Each semester you will meet with your academic advisor to discuss your course selection for the following semester. This usually happens in early October for spring semester and early March for fall semester. There are a few things that you should do prior to your appointment. Coming to your appointment with the following accomplished will help to make your course selection and registration process very productive.

Before Your Appointment:

• Review the Core curriculum requirements in your USM catalog or your Guide to Graduation
• Pick up and review the course schedule of next semester courses. The schedules are available at Advising Services on both campuses and the Registrar's Office in Gorham. Click here for Online Course Search.
• Develop a list of possible classes
• Check to see if you have met proficiencies and course prerequisites

At Your Appointment You Can Expect to:

• Confirm your remaining requirements
• Design a schedule that fits your needs
• Get your Registration Authorization Number (RAN) and advisor's approval, which are needed to register