Black Bear Advantage

Dual enroll at U�� and a �� Community College for easy credit transfer and access to services

Get the Black Bear Advantage

If you are a student beginning your first year or already attending a �� Community College System (MCCS) campus, and you have also been offered admission to U��, you now have an opportunity to take advantage of an existing 2+2 transfer articulation agreement with U�� and simultaneously enroll at the University of �� and participate in the U�� community while attending your �� Community College.

Through Black Bear Advantage, you will benefit from access to exceptional opportunities at U�� during your time at the community college, and co-advising, as well as the academic strength and low cost of a �� Community College.

Advantage Highlights

Minimal Credit Loss

Seamlessly transfer to U�� without losing significant credits

Access to U��

Obtain a U�� ID card that allows you to use U�� facilities and get access to our awesome Division I gamedays while attending your community college

Up to $2,000 Scholarship

Receive a scholarship when you transfer and start full-time at U��

Full List of Advantages

How to Participate

Apply and be offered admission to U��.
Enroll in a �� Community College System (MCCS) community college that offers a 2+2 transfer articulation agreement between the participating MCCS campus and U��.
- See current eligible programs or check with your MCCS transfer advisor for an up-to-date list of eligible programs.
Complete the and agree to be co-enrolled at both U�� and a participating MCCS campus.
Co-enroll at both U�� and a participating MCCS campus by taking 3 credit hours at U�� and 12 credit hours from the participating community college.
Obtain a U�� ID card that allows you to use U�� facilities including access to U��’s awesome Division I game days while attending your community college.
After completing your associate degree from a participating MCCS campus in an approved program, complete the to begin your streamlined transfer to U�� (no need to complete another application).
Get ready to complete your bachelor’s degree at U��!

Ready to Take Advantage?

Questions? Contact umaineadmissions@maine.edu

Program Advantages

Co-enrollment: While attending a participating MCCS campus full-time, you will take one course at U�� to fulfill lower-level degree requirements for your specific degree program. These courses will be counted towards both the participating MCCS campus and U�� degree plans.
U�� ID Card: You will be eligible for your own ��Card once you are approved to participate in the Black Bear Advantage Program. The ��Card will provide access to U��’s student services while you are attending your �� Community College, like…
New Balance Recreation Center
Athletic events
Counseling Center
Academic Support Services
eSports Lounge
Fogler Library
Transfer Articulation Agreement with U��: After successfully completing an associate degree in a degree program that offers a 2+2 transfer articulation agreement between the participating MCCS campuses and U��, you can transfer to U�� to complete the bachelor’s degree with minimal to no credit loss — this cuts down the time required to earn your bachelor’s degree.
U�� comes to you: At least twice each year, advisors from U�� will visit MCCS campuses to establish a supportive relationship and get you necessary information for a smooth transition to U��.
Advising and transfer support: You will have access to collaborative academic advising and regular contact with both your MCCS and U�� academic advisors to assist with setting and meeting academic goals and transferring to U�� with minimal transfer credit loss.
Black Bear Advantage scholarship: You will be eligible to receive up to a $2,000 scholarship (depending on your participation in the Black Bear Advantage program) when you transfer from a participating MCCS campus following the successful completion of the associate degree in a degree program that offers a 2+2 transfer articulation agreement between the participating MCCS campuses and U�� and begin full-time studies at U��. This scholarship is a U�� Scholarship in addition to any other U�� academic and/or institutional aid you may be eligible for.
Accelerated transfer process: Upon completing an associate degree from a participating MCCS campus in a degree program that offers a 2+2 transfer articulation agreement between your MCCS campus and U�� you should complete the Black Bear Advantage Transition to U�� form to allow U�� to facilitate the transfer of your MCCS campus transcripts and coursework. Once the transition form is processed and your transfer is completed, you can start taking courses full-time at U�� without needing to complete an additional application or pay any application fees.
Priority registration at U��: You will be provided priority registration during your first semester as a full-time U�� student to ensure an easy transition to U��.