First Appointment

This is a meeting for us to learn about each other, discuss your goals, resources, helpful tools, any questions you may have and prepare you for the Priority Registration process at USM.

Priority Registration

These meetings take place from mid-March to the end of April and again from the middle of October until the end of November to review classes for the next semester and prepare for registration. Students should prepare a Wish List. Remember-- I advise, but you decide! **Students with 53 or less completed credits** meet with their **professional advisor** for this appointment. All undeclared and Conditionally Admitted students meet with their professional advisor. **Students with 54 or more completed credits** meet with their **faculty advisor for this appointment.** Not assigned or not sure? Contact your major department directly or check your Mainestreet Student Center.

General Advising Appt

This is a meeting with your assigned professional advisor to discuss questions, change of major or minor, prior approval forms, study abroad applications, strategize about study skills, etc. *Not available during the Priority Registration period.*

Graduation Planner

This meeting is to create a graduation plan. Please visit: http://usm.maine.edu/advising/degreeplanning to start looking at your degree requirements, pre-requisites, four-year plan examples, etc. so that you're best prepared for our meeting.