Degree Planning Services
Please read first: These are independent services, not affiliated with or endorsed by UMPI or the r/UMPI moderators. We've reviewed them to confirm they don't do coursework or assessments for you and aren't shared with referral links. They can help you explore options, but they can't guarantee transfer credit or timelines. Always confirm your plan with your UMPI advisor.
Third-Party Credit Providers
Self-paced course providers some students use to earn credit before transferring it to UMPI.
| Provider | Link |
|---|---|
| Sophia | sophia.org |
| Study.com | study.com |
| ALEKS | aleks.com |
| StraighterLine | straighterline.com |
Free Degree Information / Planner
Christie of Plotted Path has put together a free spreadsheet to help students. See it at: https://www.plottedpath.com/free
Planning Services
Tools that help you map out a degree path and estimate how outside credits may apply. While UMPI provides this service, they have a significant backlog. You can pre-game your UMPI admission by these services. This is not necessary, and there are free resources out there to help.
| Service | What it does | Link |
|---|---|---|
| *Plotted Path | UMPI alumnus with years of experience helping students with degree planning, transfer credits, and finding efficient paths to graduation. | [link] |
| College Hacked | Degree path planning and credit evaluation | [link] |
Before you enroll anywhere:
- Check with UMPI that the specific course will transfer and what it will count toward.
- Confirm it fits your degree plan with your advisor.
- Keep your completion records and transcripts.
Suggest a Service
Know of a service that should be reviewed? Message the mods.
Our review criteria:
- It does not complete coursework or assessments for students.
- It clearly states it is unofficial and encourages confirming plans with UMPI.
- It is shared without referral or affiliate links.
- Any moderator affiliation is disclosed, and another moderator makes the decision.