Candidates for admission to the University of New England may be surprised to discover that we spend as much time and effort helping them to evaluate the University as we do in evaluating their own credentials. We are interested in establishing a good match between the applicant's needs and goals and the University's ability to meet them.
Campus Tours and Information Sessions
Prospective students, their friends, and families have an open invitation to visit the University. The pleasant drive to scenic Maine and the opportunity to meet the University's students and admissions staff results in a day that is both interesting and informative.
Biddeford Campus tours and information sessions may be scheduled by contacting the Admissions Office, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Prospective students are encouraged to visit on a weekday if at all possible. Daily tours are offered during the school year at 9am, 11am, 1pm and 3pm. During School breaks and Summer, walking tours are at 10am and 2pm. Saturday tours with information sessions are offered on the Biddeford campus during the months of October, November, December, January, February, March, and April. Please call in advance, (800) 477-4863. You can also register online.
Admissions Criteria
To determine a first year applicant's qualifications as a candidate for admission to the undergraduate programs of the University of New England, we carefully consider the following criteria:
- The secondary school transcript.
- The SAT or ACT scores.
- Extracurricular involvement.
- The essay or personal statement.
- The two recommendations
- Qualified students with equivalency certificates are also considered for admission.
The University of New England supports the efforts of secondary school officials and governing bodies to have their schools achieve regional accredited status in order to provide reliable assurance of the quality of the educational preparation of applicants for admission.
Nursing Students
Students interested in the following programs should apply online using The Centralized Application Service for Nursing Programs (NursingCAS):
- Accelerated Second Degree Bachelor (A-BSN) Program
- Registered Nurse Bachelor Completion (RN to BSN) Program
All other first-year applicants are required to submit the following:
- A Common Application () or an Online ӰƵ Application (connect.une.edu) with the $40 application fee.
- Official SAT or ACT results.
- Official copy of high school transcript, with 1st semester senior grades.
Admissions Deadlines
Fall
Early Action - December 1
We offer an Early Action Application deadline for undergraduate applicants who desire early notification of their admission status. Applicants wishing to be considered for Early Action admission will need to submit their completed application by December 1. Students submitting all application materials on or before December 1 will receive notification of their admissions decision prior to December 31.
Regular Decision - February 15
Freshman: Freshman applicants wishing to be considered for Regular admission must submit their completed application by February 15.
Spring
All applicants wishing to be considered for the spring semester must submit their completed application by January 5th.
Reservation Agreement
Once accepted, students are required to submit a $500 deposit for on campus or $300 if living off campus, that will guarantee their place in the entering class. In order to give accepted students enough time to hear from all colleges to which they have applied and to eliminate any undue pressure that may affect their final decision, the reservation deposit is refundable through May 1st for students entering the fall semester. After this date, the deposit is either credited toward the expense of the first semester's tuition (and room for residential students) or forfeited for those students withdrawing.
Physical Examination and Immunization
The University requires all entering students to have a physical examination prior to enrollment. The necessary form, along with an immunization record, will be sent to all entering students following admission and receipt of the reservation fee. The forms must be completed by an approved health care provider and returned to the University Health Center prior to matriculation. Maine State Law requires all students born after 1956, who wish to register and matriculate for seven or more credits, to produce proof of immunization against those diseases listed on the immunization record form. The University of New England requires additional immunizations, over and above state mandates, for health profession students. That information will also be available on the health forms.
Advanced Placement and CLEP
The University of New England participates in the Advanced Placement Program of the College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB) and the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) administered by the Educational Testing Service of Princeton, New Jersey. Both of these examinations provide academic credit for students qualified for advanced standing. The CAS and CHP undergraduate programs may accept courses toward graduation via these two types of examinations in accordance with the tables which follow.
To receive academic credit from the University of New England through the CLEP and advanced placement examinations, the student must be admitted to the University, and must provide ӰƵ with official transcripts from the organization(s).
Advanced Placement Equivalencies
Qualifying scores necessary to receive credit for advanced placement are recommended by the academic departments and are approved by the University Registrar. They are treated as transfer credit in accordance with the following table.
