Denied Admission to UMPI

[davewill]

If their entire rejection is based on the single "F" grade, especially if it was a long time ago, I'd appeal the decision. This is the kind of thing that I'd expect a dean or registrar to reverse if given a valid reason to.

I'd write my request explaining any extenuating circumstances. For example, if you were sick, or had a death or illness in the family, or you were 18 and not really ready to start your education, etc... Be sure to express how committed you are to the process going forward. If you have any certifications or professional accomplishments that would reflect well on your ability to be a successful student, mention them. Assuming you've followed the formula here and have a large number of alt credits, mention them, too.

Worst that can happen is that they say no.

[ss20ts]

If their entire rejection is based on the single "F" grade, especially if it was a long time ago, I'd appeal the decision. This is the kind of thing that I'd expect a dean or registrar to reverse if given a valid reason to.

I'd write my request explaining any extenuating circumstances. For example, if you were sick, or had a death or illness in the family, or you were 18 and not really ready to start your education, etc...  Be sure to express how committed you are to the process going forward. If you have any certifications or professional accomplishments that would reflect well on your ability to be a successful student, mention them. Assuming you've followed the formula here and have a large number of alt credits, mention them, too.

Worse that can happen is that they say no.

It may be worth a shot, but the U of M system and UMPI have minimum standards for transfer students. Every college does. UMPI is giving the OP a way into YourPace by attending as a non-degree seeking student. We've seen a few others have to go through this program on here and on Discord. I haven't seen them budge on this GPA requirement, but maybe it could happen.

[LevelUP]

If you were going to appeal the decision, I think it would help your case to submit any Sophia/Study.com/etc that has recent grades.

[Old Guy]

At accreditation time, schools are judged on how successful their students are. Having someone attempt two courses as a non-degree student doesn't affect their graduation rate. We haven't been told what the prior GPA is and note that the school is not regionally accredited. Add to that a certain ability at written English as shown by 11 spelling, capitalization and punctuation errors in 2 1/2 lines of type. Take the gift.

[Chankosumo]

The email you received, the way I read it, does NOT suggest that taking courses as a non-degree student will necessarily guarantee or even increase your chances of getting admitted. It merely informs you that this is what they offer you at that point. We can only speculate why that is the case. If you are convinced that this decision is somehow unfair, I think the appeal option is more appropriate. With how they worded that email, signing up as a non-degree student does not seem very encouraging. I would explore other schools.

It seems strange and ironic to me what you have included in your signature. Namely, the "BAS in MIS,BA,PM | University of Maine @ Presque Isle (estimated graduation Fall 25)".

[ss20ts]

The email you received, the way I read it, does NOT suggest that taking courses as a non-degree student will necessarily guarantee or even increase your chances of getting admitted. It merely informs you that this is what they offer you at that point. We can only speculate why that is the case. If you are convinced that this decision is somehow unfair, I think the appeal option is more appropriate. With how they worded that email, signing up as a non-degree student does not seem very encouraging. I would explore other schools.

It seems strange and ironic to me what you have included in your signature. Namely, the "BAS in MIS,BA,PM | University of Maine @ Presque Isle (estimated graduation Fall 25)".

We have had other students receive the same email and go on to take the 2 courses as a non-degree seeking student who were admitted after they proved themselves.

[bjcheung77]

You really should do the addendum/template again as I mentioned earlier... I mainly wanted to know your budget (and commitments, study habits, your scenario better, etc). Do you have an update on the situation? Your best option is to do the conditional acceptance by completing the first session with as many Your Pace classes that can go into the degree program, once you have those two initial classes done, ask for more... Get 4 done this one session, get 6, if you can... On the next session, do the 4 that can go towards the MAOL and you're good for all 10 residency classes, the rest can bee transferred in! Two sessions, $3400 for a Bachelors and 3 classes towards the MAOL done.

[midnite123]

If their entire rejection is based on the single "F" grade, especially if it was a long time ago, I'd appeal the decision. This is the kind of thing that I'd expect a dean or registrar to reverse if given a valid reason to.

I'd write my request explaining any extenuating circumstances. For example, if you were sick, or had a death or illness in the family, or you were 18 and not really ready to start your education, etc...  Be sure to express how committed you are to the process going forward. If you have any certifications or professional accomplishments that would reflect well on your ability to be a successful student, mention them. Assuming you've followed the formula here and have a large number of alt credits, mention them, too.

Worst that can happen is that they say no.

Great Advice!!!