Disclaimers

The University of Maine reserves the right to revise, amend, or change items set forth in the Catalog from time to time. Accordingly, readers of this Catalog should inquire as to whether any such revisions, amendments, or changes have been made since the date of the publication. The University of Maine reserves the right to cancel course offerings, to set the minimum and maximum sizes of classes, to change the designated instructors in courses and to make decisions affecting the academic standing of anyone participating in a course or program offered by the University of Maine.

Non-discrimination Notice

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

The University of Maine’s non-discrimination notice can be found at https://umaine.edu/eo/disability-access/nondiscrimination-notices-for-umaine-publications/

Bias & Sexual Harassment Policy

The University of Maine will not tolerate sex discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, or retaliation in any form. All conduct of this nature is considered a violation of this policy.

It is important that members of the University community understand that the law does not just prohibit violations of this policy against employees by employers. The law also prohibits violations between members of the University community more generally: for example, between an instructor and a student, between two students, or between a student and an applicant or campus guest.

This policy applies to all members of the University community and to third parties, regardless of gender, sexual orientation or gender identity. It applies to all University programs and activities, both on campus and off campus, including, but not limited to, instruction, grading, housing, athletics, electronic communication and employment.

The University of Maine’s sexual harassment policy can be found at http://www.maine.edu/about-the-system/board-of-trustees/policy-manual/section402/.

Questions, concerns and complaints about discrimination or harassment in any area of the University or about the application of laws and regulations related to equal opportunity and affirmative action should be directed to: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).