UMA offering ‘On-the-Spot Admit Days’ statewide in August

AUGUSTA — The University of Maine at Augusta will offerfour “On-the-Spot Admit Days” during August at its 11 locations statewide.
Campuses are located in Augusta, Bangor, Brunswick, East Millinocket, Ellsworth, Houlton, Lewiston, Rockland, Rumford, Saco, and South Paris.
“On-the-Spot Admit Days” will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 5, Wednesday, Aug. 14, Tuesday Aug. 20 and Monday Aug. 26.
UMA admissions representatives will be available to help recent high school graduates, new and transfer students, and returning students complete their application; take a placement test (if needed); start the financial aid process; enroll in fall classes; and register for new student orientation all in one visit. Transfer students can also receive an unofficial transfer evaluation.
“Our ‘On the Spot Admit Days’ are just another way UMA takes a barrier away from starting, or completing, a college degree,” stated Brandy Finck, associate vice president for Admission and Student Financial Services. “Now is the time to make your plans for fall, and in one easy stop you can apply, be admitted, and enroll in your first course. We will also help you explore how to make your college education affordable with scholarship opportunities.”
There are many financial scholarships available for both new and returning students. Everyone who attends and registers for courses totaling at least six credit hours will be placed in a drawing for one of three $1,000 scholarships. There is no application fee, and students should bring official copies of transcripts, if possible. (Interested students can also schedule an advising appointment on a different date and time, if more convenient.)
The fall semester at UMA will begin Tuesday, Sept. 3. To find the UMA location closest to your home or work, or to register for the event, visit uma.edu/onthespot or stop by your local UMA campus or center.