We’re so excited that you’re considering the University of Maine at Presque Isle! Whether you’re transferring because of a change in location, career interest, higher degree attainment, or because you’re looking for a smaller, more personal school, we can provide you with an extraordinary experience.
Looking for admissions requirements for transfer students?
Required Documents
High School – High school transcripts can be emailed to umpi-admissions@maine.edu and must come from a school representative to be considered official (this requirement can be waived if 60 transferrable credits have been earned).
College – We can access transcripts from the University of Maine System. Transcripts from schools outside of the University of Maine System must be sent to the Admissions Office. This can be done by mail or through the transcript service used by the particular institution.
Essay (optional, except MLT), Recommendation Letters (optional), and 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.
FAQ
Yes, UMPI is accredited by The New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). This means that UMPI meets standards for formal education, financial stability, admissions and student personnel services, institutional resources, student academic achievement, institutional effectiveness and relationships with constituencies inside and outside the institution.
In addition, several academic areas are nationally accredited. These include: Education, MLT (Medical Laboratory Technician), PTA (Physical Therapist Assistant), and Social Work. This means that experts in their areas recognize them for meeting high standards in their disciplines.
UMPI has a favorable track record when it comes to credits transferring in. We accept transfer credits from colleges and universities that are regionally accredited. You must have received a C- or better in a course for it to be considered or evaluated. Courses may transfer equally for UMPI courses or may come in as elective credit.
An official audit of your credits will be conducted by the Office of Student Records after you are accepted using your official transcripts.
Yes, there is a great tutoring staff available for all classes. Our Learning Commons, located in the Center for Innovative Learning, offers Professional tutoring and peer tutoring free of charge. It also provides one-on-one tutoring for writers at all levels of course work to help with all stages of the writing process. The center staff help with everything from coming up with an idea for something to write to helping revise a completed paper.
The University of Maine at Presque Isle has joined the growing number of universities that no longer sell textbooks in the traditional manner. UMPI, in an effort to reduce the cost of course materials that students are required to purchase, has partnered with MBS Direct to supply textbooks to our students. Students will have multiple choices when ordering–based on availability, students may choose to purchase a new book, a used book, rent a book or, if available, rent a digital version of the book. Books may also be sold back through the website at any point during the semester!
Yes! The Center for Innovative Learning houses quiet places to study as well as a computer lab. We also have a student lounge on each side of the campus–The Owl’s Nest and Whoo’s Hut. These lounges have computers available for use and comfortable seating for studying. There are also study lounges located in each of the dorms.
PARTICIPATE! Go to activities that are happening around campus. Take part in sporting events, either as a team member or just cheering on the Owls, join a club or organization, and attend events provided by our Student Activities Office!
UMPI has an Honors Program that gives students an opportunity to look more deeply into individual areas of interest by offering Honors level courses, seminars and guest lectures. The program is open to all students.
Ready to Apply?
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