- Learners must attend 80% or more of the total classroom hours to receive completion status.
- We do not give partial credit.
- If you are unable to attend class, please contact us and your course instructor as soon as possible (see Refund Policy below).
- No refunds or transfers for no-call, no-show.
- For scheduled, open enrollment courses: 100% refund if you withdraw five or more business days before the class start date.
- For asynchronous/rolling enrollment classes: a refund can be requested 7 days from the purchase date. The course fee will be only be refunded if less than 10% of the course has been completed. Contact usmpdp@maine.edu to inquire about a refund.
- Forecasted Inclement Weather: We monitor the weather regularly, and will be reaching out to learners ASAP regarding if class is still happening, or if it will need to be rescheduled due to weather. Safety comes first!
- Inclement Weather: In case of inclement weather, please call the USM Storm Line at (207) 780-4800 for the University open/close status. The recorded storm cancellation message begins at 6:00am and updates as necessary.
- USM Delay or Closure: Regardless if the class is online or in person, if the University is closed or delayed, PDP is closed or delayed.
- Low Enrollment: We will be contacting all enrolled learners within two weeks of the course start date if the course needs to be postponed due to low enrollment. New dates and times will be shared ASAP. Any enrolled learners who are unable to join the rescheduled session will be issued a full refund.
- Records are maintained for a maximum of 7 years
- There currently is no charge for a transcript or certificate to learners in any course offered through the Professional Development Programs open enrollment catalog.