| AP Exam Title | Minimum Score | Course Equivalent | Credit Earned |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art History | 3 | ARH 210 or ARH 211 | 3 |
| Biology | 4 | BIO 105 or MAR 105 or BIO 104 and BIO 106 |
8 |
| Calculus AB | 4 | MAT 190 | 4 |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MAT 190 | 4 |
| Calculus BC | 4 | MAT 190 and MAT 195 | 8 |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHE 110 | 4 |
| Chemistry | 4 | CHE 110 and CHE 111 | 8 |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | ENG 199 - Exploration | 3 |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | ENG 110 | 4 |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | ENG 199 - Exploration | 3 |
| Environmental Science | 3 | ENV 104 | 3 |
| European History | 3 | HIS 231 - Exploration | 3 |
| French Language | 3 | FRE 100 - Exploration | 3 |
| German Language | 3 | ENG 199 - Exploration | 3 |
| Government and Politics: Comparative | 3 | PSC 204 - Exploration | 3 |
| Government and Politics: United States | 3 | PSC 101 - Exploration | 3 |
| Human Geography | 4 | ENV 200 | 3 |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | ENG 199 - Exploration | 3 |
| Latin: Vergil | 3 | ENG 198 - Exploration | 3 |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | BUEC 203 | 3 |
| Microeconomics | 3 | BUEC 204 | 3 |
| Music Theory | 3 | MUS 101 | 3 |
| Physics B | 3 | PHY 110 | 4 |
| Physics B | 4 | PHY 110 and PHY 111 | 8 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | PHY 110 | 4 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | PHY 210 | 4 |
| Psychology | 4 | PSY 105 | 3 |
| Spanish Language | 3 | SPA 101 - Exploration | 3 |
| Statistics | 3 | MAT 120 | 3 |
| Studio Art: 2-D Design | 4 | ART 106 | 3 |
| Studio Art: 3-D Design | 4 | ART 113 | 3 |
| Studio Art: Drawing | 3 | ART 100 - Exploration | 3 |
| United States History | 3 | HIS 199 - Exploration | 3 |
| World History | 4 |
HIS 276 or HIS 278 |
3 |
If an advanced placement examination has been taken on a subject not listed in the table above, the student should contact the Registration Services at uneregistrar@une.edu
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
The College Level Examination Program (CLEP) minimum score standard for each examination, and its ӰƵ equivalent course, is individually determined by the Department in which the course is offered.
| CLEP - General Exams | Minimum Score | Course Equivalent | Credit Earned |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Composition w/ Essay | 50 | ENG 110 | 4 |
| English Composition | 50 | ENG 110 | 4 |
| Social Sciences and History | 50 | Explorations (2) | 6 |
| Natural Sciences | 50 | Clear with Department | |
| Humanities | 50 | Explorations (2) | 6 |
| Mathematics | No Equivalency | ||
| American Government | 50 | PSC 199 | 3 |
| American Literature | 50 | ENG 200 | 3 |
| Analyzing and Interpreting of Literature | 50 | ENG 199 | 3 |
| Algebra, College | 50 | SAS 022 (non-degree) | 3 |
| PreCalculus | 50 | MAT 180 | 3 |
| English Literature | 50 | ENG 199 | 3 |
| General Chemistry | 50 | CHE 110 | 4 |
| General Chemistry | 65 | CHE 110 and CHE 111 | 8 |
| Psychology, Introduction | 50 | PSY 105 | 3 |
| Human Growth and Development | 50 | PSY 220 or PSY 270 | 3 |
| Principles of Management | 50 | BUMG 200 | 3 |
| Accounting, Introduction | 50 | BUAC 201 | 3 |
| Business Law, Introduction | 50 | BUMG 326 | 3 |
| Principles of Marketing | 50 | BUMK 200 | 3 |
| Trigonometry | No Equivalency | ||
| Macroeconomics, Introduction | 50 | BUEC 203 | 3 |
| Microeconomics, Introduction | 50 | BUEC 204 | 3 |
| Sociology, Introduction | 50 | SOC 150 | 3 |
| French: 2 Semesters | 50 | FRE 100 | 3 |
| French: 4 Semesters | 50 | FRE 100 and 101 | 6 |
| German: 2 Semesters | 50 | Exploration (1) | 3 |
| German: 4 Semesters | 50 | Explorations (2) | 6 |
| Spanish: 2 Semesters | 50 | SPA 101 | 3 |
| Spanish: 4 Semesters | 50 | SPA 101 and 102 | 6 |
| Calculus | 50 | MAT 190 | 4 |
| General Biology | 50 | BIO 105 or MAR 105 | 4 |
| Biology | 50 | BIO 100 | 4 |
| U.S. History I | 50 | HIS 201 | 3 |
| U.S. History II | 50 | HIS 202 | 3 |
| Western Civilization I | 50 | LIL 201 | 3 |
| Western Civilization II | 50 | LIL 202 | 3 |
| Educational Psychology, Introduction | Clear with Department | ||
| Information Systems and Computer Applications | 50 | CMM 100 | 3 |
| Freshman College Composition | 50 | ENG 110 |
4 |
If a CLEP examination has been taken on a subject not listed in the table above, the student should contact Registration Services at uneregistrar@une.edu
DANTES
DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSSTs) provide an opportunity for people to obtain college credit for what they have learned in non-traditional ways. The DSST Program is made available by The Chauncey Group International® and is used by adult education programs, the United States Department of Defense, and two and four-year colleges. Designed originally for the military, DSSTs are available to civilian students and adult learners as well. The DSST program is used by colleges and universities to award college credit to those who demonstrate that they have knowledge comparable to someone who completed the classroom course in the subject.
