Congratulations on your Acceptance to UMA!
We look forward to your coming here.
As a new UMA student, we're sure you have a lot of questions on getting started. Our Admissions staff is committed to working closely with you to start you out on your road to a successful college career.
Registering for Classes
- Before you register for classes, you first need to talk with someone from our Admissions staff to see if you need to take Placement Tests in reading, writing, and math. These tests, which are given in a non-pressure situation, are only meant to help our students avoid enrolling in a course that is either too hard or too easy.
- Once placement tests are taken or waived, you will be ready to enroll in courses. For your first semester, our Admissions staff will help you select courses that are a good fit with your interests, skills, knowledge and experience.
- During your first semester, you will be assigned a faculty advisor who will help you select your courses during the remainder of your time at UMA.
Immunization
Maine State Law requires all full-time students and/or degree candidates born after 1956 to submit immunization records. Please drop off your records at the Registrar’s Office in Robinson Hall, or send to the Registrar’s Office at 46 University Drive, Augusta, Maine, 04330.
Credits for Prior Learning
You may be eligible to receive UMA credits for courses taken elsewhere or through special exams you can take before you start here.
- Transfer Credits - UMA offers transfer credit for course work completed at a regionally accredited institution with grades of "C-" or higher. UMA’s Transfer Officer will review your transcripts to determine what transfer credit will be awarded.
- You may also earn credit for previous learning/experience by taking CLEP/DANTES or Challenge Exams, or through a Portfolio Assessment. You can contact UMA's Academic and Career Advising Office at 621-3144 to find out more about your options.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
If you have not yet done so during the UMA admissions process, you should contact UMA's Financial Aid Office to explore your financial aid options. Types of aid you may be eligible for include scholarships and grants, loans, and work study. UMA awards aid packages to both full-time and part-time students.
Do not delay in contacting the Financial Aid Office. You will probably need to fill out the FAFSA form and the processing time could take three to four weeks.
Paying for Your First Semester Courses
UMA accepts payment by cash, check or credit card. Call the Bursar's Office 621-3399 to find out about our different payment plans. Before classes begin, you must either have paid in full or worked out an approved payment plan with the Bursar's Office.
Purchasing Your Books
You can purchase books and course materials through a local UMA bookstore or online at www.umabookstore.com.
New Student Orientation
A Quick Checklist for Becoming a Student
Placement Testing
Immunization
Course Selection & Sign-up
Credit for Prior Learning
Financial Aid Application
Payment Arrangements
Books
Orientation