Although the UMS fall semester is still months away, college professionals recommend that people thinking about entering the university prepare as early as possible. Career considerations, financial aid application, and placement testing typically take more time and attention than people may realize. University College encourages potential students to contact a local Center to schedule a time to discuss their career and educational goals.
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An advisor can help a student navigate the processes of academic life and can provide an important source of guidance throughout that student’s college experience
Topics routinely discussed at an advising session include:
Admission information, degree offerings, and transfer questions
Financial aid information
Disability services information and referral
Early study for high school students
Prior learning assessment and advanced placement credit
Placement testing
Tutoring, study skills, note taking, test anxiety
Career decision-making and resources
Personal support and referral
Each semester, University College offers access to more than 400 courses leading to dozens of degree and certificate programs from the University System campuses. Degrees in education, health and human services, business, nursing, library science, counseling, and the liberal arts can be completed locally at the center and online.
For more information about programs and courses and to schedule an advising session, please contact University College at 1-800-868-7000 or visit www.learn.maine.edu.