Contact College of the Atlantic

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: [email protected]

Request info or connect

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

COA student wins statewide business pitch competition

Pre‑veterinary student Andie Piliouras ’26 earns $10,000 for her dog treat brand promoting healthier habits for pets. Read More

Mary Harney ’96 earns PhD at 77 after a lifetime of advocacy and resilience

Born in an Irish Mother and Baby Home, Harney’s journey to a doctoral degree spans decades of learning, activism, and community leadership. Read More

Sharing a meal to strengthen food access

The fields of College of the Atlantic Beech Hill Farm set the table for the annual Share the Harvest Farm Dinner, an event that pairs local, organic food with meaningful support for food security on Mount Desert Island. Read More
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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.

Meal menu

From curries to carnitas, savory tofu to Maine seafood, our dining hall celebrates flavor, community, and responsible sourcing.

more student resources and info

Everything you’re looking for (we hope) in one central place.


Ready to build your own path?

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Join a close-knit community built for curiosity, collaboration, and purpose.

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connect with admissions

Talk with an admission counselor about your interests, questions, and goals.

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Plan a Visit

Attend a class, meet students, and experience learning rooted in place.