Maine's Community College to University Guaranteed Admission Agreement
The purpose of this agreement is to establish AdvantageU: Maine's Community College to University Guaranteed Admission Program, a transfer process between the University of Maine System (UMS) and the Maine Community College System (MCCS). Through AdvantageU, MCCS students — upon completion of an associate degree in Liberal Studies from an MCCS campus — are guaranteed admission with junior standing to any institution of the University of Maine System (see Appendix A).
Under this agreement, an MCCS student must join the AdvantageU program and complete appropriate forms prior to completion of 45 credits at a Maine Community College. Upon joining the AdvantageU program, students will have the benefits of receiving early advising, a streamlined application process with no University application fee, and advanced course registration with continuing students.
The Maine Higher Education Partnership (MHEP), representing both Systems, will provide oversight of this agreement and may, as necessary, establish ad-hoc committees responsible for its implementation.
This agreement shall be in effect for three years, upon which time it will be reviewed and revised as appropriate.
Dr. Joseph W. Westphal
Chancellor
University of Maine System
Date signed: March 16, 2005
Dr. John Fitzsimmons
President
Maine Community College System
Date signed: March 16, 2005
APPENDIX A
Under the terms of this agreement, MCCS students who join AdvantageU are guaranteed admission to any UMS institution (only grades C- or above will transfer), although not necessarily to a particular degree program.
The University of Maine requires a 2.5 grade point average (GPA) for guaranteed admission. The University of Maine at Farmington is subject to an enrollment cap.
In addition, certain UMS programs may have specific GPA requirements and/or program specific criteria for admission and class standing. Upon transfer, students may be required to satisfy current general education requirements at the receiving institution that were not available or completed at the transferring institution.