Online Graduate Student Advising
Our advisors provide personalized support throughout your graduate education journey—from exploring master’s, doctoral, and graduate certificate programs to navigating admissions, enrollment, degree planning, and graduation. Whether you’re considering a program, preparing to enroll, or already taking classes, our advisors connect you with the guidance and resources you need to achieve your academic and professional goals.
DLL Advising Center
Prospective Students
How We Help
UMaineOnline advisors assist graduate prospective students through targeted guidance tailored to advanced degree seekers:
- Exploring Graduate Programs & Certificates: Helping prospective students navigate UMaine’s master’s, doctoral, and graduate certificate options to match their career goals and professional development needs.
- Clarifying Admission Requirements & Prerequisites: Advising applicants on specific program entry criteria, such as required GPA, standardized tests (GRE waivers, if applicable), prerequisite coursework, and professional experience requirements.
- Navigating the Graduate Application Process: Guiding prospective students through the Graduate School application portal, submission deadlines, and assembling required materials (e.g., letters of recommendation, official transcripts, and statements of purpose).
- Evaluating Transfer & Prior Credit: Providing information on transferring previous graduate-level coursework or applying relevant professional credentials toward degree requirements.
- Funding & Investment Guidance: Connecting students with information on tuition rates, employer tuition assistance programs, graduate assistantships, military benefits, and financial aid opportunities for graduate study.
Resources
Admitted Students
How We Help
UMaineOnline advisors assist admitted graduate students by helping them transition smoothly into their programs and navigate university systems:
- Navigating Onboarding & Orientation: Guiding newly admitted graduate students through setting up their MaineStreet account, University email, and completing onboarding requirements.
- Course Selection & Registration Support: Helping students understand their degree requirements, navigate registration systems, and connect with program-specific graduate coordinators or faculty advisors for course approvals.
- Accessing Graduate Resources: Connecting students with key university services, including the Graduate School, Fogler Library resources, accessibility services, and financial aid counsel.
- Understanding Policies & Milestones: Assisting students in understanding academic policies, registration deadlines, and progress milestones expected of graduate-level learners.
Current Students
How We Help
UMaineOnline advisors assist current graduate students by providing ongoing support to help them navigate advanced degree requirements and stay on track toward graduation:
- Degree Progress & Milestone Tracking: Assisting students in monitoring their progress through degree programs or certificates, ensuring coursework aligns with graduate plan-of-study requirements and university standards.
- Course Selection & Registration Assistance: Helping students plan term-by-term schedules, resolve registration holds, and coordinate with graduate program coordinators or faculty advisors for course approvals.
- Navigating University Policies & Administrative Processes: Guiding students through academic policies, add/drop or withdrawal procedures, leave of absence requests, and academic standing guidelines.
- Connecting with Graduate Support Services: Linking online graduate students to essential university resources, including Fogler Library research assistance, Writing Center support, accessibility services, and financial aid counseling.
- Graduation & Completion Planning: Helping students navigate final degree completion requirements, program clearance, and graduation application deadlines.
Questions?
Email dlladvising@maine.edu
