UMA Rockland Center

08/27/2026

🍂 Fall semester start info, giveaway for students, TRIO advisor this fall, and more in this week's URock Talk! 🤩

Weekly Newsletter UMA Rockland Center August 27, 2026 UROCK TALK # What's New image with orange background; text that reads: First Day of Fall Semester - and a calendar with the 31st circled on it. # # Monday's the Day! 🌻 The fall semester starts on Monday, 8/31 and we are excited to welcome our n...

08/05/2026

🤔 Are you still deciding which courses to take this fall? Or maybe you’re deciding whether to try college for the first time! We can help you decide either way and would love to talk with you.

There is still time to register for classes (semester begins August 31st). We encourage students to sign up soon before the classes you want are no longer available!

As a reminder, we offer the Osher New Beginnings scholarship to encourage Maine residents of all ages to try college. This scholarship can cover one 100- or 200-level course, including books and required materials.

The list below includes the courses we will offer in person this fall. Let us know if you’d like to learn more! Call (207-596-6906) or email us at [email protected]. We’re here for you! 🙂

BIO 110 General Biology
CIS 103 Introduction to Computer Literacy
COM 102 Interpersonal Communication
ENG 101 College Writing
HTY 103 US History I
HTY 341 History of African-American Slavery & Emancipation
JUS 306 Free Speech in American Law, History & Culture
MAT 115 Elementary Statistics
PHI 250 Ethics
PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology

07/31/2026

🖼️ Our students are on the 'road to success,' and we are thrilled to showcase these beautiful pieces of art by Maine artist Susan Baines in our newly updated student lounge! https://www.susanlewisbaines.com/about-9

A reminder that the Fall semester starts in 1 month, on August 31st. There is still time to register for classes. Call us today if you need to schedule an advising appointment or have any questions. We're here for you! 🙂 207.596.6906

07/21/2026

🆓 We offer the Osher New Beginnings Scholarships to encourage Maine residents of all ages to try college! The scholarship can cover one course, including books and required materials, at all campuses, centers, and online. (The fall semester starts August 31st)

You may qualify if you:
📌are a Maine resident,
📌have earned a high school diploma or equivalent,
📌are a first-time student OR have not attended college in at least 3 years,
📌have 30 or fewer credit hours,
📌will commit to completing a college course.

If you are interested in applying, call us at 207.596.6906 to schedule an advising appointment. We're here for you! 👍

https://www.uma.edu/financial/scholarships/

07/16/2026

Due to power outage, we have closed for the afternoon.

06/27/2026

⏳ Register...Schedule...Enroll...Sign Up! No matter how you say it ~ it's time to get into those fall classes you want & need! If you delay reserving your seat, the classes may no longer be available.

Need to meet with an advisor for assistance? We're here for you! 😀
207.596.6906 • [email protected] • uma.edu/rockland

06/17/2026

✨ We will be closed Friday, 6/19 in observance of Juneteenth ~ Freedom Day ✨

06/08/2026

🌠 Looking for a fun place to work while supporting students as they pursue their college degree? Come join our team! We have a position available for a part-time Administrative Specialist (CL2).

For more information, please see the vacancy notice below:
https://fa-ewca-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/2786/?utm_medium=jobshare&utm_source=External+Job+Share

06/02/2026

🌞The summer semester is in full swing, and we are here getting ready for the fall. 😃🍂 Mainly interested in attending classes with an instructor face-to-face? Check out our list of fall in-person courses being offered next semester here at UMA Rockland! 👇

In-person instruction can be the most beneficial form of learning, as it provides learners with the opportunity to interact directly with instructors and fellow classmates, and receive immediate feedback on their work. Plus, our instructors are the best! 🙌

Please contact us if you are interested in learning more about the classes listed below. We're hear for you!
207.596.6906
[email protected]
uma.edu/rockland