Through collaborations with University of Maine System campuses, the Houlton Educational Outreach Center provides UMPI classes and other undergraduate courses, as well as some statewide graduate and technical courses for students pursuing an academic major, professional certification, career development, or personal enrichment.

Available classes are applicable towards an academic degree with the University of Maine at Presque Isle or other University of Maine System campuses.  Modes of delivery include:

  • on-site live instruction
  • video conferencing (VC)
  • online instruction
  • hybrid

Current and prospective students receive assistance in the areas of admission requirements, academic advising and planning, financial aid, and student success.  On-site registration and textbook purchase assistance are also provided.  Additionally, support for technical applications, such as email, internet, word-processing, and library services, is available.

HOC offers a local connection to degree programs and services of the University campuses in a collaborative space that engages students to learn together in a supportive and motivational environment.

Degree programs include, but are not limited to: Associate’s Degrees in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Liberal Arts, Liberal Studies, Mental Health & Human Services, and Information & Library Science; Bachelor’s Degrees in Applied Science, Business Administration, Elementary Education, History, Liberal Studies, Information & Library Science, Mental Health & Human Services, and Psychology; and  Master’s Degrees in Adult Education, Counseling/Rehabilitation Counseling, and Liberal Studies.

Contact Us

Houlton Educational Outreach Center

18 Military St.
Houlton, ME 04730

Phone: (207) 521-3100
Fax: (207) 521-3101
umpi-houlton@maine.edu