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Summer University is an integral part of the
University of Maine and is designed to meet the
needs of regularly enrolled college students, educators
and those who seek cultural and professional growth
in specific fields. Regularly enrolled students of
the University of Maine and other collegiate institutions
likewise find an opportunity to make up work they
have missed during the regular school year or to
secure additional credits in anticipation of individual
needs. Those not engaged in formal study, who desire
to attend for general purposes, may do so when prerequisites
are met. Credits earned in the summer are
fully recognized and may be counted toward the degrees
which the University of Maine confers or may be transferred
to other colleges and universities. Over 19 calendars
are offered, including courses offered asynchronously
online in order to accommodate the work and leisure
schedules of students.
In 2006, the University of Maine Summer University enrollments
exceeded 6,100. Of these, approximately 16 percent
were residents of 41 other states and approximately
5 percent were residents of 48 other countries. Nearly
37 percent were enrolled in graduate level courses.
Summer University 2008 will extend from May 12 to August
22. To allow students the greatest degree of flexibility
in scheduling, 7 three-week sessions, 2 five-week, 2
six-week , 2 seven-week, and 3 eight-week sessions (statewide and
compressed video) are offered.
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