Application Requirements
We have designed our application process to be as straight-forward and simple as possible. Please use the checklists below to help guide you through the process. U.S. Students – 2 or 3 simple steps:
1. Complete a traditional application:
ApplyMaine Application Common App
or complete a YourPace Application:
Apply YourPace Undergrad Apply YourPace Grad
AND
- First-Time Students- provide official high school transcript or GED and a letter of recommendation from either a teacher or school counselor.
OR - Transfer Students- provide official transcripts from all colleges and universities you’ve attended. (If you do not have 60 earned and transferable credits, you must also provide your high school transcripts.)
International Students – 5 simple steps:
- Complete the Common App.
- Provide high school and college transcripts to (World Educational Services-WES) for evaluation.
- Complete an essay.
- Provide a letter of recommendation from a teacher or school counselor.
- Take TOEFL exam in home country. A minimum score of 197 computer-based/530 paper-based, and 71 internet-based is required in order to be considered for admission. Students may be admitted with a TOEFL lower than 530 if acceptable proficiency in English can be demonstrated. UMPI also accepts IELTS with a score of 6.5. Students who come from English-speaking countries can have this requirement waived.
Teacher Certification – 3 simple steps:
- Submit the UMaine System Application.
- Provide official copies of transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
- Send 2 letters of recommendation.
YourPace Students – 1 simple step:
- For Bachelor’s degree programs, visit umpi.edu/yourpace and choose Apply.
- For the Master’s degree program, visit our Master’s of Arts in Organizational Leadership page, and choose Apply Now.
Mailing Address:
UMPI Admissions
181 Main St
Presque Isle ME 04769
Fax: 207-768-9777
Email: umpi-admissions@maine.edu
For YourPace inquiries, contact:
Email: umpi-yourpace@maine.edu
Once you have submitted your completed application, we may request additional materials such as an essay or request that you come to an interview.
