General Meeting
This is a meeting with your assigned Academic Advisor to discuss quick questions, change of major or minor, prior approval forms, study abroad applications or strategize about study skills. Not to be used for priority registration appointments.Priority Registration
First Semester Meeting for New Admits
A meeting for new advisees, in their first semester of attendance at USM, to answer any questions, set academic goals, and to prepare you for the Priority Registration process at USM.Continuing Students at First Year or Sophomore Standing
Priority Registration meetings are to review classes for the upcoming academic semester/session. Students should prepare a wish list and come to the meeting with ideas on what classes they'd like to take or questions about their plan. Remember-I advise, you decide! These meetings typically occur from mid-October to the end of November or from mid-March to the end of April. Students with 53 or less completed credits, undeclared, or Conditionally Admitted students meet with their academic advisor for this appointment. Students with 54 or more credits meet with their faculty advisor for this appointment. Contact your major department directly or check your MaineStreet Student center if you are unsure of your faculty advisor.Academic Development
Initial Meeting
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 a 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 meeting is for students who have had their initial Academic Development meeting and wish to schedule follow up and check in appointments on set goals for the semester and/or review faculty mid-semester progress reports.Progress Towards Degree
This meeting is to review your progress towards your degree and to create a graduation plan. Please visit https://usm.maine.edu/advising/degree-planning-2020-2021 to start looking at your degree requirements so that you're better prepared for our meeting.