Recommended credits and minimum scores are based on evaluation by qualified individuals in the American Council on Education (ACE). The symbol B signifies credit to be awarded at the bachelor's level; the symbol BU signifies recommended credit at the upper division (3rd and 4th year) level.
| DANTES Exam Title | Minimum Score (ACE) | Course Equivalent | Credit Earned |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fundamentals of College Algebra | 3B/47 | SAS 021 (non-degree) | 3 |
| Principles of Statistics | 3B/48 | MAT 120 | 3 |
| Art of the Western World | 3B/48 | ARH 270 | 3 |
| Contemporary Western Europe: 1946 - 1990 | 3B/48 | HIS 199 | 3 |
| Introduction to the Middle east | 3B/44 | PSC 199 | 3 |
| Human/Cultural Geography | 3B/48 | HIS 334 | 3 |
| Rise and Fall of the Soviet Union | 3BU/45 | HIS 199 | 3 |
| History of the Vietnam War | 3B/49 | HIS 199 | 3 |
| Civil War and Reconstruction | 3BU/47 | HIS 199 | 3 |
| Foundations of Education | 3B/46 | EDU 105 | 3 |
| Lifespan Developmental Psychology | 3B/46 | PSY 220 | 3 |
| General Anthropology | 3B/47 | ANT 101 | 3 |
| Drug and Alcohol Abuse | 3BU/49 | General Elective | 3 |
| Introduction to Law Enforcement | 3B/45 | General Elective | 3 |
| Criminal Justice | 3B/49 | General Elective | 3 |
| Fundamentals of Counseling | 3B/45 | General Elective | 3 |
| Principles of Finance | 3BU/46 | BUMG 315 | 3 |
| Principles of Financial Accounting | 3B/49 | BUAC 201 | 3 |
| Human Resource Management | 3B/48 | BUMG 302 | 3 |
| Organizational Behavior | 3B/48 | BUMG 301 | 3 |
| Principles of Supervision | 3B/46 | BUMG 199 | 3 |
| Business Law II | 3BU/52 | BUMG 325 | 3 |
| Introduction to Computing | 3B/47 | CMM 100 | 3 |
| Introduction to Business | 3B/46 | BUMG 199 | 3 |
| Money and Banking | 3BU/48 | BUMG 199 | 3 |
| Personal Finance | 3B/46 | BUFI 199 | 3 |
| Management Information Systems | 3BU/46 | CMM 100 | 3 |
| Business Mathematics | 3B/48 | General Elective | 3 |
| Astronomy | 3B/48 | General Elective | 3 |
| Here's to Your Health | 3B/48 | HSM 199 | 3 |
| Environment and Humanity:Race to Save the Planet | 3B/46 | ENV 104 | 3 |
| Principles of Physical Science I | 3B/47 | CHE 125 | 4 |
| Physical Geology | 3B/46 | ENV 230 | 3 |
| Technical Writing | 3B/46 | ENG 199 - Exploration | 3 |
| Ethics in America | 3B/46 | PHI 199 | 3 |
| Introduction to World Religions | 3B/49 | REL 200 | 3 |
| Principles of Public Speaking | 3B/47 | SPC 100 | 3 |
Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Exams (CAPE)
The Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Exam minimum score standard for each examination, and its ӰƵ equivalent course, is individually determined by the Department in which the course is offered.
| CAPE Exam Title | Accepted Score | Course Equivalent | Credit Earned |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting Unit I | 1 or 2 | BUAC 201 | 3 |
| Biology Unit I | 1 or 2 | BIO 106 | 4 |
| Biology Unit II | 1 or 2 | BIO 105 | 4 |
| Caribbean Studies | 1 or 2 | HIS 199 | 3 |
| Chemistry Unit | 1 or 2 | CHE 110 | 4 |
| Chemistry Unit II | 1 or 2 | CHE 111 | 4 |
| Communication Studies Unit I | 1 or 2 | ENG 110 | 4 |
| Economics Unit I | 1 or 2 | BUEC 203 | 3 |
| Economics Unit II | 1 or 2 | BUEC 204 | 3 |
| Environmental Science Unit I | 1 or 2 | ENV 104 | 3 |
| Environmental Science Unit II | 1 or 2 | ENV 104 | 3 |
| French Unit I | 1 or 2 | FRE 101 | 3 |
| Geography Unit I | 1 or 2 | ELE 199 - Elective | 3 |
| Information Technology Unit I | 1 or 2 | CMM 100 | 3 |
| Information Technology Unit II | 1 or 2 | CMM 102 | 3 |
| Law Unit II | 1 or 2 | BUMG 325 | 3 |
| Literatures in English Unit I | 1 or 2 | ENG 199 | 3 |
| Literatures in English Unit II | 1 or 2 | ENG 198 | 3 |
| Management of Business Unit I | 1 or 2 | BUMG 200 or 302 | 3 |
| Management of Business Unit II | 1 or 2 | BUMG 312 | 3 |
| Pure Mathematics Unit I | 1 or 2 | MAT 180 and 190 | 7 |
| Pure Mathematics Unit II | 1 or 2 | MAT 195 | 4 |
| Physics Unit I | 1 or 2 | PHY 110 | 4 |
| Physics Unit II | 1 or 2 | PHY 111 | 4 |
| Psychology Unit I | 1 or 2 | PSY 105 | 3 |
| Psychology Unit II | 1 or 2 | PSY 105 | 3 |
| Sociology Unit I | 1 or 2 | SOC 150 | 3 |
| Sociology Unit II | 1 or 2 | SOC 170 | 3 |
International Baccalaureate (IB) & International Examination
To receive academic credit from the University of New England through the IB examinations, the student must be admitted to the University, and must provide ӰƵ with official IB transcripts.
