Register now to secure your spot before the class you want fills up!  If you have not met with your advisor please click the link below

Alan Ferguson Scholarship: Now Accepting Applications

Available to UMA Ellsworth Center Students

Are you pursuing a career in healthcare? The Alan Ferguson Scholarship is now open for applications. To be eligible, students must meet the following criteria:

Enrollment: Must be a current UMA Ellsworth Center student.

Field of Study: Must be pursuing training or education in healthcare at the UMA Ellsworth Center.

Eligible Programs Include:

Degrees: Medical Laboratory Technology, Mental Health and Human Services, Dental, and Nursing.

Certificates: Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Technician, Child & Youth Care Practitioner, and Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician/Community.

Application Deadline: May 22, 2026

Ready to land your next opportunity?

Do you need to learn how to promote yourself  or how to utilize AI to sharpen your interviewing and Job Search skills, UMA Career Connections is there to help!

Sign up for one of the Spring Career Workshops offered to get expert guidance. 

Cost: Free for all UMA students (unless otherwise noted). 

Topics include: LinkedIn and AI and Job Search Strategies.  Click the button below for more information or to register!

Think you can beat the Pros? Prove it at our Backgammon Tournament!

We’re building our bracket and looking for the best players in the community. Before you enter the main event, you have to get past our house experts.

How to Qualify:

The Challenge: Face off against our 3 staff Pros.

The Goal: Win at least 2 out of the 3 matches to get your name on the board.

The Styles: All pros play Traditional; one is an Acey Deucey specialist!

The Tournament: Once the bracket is filled, we’ll set the date for the finals. Matches will be a "Best of 3" format to advance toward the title.

Ready to play? > Contact the Center to schedule your qualifying matches. Let’s see if you can bump the pros home!

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 Do you need help filling out your FAFSA for the 26-27 school year? 

Suzanne Graves-Hall is at the UMA Ellsworth Center every Tuesday and Thursday, and can help with all your FAFSA needs. Schedule an appointment today!

Need textbooks for the Summer or Fall Semester, or looking to give an old one a new home?

Check out the Center's Lending Library!

Borrow: We can lend you a textbook for the semester—saving you money!

Donate: We are always looking for gently used textbooks to help our community.

Consider donating and help a fellow student succeed!

Want to feel more connected to your UMA peers and community?

Join the Student Association! We meet once a month—either in person at the Ellsworth Center or via Zoom—to plan activities that benefit our community and create fun experiences for students.

Need Technical Support? From password resets to Brightspace troubleshooting, the Tech Hub has you covered. Get the answers you need by clicking the link below:

We are looking for ideas for our Wellness  space!  What would encourage you to use it for a stretch break between or after class?  Would you like to use it to attend the UMA free Zoom Yoga Session?  Let us know!  Please fill out the form, all ideas are welcome! 

We’re looking for fresh ideas to make the Center even better. What would get you through our doors more often? Whether it’s a dedicated study group, skill-building workshops, or just some fun social activities, we want to hear your thoughts.! Your input helps us create the college community experience you want!

Looking for a spot to recharge? The student lounge is the perfect place to tackle your to-do list or simply relax between classes. Whether you need a solo table for deep focus or a larger space to hang out with friends, we have plenty of room for everyone. Come by the Center today and make yourself at home!

 The Student Association, in partnership with the Good Shepherd Food Bank, provides free food staples for all UMA students. You can find the pantry located just to the right of the lobby. Remember to bring your reusable bags and stop by to grab what you need—we're here to help!

Did you know the Center has a workout space tucked away in the back? Equipped with a treadmill and weights, it’s the perfect spot to clear your mind and recharge. Stop by today and turn that stress into energy or take a well deserved break!

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