Summer Session 2008
Registration Information & Instructions

Summer Session registration will begin on March 10th and will continue until the start of any particular course as space allows. Session dates identify major sessions, but some courses often will have variable dates. Our on-line course listing will provide you more information for particular start and end dates.

Monday March 10 Registration opens for all matriculated students
Tuesday March 11 Registration continues for all matriculated students
Wednesday March 12 Open registration begins for non-matriculated graduate & undergraduate students

Please note that there are only 2 days reserved for priority registration for ALL matriculated students, regardless of class standing. Register early for the best selection!

In Person
Registration and payment may be made at the USM LAC Business Office or
Student Billing Offices located in Portland (Payson Smith Hall) and Gorham (Corthell Hall). Students need to pay by cash, checks, MasterCard, VISA, Discover credit and debit cards. Checks should be made payable to the University of Southern Maine. Business Office Hours: Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

IVR
If you have taken courses at USM before, you may register 24 hours a day by phone using University’s Interactive Phone Registration system (IVR) by dialing 780-5800 on any touch-tone phone. For further information regarding the use of IVR, please contact the Registrar’s office at 1-800-800-4876 ext. 5230 or visit their web site at www.usm.maine.edu/reg/grades.html.

By Phone
You may also register with the USM LAC Business Office by calling 753-6630 during the hours listed above. Please be prepared to provide the course number(s) CRN, and course title(s). Students need to pay by credit card at the time of registration for their registration to be valid. USM takes MasterCard, VISA, Discover credit and debit cards.

USM Lewiston-Auburn College - Tuition & Fees*

Maine Resident Tuition Undergraduate $198.00 per credit hour
Graduate $297.00 per credit hour

Other Fees Administration Fee $ 35.00 per student
Unified Fee $ 13.00 per credit hour
Parking Fee $ 3.00 per credit hour
Late Payment Fee $ 50.00

*** PLEASE NOTE - Tuition and fees are subject to change ***

NOTE: Unless other arrangements have been made, tuition and University charges are due at the time of registration. A $50.00 late fee will be assessed if payment is not received at that time.

Payment Plan
A payment plan is available. Please contact the LAC Business Office at 753-6630 or visit the Student Billing website at usm.maine.edu/buso/payplan.htm

Third Party Payments
The University will bill an employer that guarantees payment of a student’s charges. The employer must provide written payment authorization prior to registration. The student is responsible for all costs if the employer does not make payment.

Financial Aid
Student receiving financial aid must notify Suzanne Frigon at 207-753-6597 or Financial Aid office at 207-780-5250 of their plans to register on or before the time of registration.

Refund Schedule and Policy

Last day to DROP with No grade notation
Session 1 (7 week classes) May 18
Session 1 (4 week classes) May 14
Session 2 (7 week classes) July 6
Session 2 (4 week classes) July 3
Session 3 (variable lengths) variable dates

Last day to WITHDRAW with a grade of “W”
Session 1 (7 week classes) June 6
Session 1 (4 week classes) May 27
Session 2 (7 week classes) July 25
Session 2 (4 week classes) July 15, 2008
Session 3 (variable lengths) variable dates

Please contact the LAC Business office for a complete explanation of the USM refund policy and timeline.

Session Dates
(Many courses meet at times that do not fit into the session dates)
Session 1 (A) Seven Weeks May 12 - June 27
Session 1 (B) Four Weeks May 12 - June 6
Session 2 (A) Seven Weeks June 30- August 15
Session 2 (B) Four Weeks June 30- July 25
Session 3 Variable

Holidays
The University will be closed on Monday, May 26, Memorial Day, and Friday, July 4, for Independence Day.

University Of Southern Maine Email Communication Policy

In order to meet the academic and administrative needs of the University community, the University of Southern Maine has established email as an official and primary means of communication to all of its students, accepted and/or enrolled.

Students should activate their assigned email account at https://mail.maine.edu/. The complete Email Communication Policy can be found on-line at http://usm.maine.edu/doit

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