A: No. Any student can take a course. Should you apply for admission in the future, the course would apply to the degree.
A: They may request an enrollment verification in person or email umfkreg@maine.edu.
A: They must take “12” credits to be a full-time student. Taking less than 12 credits during a semester makes them a part-time student.
A: Before making any changes to their courses, they should talk to their Academic Advisor. They can make their changes in MaineStreet up to one week after the semester begins.
NOTE: There is a full tuition refund if the courses are “dropped” within the first “two” weeks of classes. There is no tuition refund for courses dropped after the second week of classes.
NOTE: If the student is dropping their “last” course in their semester’s schedule, they must contact the Student Services Office (207) 834-7513.
NOTE: If the student does not have a University email address, or it has not been activated, please call (207) 834-7547 or email umfkitsupport@maine.edu
A: A university email address is given to the student as soon as they apply for admissions or register for a course. The email must be activated before it can be used. To activate their email address, please call 207) 834-7560 or email umfkitsupport@maine.edu. The activated University email address will be used to access all online University services.
A: MaineStreet is an online tool that permits students to access all of their student information, including classes, grades, bills, financial aid, and registration in their MaineStreet Student Center. Students may change their student information in the MaineStreet Student Center.
A: All official transcripts must be requested in writing and must include the name and address of the student, the name and address to whom the transcript is to be sent, and the signature of the student.
NOTE: Official transcripts will not be sent if the student has a HOLD on their student record for unpaid balances at the Business Offices, student loan exit requirements, or Immunization requirements.
Complete the Transcript Request form
A: In order to receive credits for work from other institutions, students must present official transcripts from each postsecondary school. The following students must send their transcripts to the Shared Processing Center (edocs@maine.edu).
Once transcripts are received in the Registrar’s Office, student transcripts will be evaluated and credit accepted as appropriate. The student will then be notified of the transferability of each course as well as how the credits will apply to his/her degree program. The acceptable credits will then be posted on the UMFK transcript. Decisions on transfer credit evaluations may be appealed to the Academic Affairs office (Refer to Academic Policies and Procedures).
A: Courses that are accepted in transfer apply to any degree offered by UMFK. In some cases, the credits will meet specific degree requirements and in some cases, the transfer credits will only meet elective credits. For questions on how specific courses meet specific degree requirements, call (207) 834-7520.
A: UMFK accepts credits from schools that have been accredited by one of the six regional associations. Courses with minimum grades of “C-“ and above will transfer.
A: The "Transfer Credit Report" will show the student how each of their courses was transferred to their UMFK transcript. Students should visit their Student Center page in MaineStreet. Under the Academics header, there is a link
A: All questions about how to get VA educational benefits, OR how to apply for Veterans Educational Benefits, OR whether they qualify for Veterans Educational Benefits should be directed to the Registrar’s Office (207) 834-7823.
A: Students must be in a degree program. They can apply for a degree by calling the Admissions Office at (207) 834-7600 or by visiting the web at https://www.umfk.edu/admissions/apply/
Visit Student and Campus Services for more information.