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MaineStreet explained: A how-to guide to class registration
Corey Cole
Issue date: 3/27/08 Section: News
For Fall 2008 class registration, students will be using MaineStreet instead of WebDSIS. MaineStreet can be accessed by going to mainestreet.maine.edu or accessing it through the University of Maine Web site, which has MaineStreet listed under the quicklinks list on the bottom left of the page.
Once at the MaineStreet Web site, a student can log in by entering their PeopleSoft ID and password in the top left corner. If the student has forgotten their UMS ID number, there is a password reset utility at mail.maine.edu. If that doesn't work, a student can contact the IT Help Center to reset his or her password at 581-2506.
On the top right of the screen there is the MaineStreet Menu. Under it is a Student Self-Service link. This links the student to another page with two options: Student Center and User Guides and Demos. The Student Center is where students sign up for classes. The main page lists the student's information such as current classes and address information. Along the right side of the page is a menu called "Enrollment Dates" which tells the student what days they can begin registering. At the bottom right of the menu is a "details" link. This links the student to a page that tells the time they can begin registering for classes. It also says when that time slot ends. The time window when students can sign up for class is about four days long per registry period. If a student misses their time slot, they must wait until everyone else has signed up before they can register.
MaineStreet has a "Wish List" function that allows students to pick out their classes before they register, but it does not ensure the student will get into the class. It can be accessed by clicking the "Wish List" link that is near the top left of the page. The student will be directed to a site where they pick the term they want to sign up for. To add a class students can either type in the course number or click "add to list" or they can use the search function. Using search, students can either select "Search for Classes" or "Browse Catalogue." Catalog browsing is a function that allows students to see all the courses that are available for that term and from there can view the entire course catalog.
Once at the MaineStreet Web site, a student can log in by entering their PeopleSoft ID and password in the top left corner. If the student has forgotten their UMS ID number, there is a password reset utility at mail.maine.edu. If that doesn't work, a student can contact the IT Help Center to reset his or her password at 581-2506.
On the top right of the screen there is the MaineStreet Menu. Under it is a Student Self-Service link. This links the student to another page with two options: Student Center and User Guides and Demos. The Student Center is where students sign up for classes. The main page lists the student's information such as current classes and address information. Along the right side of the page is a menu called "Enrollment Dates" which tells the student what days they can begin registering. At the bottom right of the menu is a "details" link. This links the student to a page that tells the time they can begin registering for classes. It also says when that time slot ends. The time window when students can sign up for class is about four days long per registry period. If a student misses their time slot, they must wait until everyone else has signed up before they can register.
MaineStreet has a "Wish List" function that allows students to pick out their classes before they register, but it does not ensure the student will get into the class. It can be accessed by clicking the "Wish List" link that is near the top left of the page. The student will be directed to a site where they pick the term they want to sign up for. To add a class students can either type in the course number or click "add to list" or they can use the search function. Using search, students can either select "Search for Classes" or "Browse Catalogue." Catalog browsing is a function that allows students to see all the courses that are available for that term and from there can view the entire course catalog.
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