Progressing in your program
While you focus on your coursework to complete your degree, here you will find the support to complete the administrative requirements of moving through your degree program.
Resources
Exceptions to Regulation
Students have the privilege of petitioning for exceptions to the regulations of the Graduate Faculty but must submit convincing evidence that the exception is needed and warranted. The Exception to Regulation form should be completed and submitted to us with appropriate signatures.
appeals
A student filing an academic appeal is encouraged to request that the advisor or other faculty member act as a counselor and/or representative. For full details on the procedure for submitting an appeal, review the document at the link below.
For More assistance with exceptions and appeals
Leave of Absence
Leave of Absence
Degree students in good standing who need time away from their program (e.g. unable to maintain active status) should apply for on-leave status to reserve the right to return when they can.
Time spent in on-leave status (for a maximum of one year) is not considered part of the time limit for degree completion.
This type of enrollment maintains a place for the student as a member of the Graduate School but does not entitle the student to any other University privileges of a regularly enrolled full-time student, or part-time student.
Complete and submit the on-leave form. Questions should be directed to Aylah Ireland (aylah.ireland@maine.edu).
returning from a leave of absence
To return from a leave of absence, the student should confer with the advisor(s) and enroll in the course(s) to be taken in their first semester back.
withdrawing from UMaine
Withdrawing from the University
To ensure proper posting of their academic and financial records, students who withdraw from graduate study should submit the withdrawal form.
