USM's Lewiston-Auburn College provides academic
counseling services to all matriculated students and potential
students. Our advisors can assist you with questions about
admission, placement testing, prior learning credit, academic
programs, and course selection. It is important that you
schedule an advising session with an academic advisor prior
to registering for classes. Once you are admitted to one
of our degree programs, you will be assigned a faculty advisor
to help guide your progress toward graduation. Please
call 753-6500 for more information or to schedule an
appointment. Click here for more
information about Student Success at USM LAC and how to
contact us.
Comprehensive career services are available
to all USM students at Lewiston-Auburn College. Some of
the services include career planning assistance, interest
assessments, a computer-based student employment service,
and a variety of workshops to help students develop resumes
and sharpen job-hunting, interviewing, and career planning
skills. We also provide a computerized career exploration
program and have career related books and resources to help
students gain insight into specific careers and the job
search process. Click here to find out more!
Tutoring assistance in writing, math, statistics,
and computers is available to all students. Our Writing
Center staff provide one-on- one tutorials to help students
improve their writing and critical thinking skills. One-
on-one or small group assistance in math and statistics
is provided by our math tutor. Student computer consultants are
available in the information commons to work with students who
need assistance with computer applications..
Professionals
from the USM Counseling Center are available at USM's Lewiston-Auburn
College for short-term counseling services to all students.
Services include crisis/emergency assistance, personal counseling
(for individuals, couples or groups), and referral services
to both USM and community resources. Students who request
counseling often have concerns and questions that interfere
with their academic progress or other areas of personal
growth. All information gathered in counseling is held in
strict confidence. Please call 753-6685 to schedule an appointment.
The Writing Center is open and free
of charge to all students at USM LAC. Sign up for
regular tutorials on the sign-up sheet posted by the Writing
Center door. For special appointments, email
writingcenter@usm.maine.edu or call 753-6513 (voice mail). For their hours, handouts
and general writing advice, explore the Writing
Center website. The
Writing Center can help you generate ideas for a writing
assignment, organize your ideas, sharpen your critical thinking
skills, learn punctuation and grammar rules, develop a more
sophisticated writing style, and integrate and document
research materials.
USM makes every effort, through financial
aid, to bring a college education within reach of every
student in need. USM has a strong commitment to adult students
and provides need-based financial assistance in the form
of grants, loans, and work-study. Our Financial Aid representatives will provide comprehensive financial aid
counseling and services to USM students on this campus.
They can answer your questions and provide the necessary
forms. They may also direct you to other potential sources
of financial aid, including available scholarships. For
more information, please call 753-6597.
This USM office works closely with students who have disabilities
to provide academic accommodations needed to ensure equal
access to educational opportunities at USM. Students at USM LAC who have a documented physical, auditory, visual,
medical, psychological, or learning disability may receive
academic services from this office. Students are encouraged
to contact the Office
of Academic Support for Students with Disabilities as
soon as they are accepted to the University at 800-800-4876
ext. 4706 or TTY 780-4395. Liaison services for students with
disabilities are provided on site at USM LAC through Mary Sylvain
Leonas in the Student Services Office at 753-6561.
Academic transcripts and other registrar-related services on the Lewiston campus are provided through Student Services. A transcript request form is needed which you may obtain at the office or download at usm.maine.edu/reg/transcriptrequest.pdf and fax it to 753-6555 or mailing it to Transcript Dept., USM LAC, 51 Westminster Street, Lewiston ME 04240. Please allow 5-10 days for your transcript request to be processed. Students may also access their grades and academic history via Mainestreet.
Students from other University of Maine System campuses who are taking courses at USM should complete a transcript request form to transfer their USM grades to the appropriate campus. Click here for USM’s Registrar’s homepage.
The Student Government Association (SGA) is a very active
student organization that sponsors a wide variety of informational,
educational and recreational activities that are available
to all students. The SGA is actively involved in planning
activities and in expanding services to students. Officers
and senators of the SGA, elected by USM LAC students, play a very important role in the student government
process.