Student Handbook: Policies I-R

Maine state law requires students (all full-time students and part-time degree students) born after 1956 to provide proof of immunization or immunity to measles, mumps, rubella, diphtheria, and tetanus before attending classes. Documentation must be provided to the Registrar's Office in Augusta in order to comply.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

All foreign nationals, including those with "F" or "J" student status, must report to the international student advisor as soon as possible after arrival in this country. Additionally, all must register with this advisor at the beginning of each academic year. Please contact the Advising Center at 621-3149 or 1-877-UMA-1234, Ext. 3149, in Augusta, for information about meeting UMA and U. S. Immigration and Naturalization service regulations.

LOCKERS (STUDENT USE)

A limited number of lockers are available on the Augusta campus (Richard J. Randall Student Center) for use by registered students on a daily, first-come, first-served basis. Students must supply their own locks and the University assumes no liability for items stored in the lockers. All lockers must be emptied at the end of each day. Each Friday by 10 p.m. all lockers will be cleaned out by campus security and remaining items will be transferred to the campus Lost and Found, located at the Information Desk of the Randall Student Center. Contact: Office of Student Activities/Student Life in Augusta.

MESSAGES

Except in cases of serious emergency, the offices cannot accept messages for students. Messages for faculty may be left in the college offices or on their office telephone voice mail. Students are encouraged to inform their children and child care providers of their schedule and whereabouts while on campus. Emergency messages should be directed to: Enrollment Services Center in Augusta, Admissions and Student Enrollment Services in Bangor.

OPEN CAMPUS POLICY (JOB RECRUITING)

UMA supports a policy of open campus recruiting. We believe that any legal organization offering career opportunities for University graduates should be granted the privileges of scheduling and holding student interviews on campus within the limits of available time and facilities. When granted such privileges, they should be considered authorized visitors to the University and entitled to the same rights and protections as are accorded to members of the University family under the provisions of existing policy regarding free speech and assembly and the Student Conduct Code.

PARKING

Permission to operate and park a vehicle on the campus is a privilege granted by the University. There are reserved spaces for drivers with disabilities and University vehicles. All other vehicles must park in designated parking areas in order to keep roadways and passages open for emergency vehicles. Illegally parked vehicles will be towed. Parking stickers are available for students at the Augusta and Bangor campuses. Forms to obtain state of Maine handicapped parking permits (for either temporary disability or permanent disability) are available at the Information Desk in the Richard J. Randall Student Center at Augusta and the Office of Admissions and Student Enrollment Services at Bangor. Parking areas are clearly marked. Parking overnight is by permission only. Contact the Office of Administrative Services in Augusta and Bangor.

PETS ON CAMPUS

The University of Maine at Augusta is dedicated to providing a safe and friendly environment for its community members and visitors to our campuses. While it is recognized that many pets are well behaved, there are people who may have allergies or fears that could cause a pet to interfere with the ability of those individuals to complete their work or their studies.

It is the policy of the University of Maine at Augusta that pets will not be allowed in University buildings. This policy does not apply to service animals brought to campus to provide assistance to persons with disabilities.
All pets on University property must be kept on leashes at all times.
Pets must not be left unattended while on University property, i.e. in automobiles or outside buildings.
Owners of pets shall be held responsible for any personal or property damage inflicted by their pets.
Owners or caretakers of pets must clean up after their pets.

POSSESSION OF WEAPONS, FIREARMS AND/OR AMMUNITION

Normally, the possession of weapons, firearms and/or ammunition is prohibited on any UMA campus. Possession of a valid concealed weapons permit authorized by the State of Maine is not an exemption under this policy. This policy, however, does not deny possession of firearms and ammunition by duly authorized law enforcement officials when such possession is unavoidable. Any employee violating this policy may face disciplinary action up to and including termination. A student who violates this policy may face disciplinary action up to and including dismissal. A visitor who violates this policy may be removed from the property and reported to police authorities. Questions concerning the authority of an employee or campus visitor to carry weapons, firearms or ammunition should be directed to the Office of Administrative Services in Augusta. Questions concerning the authority of a student to carry weapons, firearms or ammunition should be directed to the Dean of Students in Augusta.

REGISTRATION FOR STUDENTS UNDER THE AGE OF 17

Students under the age of 17 must follow specific policies and procedures to enroll in University credit courses. Please contact the Registrar's Office in Augusta for information and the required forms.

RELEASE OF STUDENT INFORMATION

(see Confidentiality)

RESIDENCE CLASSIFICATION POLICY

A student is classified as a resident or a non-resident for tuition purposes at the time of admission to the University. Prospective students should contact the Office of Admissions and Records if they have a question on their residency status. Students enrolled as non-residents who have reason to believe their residence status has changed may contact the executive director of administrative services in Augusta who has full details of the current rules governing residence.

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