines to Submit Documents for I-20 (F-1 International Students Only):

Spring 2026

StatusUniversity Application DeadlineI-20 Request & Document Deadline*Semester Begins
CanadianDecember 15December 15January 21
Non-Canadian FreshmanNovember 15November 15January 21
Transfer w/o valid F-1 visa (ie. need a visa appointment)November 15November 15January 21
Transfer w valid F-1 visaDecember 15December 15January 21

Fall 2026

StatusUniversity Application DeadlineI-20 Request & Document Deadline*Semester Begins
CanadianAugust 15August 15September 3
Non-Canadian FreshmanJuly 15July 15September 3
Transfer w/o valid F-1 visa (ie. need a visa appointment)July 15July 15September 3
Transfer w valid F-1 visaAugust 15August 15September 3

STEP 4: Admission Decision 

STEP 5: Confirm Your Spot by paying the tuition deposit 

Canadian students who want to study on campus will need to request an I-20.

UMPI is unable to issue an I-20 to a student until they have full and unconditional admission into their program which means that you have:

  • Applied and were accepted into UMPI
  • Paid your tuition deposit 
  • Submitted your final high school transcript 

Here are links to the forms that must be completed to issue the I-20:

https://universityofmaineatpresqueisle.formstack.com/forms/umpi_iss_form_sumbmission_copy – this form is the actual 1-20 request.

https://universityofmaineatpresqueisle.formstack.com/forms/umpi_financial_affidavit – this is where you will provide financial documentation.

Once fully completed UMPI will review and if everything is in order, issue the I-20.

Once the student receives the I-20 you will go to the border and have everything processed so that you can study in person at UMPI. 

Upon acceptance, you will receive a letter from admission by email that includes your UMPI ID number and activation pin. Please follow the steps indicated on the letter to activate your Mainestreet Account. (Skip this step if you have already set up your account at another University of Maine System campus).

Once you receive your I-20, you need to visit the USCIS webpage and pay your I-901 fee. Select the “Pay I-901 Fee.” Please make sure you have access to a printer since you will need to print the I-901 receipt to take to your visa appointment (Step 11) or to cross at the US-Canada Border for the first time for Canadians. Note:

  • You will be prompted to enter our school code number which is:
    •  University of Maine at Presque Isle -POM214F00011000POM214
  • You will also be prompted to enter your SEVIS ID number which can be found in the top right section of your I-20 and begins with the letter “N”.

STEP 9: Go to Border to Process Documents

STEP 10: Connect with Advisor to Enroll in Courses

If you plan to live on campus, you will submit a Room and Board Housing Contract. To apply for housing, please visit our Residence Life webpage. Here you will find several housing applications. Please select the one based on your start date. If you have trouble accessing the application, please email umpi-reslife@maine.edu to let them them know. Residence Life will hold a room for you and when you arrive in the US, you will be asked to complete the application at that time.

Due to state law, all degree seeking students attending in person must submit proof of immunization. For more information on immunization requirements and to learn how to submit proof of immunizations, please visit our Health Center webpage.

If you have any questions, please contact umpi-admissions@maine.edu or call (207) 768-9532.

STEP 12: Travel to Campus!

I’ve Been Accepted to UMPI, Now What?

Now it’s time to take the next steps toward starting your journey at UMPI. Review what to expect, how to get set up, and where to go from here.

Accepted International Student

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Office of Admissions

Office of Admissions
132 Campus Center
181 Main St.
Presque Isle, ME 04769

Phone: (207) 768-9532
Fax: (207) 768-9777
umpi-admissions@maine.edu

For YourPace inquiries, contact:

Email us at umpi-yourpace@maine.edu
Or call 207-768-9433