Matriculated USM students who completed specific Jobs for Maine Graduates credentials while in high school are eligible for the following general elective credits.

  • Digital Literacy (GEL 1XX – 1 cr) 
  • Entrepreneurial Mindset (GEL 1XX – 1 cr) 
  • Financial Literacy (GEL 1XX – 1 cr) 
  • Job & Career Ready (GEL 1XX – 1 cr) 
  • Leadership Development (GEL 1XX – 1 cr) 
  • Multicultural Foundations (GEL 1XX – 1 cr) 
  • Pathway Navigation (GEL 1XX – 1 cr) 
  • Personal Growth (GEL 1XX – 1 cr) 

Students can earn a maximum of 8 credits through JMG credentials. No credit will be awarded for partially-completed credentials.  Credit earned through JMG credentials does not affect GPA. 

Students should submit documentation of credential completion through their Parchment accounts to priorlearningusm@maine.edu

Students with questions should contact the CPL office at priorlearningusm@maine.edu or 207-780-5909.