Eastern Maine Community College

Eastern Maine Community College (EMCC) is a community college in Bangor, Maine. It offers over 30 one- and two-year degree programs. The college offers technical, liberal arts and career programs at the undergraduate level. Eastern Maine was established in 1966 by act of the Maine Legislature, as Eastern Maine Vocational Technical Institute (EMVTI). In 1989, the name was changed to Eastern Maine Technical College (EMTC), and changed again in 2003 from "Technical" to "Community". Located in the center of Bangor, Maine its72-acre campus is next to Interstate 95, a short distance from Eastern Maine Medical Center. At EMCC, we prepare technicians and skilled workers for careers in mechanical, engineering, and construction industries; allied health professions; and business occupations. We develop programs of study in cooperation with experts currently working in representative areas of technology and business. We are dedicated to providing all students with a well-balanced education focused on problem solving, decision-making, communications, social understanding, computer applications, mathematics, and science. Our technology programs include concentrated studies in both technical theory and application in the area of specialization, and all of our programs require liberal arts courses to form the foundation for lifelong learning. Our programs and student support services are designed to develop leadership skills, personal responsibility, teamwork, and appreciation of the complex world around us.