University of Southern Maine

PRE-REGISTRATION GUIDE and WISH LIST

STEP 1 – Math Readiness (C ore Area B & D)

Have you met the math readiness requirements?

STEP 2 - English Competency (Core Area C)

 STEP 3 - Admitted into the “GO” Program

GO is a quality academic program for growth and academic opportunity at the University of Southern Maine. 

GO's focus is academic success and support for all its participants.  

STEP 4 – Entry Year Experience                                 

The Entry Year Experience Courses (EYE) are designed to help students in their successful transition to college.

Students can choose from any of the ten EYE course topics listed below.  Each course is an interactive,

collaborative, challenging, and engaging learning environment. Classes are small in size which gives students a

chance to get to know each other through learning activities.

STEP 5 - Personal Exploration - HRD 110 - Choices, Changes and Careers

STEP 6 – Explore Major Interests

If you have any area of interest/major in mind, take a few minutes to review academic requirements for that

particular major.  The Undergraduate University Catalog is available on-line at http://www.usm.maine.edu/catalogs/. 

STEP 7 – The Core Curriculum

All students (regardless of major) must complete The Core Curriculum. 

The Core provides you an opportunity to explore interests and majors. 

1. Review the list of Core courses being offered this fall. 

2. Identify 2-3 courses in each “Area” that interest you.

3. Transfer the courses that interest you to the Pre-Registration Worksheet. 

4. Bring the Pre-Registration Worksheet with you to orientation to assist you in the registration process.

STEP 8 – Course Descriptions/Pre-requisites/Availability

To learn more about individual courses and if you qualify to take them this semester, visit the Course Search feature on MaineStreet.  If you have paid your $100 deposit, you will be able to log into MaineStreet and access the registration feature. 

You will need your User ID and Password to log in. 

If you lost  your Password, you can call the HELP Desk at 780-4029 for assistance.)

For the complete Reference Guide (PDF) click here.

To get to MaineStreet from the University of Southern Maine's home page

*Click on the Current Student Link*

*Select Login to Maine Street*

Enter your User ID which will be the name part of your email address before the @ sign.  (ex. firstname.lastname)

Enter your password and Click Sign In

Click on  to go to the course search feature.

You can also view your Wish List and Class Schedule.

You must choose a course subject to search.  You will then get a list of all courses in that subject area being offered.  Make sure Term: Fall Semester and Year: 2008.

You will see a list of all courses being offered in that subject.  Scroll down to the appropriate course.

If you click on the light blue hyperlink next to Section, you will be able to view the course description and pre-requisites.  If there is no description listed, you can check the University Catalog or contact the department.

Wish List

You can create a Wish List for your semester classes.  This feature allows you to collect courses you would like to take and hold the information in one place.  If you find a class section you would like to sign up for, click on the

and follow the instructions.  Do this process for each class and back up class you would like to take.  You can print this list and bring it with you to Orientation.  REMINDER:  Putting classes in your Wish List does not register you for those classes.  You still need to go through the registration process to add your classes.

Please print off a copy of your wish list or Pre-Registration worksheet and bring it with you for your Orientation session.

By taking the time now to review potential courses, you will be better prepared for your registration session at Orientation. 

For the complete Reference Guide (PDF) click here.