“I chose to attend EMCC because of the affordability and closeness to home but more importantly because of the program selection! What I like the most about the school is that the community is really supportive and full of opportunities if you just take them!”
Interested in taking winter or spring courses, or just a class or two? Click here to learn more and register!
For more details on the application process; including requirements, procedures, and pre-admission testing, visit the individual program pages.
Homeschooled Applicants
Homeschooled learners are required to submit an official school transcript or an annual assessment of courses completed and one of the following: SAT, ACT, or GED/HiSET results. If none of these tests are available, an Accuplacer placement assessment may be requested by contacting the Admissions Office.
Take the Next Steps with EMCC
After you apply with our Free online application, you will need to complete the following steps below. At any point during the process, feel free to reach out admissions@emcc.edu or 207-974-4680 for assistance. Check your email often for updates throughout the process!
1-Apply for Financial Aid
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and add Eastern Maine Community College (005277) to your form. Questions about financial aid can be directed to finaid@emcc.edu
2-Submit Required Documents
-Official High School Transcript/ HiSet/ or GED
– Official University or College transcript (s) if you have taken classes at another institution. This includes dual or concurrent credit.
-Submit Immunization records
**Documents must come from the High school, or other Educational Organizations directly to be considered official. Documents can be submitted to admissions@emcc.edu or any other document services that the school or organization uses. Many programs will require other documentation to be submitted, and you will be notified of those requirements.
3-Activate your MyEMCC portal
Directions on how to activate can be found here
What can MyEMCC be used for?
*Missing documents
*Financial Aid
*Billing
*Course schedule
*Textbooks
*New Student Orientation
And more!
4-Complete New Student Orientation
Once all documents are processed and your application is reviewed, you will be moved from either application or admit stage to Ready to Enroll. You will get information about completing the Virtual New Student Orientation. After completion, you are ready to enroll in courses. First time students, check your MyEMCC for courses registered from advising. See the New Student Orientation page for further instructions
Optional steps:
Frequently Asked Questions
I received an acceptance letter, why can’t I enroll in classes?
You must submit immunization records and complete the new student orientation to register for classes.
I submitted my immunization records, why is it still showing I am missing that requirement?
A record may be out of date, and you will be required to update as needed. Contact Rebecca Mallet at rmallett@emcc.edu or call 207-974-4715.
What classes will I be taking in my program?
You will want to view the catalog and search for your choice of program. This will show per semester what your schedule could look like. Feel free to reach out to admissions@emcc.edu or your program for more information. Once you are ready to enroll, after step 4 listed above is completed, you will also be able to make an appointment with academic advising, advising@emcc.edu, to go over your class schedule.
