How to Transfer

Transfer from a Maine community college.

Your journey is just beginning. Tell us where you want to go and we’ll show you how to get started.

As the least expensive college option in New England, Maine’s community colleges can save you thousands of dollars in the cost of a four-year degree.

The math is simple:

2 years at community college + 2 years at a 4-year college or university = an affordable 4-year degree.

Each year hundreds of our students transfer on to four-year colleges and universities around the country.

Many stay right here in Maine, where a new, comprehensive transfer agreement between the state’s community colleges and the University of Maine System has streamlined the process in order to save you time and money.

Some key resources can help make the process as easy as possible.

Transfer to a Maine Community College

Students interested in transferring credit to a Maine community college or earning credit for other work and learning experiences should start by contacting the admissions office at the college they are interested in attending. Learn more»

Earn Credits for Prior Learning

It’s also possible to earn college credit for work, military, and other life experiences, saving you both time and money as you work towards your degree. Learn more about credit for prior learning»

Reverse Transfer

If you transfer from a Maine community college before earning an associate degree or certificate, the credits you earn at your next school may make it possible for you to complete your community college credential.

Learn more about the MCCS and UMS reverse transfer partnership and get answers to frequently asked questions.

Transfer Contacts

For more information about transfer or to request a transcript, contact your community college’s registrar:

Central Maine Community College

Eastern Maine Community College

Kennebec Valley Community College

Northern Maine Community College

Southern Maine Community College

Washington County Community College

York County Community College

Katahdin Javner, EMCC

Photo of EMCC student Katahdin Javner

“For those students who don’t quite know where they want to go, starting at a community college means you have an amazing supportive atmosphere where you really get to lock down want you want to do. EMCC allowed me to connect my passion with my learning.”

Katahdin graduated in May 2024 from EMCC with a degree in business management and is continuing his education at the University of Maine. Katahdin has served as a SkillsUSA National Officer, a Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Regional and EMCC Chapter Officer, an EMCC Student Ambassador, a member EMCC’s Student Senate, and is a recipient of the 2022-23 Leon A. Gorman Scholarship. Katahdin was also named to the All-Maine Academic Team and was one of only 50 students nationwide named a Coca-Cola Academic Team Gold Scholar.