COA Life

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  • pier_dusk

    COA’s pier at twilight.

  • class in Straus Room

    Students give presentations in a sustainable business class.

    Jason P. Smith

  • Gates center and red bricks in spring

    Students outside the Gates Center in spring

    Jason P. Smith

  • Turrets aerial winter

    Turrets and Frenchman Bay in winter, from the air

  • 2D design critique

    Students prepare for a critique in 2D Design.

    Rose Dawson

  • Bio 2 in the bog

    Faculty Nishi Rajakaruna looks at bog flora with Bio 2 students.

    Rose Dawson

  • rehearsing telephone

    Students rehearse for a performance of the play “Telephone.”

  • Students in the lab with seaweed

    Pressing seaweed specimens in the lab.

    Rose Dawson

  • drafting studio

    Students at work in the drafting studio.

    Jason P. Smith

  • herpetology class frog

    Students in the Herpetology class with a frog.

    Michelle Doucette

  • Karen and Catherine class

    Class in the library seminar room.

    Jason P. Smith

  • Pier

    COA pier at sunrise

    Rose Dawson

  • sarah hall class

    Geology class in Acadia.

    Jason P. Smith

  • student clam flat survey

    Students participate in a clam flat survey in Frenchman Bay.

    Megan McCosker

  • students computers

    Jason P. Smith

  • Turrets roof and blue sky in winter

    Bright winter skies over the Turrets.

  • winter storm

    Winter storm – view of Bar Island from campus.

    Laura Montenari

You’ll have the opportunity to tour our campus, sit in on classes, eat in our highly-praised dining hall, and speak with faculty, students, and staff about the college. This program is designed to offer prospective students a comprehensive view of COA’s unique learning environment and community. We hope you can join us!

Activities include

  • Campus tour and interview
  • Class visits
  • Boat tour of Frenchman Bay
  • Admission Q&A
  • Open mic night
  • Evening reception with faculty, students, and COA president Darron Collins ’92 
  • Download the tentative schedule

Details

Program dates: October 8–9, 2018
Eligibility: For high school juniors and seniors, transfer students, and their families
Register by: October 1, 2018
To register: Click here
Questions: 800-528-0025 or email inquiry@coa.edu

Additional information for planning your visit

Acadia National Park
Accommodations
Bar Harbor
Maps & Directions
Mount Desert Island