Black Bear Advantage
Dual enroll at UMaine and a Maine Community College for easy credit transfer and access to services
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Get the Black Bear Advantage
If you are a student beginning your first year or already attending a Maine Community College System (MCCS) campus, and you have also been offered admission to UMaine, you now have an opportunity to take advantage of an existing 2+2 transfer articulation agreement with UMaine and simultaneously enroll at the University of Maine and participate in the UMaine community while attending your Maine Community College.
Through Black Bear Advantage, you will benefit from access to exceptional opportunities at UMaine during your time at the community college, and co-advising, as well as the academic strength and low cost of a Maine Community College.
Advantage Highlights
Minimal Credit Loss
Seamlessly transfer to UMaine without losing significant credits
Access to UMaine
Obtain a UMaine ID card that allows you to use UMaine facilities and get access to our awesome Division I gamedays while attending your community college
Up to $2,000 Scholarship
Receive a scholarship when you transfer and start full-time at UMaine
Full list of advantages
How to Participate
- Enroll in a Maine Community College System (MCCS) community college that offers a 2+2 transfer articulation agreement between the participating MCCS campus and UMaine.
See current eligible programs or check with your MCCS transfer advisor for an up-to-date list of eligible programs.
- Complete the Black Bear Advantage Participation form and agree to be co-enrolled at both UMaine and a participating MCCS campus.
- Co-enroll at both UMaine and a participating MCCS campus by taking 3 credit hours at UMaine and 12 credit hours from the participating community college.
- Obtain a UMaine ID card that allows you to use UMaine facilities including access to UMaine’s awesome Division I game days while attending your community college
- After completing your associate degree from a participating MCCS campus in an approved program, complete the Black Bear Advantage Transition to UMaine form to begin your streamlined transfer to UMaine (no need to complete another application).
- Get ready to complete your bachelor’s degree at UMaine!
Ready to take advantage?
Questions? Contact umaineadmissions@maine.edu
Program Advantages
- New Balance Recreation Center
- Athletic events
- Counseling Center
- Academic Support Services
- eSports Lounge
- Fogler Library
Available Programs
List as of February 2024
Co-Enrollment at the University of Maine
Co-Enrollment at the University of Maine at Machias
The University of Maine and York County Community College (YCCC) are working on developing academic programs to be part of the Black Bear Advantage.
Please check the Transfer Agreement webpages for an up-to-date list of agreements. New agreements are being added continuously.