How to Apply for an Early College Class



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Step 1: Go to explorec.maine.edu and click high school student
Step 2: Click Set up a new account or login if you already have an account.
Step 3: Enter your personal information
Step 4: Apply for Classes
Step 5: Read and sign the student agreement
Step 6: Fill out your release of information
Step 7: Have your parent/guardian fill out the consent form. You can do this with them while logged into your account or send them an email.
Step 8: Your school counselor will get a notification email asking them to approve your course selection(s) in ExplorEC.
To register for Early College courses you will need to create an account on the ExplorEC Portal at explorec.maine.edu. ExplorEC is designed to facilitate the development of networks between the high schools and UMM, making it easier for students to sign up for classes and expedite data collection. ExplorEC will help UMM and your high school work together seamlessly to provide a bridge to better serve students, parents, teachers, college faculty, and EC administrators.
Step 1: Go to explorec.maine.edu and click high school student
Step 2: Click Set up a new account or login if you already have an account.
Step 3: Enter your personal information
Step 4: Apply for Classes
Step 5: Read and sign the student agreement
Step 6: Fill out your release of information
Step 7: Have your parent/guardian fill out the consent form. You can do this with them while logged into your account or send them an email.
Step 8: Your school counselor will need to fill out the out-of-state school counselor recommendation form. Please provide them with a link to this form.
How to Drop or Withdraw from an Early College Class
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Sometimes early college students find it necessary to drop a class or withdraw from a class. Reasons can include: changing one’s mind, feeling overwhelmed, scheduled changes, not doing well in the class, etc. No matter the reason please follow the steps below if you want/need to drop or withdraw from an early college class.
Step 1: Go to explorec.maine.edu
Step 2: Log into your account
Step 3: Click on Drop/WD Classes
Step 4: Select the class you want to drop/withdraw from and tell us why and then hit submit.
Step 5: Maine High School Students Only: An email to your school counselor and the early college office. The early college office will drop or withdraw your after your school counselor says it is okay.