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*Newsletter – May 1*

*Same Day Admissions Event at URock June 5*

University College at Rockland and the University of Maine at Augusta will
co-sponsor a “Same Day Admissions” event at URock on Wednesday, June 5 from
2:00 – 6:00PM. Please tell your friends and family members whom you have
been trying to lure back to college! Interested applicants should bring a
completed UMA application
form<http://www.uma.edu/assets/docs/admissions/Student_Application.pdf>as
well as an official high school transcript or GED. In addition, we
will
accept Accuplacer tests scores, recent SAT’s or applicants may take the
Accuplacer test on that day at 3:00PM. Qualified students will be admitted
on the spot! Call URock for more details.

*Learn from Employers and Graduates About Careers in Computer Info Systems*

University College at Rockland and Women, Work and Community will
co-sponsor a panel and discussion about careers and academics in Computer
Information Systems. This event will be held on Thursday, June 27 from 2:00
– 3:30PM and feature local employers, university faculty and CIS graduates.
Pleas join us to learn about job potential in this field.

*Summer Session II and Fall Course Registration Is Open*

Registration continues for summer and fall classes. Dates for all the
campuses are posted<https://docs.google.com/a/maine.edu/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AqeASobmH4qbdE95bDJWX1dCVGhmbXQ3dXRiV3FLT1E#gid=0>.
Use the Distance Learning Class
Search<https://peportal.maine.edu/psp/PAPRD89_1/EMPLOYEE/CSPRDST/c/UM_SA.UM_DL_CLSRCH_ENTRY.GBL?PORTALPARAM_PTCNAV=UM_DL_CLASS_SEARCH&EOPP.SCNode=EMPL&EOPP.SCPortal=EMPLOYEE&EOPP.SCName=ADMN_UM_CLASS_SRCH_QCKLINLS&EOPP.SCLabel=&EOPP.SCPTcname=PT_PTPP_SCFNAV_BASEPAGE_SCR&FolderPath=PORTAL_ROOT_OBJECT.PORTAL_BASE_DATA.CO_NAVIGATION_COLLECTIONS.ADMN_UM_CLASS_SRCH_QCKLINLS.ADMN_S201006251223362421048890&IsFolder=false>for
the most comprehensive information about all UMS course offerings of
all types at URock. Choose fall courses now with no payment or financial
aid posted to save your seat in class! Remember to check your financial aid
in Maine Street and adjust your credit hours based on what you expect to
take each semester; otherwise, your aid will not post to your student
account. For help with course selection, please set up an advising time
through the URock office <[log in to unmask]>.

*Sorry but Coffee Cards Do Not Work in Summer*

The URock SA has suspended its contract with Jensen’s Pharmnacy for free
coffee for students in the summer term. Therefore, you are on your own to
feed your summer coffee needs!

*Scheduled Proctored Testing for the Summer*

Please remember that if you need to take an exam other than during its
regularly scheduled time, you will need to schedule through the URock front
office. Proctored times are Tuesdays at 8AM or Thursdays at 4PM. A photo ID
is required. Friday testing is not available in the summer.

*Please Pick Up Your Returned Spring Tests and Projects*

Faculty have returned final papers and projects to the URock office. Please
stop by and collect your graded work.

*Drop In Technology Support – Every Monday from 12 noon – 1:00*

Ask *any* of your technology questions at an informal drop in session in
the computer lab every Monday from noon to 1:00PM. No question is too small
or too big. No need to register in advance.

*Enjoy Our Picnic Tables by the Shore!*

If the rain ever stops, we urge you to enjoy the view and cool breezes down
at the shore at the URock picnic tables. There is a cigarette butt disposer
by the tables. Please put all other trash in the dumpster.

*File Your FAFSA!*

There is still time to file your 2013 – 2014
FAFSA<http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/>and receive aid for fall 2013 and
spring 2014. For help, visit with our
MEOC rep, Sally Daniels, on Mondays at URock. More info and Sally’s dates
at URock listed here <http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/file-fafsa/>.

*URock Sweats and Tees*

We have just received a shipment of new URock sweatshirts, sweatpants,
T-shirts, long sleeved shirts and more. There’s lots of new colors and
designs. Check out the inventory.

*View Our Latest Videos on You Tube*

Check out some new videos on the URock YouTube
Channel<http://www.youtube.com/user/URockMaine>
.

*Visit URock on Facebook!*

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