Matriculated Students: How to Register for Online Classes

This post is for matriculated students. The steps outlined below will walk you through how to register for your online classes. If you are in the Applied Nutrition, Education, Biomedical Science, Climate Change Leadership, Public Health, or Social Work programs, continue on with the tutorial below. *The registration process outlined below is NOT intended for Science Prerequisites for Health Professions (SPHP) students: SPHP lectures and labs are individual online math and science courses for students who wish to enter a health professions program but may need just one or two courses to fill a gap in their transcript. These courses are taken as needed and do not require students to be enrolled in an overall …

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Academic Regalia at Graduation, Explained

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University commencements are exciting celebrations of student achievement, and they also provide faculty, students, and their families a visible connection to the birth of the modern university way back in the 12th century. The black robes worn by graduating students and their faculty are known as academic “regalia” – and there’s a difference between a master’s degree gown vs bachelor’s. While undergraduate graduation robes may all seem the same, at the graduate level regalia tell a rich story of the graduate’s academic journey. That is, they do if you know what to look for! Master’s regalia meaning What do masters graduates wear? At the master’s level, regalia consists of a simple black gown. What distinguishes a master’s level gown from…

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Learning efficiently: 6 steps to success in your online graduate education

6 tips to becoming a successful online student
The best thing about a self-paced program is that it is self-paced. That’s also the worst thing about online learning. You’re a working professional, and odds are, you’ve worked from home before. Studying at home, just like working from home, is wonderful, convenient, and comfortable. It’s also easy to get off track. 6 strategies for success in online graduate classes 1. Turn off the distractions It’s tempting to play music or have a television on as background noise, and for some people, it can help set a relaxing environment, but the minute you find yourself distracted by it – turn it off. It may also help to visually pare down your study environment. I also came across some distraction-free writing …

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The Scholar-Practitioner Model at UNE Online

Scholar-Practitioner teaching online
The Scholar-Practitioner Model is an advanced educational and operational model that is focused on the practical application of scholarly knowledge. At UNE Online, course designers and instructors follow this model to help graduate students make important connections between theory and practice by connecting the core curriculum with core experiences. What does the Scholar-Practitioner model look like at UNE Online? At UNE Online, we live out the Scholar-Practitioner model by employing faculty who are currently working in the field in which they are teaching, and currently doing the work that they are teaching about. Our Scholar-Practitioners are not only up to date on the latest interventions and theoretical frameworks, but they also have the ability to talk to the students…

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UNE Online Social Media Channels

UNE Online Social Media
Ever wonder where you can connect with us online? We’ve got some options for you! Below is a comprehensive list of the UNE Online social media channels. We have a lot going on, so we have a lot to share on the UNE Online social media channels! For the most part, we use our different channels to communicate different types of messages.  LinkedIn is professional content, Facebook is news, YouTube hosts our video collection, Twitter is up-to-the-minute info, and Instagram is just plain fun. Like or follow us on whatever channels you find interesting – and to keep a pulse on the latest UNE Online: College of Graduate and Professional Studies We’d love to connect – find us online! Be…

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2018 Commencement at UNE Online

Commencement 2018 Hooding
The College of Graduate and Professional Studies congratulates the class of 2018! Each spring, the College of Graduate and Professional Studies (CGPS) holds a college-wide commencement ceremony to honor doctoral and master’s-level graduates and celebrate the successful completion of their studies. CGPS Commencement does not replace the university-wide commencement held at Cross Insurance Arena each May. Rather, it is a special time to come together to meet fellow students, faculty, Program Managers, and Student Support Specialists for the first time, and celebrate the fact that our graduates have completed this phase of their journey. About the 2018 UNE CGPS Commencement Ceremony In years past, the CGPS Commencement Ceremony used to be called the “hooding” ceremony. CGPS Commencement, as it is…

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CGPS Commencement 2018 – Friday, May 18

2018 CGPS Commencement
Each spring, the College of Graduate and Professional Studies (CGPS) holds a special commencement ceremony to honor doctoral and master’s graduates and celebrate the successful completion of their studies. Sometimes referred to as a “Hooding Ceremony,” this special CGPS-only commencement is not meant to replace the university-wide commencement. Rather, it is a special time to come together to meet fellow students, faculty, program managers and student support specialists for the first time, and celebrate the fact that our graduates have completed this phase of their journey. What is CGPS Commencement like? The CGPS Commencement ceremony itself is similar to a graduation in that faculty and students are dressed in academic regalia. There are opening remarks, a keynote speech, and then…

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UNE Online's 2018 Portland, ME City Guide & Map

2018 Portland, Maine City Guide from UNE Online
Portland is a bustling city on Maine’s southern coast, renowned for its restaurant scene, a plethora of breweries, beautiful coastline and opportunity for hiking, biking, kayaking, skiing and most anything having to do with getting outdoors to experience nature. Our team at UNE Online has curated this post with their top recommendations for what visitors should see, eat, drink and do while they are visiting our vibrant city. Other than visiting our Portland campus, of course! Download the 2018 UNE Online Portland City Guide (PDF) We’ve updated last year’s recommendations and this year’s map to include some of the amazing new spots that have opened up since we published last year’s guide. To take a look at some of the…

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College Acceptance: How UNE Online Creates an Inclusive Environment

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An inclusive environment is not easy to define. When looking for colleges, whether online or the more traditional brick and mortar, many students look at tangible areas. Questions often asked are: ‘How much will this cost?’ ‘How long is the program?’ ‘Are there residency requirements?’ ‘Is there a decent professor to student ratio?’ The list goes on and on. One question that is rarely asked of an institution is ‘How will you make me feel like an individual?’ On top of this, nobody ever asks ‘How will you respect and work with my identities and create an inclusive environment?’ Whether social identities (religious, gender, race, etc.) or personal identities (parent, athlete, full-time employee, etc.), these are often areas that…

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UNE recognized for Best Online Graduate Programs

Best Online Masters Programs 2015
The University of New England has been recognized as one of the best online graduate schools by OnlineMastersPrograms.org for Best Online Master’s Programs in 2015. UNE achieved top rankings for both the Master of Public Health and Master of Social Work programs. The Best Online Graduate Programs ranking is valuable because it assists potential post-secondary online students in finding what they need to identify a reputable master’s program, succeed in the program, and land a career that makes the most of their higher education. Evaluated among thousands of online education programs, UNE’s online MPH and online MSW programs were reviewed based on a range of competency areas that include: Dedication to online education Investment in academic support services Rigor of…

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