Rodney Mondor

Associate Director for Advising Services

119 Payson Smith Hall - Portland

207-780-4040(phone and to make appointments)

207-780-5605 (fax)

rmondor@usm.maine.edu   (Email with questions)            

                                   www.usm.maine.edu/~rmondor  (Learn more about me)

Welcome

It is my pleasure to be your academic advisor.  My role is to support you throughout the development and achievement of your educational goals.  Don't short change yourself...take an active role in your future at USM.  It can make a big difference.  Just a few minutes of prep time can make our appointments and the registration process go smoothly.

Call 780-5652 to schedule an appointment.  If you cannot make your scheduled meeting, please call to inform us so other students can have an opportunity to meet with me.

Prior to our 1st Meeting: (New Students)

• Check out Success Tips for your meeting

  • Identify which areas you need to complete

  • "SHOP" for majors to explore course options

• Make sure you have logged into WebDSIS.

  • Look at your Degree Audit

  • If you are undecided with a major - check out the SHOP feature

• Make sure you have logged into MaineStreet.

  • Customized your Portal Page

  • Verify all biographical information

Prior to our pre-registration meeting: (Oct-Nov / Mar-Apr)

• View your Degree Audit Report (DARS).  http://www.maine.edu/dsis/

  • Identify which areas you need to complete

  • "SHOP" for majors to explore course options

• Develop a list of possible classes

  • Check to see if you have met proficiencies and prerequisites

  • Review the Core curriculum requirements in your USM catalog

• Pick up and review the course schedule of next semester courses 

  • Advising Services - 119 Payson Smith (P) / 113 Upton Hall (G)

  • Registrar's Office - Corthell Hall (G)

• Click here for Online Course Search

Creating a Schedule

• Feel free to use the weekly schedule planner when creating a schedule.

  • Registration Form - for class registration

  • Sample Planner

  • Week Planner

Exploring Major/Career Options

• What Can I Do With A Major In ...?  Remember your major does not dictate your career path.  There are many options and you should explore them.  Check out these websites and learn more.

  • http://www.uncwil.edu/stuaff/career/Majors/

  • http://campusapps.fullerton.edu/career/student/majors/index.htm

Questions

Feel free to call and email me with questions.  See you soon!