first-year students

As a first-year undergraduate applicant to the University of Maine at Machias, you must be a graduating high school student, high school graduate or a GED recipient. 

first-year applicant documentation

First-year applicants are required to submit:

  • a free application
  • an official high school transcript (you may ask your high school guidance counselor to send us an official copy) OR an official HiSet/GED score
  • Reach out to your high school, previous college, or any other institution where you have a transcript on file
  • Ask your institution to send an official copy of your transcript directly to the University of Maine’s admissions office.
  • Electronic copies from your institution can be submitted through Parchment or Naviance as well as [email protected]
  • Mailed transcripts are sent to:

Application Processing
University of Maine System
PO Box 412
Bangor, ME 04402

Important Notes

  • Official Transcripts:Only official transcripts, sent directly from your institution, will be accepted. 
  • Secure Clearing Houses:If using a clearing house like Parchment or Naviance, ensure your institution is a member of that service and knows how to submit transcripts through it. 
  • Common Application:If you’re using the Common Application, you may be able to submit your transcript through the Common App platform. 

We will also consider the following optional submissions as part of a holistic review process:

  • recommendation letter
  • personal essay
  • SAT and/or ACT scores (official copies)

Academic requirements for admission

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What comes next?

Once you’ve submitted all required documents, we’ll notify you with an admissions decision. If it’s an acceptance, we’ll also let you know if you’ve been awarded scholarship funding. You’ll then be ready to follow the checklist for admitted students.

We encourage all students to fill out a FAFSA application at studentaid.gov when they apply. As a regional campus of the University of Maine, UMaine Machias uses UMaine school code 002053. Visit the scholarships and aid website to learn more.

Fall admission

Recommended application deadline

March 1

spring admission

Recommended application deadline

November 1

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