“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!”
To ensure your academic success at EMCC, admissions representatives use multiple measures to make placement recommendations for your chosen program of study after reviewing your application.
Based on your placement assessment results, you may be required to successfully complete math and/or English courses that are not part of your program’s curriculum. This could extend the length of your program by as much as one year, delaying enrollment in program-specific coursework.
If you feel your placement doesn’t reflect your actual skills or academic level, you have options:
Note: If Admissions has requested you take the Accuplacer, it is because the committee needs more information to accurately place you in courses. This requirement will appear on your application portal if it has been added.
| Course | Credits | Description |
|---|---|---|
| LAE 013 / ENGL 013 Introduction to Writing I |
3 | Develops grammar, usage, and sentence structure skills at the paragraph and essay level, with pre-writing, drafting, and revising techniques. Emphasis on unity, support, coherence, and sentence skills. Minimum grade of C required to pass. |
| ENG 100 / ENGL 100 Strategies for Basic Academic and Pre-Professional Writing |
3 | Develops basic academic writing skills with an emphasis on logical structure and clarity. Includes pre-professional writing practice tied to your program of study. |
| ENG 101 / ENGL 101 College Composition |
3 | Covers rhetorical principles, accuracy, organization, and longer essays. Includes a research paper. A passing grade is a graduation requirement for all degree candidates. |
| College Ready | — | Any English course numbered 101 or higher. |
| Transfer Credit | — | Transcripts are evaluated by the Registrar’s Office. Contact EMCCRegistrar@mainecc.edu or 207-974-4896 with questions. |
** If Admissions recommends tutoring, more information can be found here.
| Course | Credits | Description |
|---|---|---|
| MAT 109 Intermediate Algebra |
3 | Builds algebraic foundations covering signed numbers, linear equations, inequalities, exponents, polynomials, factoring, radicals, graphing, quadratic equations, and systems of equations. |
| MAT 110 / MATH 130 Technical Mathematics I |
3 | Focuses on math relevant to trades and technical disciplines: proportions, percentages, measurement, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry, with practical, contextual applications. |
| MAT 105 / MATH 110 Quantitative Reasoning |
3 | Provides a foundation in critical thinking, problem solving, and mathematical and statistical skills aligned with real-world, citizenship, and workforce applications. |
| College Ready | — | Any Math course numbered 101 or higher (except MAT 109). |
| Transfer Credit | — | Transcripts are evaluated by the Registrar’s Office. Contact EMCCRegistrar@mainecc.edu or 207-974-4896 with questions. |
** If Admissions recommends tutoring, more information can be found here.
If you completed your secondary education through homeschooling, your requirements depend on the type of transcript you are able to provide. Please follow the path below that applies to your situation.
Submit your official transcript from the accredited school. No additional placement documentation is required — Admissions can complete your review from this transcript alone.
This typically applies to students who completed an accredited online homeschool program.
Your homeschool instructor must submit an annual assessment of courses completed as your official transcript. In addition, you must also provide one of the following:
Questions about homeschool admissions requirements? Contact the Admissions Office at EMCCAdmissions@mainecc.edu.
You are only required to take the Accuplacer if it has been added as a requirement on your application portal.
Before your assessment, make sure to:
Free preparation resources:
You will receive an email confirmation before your appointment. Please bring a valid photo ID. The Admissions Office requests at least 24 hours’ notice if you need to reschedule.
Unless otherwise specified, in-person Accuplacer assessments are held in Room 212, second floor of Katahdin Hall, on the main campus in Bangor.
You will receive a Zoom link and Accuplacer voucher by email. Join the Zoom meeting at least 10 minutes before your scheduled start time. You will need:
| Requirement | Supported Options |
|---|---|
| Browser (PC) | Internet Explorer 11+, Microsoft Edge 40+ / EdgeHTML 15+, Firefox 65+, Chrome 74.0+ |
| Browser (Mac) | Safari 11+ |
| Browser (Mobile) | iOS Safari, Android Chrome |
| Operating System | Windows 10, Mac OS X v10.7+, Chrome OS |
| PDF Reader | Adobe Acrobat Reader 6.0+ |
Courses are scheduled by the EMCC Advising Department after you complete the required online New Student Orientation course. Orientation is assigned once all enrollment requirements are met (e.g., immunization records received) and advising has begun scheduling for your term.
If Accuplacer testing has not been completed before course scheduling begins, the Advising Department will place you in remedial English and/or math courses. If you complete the Accuplacer before classes start, your schedule may be adjusted based on your results and course availability.
If you have a documented disability that requires accommodations for your placement assessment, you must submit an Accommodation Request Form before your test date so that appropriate arrangements can be made in time.
Visit the Accessibility Services page for more information and to complete the online form. Note: Extended time accommodations are not needed for the Accuplacer, as it is not a timed test.
