Our Application for the 2026-2027 academic year is open.
Applications for Spring 2027 are still open! We are now reviewing applications and financial aid materials on a rolling basis. Click here to start your application.
Applications for the 2027-2028 academic year will open in the fall. Please fill out the “request info” form above to learn more.
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 ...
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) 656-5883. Maine Coast Semester 485 Chewonki Neck Road Wiscasset, Maine 04578 Questions? Contact our Admissions team! ...
Start or Resume Your Application
Applications for the 2027-2028 academic year will open in late fall. Please click the Request Info button below to learn more. × Apply Now for Fall 2028 Start a New ...
Admissions Events
Coming in November: Virtual Admissions Event. Check back for details. Upcoming Events
Application Checklist
Applications for the 2027-2028 academic year will open in the late fall. Please fill out the “Request Info” form above to learn more. × Application Checklist 1. Complete the ...
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 ...
