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Undergraduate Programs Administrative Services and Policies Admissions Candidates for admission to the University of New England may be surprised to discover that we spend as much time and effort helping them to evaluate the University as we do in evaluating their own credentials. We are interested in establishing a good match between the applicant's needs and goals and the University's ability to meet them. Interviews and Campus Tour Prospective students, their friends, and families have an open invitation to visit the University's two campuses. The pleasant drive to scenic Maine and the opportunity to meet the University's students, faculty, and admissions staff results in a day that is both interesting and informative. Tours and interviews may be scheduled by contacting the Admissions Office, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Prospective students are encouraged to visit on a weekday if at all possible. We do offer tours and information sessions on Saturdays during the months of October, November, December, February, and March. Please call in advance, (800) 477-4863, extension 2297. Undergraduate Admissions To determine an applicant's qualifications as a candidate for admission to the undergraduate programs of the University of New England, we carefully consider the following criteria:
Students interested in applying to the health science programs (Dental Hygiene, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, and Physical Therapy) should refer to those sections in this catalog for additional admissions requirements. The University of New England supports the efforts of secondary school officials and governing bodies to have their schools achieve regional accredited status in order to provide reliable assurance of the quality of the educational preparation of applicants for admission. All first-year applicants are required to:
Admissions Decisions Applicants to all programs are evaluated as they are received (rolling admissions policy). Decisions are made upon receipt of all required information and are mailed out on a weekly basis, as long as space remains available. Reservation Agreement The rolling admissions policy ensures every applicant of a prompt and definitive answer to the question of admission. Once accepted, students are required to submit a $500 deposit that will guarantee their place in the entering class. In order to give accepted students enough time to hear from all colleges to which they have applied and to eliminate any undue pressure that may affect their final decision, the reservation deposit is refundable through May 1st for students entering the fall semester. After this date, the deposit is either credited toward the expense of the first semester's tuition (and room for residential students) or forfeited for those students withdrawing. Conditional Acceptance Each year the University admits a small number of first-year students whose record of achievement and/or degree of preparation lies below general standards. Such students gain admission because of other positive indicators in their record. To help develop these students' academic skills, the University offers a program of activities in which the students agree to participate as a condition for acceptance into the University. Individual or group tutoring and counseling can be integral parts of the program. Early Admissions Qualified applicants who display exceptional ability and maturity are admitted to the University of New England upon successful completion of the third year of their secondary school program. Early admission applicants must have the consent and cooperation of secondary school officials. A personal interview is required. Physical Examination and Immunization The University requires all entering students to have a physical examination prior to enrollment. The necessary form, along with an immunization record, will be sent to all entering students following admission and receipt of the reservation fee. The forms must be completed by an approved health care provider and returned to the University Health Center prior to matriculation. Maine State Law requires all students born after 1956, who wish to register and matriculate for seven or more credits, to produce proof of immunization against those diseases listed on the immunization record form. The University of New England requires additional immunizations, over and above state mandates, for health profession students. That information will also be available on the health forms. Advanced Placement and CLEP The University of New England participates in the Advanced Placement Program of the College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB) and the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) administered by the Educational Testing Service of Princeton, New Jersey. Both of these examinations provide academic credit for students qualified for advanced standing. The CAS and CHP undergraduate programs may accept courses toward graduation via these two types of examinations, excluding courses required in an academic major with the exception of the Department of Biological Sciences, which will accept AP and CLEP credit in biology in accordance with the tables which follow. To receive academic credit from the University of New England through the CLEP and advanced placement examinations, the student must be admitted to the University, and must provide UNE with official transcripts from the organization(s). Advanced Placement Qualifying scores necessary to receive credit for advanced placement are recommended by the academic departments and are treated as transfer credit in accordance with the following table.
If an advanced placement examination has been taken on a subject not listed in the table above, the student should see the department chair/program director in which the subject is housed and request any approved credit equivalency be forwarded by the chair/director to the Registrar's Office. College Level Examination Program (CLEP) The College Level Examination Program (CLEP) minimum score standard for each examination, and its UNE equivalent course, is individually determined by the Department in which the course is offered.
If a CLEP examination has been taken on a subject not listed in the table above, the student should see the department chair/program director in which the subject is housed and request any approved credit equivalency be forwarded by the chair/director to the Registrar's Office. DANTES DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSSTs) provide an opportunity for people to obtain college credit for what they have learned in non-traditional ways. The DSST Program is made available by The Chauncey Group International® and is used by adult education programs, the United States Department of Defense, and two and four-year colleges. Designed originally for the military, DSSTs are available to civilian students and adult learners as well. The DSST program is used by colleges and universities to award college credit to those who demonstrate that they have knowledge comparable to someone who completed the classroom course in the subject. Recommended credits and minimum scores are based on evaluation by qualified individuals in the American Council on Education (ACE). The symbol B signifies credit to be awarded at the bachelor's level; the symbol BU signifies recommended credit at the upper division (3rd and 4th year) level.
