General
- What is General Education?
- Can I earn a degree online? I live in Michigan (or Colorado or Australia or Japan, etc.).
- Do I need to be in a degree program to take ITV/online courses?
- What is the difference between a University College Center and a site?
- Do I need to make an appointment with my nearest University College Center or site to view a missed ITV class?
- Do I need to be in a degree program to take ITV/online courses?
- How do I find out where my nearest University College Center or site is?
Accreditation
- Will the degree granting institution accept my SAT test scores?
- Will these credits transfer to another institution?
- Do these courses carry college credit from an accredited institution?
Admission
- How/where do I apply for admission to a degree program offered in part or in full at a distance?
- How do I register for a course?
- How long will it take to earn my degree?
- How do I apply for admission?
- Now that I have registered for a course, what do I do?
- What are course prerequisites?
- Where do I meet with an advisor?
- What do I need to take a course?
Exams
- How are my exams and papers sent to my instructor?
- If an exam/paper is missing, how is it tracked?
- How are my exams/papers returned to me?
- If I take an exam at a University College Center or site, will it be proctored?
- How are exams for online courses taken?
- Where do I take my course exams?
- Can I take my placement exams at my nearest University College Center or site?
- What is a placement exam and why do I need to take one?
- How are my exams/papers sent to my instructor?
- If an exam/paper is missing, how is it tracked?
- How are my exams/papers returned to me?
- If I take an exam at a University College Center or site, will it be proctored?
- Where do I take my course exams?
Online Courses
- Are online courses accredited?
- What is an online course?
- What computer skills do I need to take an online course?
- If I live out of state/country, can I take an online course?
Paying for College
- Where do I pay my bill?
- Where does the billing come from?
- Is there a charge for online courses and if so how much?
- Does financial aid cover ITV and online courses?
- How much do courses cost?
Technology
- What computer skills do I need to take an online course?
- If I take an ITV course via delayed viewing, how do I access the streams ?
- What do I need to take a course?
- How are courses delivered?
- How will the course be taught? How will I communicate with my instructor and classmates?
Are online courses accredited?
All University of Maine System courses, including online courses, are accredited with the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. More
What is an online course?
Online courses are accessed through a computer with a broadband internet connection. These courses have no regularly scheduled class meetings… More
What computer skills do I need to take an online course?
Basic computer skills are highly recommended. These basic skills include: word processing, file management, using email and internet searches. Some… More
What is General Education?
Required of all degree students, courses in the general education curriculum are those selected by faculty to develop degree-seeking students… More
How are my exams and papers sent to my instructor?
Papers handed in at a site or University College Center will be sent to the instructor by staff through the… More
If an exam/paper is missing, how is it tracked?
Students should always save a copy of their work just in case a paper is misplaced. If you are concerned… More
How are my exams/papers returned to me?
Corrected papers are returned to the University College Center or site where you are registered. More
If I take an exam at a University College Center or site, will it be proctored?
If the exam requires one, a proctor will be present. More
How are exams for online courses taken?
Some online courses require students to be present at a University College Center or site to take proctored exams. However,… More
Where do I take my course exams?
Unless otherwise noted, exams are taken at your nearest University College Center or site. More
Where do I pay my bill?
Tuition may be paid in person, mailed to the appropriate University of Maine System campus, or paid over the phone… More
Where does the billing come from?
You will receive a separate bill from each campus at which you are enrolled. Note: if you choose to enroll… More
Is there a charge for online courses and if so how much?
Yes. You are charged the tuition rate of the campus from which the course is originating. Various fees also apply,… More
Does financial aid cover ITV and online courses?
In-state students: Yes. However, you must be enrolled in a degree program within the University of Maine System and the… More
How much do courses cost?
The rate of tuition students pay is determined by the university offering your course. For more information and to see… More
Will the degree granting institution accept my SAT test scores?
Will the degree granting institution accept my SAT test scores? Yes, it depends upon the degree program how much weight… More
Can I take my placement exams at my nearest University College Center or site?
You can take placement exams at your nearest University College Center. Some sites do offer placement exams. Please call your… More
What is a placement exam and why do I need to take one?
A placement exam is an un-timed exam which estimates through a sample of questions your preparedness for college level work… More
Can I earn a degree online? I live in Michigan (or Colorado or Australia or Japan, etc.).
Please check our list of degree and certificate programs to view those available online. Please speak with the program coordinator… More
How/where do I apply for admission to a degree program offered in part or in full at a distance?
If you want to earn a degree at a distance, apply to the University of Maine System campus granting the degree. Please… More
How do I register for a course?
Students planning to attend classes at a University College Center, site or take an online class from their home should… More
Do I need to be in a degree program to take ITV/online courses?
No. As long as the prerequisite has been met, you are welcome to take the course. More
What is the difference between a University College Center and a site?
A University College Center acts as an extension of a University of Maine System campus. Students can receive many of… More
Do I need to make an appointment with my nearest University College Center or site to view a missed ITV class?
Most ITV classes include streaming video, allowing students to view lectures online. In some cases, an instructor will only allow… More
If I take an ITV course via delayed viewing, how do I access the streams ?
If you take an ITV course via delayed viewing, you should check with your instructor, or UC Learning Services at… More
What do I need to take a course?
To take an online course a student should have a computer with Internet access. Some courses have specific additional requirements… More
How are courses delivered?
Courses are delivered on-site, online, and via interactive television and videoconference. On-site courses are traditional classes where the university instructor… More
How will the course be taught? How will I communicate with my instructor and classmates?
Online courses incorporate a combination of teaching methods and instructional technologies which may vary from course to course: DVD lectures,… More
How long will it take to earn my degree?
Well, it depends. There are full-time and part-time students, and associate degrees and bachelor degrees. An associate degree typically consists… More
How do I apply for admission?
Apply for admissions by mailing an application or submitting an online version. Apply for financial aid by submitting your FAFSA… More
Will these credits transfer to another institution?
It is always up to the institution that you are matriculated with whether or not they will accept credits from… More
How are my exams/papers sent to my instructor?
Papers handed in at a site or University College Center will be sent to the instructor by staff through the… More
If an exam/paper is missing, how is it tracked?
Students should always save a copy of their work just in case a paper is misplaced. If you are concerned… More
How are my exams/papers returned to me?
Corrected papers are returned to the University College Center or site where you are registered. If you are taking the… More
If I take an exam at a University College Center or site, will it be proctored?
If the exam requires one, a proctor will be present. More
Where do I take my course exams?
Unless otherwise noted, exams are taken at your nearest University College Center or site. More
Now that I have registered for a course, what do I do?
If you are new to distance learning, attend an orientation session. Please call your local University College Center, site or… More
If I live out of state/country, can I take an online course?
Yes, however, some online courses require proctored exams. Call UC Learning Services at (207) 621-3408 or e-mail UC Learning Services… More
Do I need to be in a degree program to take ITV/online courses?
No. As long as the prerequisite has been met, you are welcome to take the course. More
What are course prerequisites?
If a course has “prerequisites” listed after the course description, do not register for the course unless you have satisfied… More
Where do I meet with an advisor?
Each student matriculated into a degree program is assigned a campus faculty advisor. If you can’t get to campus or… More
How do I find out where my nearest University College Center or site is?
Visit our locations page. More
What do I need to take a course?
To take an online course you should have a computer with Internet access. Some courses have specific additional requirements which… More
Do these courses carry college credit from an accredited institution?
All courses offered are from regionally accredited institutions within the University of Maine System or the Maine Community College System… More
