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For Fall 2008 class registration, students will be using MaineStreet instead of WebDSIS. MaineStreet can be accessed by going to mainestreet.maine.edu or accessing it through the University of Maine Web site, which has MaineStreet listed under the quicklinks list on the bottom left of the page.
Once at the MaineStreet Web site, a student can log in by entering their PeopleSoft ID and password in the top left corner. If the student has forgotten their UMS ID number, there is a password reset utility at mail.maine.edu. If that doesn’t work, a student can contact the IT Help Center to reset his or her password at 581-2506.
On the top right of the screen there is the MaineStreet Menu. Under it is a Student Self-Service link. This links the student to another page with two options: Student Center and User Guides and Demos. The Student Center is where students sign up for classes. The main page lists the student’s information such as current classes and address information. Along the right side of the page is a menu called “Enrollment Dates” which tells the student what days they can begin registering. At the bottom right of the menu is a “details” link. This links the student to a page that tells the time they can begin registering for classes. It also says when that time slot ends. The time window when students can sign up for class is about four days long per registry period. If a student misses their time slot, they must wait until everyone else has signed up before they can register.
MaineStreet has a “Wish List” function that allows students to pick out their classes before they register, but it does not ensure the student will get into the class. It can be accessed by clicking the “Wish List” link that is near the top left of the page. The student will be directed to a site where they pick the term they want to sign up for. To add a class students can either type in the course number or click “add to list” or they can use the search function. Using search, students can either select “Search for Classes” or “Browse Catalogue.” Catalog browsing is a function that allows students to see all the courses that are available for that term and from there can view the entire course catalog.
Under Enrollment Dates, there is also a “Wish List Appointment.” In help files this is known as the “Validation Period.” During that time, students can “validate” their schedule, which means the system checks over the desired schedule and checks for any time or pre-requisite conflicts. To validate a schedule a student must be on their Wish List page. There the student needs to check off the classes they want to validate under the selected column. The “validate” button is located at the bottom of the class listed, and only appears during the validation period.
Students can refine their search by clicking “Additional Search Criteria”. Other criteria can be defined such as: general education requirements, location, time of day and other details.
Once students press “search” it may take several moments for the page to load. If it is a broad search a screen will load saying there are more than 50 results and ask if the student wants to continue. Class results are listed by showing the first three sections of each class. Students may press “View all selections” to generate the entire list.
If a student wishes to add the class to their Wish List he or she can either press Select Class or add the class by typing in the course number on the Wish List page.
By clicking “select class,” the student is linked to a page, which gives information about the class such as pre-requisites or class requirements. There is also a check box in the upper-right- hand corner which allows the student to be placed on a waiting list in case the class becomes full. If the student needs permission to add the class there is a box under the check box for permission number. This number is obtained from the instructor of the course.
When students register for classes, they can either have their adviser approve their wish list or get their PIN number from their adviser. When students register they can either select the course from their Wish List or add the course by using the Add tab at the top of the screen. The only difference in signing up for classes for graduate students is that they do not have a PIN number.
After logging into MaineStreet there will be several links along the left hand side of the page. Under Student Message Center there are .pdf files for how to register for classes as well as a link on how to use and run the User Productivity Kit (UPK). This program is an online tutorial for how to use Mainestreet.
