The University of Maine at Augusta Rockland Center has a roster of 16 college classes with September and October start dates.

These courses will run for either a ten-week or 7-week semester and each carries 3 college credits. The academic work is a bit more condensed than courses which run in the normal 15-week term.

Each of the late start classes is fully online. Many are introductory courses to help new college students on a path to success.

"We recognize that some of our interested students were still working summer jobs or busy transitioning to the fall when our regular semester started in late August. These classes allow interested students to still participate this fall and not miss out," said UMA Rockland Director Deborah Meehan.

The list of courses is as follows:

CIS 100 Intro to Computer Applications starts 10/29

COM 102 Interpersonal Communications starts 9/14

EDU 100 Intro to Teacher Education starts 10/29

ENG 101 College Writing starts 9/14

ENG 102W Intro to Literature starts 10/29

HUS 101 Intro to Human Services starts 10/29

HUS 125 Intro to Substance Abuse starts 10/29

HUS 212 Case Management starts 10/29

ILS 109 Information Literacy starts 9/10

JUS/BUA 223 Principles of Management starts 9/14

MUH 118 Golden Age of Country Music starts 10/29

PSY 100 Intro to Psychology starts 9/14

PSY 308 Human Development starts 10/29

UMA transforms the lives of students of every age and background across the State of Maine and beyond through access to high-quality distance and on-site education, excellence in student support, civic engagement, and professional and liberal arts programs.

The UMA Rockland Center has scholarship assistance for those who are just starting out.  In addition high school students may take these University courses tuition free through the Maine High School Aspirations Program. Free academic planning is available by appointment with University advisors by calling 596-6906 or emailing umarockland@maine.edu.