Dec 04, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Notices



Non-discrimination Notice

The University of Maine at Farmington is an EEO/AA employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information or veteran’s status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The following office has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 North Stevens Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207-581-1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

Title II, Higher Education Act

In October 1998, the U.S. Congress enacted amendments to the Higher Education Act requiring institutions of higher education to report the “pass rate” of graduates on tests required by the State for teacher certification. For 2019-2020, the institution pass rate for UMF was 100% reinforcing the excellence of UMF’s programs and the quality of its graduates.

Disability Accommodations

Students requesting academic accommodations should be directed to:

Patrick Kelley
Director of Disability Services
252 Main Street
Farmington, ME 04938
(207) 778-7295 (voice) or (207) 778-7000 (TTY/TDD)

For further information, see policies at this site: https://www.umf.maine.edu/about/departments-directory/

Inquiries about the application of the Americans with Disabilities Act should be directed to:

Director of Facilities Management
ADA Compliance Officer
Department of Facilities Management
147 Farmington Falls Road
Farmington, ME 04938
(207) 778-7009 (voice) or (207) 778-7000 (TTY/TDD)

FERPA

The University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) hereby informs students of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. This Act, with which UMF intends to comply fully, was designed to protect the privacy of education records, to establish the rights of students to inspect and review their education records, and to provide guidelines for the correction of inaccurate or misleading data through informal and formal hearings. Students also have the right to file complaints with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Office (FERPA) concerning alleged failures by the institution to comply with the Act. Local policy explains in detail the procedures to be used by the institution for compliance with provisions of the Act. Copies of the policy can be found in the Merrill Center for Student Services. This office also maintains a Directory of Records which lists all education records maintained on students by this institution. Questions concerning the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act may be referred to the Merrill Center.

Secondary School Accreditation

The University of Maine at Farmington supports the efforts of secondary school officials and governing bodies to have their schools achieve regional accredited status to provide reliable assurance of the quality of the educational preparation of its applicants for admission.

Study In Clinical Settings

Some University of Maine at Farmington programs of study require as a condition of graduation the completion of one or more training programs or courses in a clinical setting, such as a hospital, clinic, professional office, or public school. Participation in these programs may require students to execute releases or other contracts with the institution providing clinical services, which release it from liability and which also provide that students will comply with all requirements and regulations, possibly including health examinations. The University assumes that students enrolling in courses involving outside clinical study will assent and comply with such requirements and procedures.

Audited Financial Statement

The University of Maine at Farmington’s most recent audited financial statement is available upon request in the office of Laurie Gardner, Chief Business Officer, 224 Main Street, Farmington, ME 04938; 207-778-7272

Professional Licensure and Certification Notice

Students who are pursuing degrees leading to application for professional licensure or certification, and/or who will be participating in clinical placements, internships, or practica through their degree program should be aware that their host facility may require a criminal background check, fingerprinting, or drug screening. In such situations, each student is responsible for obtaining and paying for the background check or other screening process and for delivering required documentation to the facility. Although the university will make reasonable efforts to place admitted students in field experiences and internships, it will be up to the host facility to determine whether a student will be allowed to work at that facility. Students should further be aware that a criminal record may jeopardize licensure by the state certification body. Students may consult the certification body corresponding to their intended occupation for more details. Successful completion of a program of study at the University of Maine at Farmington does not guarantee licensure, certification, or employment in the relevant occupation. See https://www.maine.edu/licensure/programs/university-of-maine-at-farmington/

Professional Licensure Disclosure Statement

Eligibility for licensure and/or certification may involve more than successful degree completion. The University of Maine at Farmington cannot confirm that its courses or degree programs meet the requirements for professional licensure outside of the State of Maine. The University of Maine of Farmington strongly encourages prospective and current students to contact the appropriate or applicable licensing board(s) in states in which they may wish to pursue licensure, prior to applying for or enrolling in any program of study leading to a license.

Students should carefully review the information on licensure at https://www.maine.edu/licensure/

Equal Opportunity Statement

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities.  The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME  04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).