In this Issue:
- Concurrent Enrollment Course Drops/Withdrawals
- Course Drop/Withdrawal Deadlines
- Partnering with You: Applications That Require Extra Review
- Important Information about Select ExplorEC Statuses
- ExplorEC Portal Opens for Summer & Fall 2026
- UMS Early College Website Resource Links
Concurrent Enrollment Course Drops/Withdrawals Must Be Requested in ExplorEC
If a student no longer plans to take a Concurrent Enrollment (CE) course, they must submit a drop/withdraw request in ExplorEC.
Why: Without this request, the student stays enrolled and could receive a failing grade on their university transcript, even if they stopped attending the high school course.
Action for counselors/CE instructors
- Have the student log in to ExplorEC and submit a drop/withdraw request for the course
- Must be done as soon as the student stops attending.
- Need help? View How to Submit a Drop/Withdrawal Request
Course Drop/Withdrawal Deadlines
Please note that drop and withdrawal deadlines vary by campus — even for courses that share the same start and/or end dates. Always verify the deadline specific to the student and the course in which they are enrolled.
Students can view their individual drop and withdrawal deadlines in their MaineStreet Student Center.
If there is any uncertainty, please contact the Early College office associated with the course or email earlycollegeadvising@maine.edu or call 207-814-8567 for assistance.
New Resource: ExplorEC Statuses and Communications Webpage
Have you ever wondered what communications students and parents receive throughout the application process? This resource provides a comprehensive overview.
This new webpage outlines, in detail, all automated messaging sent to students, parents, and school staff as an application progresses, including:
• Student Welcome Email
• Parent Consent Agreement & Related Emails
• Application Status Definitions & Corresponding Student Emails
• Parent & School Counselor Application Status Update Emails
• Drop Request Emails
Important Information about Select ExplorEC Statuses
“Application Not Processed – See Notes”: This status is used by our offices to indicate that a student’s application cannot be processed and the student will not be registered for a course. When selected, a note is entered directly into the student’s ExplorEC account explaining the reason.
An automatic status update is immediately sent to the approving school counselor, the student, and the parent. The detailed notes associated with this status are emailed within 24 hours.
This status may be used for one of the following reasons:
- Required materials are missing
- Prerequisites have not been met
- The student has applied for excess, duplicate, or equivalent courses. Learn more on our ExplorEC Portal Webpage.
If a student or school counselor would like to view application notes immediately, they may log into their ExplorEC account and click on the “Notes” tile to access them directly
“Approved” and “Not Approved”: These statuses are reserved specifically for school counselors, or other school administrators reviewing student applications.
The “Not Approved” status should be selected in the following situations:
• You do not support the student taking the course.
• The application was submitted after the deadline, which is always one week prior to the semester/session start date.
• The course is a 3-week condensed session course. These courses are not available to Early College students at any campus.
Partnering with You: Applications That Require Extra Review
We appreciate your help in identifying students who may need additional advising before moving forward with their Early College applications.
Please consider scheduling an advising conversation with any student who applies for:
- More than 3 courses in a semester
- Equivalent sections of the same course at different campuses
- Multiple sections of the same course at the same campus
- More than 1 condensed (7–8 week) course in a session
When our offices encounter the scenarios listed above, we automatically place all of the student’s applications on hold, which delays processing until additional review and advising are completed by our office.
Your early outreach can make a significant difference. Delays may impact a student’s ability to enroll in their preferred course, particularly if sections fill while applications are under review.
ExplorEC Portal Open Dates for Summer and Fall 2026
We began accepting applications for Summer 2026 on February 13th.
We will begin accepting applications for Fall 2026 on April 3rd.
You can view semester registration information on our ExplorEC Portal Webpage.