Classification: Students who have less than 30 credit hour semesters are considered Freshman. Freshman should not be permitted to take upper level classes, unless they have advance placement credits.
Guidelines for First Year Academic Advising
All students coming in with 0—24 credits are considered first year students (Freshman class)
Getting to know your advisee is good practice which will provide a foundation for an effective advising relationship.
Introduce advisee to Course curricular plan as well as degree requirements for graduation.
Advisors play a huge role in helping students navigate the resources on campus.
Students may change advisors at any time. Some students may seek out an advisor in their degree field before they officially declare a field of study.
You are encouraged to make connections with students during the summer by simply reaching out to them via email or set up a time for a phone conversation.
Checklist:
Transfer credits from early college program.
If student has promissory scholarship—needs 15 credits (30 residency credits per year through “UMFK”).
Check which major the students wants to be in and if it corresponds with the major that is listed in their Main Street; also place the student in the correct FYE cohort.
If the student is an athlete—must successfully complete a minimum of 24 credits per year (Does not include classes that students are repeating).
Student is assigned the correct advisor in their field of study.
If International Student—minimum of 12 credits to be full time, and 9 credits face-to-face for SEVIS eligibility.
