Priority Registration
New Admits - First Meeting and Priority Registration
- **Intended for students in their first semester at USM.** This meeting is an opportunity to connect with new students in their first semester at USM, to answer any questions they may have, and to prepare for the Fall ‘Priority Registration’ process. Students should prepare for this meeting by creating a Wish List of potential courses.Continuing Students - Priority Registration
**Intended for continuing students (first year or sophomore standing) who have already completed a semester or more at USM.** These meetings are to help you review courses for next semester and prepare for registration. Students should prepare for this meeting by creating a Wish List of courses. **Students with 53 or fewer completed credits (first-years and sophomores)** please meet with me, your ***professional advisor***, for Priority Registration. **Students with 54 or more completed credits (juniors and seniors)** should meet with their ***faculty advisor*** for Priority Registration. Not assigned or not sure who your faculty advisor is? Check the advisor box in your Mainestreet student or contact either myself or your major department.Academic Development
Students who are on academic notice or probation are automatically put on an Academic Development Plan. Students are expected to schedule and keep 3-4 meetings per semester with their Academic Advisor. We have many resources as well as study strategies and opportunities available to enhance your academic success throughout your time here at USM. We are here to help!Academic Development Follow Up
This meeting is for students who have had their initial Academic Development meeting and wish to schedule follow up and check in appointments on set goals for the semester and/or review faculty mid-semester progress reports.General Meeting
(30 min)
This is a meeting with your assigned professional advisor to discuss quick questions, change of major or minor, prior approval forms, study abroad applications or strategize about study skills. *Not available during the Priority Registration period.*Graduation Planner
This meeting is to create a graduation plan. Please visit https://usm.maine.edu/advising/degreeplanning to start looking at your degree requirements, pre-requisites, four-year plan examples, etc. so you are best prepared for our meeting