Course Catalogue 2008-2009 - University of Maine at Presque Isle

g e n e r a l i n f o r m a t i o nAdmissionsontinued★administered by the NewEngland Board of HigherEducation. This program,known as the New EnglandRegional Student Program,enables qualified residents of theNew England States to study atthe University of Maine atPresque Isle at reduced tuitionfor certain degree programs thatare not available within theirown state’s institutions.Information about this programcan be obtained throughthe University of Maine atPresque Isle’s AdmissionsOffice, the high school guidancecounselor, or the NewEngland Board of HigherEducation, 45 Temple Place,Boston MA 02111, 617.357.9620.Early AdmissionProgramThe intent of this program isprimarily to provide an acceptableearly route within theUniversity structure for juniorswho have exhibited superiorachievement in high school andwho desire to begin the first yearof college instead of returning tothe secondary school for theirsenior year. Recommendationsfrom the superintendent, principal,guidance counselor, and parentor guardian are required toattest to the student’s readiness forcollege. Assurance is also requiredthat a high school diploma will beawarded at the successful completionof the freshman year (or asimilar arrangement decided onprior to admittance to college).Pre-CollegeExperience ProgramHigh school juniors and seniorsfrom Aroostook Countyschools, with written recommendationsfrom their guidancecounselor, principal, andparent or guardian, may enroll4 university of maine at presque isle ✩ catalogue 2008-2009 ✩ North of Ordinaryfor a maximum of six credithours per semester on a “spaceavailable” basis. The coursesshould be applicable for highschool credit. All applicantsfor the Pre-College Experienceprogram must have the writtenapproval of the Director ofAdmissions prior to enrollingin the courses. The programdoes not apply to SummerSession courses, non-creditcourses,ContinuingEducation Unit (CEU) courses,or University of MaineSystem for Education andTechnology Services (UNET)courses.Non-DegreeAdmissionThe University is committedalso to serving the educationalinterests and aspirationsof academically qualified individualsinterested in takingcourses for personal enrichment,job advancement, andexpanded awareness.Non-matriculated study isarranged through the AdvisingCenter in Preble Hall.Enrollment in credit-bearingcourses requires a highschool diploma, High SchoolEquivalency Diploma, orGED, and evidence of suchmay be required. Placementtesting will be required of studentswith no prior collegeexperience, or no math or sciencein their previous collegestudy. Testing can be arrangedthrough the Advising Centerat 768.9610. The Universitymay also require additionalevidence that the non-matriculatedstudent is qualified tostudy at the 200 level andabove. Permission to studyfull-time (12 or more hours ina semester) in a non-matriculatedstatus may be granted inexceptional cases.TestingAll students admitted or readmittedto UM-Presque Islewith no prior college coursework, or no transferable collegelevel credits in reading, writing,science, and/or mathematicswill be required to placementtest in any or all of those subjectareas. Any students scoring a500 verbal or 500 math (1000 orhigher) on the SAT will beexempt from the placement test.The placement tests are administeredprior to registration forcourses and are used by advisorsto place students at the appropriatelevel of course work.When scores indicate theneed, students will be requiredto successfully complete coursesin the Program of BasicStudies prior to enrolling insubsequent college level coursework. Students may re-testonce in any or all subject areas.Students receiving a grade inany developmental course,including a grade of W, willnot be allowed to re-test inthat subject. Re-tests are freeof charge and study materialsare available upon request.Tests can be waived withappropriate SAT scores. Anystudent scoring a 500 in criticalreading will be exempt fromreading and writing; a 500 inmath exempts the student fromthe math test; a 500 in both criticalreading and math exemptsstudents from all four tests,including science.AdvancedPlacementExaminationIt is the policy of UM-PresqueIsle to grant credit for the introductorycourse in a subject fieldto an enrolled student whoscores three (qualified), four(well qualified), or five (extremelywell qualified) on theAdvanced Placement Exam ofthe CEEB.College Level ExamProgram (CLEP)The University accepts certaingeneral and subject area CLEPtests and is also an approved testcenter for the CLEP examinations.Credit for the CLEP General andSubject Examinations is based onreview and approval proceduresimplemented through theAcademic College Chair.Information on the administrationof CLEP and on UM-Presque Isle policies for the CLEPexaminations can be obtained bywriting to the Office ofCounseling located in SouthHall or calling 207.768.9589.Veterans InformationThe University welcomes theapplications of veterans of thearmed forces. In consideringapplicants, it is the policy ofthe University to recognize theadvantages of the training andmaturing aspects of the military.UM-Presque Isle is anauthorized institution for useof the Veterans EducationalAssistance Program benefits.For more information contactthe Veteran’s Administrationor the V.A. CertifyingOfficer located in the Officeof Students Records, PrebleHall, 207.768.9540. ★