You can look at the courses being offered through Discover by clicking “Home” in the top navigation bar, or by clicking the “Maine’s Public Universities” icon in the top left of this site. When you find a course you’re interested in, click the “Enroll” button and finish the checkout process.
(If it’s your first time signing up for a course through Discover, you will need to make an account; if not, log in with your username and password.)
A confirmation email from “no-reply@maine.edu” will be sent to the email address you used to register for the course. Be sure to check your SPAM folder if you don’t see it in your inbox!
In the top righthand corner of this site, click the “Login” button, or visit maine.brightspace.com/d2l/local. Your registration confirmation email will also include a link to access your course.
Brightspace is the “virtual classroom” platform where you’ll access your courses. You can access Brightspace by either clicking the “Login” button on the Discover page, or at https://discover.maine.edu/account?action=login. Log into Brightspace with the username and password you created when you registered for your Discover course(s). If your username is a “maine.edu” email address, click the link that says, “Already have a maine.edu account?”.
You can log into Brightspace to access your courses by clicking “Login” in the top navigation bar, or by navigating to the following URL: maine.brightspace.com/d2l/local.
Please contact the University of Maine System IT Help Desk: https://itsupport.maine.edu/
Please send an email to discover@maine.edu and be sure to include the name of the course or program you’re enrolled in.
Credit/debit cards and e-checks (ACH) are accepted. If using a voucher code, enter it during checkout.
If selecting 'Pay by Invoice', payment can be made by:
- Credit/debit card or e-check via secure link: UMS Touchnet Store (Include your order number.)
- Paper check made out to the University of Maine System, mailed to:
Mary Michaud
University of Maine
5741 Libby Hall Room 101A
Orono, ME 04469
Include your order number on the check. Access will be granted after payment is received.
You will be granted access to your course(s) after your payment is received.
Enter the code in the 'Voucher' field in your shopping cart and click 'checkout'.
No, UMS tuition waivers are not applicable to non-credit courses.
Email discover@maine.edu and include the course or program name.
Email discover@maine.edu with the course/program name. Refunds vary by course and timing.
It’s linked in the site footer and available at: https://www.maine.edu/privacy-policy/
Registration processes and rates are the same. Any residency restrictions will be noted in course descriptions.
No. Anyone may register for Discover courses.
Badge icon: Indicates eligibility for digital badge, micro-credential, or certificate.
Calendar icon: Indicates course delivery mode (Online, Hybrid, In-Person, etc.).
Any prerequisites will be listed in the course description.
No. These are non-credit courses. For Credit for Prior Learning options, visit: https://www.maine.edu/students/transfer/prior-learning/.
Email discover@maine.edu with the broken link. If it’s in Brightspace, contact your instructor.
Course start dates vary and should be listed in the course description. If you’ve registered and the course isn’t visible in Brightspace, check the start date or contact discover@maine.edu for assistance.
If you registered with a maine.edu email address, visit https://mail.maine.edu and use the password reset options. If you registered with an external email, use the “Forgot Password” link at discover.maine.edu or contact discover@maine.edu.
We recommend using the latest version of Chrome or Firefox. A stable internet connection is required. Some courses may include video content, so speakers/headphones are also recommended. If you're using Brightspace, review the Brightspace system requirements here: https://community.d2l.com/brightspace/kb/articles/1218-browser-support
If you're logged in with a maine.edu account, ensure you're checking the correct term or filter in Brightspace. Non-maine.edu users will only see Discover courses. If you believe you're enrolled and still can't find your course, contact discover@maine.edu.
Courses that offer certificates or digital badges will indicate this in the course description. These may be downloaded and shared once the course is completed. Non-credit courses do not produce official UMS transcripts.
To update the email on your Discover account, please email discover@maine.edu and include your old and new email address along with the course(s) you're enrolled in.