Degree/Enrollment Verification

UMaine Alert

Posted: April 19, 2024 - 1:32 PM

At approximately 9:24 a.m. on Friday, April 19, a University of Maine graduate student was struck by a university vehicle on Long Road at the University of Maine campus in Orono. The student reports that they are at a local hospital with minor injuries.

Emergency services, including the Orono Fire Department, University Volunteer Ambulance Corps, University of Maine Police Department, Orono Police Department and Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene.

The university vehicle involved in the incident was a Chevrolet Express van. It was being operated by a university employee.

Counseling services and support are available for students, faculty or staff who may have been affected. The Counseling Center can be reached at 207-581-1392 and the Dean of Students Office can be reached at 207-581-1406.

The scene has been cleared and Long Road is now accessible. An investigation is being conducted by the University of Maine Police Department with assistance from the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Unit. Any witnesses to the incident are encouraged to contact Lt. Noel Santiago at noel.santiago@maine.edu.

The University of Maine has authorized the National Student Clearinghouse to act as its agent for verifications of student enrollment and degrees. Visit the National Student Clearinghouse website or contact them by phone at 703.742.4200. Note: Fees may apply when using the Clearinghouse services.

Enrollment and degree verifications are also provided by the University of Maine at no charge and may be requested over the phone at 207.581.1288, via email to umrecord@maine.edu, or faxed to 207.581.1314. Current and recently active students may also request an enrollment verification via MaineStreet using the instructions provided below.

Enrollment Verifications

Enrollment verification letters will include: student’s full name, degree program, the enrollment status for the term(s) for which the verification is being requested (i.e. full time for Fall 2022), and the recipient’s full address or fax number.

Current and recently active students may request an enrollment verification letter using the MaineStreet Classic Student Center.

Login to MaineStreet
Select Student Self Service
From your Student Homepage, select Classic Student Center
Click the “other academic” drop down menu and select “Enrollment Verification”

Screenshot of MaineStreet Student Center, showing the Enrollment Verification option in the 'other academic' drop-down menu

If the enrollment verification does not require the signature of the Registrar, select the “Allow to Print from My Browser” option. To have a signed verification letter mailed, select the “Request Institution to Mail” option.

Screenshot from MaineStreet showing the 'Allow to Print from My Browser' option when requesting an enrollment verification

Verification of student enrollment is based on enrolled credits at the time the request is processed.

Degree Verifications

Degree verification letters will include: student’s full name, degree awarded, the conferral date of the degree, the signature of the Registrar, and the seal of the University of Maine.

Degree verifications for new graduates are available after degrees are posted to transcripts, approximately eight weeks after the official date of graduation.