Prospective Students


Welcome to the UMaine Honors College Prospective Students page!

The Honors College considers all first-year students who apply to the University of Maine for membership in Honors; no additional materials are required.  Students who qualify for automatic admission will receive an invitation in their letter of admission to the university.  We strongly encourage any student who does not receive an automatic invitation to submit an application for our consideration–click here to apply!  

While you can find lots of information about Honors on our website, the best way to learn who we are and what we can offer is by visiting campus or having a virtual meeting. To set up a tour or conversation, email us at honors@maine.edu

Members of the Honors College are always present at Open Houses and Accepted Student Day events. Please check the UMaine Admissions page for an updated schedule. 

Honors students in Colvin


The Honors Student Ambassadors

Ambassador bannerHonors College Student Ambassadors are current Honors students from a variety of years and majors. They serve as community builders and resources for prospective and current students through admissions events, student programming, one-on-one conversations, and more. If you are interested in learning more about Honors from one of our current students, we encourage you to reach out to one of our Ambassadors!

Click here to learn more about and contact the Honors Student Ambassadors!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Honors College?
The Honors College provides academically motivated and enthusiastic students at the University of Maine with the intellectual experience and close working relationship with faculty members characteristic of the best small colleges, coupled with the extensive choice of majors and opportunities for original scholarship available at a nationally-recognized research university. The Honors College is a community of approximately eight hundred students and numerous faculty members who share a common commitment to learning which both broadens and deepens the educational endeavor. 

What is special about Honors education at The University of Maine?
The Honors College provides an approach to education quite different from what you would find in many traditional educational settings. Honors classes, preceptorials and tutorials, are very small (8-14 students representing a wide range of disciplines) and are based on active learning and critical engagement. This means that you learn by asking questions, by writing, and by interacting with your fellow classmates and faculty facilitators. Honors classes are taught by a range of dedicated and talented professors. Students say that their Honors courses teach you to ask good questions and to find your own answers, instead of depending on authorities to tell you what is correct. 

How do I join Honors?
The Honors College considers all first-year students who apply to the University of Maine for membership in Honors; no additional materials are required. Students who qualify for automatic admission will receive an invitation in their letter of admission to the university.  We strongly encourage any student who does not receive an automatic invitation to submit an application for our consideration–click here to apply!  

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