UMPI - Some Questions and Answers

[bjcheung77]

So, I emailed UMPI to get more details for everyone.  Here are their answers for the questions I had...

Question: 1) What perks do Canadians get?  I understand that Canadians get the same tuition as in-state resident students, is this the only perk or is there anything else that isn't listed on the website?

Question: 2) If a student is interested in a BAS and an AALS, can they get the AALS en route to completing the BAS?  For example, they complete the AALS in one term and then work on the BAS, having everything from the AALS transfer over to the BAS.

Question: 3) If a student has almost completed the courses for an AAS and hasn't graduated yet, can they still apply for the BAS?  For example, a student might want to complete a few courses at UMPI and transfer them into the AAS program and then start the process to complete the BAS at UMPI.


Answer: 1) To answer your first question, tuition rate for Canadian Students is the same as what instate students would pay.  As far as my knowledge that would be the only perk that I can think of. 

Answer: 2 & 3) It's no problem to do both. The easiest way to do so is to matriculate into the BAS program, and ask your professional academic advisor to also set you up with the Associate's program. That way the Bachelor's program will be the primary one, and you'll still be considered an active student without having to reapply, etc.

Doh!  I forgot to indicate this is for YourPace... so, I may need to email them again to re-confirm if this applies to the YourPace option as well.  I highly doubt there will be a change to the requirement as YourPace is a medium/mode for learning and not a degree requirement due to system change.  I'll email them and wait for a reply...