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University of Maine at Machias

University of Maine at Machias
116 O'Brien Avenue
Machias, ME 04654

Official telephone: (207) 255-1200
Toll-free telephone: (888) 468-6866
Fax number: (207) 255-4864
Website: www.machias.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Semester/term begin dates: in early September and mid-January.
Calendar system: semester system (two terms comprise academic year)
Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: Orientation for new students held in summer and in September and January.
Number and length of summer sessions: Two summer sessions of seven weeks each.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Average freshman GPA: 2.6 on a 4.0 scale
Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: 67%
Student:Faculty ratio: 13:1
Total faculty: 50 men, 39 women
Full-time faculty: 20 men, 11 women
Part-time faculty: 30 men, 28 women
Graduation rate: 30% within six years

REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
General education/core curriculum is required: yes
Minor requirements: not required for graduation
Physical education is required: yes
There are religious requirements for graduation: no
Minimum GPA required to graduate: 2.0

PROGRAMS OFFERED
Special programs offered:
student-designed majors, double majors, dual degrees, independent study, honors program, internships, distance learning
Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered:
Minors offered in American studies, art, behavioral science, biology, business administration, chemistry, coaching, creative writing, economics, English, environmental studies, history, leisure studies, mathematics, mental health/rehabilitation technician, music, outdoor recreation, professional writing, psychology, public administration, secondary education, and women's studies.
Education certifications:
elementary, middle/junior high, secondary
Cooperative programs are offered: yes
Cooperative education programs:
business, natural science, social/behavioral science, recreation management
Graduate schools/programs are offered: no
Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: yes
Study abroad opportunities:
Study abroad in the United Kingdom.
Army ROTC: not offered
Navy ROTC: not offered
Air Force ROTC: not offered

LIST OF MAJORS
Bachelor's Degrees

  • Behavioral Sciences/Community Studies
  • Biology
  • Business/Entrepreneurial Studies
  • College Studies
  • Elementary Education
  • English
  • Environmental Studies
  • History
  • Interdisciplinary Fine Arts
  • Marine Biology
  • Middle Level Education
  • Recreation Management
  • Secondary Education

ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT
Credit placement options:
  • credit for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 3 or higher)
  • credit for CLEP general
  • credit for CLEP subject
  • credit for DANTES
  • placement for school's own challenge exams
  • credit for relevant military experience
  • credit for relevant life experience

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