PREP FOR MAINE MARITIME ACADEMY mainemaritime.edu
In cooperation with the Maine Community College System WHAT IS MMA PREP?
MMA Prep (MMAP) is an academic agreement between the Maine Community College System (MCCS) and Maine Maritime Academy (MMA) that will create a clear pathway to a Bachelor’s degree from Maine Maritime Academy for students interested in studying business, engineering, technology, science, or transportation.
The program serves students who seek admission to MMA but who have not yet met all of MMA’s rigorous academic requirements. MMA Prep is available to students at all seven of the state’s community colleges.
The community college will place you in the appropriate writing and math courses based on SAT scores and/or ACCUPLACER assessment.
Preparatory Courses - (As determined by ACCUPLACER scores) . Intro. to College Reading . Intermediate Algebra . Intro. to College Writing . College Algebra & Trigonometry
Transfer Credit Potential * . English Composition . Speech/Oral Communications . Precalculus/Calculus . Humanities/Social Science Electives . Sciences with lab: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Marine Biology
*Courses for transfer must receive a grade equivalent of a “C” or better. Course titles and numbers vary among Maine's community colleges.
Contact the Director of Admissions at 207-326-2215 to clarify any program requirements, preparatory, or transferable courses. Please note that it may not be possible to satisfy MMA's unique degree requirements in less than four years.
MAINE MARITIME ACADEMY | MAINEMARITIME.EDU | CASTINE, MAINE 04420 | ADMISSIONS: 800-464-6565 WHERE DO I START?
The following steps will guide you through the PREP process.
Contact the Admissions Office at the Maine Community College of your choice to 1. discuss your intentions.
Complete the Community College application process by: 2. a) applying for the Liberal Studies major (Associate Degree), b) state your desire to transfer to Maine Maritime Academy after successful completion of the MMA Prep program when asked on the application to briefly explain why you wish to enroll at the community college.
Take the writing and math ACCUPLACER exams for initial course placement, if 3. required.
4. Enroll for a minimum of one academic year (2 semesters).
5. Register for a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester.
6. Successfully complete each course with a grade of C or better.
Contact MMA early in the Fall semester of your MMAP year to initiate or 7. reactivate your application to MMA.
Forward high school transcripts, letter of recommendation, and community 8. college transcript with first semester grades, along with a listing of second semester courses, to MMA Office of Admissions.
Note: Any departure from academic course requirements and performance expectations must be approved by the Director of Admissions at Maine Maritime Academy, or the MMAP agreement may be at risk of being terminated.
MAINE MARITIME ACADEMY | MAINEMARITIME.EDU | CASTINE, MAINE 04420 | ADMISSIONS: 800-464-6565 MAINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM
Central Maine Community College Auburn 207-755-5100 cmcc.edu
Eastern Maine Community College Bangor 207-974-4600 emcc.edu
Kennebec Valley Community College Fairfield 207-453-5000 kvcc.me.edu
Northern Maine Community College Presque Isle 207-768-2700 nmcc.edu
Southern Maine Community College So. Portland 207-741-5500 smccme.edu
Washington County Community College Calais 207-454-1000 wccc.me.edu
York County Community College Wells 207-646-9282 yccc.edu
MAINEMARITIME.EDU | CASTINE, MAINE 04420 | ADMISSIONS: 800-464-6565