Transfer Admissions Students applying for transfer admission are required to forward the completed application form and application fee of $40, and official college transcripts of ALL academic work to the Admissions Office. College Board scores, secondary school records, and an interview may also be requested by the dean of admissions. All undergraduate students accepted to the University will be expected to fulfill both the University and program requirements prior to being awarded a degree from the University of New England. Transfer students will be individually advised by the Registrar of all such requirements left outstanding after the evaluation of transfer credit has been completed prior to registration. A transfer student's grade point average (GPA) is based only on grades received at the University of New England. Transfer students are evaluated on the basis of their collegiate records according to the following guidelines:
Portfolio Assessment Credit for Prior Experiential Learning The University of New England will consider, for credit equivalency, prior experiential learning which a matriculated student might possess, which is considered by the faculty to be college-level learning. It is imperative that the experience relate directly to specific course work in the student's program of study and has occurred within five years of the student's matriculation at UNE. Experience gathered after matriculation at UNE will not be considered under this policy. A maximum of eight credits, not to exceed two courses, can be awarded for prior experiential learning, which will be documented from an approved portfolio initiated and prepared by the student. An individual portfolio must be submitted for each course equivalency. Individual departments may designate courses exempt from this policy. There is a $50 processing fee for each portfolio assessment. Note: Nursing students should contact the Department of Nursing and Health Services Management for further information concerning this area of assessment credit. Portfolio Assessment Application Procedure Outline The student is responsible for the following procedure of portfolio assessment.
Graduate Program Admissions Refer to the program descriptions within the graduate programs section of this catalog for further information. International Students The University welcomes applications from qualified international students to the undergraduate and graduate programs. We encourage diversity and global awareness on campus. International applicants need to do the following:
Veterans Programs of the University of New England have been approved for persons eligible for Veterans Administration Benefits by the Maine State Approving Agency for Veterans' Education Programs. The University encourages active and retired military, National Guard and reservists, as well as veterans, to become matriculated students. For further information concerning veterans admissions and benefits, please contact the University Registrar. Applicants who are requesting Veterans Administration educational benefits are required to have all previous postsecondary education and training evaluated for transfer credit. Applicants with military service should send a copy of an Army/ACE Registry Transcript Service (AARTS) or a SMART (Sailor/ Marine Corps American Council on Education Registry Transcript) to the University Registrar for credit evaluation. Veteran students can receive application and maintenance assistance on VA benefit issues from either the Financial Aid Office, the Office of the Registrar, or from the Student Registration and Financial Services Center at the Westbrook College Campus. Special College Programs Reserve Officer Training Corps Program (Army ROTC) Students attending the University of New England may enroll in Army Reserve Officer Training Corps through a cross-enrollment agreement with the University of New Hampshire. Students should be aware that not all ROTC courses will carry transfer credit and up to seven academic credits may be awarded for successful completion of courses in this program. The Registrar should be consulted prior to course enrollment and for more details about the program. ROTC scholarships are offered on a competitive basis. Scholarships may pay full or part of tuition, mandatory university fees, and required textbooks for all courses. More specific information can also be obtained by contacting the UNH Army ROTC at (603)862-1078. College Exploratory Program (CEP) The College Exploratory Program is offered to secondary school juniors and seniors from York and Cumberland counties, Maine. CEP allows qualified students the opportunity to enroll in college-level courses during their secondary school years. Interested candidates should contact the Admissions Office for further information. Directed/Independent Studies Undergraduate students at the University may be provided the opportunity for directed/independent studies. Directed studies are designed to enable students with demonstrated proficiency to work individually on a project or a reading program. A learning plan should be carefully worked out by the student in consultation with the professor under whose direction it will be carried out. Contracts must be approved by the supervising professor, the chair/director of the department/program, the academic dean, and submitted to the Registrar's Office upon registration. Third (Junior) Year Abroad The University permits qualified undergraduate students to spend their third year in residence at a foreign university and to apply credit for the work done abroad toward a University of New England degree. The University has no special arrangements with foreign institutions, but it assists qualified students in choosing and enrolling either in supervised programs of other American institutions or in foreign institutions of learning without American supervision. Interested students should consult the Registrar's Office by October of their second (sophomore) year. Visit the Study Abroad and International Programs website. Greater Portland Alliance of Colleges and Universities The University of New England is a member of the Greater Portland Alliance of Colleges and Universities (GPACU). This is a five-member alliance between institutions of higher education in the Portland area that provides cross-registration opportunities and other activities for eligible students. For further information, see the Registrar's Office at the University Campus or the Student Registration and Financial Services Center at the Westbrook College Campus. International Student Exchange Program In association with the GPACU, the University also participates in study abroad opportunities through the International Student Exchange Program (ISEP). Eligible students may apply for study at a college or university in another country on a semester basis. For further information contact the international student advisor. 