In 2002 a group of retired University of Maine professors in Orono decided that they would like the opportunity to take each other’s courses. To this end, these educators and community leaders founded Penobscot Valley Senior College (PVSC).

Today PVSC is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization run by volunteers. PVSC offers courses and events to members throughout the year. PVSC is part of the Maine Senior College Network (MSCN) which has 17 member organizations across the state.