Frequently Asked Questions
Thank you for your interest in the Department of English at UMaine!
We have attempted to collect
(and answer here) questions that frequently arise about the
department and our graduate program. Of course, this list is
not all-inclusive and if you do not see your question listed,
please contact Stella Santerre, our Administrative Assistant, or Hansie Grignon, our Graduate Secretary.
How do I reach the main office of the English Department?
How can I find the office number / email / phone number of
a professor in the department?
How do I become an undergraduate English major?
Where can I find more information about a minor degree in English?
Is it possible to combine a BA in English with a BS in Education?
What graduate-level degrees do you offer?
Where can I find information on applying to the graduate
program in English?
Q: How do I reach the main office of the English Department?
A: Our department's main office is located in 304 Neville Hall and is open M-F from 8am-4:30pm. The office telephone number
is (207) 581-3822. Calling this line will put you in touch with
Stella Santerre, the Administrative Assistant to Naomi Jacobs,
Chair.
Q: How can I find the office number / email / phone number of
a professor in the department?
A: Please visit our faculty pages.
Q: How do I become an undergraduate English major?
A: Please schedule an appointment to meet with your current advisor, and with a member of the English department to discuss your decision (please call 581-3822 or 581-3835 for an appointment). Once you have thought carefully about your choice, please fill out the Major/ Minor/ Concentration form. For more information about the undergraduate program in English, please visit our web page.
Q: Where can I find more information about a minor degree in English?
A: Please click here for more information.
Q: Is it possible to combine a BA in English with a BS in Education?
A: Yes, with very careful planning. Please see your advisor for more details.
Q: What graduate-level degrees do you offer?
A: Currently, our department offers the M.A. degree in English with optional concentration
areas in Composition & Pedagogy, Creative Writing, Gender and Literature, and Poetry & Poetics.
Q: Where can I find information on applying to the graduate
program in English?
A: Please visit our Graduate Program page.
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