Our Application for the Spring 2026 semester is open.
While we have passed our priority application and financial aid deadline, the application for the Spring 2026 semester is open. We have a small handful of spots remaining. Apply now!
Our Application for the 2026-2027 academic year is now open.
If you are interested in applying for our Fall 2026 or Spring 2027 semesters, you are invited to submit an application before our February 15 priority deadline. Click here to start your application.
Are you ready for an exciting, challenging academic experience on the Maine Coast?
We seek students who are looking for an exciting and challenging experience, thriving at their own school, and ready to seek new ways of learning for themselves and new ways to contribute to others. Maine Coast Semester at Chewonki is not for everyone. Students who enroll here-–high school juniors and seniors from a diverse array of communities across the country-–are self-directed, motivated, enthusiastic, and joyful. Come grow with us!
Visit Campus
See What We Mean by Life-Changing Learning in Nature Interested in learning more about life changing learning in nature? We highly encourage you to come see our 400-acre campus and ...
Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition Our comprehensive fee (inclusive of tuition, room, board, and books/academic materials) is $38,800 per semester for the 2026-2027 academic year. Financial aid at Maine Coast Semester is exclusively need-based ...
FAQ
What is a semester school? Semester schools, in general, are similar to the college-level “junior year abroad” but for high school students. The semester school model provides a boarding-school-like atmosphere ...
Contact Admissions
Reach out today: Admissions inquiries can be addressed to admissions@chewonki.org or by calling (207) 656-5817. Maine Coast Semester 485 Chewonki Neck Road Wiscasset, Maine 04578
Start or Resume Your Application
We are currently accepting applications for Spring 2026, Fall 2026, and Spring 2027 Start a New Application Resume a Saved Application While we have passed the priority application for Spring ...
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Application Checklist
Application Checklist 1. Complete the Online Application (required) Our application includes several elements: basic background information, awards and honors, extracurricular activities, a brief short answer section, and an essay. ...
Virtual Admissions Center
Life-Changing Learning to Prepare You for College and Beyond The Most Transformative Four Months of Your High School Experience Await! Step outside the typical classroom walls and dive into a ...
