Priority Registration

First Semester Meeting for New Admits (60 min)

A meeting for our new advisees, in the first semester of attendance, to answer any questions about USM you have and to prepare you for the Priority Registration process at USM.

Continuing Students First Year or Sophomore Standing (30 min)

These meetings take place from mid-March to the end of April and again from the middle of October until the end of November to review classes for the next semester and prepare for registration. Students should prepare a Wish List. Remember-- I advise, but you decide! **Students with 53 or less completed credits** meet with their **professional advisor** for this appointment. All undeclared and Conditionally Admitted students meet with their professional advisor. **Students with 54 or more completed credits** meet with their **faculty advisor for this appointment.** Not assigned or not sure? Contact your major department directly or check your Mainestreet Student Center.
Academic Development

Initial Meeting (1 Hour)

Students who are on academic notice or probation are automatically put on an Academic Development Plan. Students are expected to schedule and keep 3 - 4 meetings per semester with their Academic Advisor. We have many resources as well as study strategies and opportunities available to enhance your academic success throughout your time here at USM. We are here to help!

Follow Up/Check in

This is a meeting with your assigned professional advisor to discuss quick questions, change of major or minor, prior approval forms, study abroad applications or strategize about study skills. *Not available during the Priority Registration period.*
General Meeting

(60 min)

This is a meeting with your assigned professional advisor to discuss questions, change of major or minor, prior approval forms, study abroad applications or strategize about study skills. *Not available during the Priority Registration period.*

(30 min)

This is a meeting with your assigned professional advisor to discuss quick questions, change of major or minor, prior approval forms, study abroad applications or strategize about study skills. *Not available during the Priority Registration period.*

Graduation Planner (1 Hour)

This meeting is to create a graduation plan. Here is a link to find your major requirements in the USM catalog: https://usm.maine.edu/majors-minors-programs and a reminder on how to view your core, major, and overall graduation requirements in the Degree Progress Report in MaineStreet can be found here so that you're best prepared for our meeting: https://mycampus.maine.edu/group/usm/degree-progress-report-for-students