{"id":822,"date":"2021-10-13T23:27:23","date_gmt":"2021-10-14T03:27:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mainestudies\/?page_id=822"},"modified":"2021-10-18T12:12:15","modified_gmt":"2021-10-18T16:12:15","slug":"student-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mainestudies\/student-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"

These links go to external pages, including the UMaine Graduate School, UMaine Online, and various other sites. They are provided here simply as an information resource for current and potential students. The Maine Studies Program does not take responsibility for the content or accuracy of these pages.<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Graduate Student Resources<\/h3>\n

University of Maine Graduate Studies<\/a> \u2013 The general landing page for the Graduate School at UMaine.<\/h4>\n

Applying to Graduate School at UMaine<\/a> \u2013 A general page for those thinking of applying for graduate studies.<\/h4>\n

Graduate Student Information<\/a> \u2013 A single page with links to information for UMaine grad students. Useful.<\/h4>\n

Graduate Catalog<\/a> \u2013 Full list of graduate courses; slight changes each year so be sure you are in current version.<\/h4>\n

UMaine Online<\/a> \u2013 The MAIS degree, Maine Studies track is an online degree, supported by UMaine Online.<\/h4>\n

DLL Advising Center<\/a> \u2013 This office can provide support for MAIS students when applying or during their degree.<\/h4>\n

Veterans Education and Transition Services<\/a> \u2013 A very useful place to start for veterans and reservists.<\/h4>\n

Graduate School Policies and Regulations<\/a> \u2013 Like the U.S. Constitution, you should probably be familiar with this.<\/h4>\n

Forms and Documents<\/a> \u2013 A single listing of most of the forms you might eventually need. Very useful.<\/h4>\n

Financial Responsibility Statement<\/a> \u2013 A ridiculous piece of legalese that says you will pay your bills. You will see a registration hold in MaineStreet until you sign this statement each semester.<\/h4>\n

Bursar’s Office<\/a> \u2013 This is where you pay your bills. Not all of them; just for UMaine.<\/h4>\n

Program of Study Information<\/a> \u2013 This page contains various information about the Program of Study.<\/h4>\n

“MAIS Program of Study”<\/a> \u2013 While this page is supposed to be about the POS, it also has other information.<\/h4>\n

Program of Study Form<\/a> – Direct link to the downloadable POS form for master’s students.<\/h4>\n

Change in Program of Study Form<\/a> – This form is for making revisions to your existing POS.<\/h4>\n

Domestic Study Away form<\/a> \u2013 Sounds obscure, but you MUST submit this form if you want to take a non-UMaine class and have it count toward your degree. And it must be approved BEFORE you actually take it.<\/h4>\n

Master Project<\/a> \u2013 This page has basic information about the master project for MAIS students. Useful.<\/h4>\n

Thesis Resources<\/a> – Various instructions for completing a master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation. Useful.<\/h4>\n

Graduate Faculty Info & ROQ Form<\/a> \u2013 If you are asking someone to be on your committee and they are not already approved as part of the UMaine graduate faculty, they should read this page and complete the “Record of Qualifications” form.<\/h4>\n

Graduation Information<\/a> \u2013 A very useful page with important steps and deadline for graduation. Read it!<\/h4>\n

Options for Leaving and Returning to UMaine (with forms)<\/a> \u2013 For if you need to take a Leave of Absence.<\/h4>\n

Withdraw from Graduate School Form<\/a> \u2013 If all else fails, here is the form to use.<\/h4>\n

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Undergraduate Student Resources<\/h3>\n

Bachelor of University Studies (BUS)<\/a> \u2013 This page has information about the BUS degree, which is largely designed for those returning to the University of Maine to complete their undergraduate degree.<\/h4>\n

CLAS Advising & Academic Services<\/a> \u2013 This is the advising office for the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. Very useful.<\/h4>\n

Change of Program\/Plan\/Subplan form<\/a> \u2013 This confusing, catch-all form is used to declare or change an undergraduate major or minor. Please see your faculty advisor or your college’s advising office if you need instructions or assistance.<\/h4>\n

CLAS Majors and Minors<\/a> \u2013 A listing of all majors and minors within the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences.<\/h4>\n

Undergraduate Catalog<\/a> \u2013 Changes each year; make sure you are looking at the most recent version.<\/h4>\n

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Employment Resources<\/h3>\n

\u2022 List of Maine Job Websites\u00a0(ME Dept. of Education)<\/a><\/h4>\n

\u2022 Maine Education Jobs<\/a><\/h4>\n

\u2022 Maine Library Jobs<\/a><\/h4>\n

\u2022 Maine Nonprofits Jobs<\/a><\/h4>\n

\u2022 University of Maine System Jobs (various campuses)<\/a><\/h4>\n

\u2022 Maine Career Center<\/a><\/h4>\n

\u2022 Job Hunting in Maine: Putting the Pieces Together [pdf]<\/a><\/h4>\n

\u2022 Opportunities for Veterans in Maine<\/a><\/h4>\n

\u2022 <\/strong>Career OneStop (U.S. Dept. of Labor)<\/a><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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