Black Bear Advantage

Dual enroll at 91�� and a Maine 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 Maine Community College System (MCCS) campus, and you have also been offered admission to 91��, you now have an opportunity to take advantage of an existing 2+2 transfer articulation agreement with 91�� and simultaneously enroll at the 91�� and participate in the 91�� community while attending your Maine Community College.

Through Black Bear Advantage, you will benefit from access to exceptional opportunities at 91�� during your time at the community college, and co-advising, as well as the academic strength and low cost of a Maine Community College.

Advantage Highlights

Minimal Credit Loss

Seamlessly transfer to 91�� without losing significant credits

Access to 91��

Obtain a 91�� ID card that allows you to use 91�� 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 91��

Full List of Advantages

How to Participate

Apply and be offered admission to 91��.
Enroll in a Maine Community College System (MCCS) community college that offers a 2+2 transfer articulation agreement between the participating MCCS campus and 91��.
- 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 91�� and a participating MCCS campus.
Co-enroll at both 91�� and a participating MCCS campus by taking 3 credit hours at 91�� and 12 credit hours from the participating community college.
Obtain a 91�� ID card that allows you to use 91�� facilities including access to 91��’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 91�� (no need to complete another application).
Get ready to complete your bachelor’s degree at 91��!

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 91�� to fulfill lower-level degree requirements for your specific degree program. These courses will be counted towards both the participating MCCS campus and 91�� degree plans.
91�� ID Card: You will be eligible for your own MaineCard once you are approved to participate in the Black Bear Advantage Program. The MaineCard will provide access to 91��’s student services while you are attending your Maine Community College, like…
New Balance Recreation Center
Athletic events
Counseling Center
Academic Support Services
eSports Lounge
Fogler Library
Transfer Articulation Agreement with 91��: After successfully completing an associate degree in a degree program that offers a 2+2 transfer articulation agreement between the participating MCCS campuses and 91��, you can transfer to 91�� to complete the bachelor’s degree with minimal to no credit loss — this cuts down the time required to earn your bachelor’s degree.
91�� comes to you: At least twice each year, advisors from 91�� will visit MCCS campuses to establish a supportive relationship and get you necessary information for a smooth transition to 91��.
Advising and transfer support: You will have access to collaborative academic advising and regular contact with both your MCCS and 91�� academic advisors to assist with setting and meeting academic goals and transferring to 91�� 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 91�� and begin full-time studies at 91��. This scholarship is a 91�� Scholarship in addition to any other 91�� 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 91�� you should complete the Black Bear Advantage Transition to 91�� form to allow 91�� 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 91�� without needing to complete an additional application or pay any application fees.
Priority registration at 91��: You will be provided priority registration during your first semester as a full-time 91�� student to ensure an easy transition to 91��.