Maine Engineering Pathway Program (MEPP)
Students interested in Engineering can begin their studies at one the University of Maine System (UMS) campuses at Augusta, Farmington, Machias, and Presque Isle and once successfully completed approximately 35 credits of engineering related courses, students will be able to transfer and finish their engineering degree at the University of Maine (UMaine) or the University of Southern Maine (USM).
Programs Offered
University of Maine
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil & Environmental Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering Physics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Construction Engineering Technology
- Electrical Engineering Technology
- Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Surveying Engineering Technology
University of Southern Maine
The number of engineering jobs in Maine has grown 25% in the last decade and the demand for engineering graduates continues to rise, with over 1,400 job postings last year alone. The majority of engineering seniors receive employment offers well before graduation, with an average annual salary of about $70,000.
Getting Started
Admission Requirements
The admission criteria are those of the UMS campuses at Augusta, Farmington, Machias, and Presque Isle. For application, please refer to the Admission Office of these four campuses at:
Transfer Requirements to UMaine & USM
Students must successfully complete the pre-engineering curriculum at UMA and earn a “C” or better in Calculus I & II, Chemistry I, and Physics for Engineers and Scientists I & II. Students may also complete courses towards general education requirements at UMaine or USM.
The minimum overall GPA requirement for transfer to the UMaine engineering program is 2.5. Students with a cumulative GPA greater than 2.0 may transfer to one of UMaine’s four engineering technology programs.
To transfer to the USM engineering program, the minimum overall GPA requirement is 2.5.
MEPP Advisors
University of Maine:
Mohamad Musavi, Associate Dean
University of Southern Maine:
Carlos Luck, Chair of the Engineering Department
University of Maine at Augusta:
Lester French, Associate Professor of Applied Mathematics
University Maine at Farmington:
Allen Bailey, Associate Professor Mathematics & Chairperson
University of Maine at Machias:
William Otto, Professor of Chemistry
University of Maine at Presque Isle:
Jason Johnston, Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Pre-Engineering First Year Curriculum
| Course | UMA | UMaine | USM | ||
| Course Number | Course Number | Cr. Hr. | Course Number | Cr. Hr. | |
| Year 1 – Fall Semester | |||||
| Intro to Engineering | TBD | Varies | 1-3 | EYE 112 | 3 |
| Calculus I | MAT 125 | MAT 126 | 4 | MAT 152 | 4 |
| Physics for Engineers & Physical Scientists I | PHY 121 | PHY 121 | 4 | PHY 121/114 | 4 |
| Chemistry | CHY 115 | CHY 121/123 | 4 | CHY 113/114 | 4 |
| College Composition | ENG 101 | ENG 101 | 3 | ENG 100 | 3 |
| TOTAL | 17 | 17 | |||
| Year 1 – Spring Semester | |||||
| Calculus II | MAT 126 | MAT 127 | 4 | MAT 153 | 4 |
| Physics for Engineers & Physical Scientists II | TBD | PHY 122 | 4 | PHY 123/116 | 4 |
| General Education Elective | Note | Note | 3 | Note | 3 |
| Bioengineering | |||||
| General Chemistry II | CHY 116 | CHY 122/124 | 4 | CHY 115/116 | 4 |
| Biology | BIO 110 | BIO 100 | 4 | BIO 105/106 | 4 |
| Chemical Engineering | |||||
| General Chemistry II | CHY 116 | CHY 122/124 | 4 | CHY 115/116 | 4 |
| Computer Programming in C+ | CIS 215 | COS 220 | 3 | COS 160/170 | 3 |
| Civil or Mechanical Engineering | |||||
| Computer programming in C+ | CIS 215 | COS 220 | 3 | COS 160/170 | 3 |
| General Education Elective | Note | Note | 3 | Note | 3 |
| Electrical or Computer Engineering, or Engineering Physics | |||||
| Computer Programming in C+ | CIS 215 | COS 220 | 3 | COS 160/170 | 3 |
| General Education Elective | Note | Note | 3 | Note | 3 |
| TOTAL | 18-19 | 18-19 | |||
Note: Consult the general education requirements of the school (UMaine or USM), which the student intends to transfer