|
IB COURSE TITLE |
LEVEL |
MINIMUM SCORE |
ӰƵ COURSE EQUIVALENCY |
ӰƵ CREDITS |
|
Group 1: Studies in Language and Literature |
|
|
|
|
|
Language A: Literature |
HL |
5 |
ENG 199 English Electives |
3 |
|
Language A: Literature & Language |
HL |
5 |
ENG 199 English Electives |
3 |
|
Group 2: Language Acquisition |
|
|
|
|
|
Language B: French |
HL |
5 |
FRE 101 Basic French |
3 |
|
Language B: Spanish |
HL |
5 |
SPA 101 Basic Spanish |
3 |
|
Group 3: Individuals and Societies |
|
|
|
|
|
Business & Management |
HL |
5 |
BUMG 200 Management OR |
3 |
|
Economics |
HL |
5 |
BUEC 204 Microeconomics OR |
3 |
|
History |
HL |
5 |
HIS 199 Explorations |
3 |
|
Philosophy |
HL |
5 |
PHI 110 Problems of Knowledge |
3 |
|
Psychology |
HL |
5 |
PSY 105 Intro to Psychology |
3 |
|
Social & Cultural Anthropology |
HL |
5 |
ANT 102 Cultural Anthropology |
3 |
|
Environmental Systems & Societies |
SL |
5 |
ENV 104 Intro to Environmental Issues OR |
3 |
|
Global Politics |
HL |
5 |
PSC 1XX Political Science Explorations |
3 |
|
Group 4: Sciences |
|
|
|
|
|
Biology |
HL |
5 |
BIO 104 General Biology OR |
4 |
|
Chemistry |
HL |
5 or 6 |
CHE 110 General Chemistry I |
4 |
|
Chemistry |
HL |
7 |
CHE 110 General Chemistry I & CHE 111 General Chemistry II |
8 |
|
Physics |
HL |
5 or 6 |
PHY 110 Physics I |
4 |
|
Physics |
HL |
7 |
PHY 110 Physics I & PHY 111 Physics II |
8 |
|
Design Technology |
HL |
5 |
Business Elective |
3 |
|
Group 5: Mathematics |
|
|
|
|
|
Further Mathematics |
HL |
4 |
MAT 180 Precalculus |
3 |
|
Further Mathematics |
HL |
5, 6, 7 |
MAT 190 Calculus I |
4 |
|
Mathematics |
HL |
4 |
MAT 180 Precalculus |
3 |
|
Mathematics |
HL |
5, 6, 7 |
MAT 190 Calculus I |
4 |
|
Group 6: The Arts |
|
|
|
|
|
Music |
HL |
5 |
MUS 101 Intro to Music OR |
3 |
|
Visual Arts |
HL |
5 |
ART 106 Two-Dimensional Design |
3 |
|
Film |
HL |
5 |
ART 199 Topics in Art |
3 |
Note: Credit may be awarded for Advanced Placement examinations, International Baccalaureate HL courses, Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Exams, some foreign diploma programs and/or college level courses completed while in high school. If students choose to take one or more courses at the University of New England which covers substantially the same material as any of these exams or courses the credit from the transferred course or exam will be forfeited. Students may not receive credit twice for the same material.
International Student Admission
The University of New England (ӰƵ) welcomes applications from students from around the world.
ӰƵ is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges () and has been approved by the Department of Homeland Security to enroll international students and issue student and/or exchange visitor visa-qualifying documents (I-20/DS-2019). We comply with all regulations of the U.S. Government pertaining to the enrollment and tracking of international students under the SEVIS Program.
At ӰƵ, an international student is someone who is not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. (holder of a “Green Card”). Prospective international students must meet the same admissions criteria required of all other applicants.
Note: Applicants to online programs are not eligible for a student visa.