When and How to Register – Office of Registration & Scheduling Services

Online:

If you have previously taken courses at the University of Southern Maine, register 24 hours a day by using the University’s MaineStreet Student Self-Service.
Submit a Request to Register which will initiate a follow-up communication, either email or phone call, from Registration Services.
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Phone:

Walk-In:

Students may register is person with the office of Registration & Scheduling Services

107 Bailey Hall, Gorham Campus
140 Luther Bonney Hall, Portland Campus
119 Lewiston Auburn College, Student Success Center

The University reserves the right to cancel course offerings, to set minimum and maximum class sizes, to change designated instructors of courses, and to make decisions affecting the academic standing of anyone participating in a course or program offered by the University of Southern Maine.

Open Registration for non-degree seeking and all students is about two weeks after the beginning of Priority registration for the Fall and Spring semesters. Non-degree seeking students wishing to register for classes may do so via MaineStreet Self-Service, walk-in*, or by phone. Once registered, please verify that the course information in MaineStreet is accurate. Please report any errors to the Registration & Scheduling Services office at 207-780-5230.

Current Students — Meet with your Advisor before registration to assist with appropriate course selection for timely degree completion. You should leave the meeting with the classes needed for the upcoming semester using the wish list option in MaineStreet and a plan to complete your current degree. The planner and degree progress report (DPR) are also helpful tools.

Newly Admitted Undergraduate Students (first-year, transfer, and readmitted students) — Register for first semester courses during Advising & Course Selection (ACS) appointments with Advising.

ACS appointments start on the following dates:

Fall term: May 1
Spring term: December 1
Summer term: March 5

To learn more about how to schedule your ACS appointment please visit Next Steps for Admitted Students.

Newly Admitted Graduate Students — Register for courses with your academic department and/or faculty advisor. For additional information, please refer to the Graduate Student Online Orientation.

Non-Degree Students — Register for courses with the Office of Registration and Scheduling Services or through MaineStreet during Open Registration. Registering for classes as a non-degree seeking student allows one to have access to the University and its resources, with the exception of financial aid. Non-degree students are not eligible to receive aid and are expected to cover cost(s) out of pocket.

Course Proficiency Requirements — Newly admitted degree students including freshmen, transfer, and readmitted students, who have not otherwise met proficiency requirements, must complete a placement examination in mathematics before registering for courses. The result of the examination will be used to determine appropriate course placement. For degree-seeking students, costs associated with this exam are covered in the student’s enrollment fee; non-degree students are encouraged to take the placement exam for a fee of $20. For information, contact the Office of Academic Assessment at 207-780-4383 or by email at kbeahm@maine.edu. Their main office is located at 628 Law Building on the Portland campus, and their testing facility is located at 240 Luther Bonney Hall on the Portland campus.

Registration Changes — Any changes to pass/fail, audit, or repeat status must be completed by the end of the add/drop period. Please note: courses taken to satisfy Core curriculum, academic honors, major and/or minor requirements may not be taken on a pass/fail or audit basis. Repeat forms are required for students repeating a class with a different course prefix and number.

Credit Limit— Students may take a maximum of 18 credits each term (Fall, Spring, and Summer). Additional credits require advisor’s and dean’s permission.

Please note: Students may take up to 4.5 credits during the Winter Session.

Late Registration — During the Fall & Spring semesters, students may add a course during the first week on a space-available basis. After the first week, students must have permission from the instructor to add. During Winter & Summer, students may add a course after the first day with permission from the instructor.

After the add/drop period, students must complete and submit an Add Form with the signature of the faculty of record. Students can also obtain faculty permission via email. Please note, payment for added courses is due within 10 calendar days of registration.

Academic Withdrawal Policy — Students withdrawing after the add/drop period through 60% of the course will receive a W grade. Students withdrawing after 60% of the course will receive an automatic grade of F. Failure to submit a notice of withdrawal may result in a failing grade and financial liability. Discussion with a faculty member is NOT proper notification of change.

Audits — Students may register for courses on an audit basis. With an audit registration, the student may participate in class work, but is not required to take examinations. An audit registrant should know, however, that state departments of education do not accept for certification or other purposes any course taken on an audit basis. An audit registrant is required to pay full tuition for the course. Registration status may not be changed beyond the add/drop period.

Apply to Graduate — Students who expect to complete baccalaureate or graduate degree requirements must complete the application in Maine Street Student Self-Service or by completing an Application for Degree. This form is also available at all Advising Centers and the Registration & Scheduling Services office.