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Contact College of the Atlantic
Don’t hesitate to get in touch. Or better yet, come for a visit
College of the Atlantic
- Address: 105 Eden Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
- Phone: 207-288-5015
- Fax: 207-288-4126
- Admissions/Financial Aid: 800-528-0025
- Email: inquiry@coa.edu
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Get updates about our self-directed and interdisciplinary academic program, our tight-knit community, the admission process, upcoming events, and more.
Visit campus
Visitors are welcome to take a campus tour led by student tour guides. You’ll get an overview of COA and have a chance to ask questions.
Schedule an interview
An admission interview is a great way to share more about yourself with our admission committee.
Connect with admissions staff
Do you have questions about College of the Atlantic? Would you like to learn a little more about us? Then we invite you to schedule an informal online session with one of our staff.
Faculty & staff directory
Get acquainted with our faculty and staff.
Offices & facilities directory
Switchboard, offices, and facilities.
Maps & directions
Visiting our campus is a wonderful way to get to know the College of the Atlantic community.
Stories from the Field
T. Rex ran on its tiptoes “Like an eight-ton chicken”
The New York Times reports on a groundbreaking biomechanics study led by COA’s Adrian Boeye ’26. Read More
10th annual COA Summer Institute features star lineup
The 2026 College of the Atlantic Summer Institute will bring some of the nation’s most compelling thinkers, artists, and public leaders to Mount Desert Island for a week of conversation and inquiry marking the United States’ 250th anniversary. Read More
Student Resources
Thorndike Library
Research expertise, specialized databases, and guidance for independent and collaborative projects across disciplines.
Registrar
Registration, course offerings, student forms, transcripts, and support as you design your program of study.
Writing Center
Focused help for brainstorming, drafting, revising, and refining papers, projects, proposals, and presentations.
Career Development
Internship planning and placement, resume and interview preparation, and connections to meaningful work.
Academic Support Services
Study skills, learning strategies, and accommodations designed around your strengths and challenges.
more student resources and info
Everything you’re looking for (we hope) in one central place.
Meal menu
From curries to carnitas, savory tofu to Maine seafood, our dining hall celebrates flavor, community, and responsible sourcing.
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Join a close-knit community built for curiosity, collaboration, and purpose.
connect with admissions
Talk with an admission counselor about your interests, questions, and goals.
Plan a Visit
Attend a class, meet students, and experience learning rooted in place.