3-2 Option of Medical Biology - Pre-Physician Assistant Track This five-year educational track is designed to combine a medical biology - pre-physician assistant track baccalaureate degree, master of science degree, and physician assistant certificate. The program has two components. The undergraduate baccalaureate phase of this program includes: general biology (8 credits), general chemistry (8 credits), organic chemistry (5 credits), genetics (4 credits), biochemistry (5 credits), anatomy/physiology/pathophysiology (9 credits), cell biology (3 credits), physics (8 credits), pre-calculus (3 credits), statistics (3 credits), and other science and core curriculum courses. Pre-PA students are expected to earn and maintain a current certificate in Basic Life Support. During the first three years of study students must obtain at least 250 hours of direct patient experience (through paid or volunteer work) in a health/human services setting. In the second phase students will begin their application for admission into the Master of Science - Physician Assistant Program. Candidates must submit an application to the MSPA program by December 1st of their third year. Students are guaranteed an interview if they meet all prerequisite requirements, and a select number of seats are set aside for 3+2 candidates. An interview does not guarantee admission into the MSPA program. A completed application consists of the following:
Students must have maintained a GPA of 3.30 in all natural science courses and an overall GPA of 3.00. The natural science GPA for students who transfer into the accelerated pre-physician assistant 3-2 track is calculated by all courses taken both at UNE and other institutions. This is inclusive of course work that does not transfer into UNE. The overall GPA is based solely on courses taken at UNE. Transfer students enrolling in the accelerated pre-physician assistant 3-2 track must be in residence as a full-time matriculated student for four semesters at UNE. Enrollment in the accelerated pre-physician assistant 3-2 track does not guarantee admission into the Master of Science - Physician Assistant Program. In the event a student does not proceed into the master's level program, it is the student's responsibility to plan for timely completion of the medical biology - pre-physician assistant track baccalaureate program. Students from the accelerated pre-physician assistant 3-2 track who are admitted into the Master of Science - Physician Assistant Program will receive a bachelor's degree upon successful completion of the first-year of graduate PA studies. After successful completion of the second year of the graduate PA curriculum, a Physician Assistant Certificate and a master of science - physician assistant degree will be awarded. Students should consult their academic advisor for additional information regarding this program. 3-4 Option of the Medical Biology- Medical Sciences Track Qualified CAS undergraduate students who wish to become a doctor of osteopathy (D.O), may apply for early admission to the College of Osteopathic Medicine at the University of New England following their third year. This "3-4 Program" allows mature, qualified CAS students to complete an undergraduate degree and doctor of osteopathy degree in seven years. The program is for students admitted to CAS in the medical sciences track in the medical biology major. Recommended policy and procedures for this program follow:
Undergraduate Certificate Programs Secondary Education The University of New England offers courses needed for secondary education in the certification areas of history, mathematics, English, languages and sciences. The official authorization regarding certification requirements is issued by individual state departments of education. See information provided under the University's Department of Education for requirements. Cooperative Education The University of New England recognizes that learning can take place in work environments as well as in the classroom. As a consequence, the University has developed a range of programs designed to extend learning environments beyond the classroom. Students are able to participate in work practice, take advantage of internship programs such as the Governmental Services Program, and volunteer programs, as well as the Cooperative Education Program. Credit is earned for learning experiences that are taking place under supervision. Depending on the work assignment a cooperative education work plan may either be full time or part time. Work assignments allowing for personal growth and development permitting skill acquisition and career exploration are available. The academic project consists of a paper or project within the framework of the stated learning objectives under the direction of a faculty sponsor. A full-time work experience carries the equivalency of six credits; a part-time work experience has the equivalency of three credits. The academic project is equivalent to one course. Evaluation is a joint venture between the employing corporation, governmental agency or unit, and the University. Grading is on a pass/fail basis for the work experience. The academic project may be graded on a letter scale or pass/fail basis at the option of the student. A maximum of 18 credits in cooperative education is allowed toward the number of credits required for graduation. Cooperative Education arrangements are available during any semester following the successful completion of the first year. Note: The Nursing Program cooperative education is non-credit bearing. Nursing requires a cooperative education experience during summers between the first-second, second-third, and third-fourth years. Nursing students should contact the Department of Nursing and Health Services Management for further information concerning this area of cooperative education experience. Continuing Education and Summer Sessions The Office of Continuing Education (OCE) identifies and responds to the educational and professional development needs of diverse individuals and groups within the broad interpretation of the mission of the University. The OCE serves as a focal point for the development of new programs, utilizing flexible scheduling, directed independent study, experiential learning, professional internships, distance education, and other alternative modes of instruction and learning. During the summer, both campuses are especially attractive settings for a wide variety of programs in both credit and noncredit learning, as well as recreational activities. Besides the traditional summer course offerings for academic credit, other summer programs include workshops for educators, the Coastal Marine Ecology Program for high school students, camps, conferences, and other community-oriented educational activities. The OCE welcomes individuals who wish to take a c |
