MEXICO — Registration for the University of Maine System spring semester has begun at University College in Rumford/Mexico. Spring semester courses begin in January.

Each semester, the College Center at Rumford/Mexico offers local access to hundreds of courses from the seven universities of the UMS. Courses are taught by faculty on-site, online, and via interactive television and videoconference.

At University College at Rumford/Mexico and at local sites in Jay, Farmington, Kingfield, Phillips and Rangeley, students can take courses leading to associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees in a variety of disciplines, including business administration, mental health and human services, financial services, library and information services, nursing and more. Shorter-term certificate programs also are available.

In addition to courses, the professional staff at the Rumford/Mexico University College Center offer a full range of support services. Center advisers provide career counseling and assist students with financial aid applications, course registrations, book orders, computer access and more. Financial aid and scholarships are available for qualified students.

Director Jean Kay encourages those who are thinking about taking a course or exploring degree programs to contact the center as soon as possible. “Now is good time — before courses begin to fill — to prepare for the upcoming semester,” said Kay. “We can help students select from a wide variety of courses that best fit their goals and schedules.”

For more information about spring semester courses and university degrees, contact the center at 800-696-1103 or 364-7882, or stop by 13 Brown St.

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