TAKING AN EARLY COLLEGE COURSE

Beginning with the Class of 2027, students can take up to 18 college credits for free over their high school career. Students are only responsible for the cost of books.  This is a great opportunity to take a class that we don't offer at PRHS, to see what college is really like and to get a jumpstart on earning college credits.  Classes are offered both in-person and online.  If you are interested, please be sure to talk with your counselor before registering!

University of Maine System or the Maine Community College System

• Maine Department of Education Overview: Eligibility, Limits and Coursework
• Search & Register for a college class within the University of Maine System (USM, UMaine, UMFK, etc)
• Search & Register for classes within the Maine Community College System (CMCC, SMCC, etc)
  • Click on "High School Student" and create an account (if you don't already have one).  Need help?  Check out these tutorials - created by UMaine Augusta, but the directions on creating your ExplorEC account apply to all campuses.
• Credits With a Purpose Flyer

Husson University

• You can take up to 6 credits per semester (typically 2 classes)- even if you are taking classes within the UMaine or MCC System.
• Click here to search and register for a course

Bates College

• Bates Early College Program offers free college classes to local high school seniors.  This is a competitive program that requires an application which includes a short written response about why you want to take classes at Bates.  TWO recommendation letters are required: one from a teacher and one from your counselor.  Deadline: typically mid-May, but varies each year.  Check with your counselor.

Check in with your counselor if you are interested in looking at early college opportunities at other colleges/universities.