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Maine Maritime Academy Preparatory Program (MMA Prep)

Build Your Foundation for Success at MMA

If you’re ready to chart your course at Maine Maritime Academy but need to strengthen your academic foundation first, MMA Prep can help you get there.

MMA Prep is designed to help students meet the Academy’s rigorous academic standards and transition smoothly into a bachelor’s degree program in business, engineering, technology, science, or transportation.

What Is MMA Prep?

MMA Prep is a collaborative academic agreement between the Maine Community College System and Maine Maritime Academy.
This partnership provides a clear pathway to an MMA degree while allowing students to begin their studies at a community college.

  • In Maine: MMA Prep is available at any of the state’s seven community colleges.
  • Outside of Maine: Students may complete equivalent coursework at another two-year or four-year institution before enrolling at MMA.

How It Works

Students in the MMA Prep program complete foundational coursework during a prep year, ensuring they are fully prepared to succeed at Maine Maritime Academy. Depending on your level of preparedness, this could be an example of 1st Year course load.  The courses with a course code following have been pre-approved for transfer to MMA, provided a C or better grade is earned. These reflect Eastern Maine Community College courses. Course codes will differ at other colleges / universities and would need to be reviewed for transferability.  Students should discuss their goals with an admissions representative at MMA for assistance in building a prep year that is most beneficial to their foundational learning and major of choice at MMA.

Suggested Courses

Semester 1 Semester 2
College Algebra Pre-Calculus (MA217)
Chemistry with Lab Physics with Lab (PHY121)
College Composition (ENG101) Elective (PSY101, SOC101, & others)

Admission and Next Steps

The Office of Admissions may offer an MMA Prep decision to applicants who would benefit from an additional year of foundational learning before enrolling.

If you receive an MMA Prep offer—or if you’re interested in learning more about this unique pathway—please contact us at: admissions@mma.edu.

We’re here to help you prepare for success and start your journey toward becoming a Mariner.

  1. Central Maine Community College (Auburn)
  1. Eastern Maine Community College (Bangor)
  1. Kennebec Valley Community College (Fairfield & Hinckley)
  1. Northern Maine Community College (Presque Isle)
  1. Southern Maine Community College (South Portland & Brunswick)
  1. Washington County Community College (Calais)
  1. York County Community College (Wells)