This table defines the descriptions of UM_COHORT_CODE per institution. The UM_COHORT_CODE is widely used in UM_STDNT_COHORT - Student Cohort table.

The most common UM_COHORT_CODE is 'RETENTION'.

KeyRecord.FieldnameFormatXLATHeading Text
ACAD_CAREER - Academic CareerChar4
Career

DESCR - DescriptionChar30
Descr

DESCRSHORT - Short DescriptionChar10
Short Desc
EFFDT - Effective DateDate
Eff Date

EFF_STATUS - Status as of Effective DateChar1NStatus
INSTITUTION - Academic InstitutionChar5
Institution
UM_COHORT_CODE - Cohort CodeChar10
Cohort

UM_COHORT_EFFDT - Assign if Enrolled on or afterChar1NEffective Date



How to Create Cohort Definition

A user must have either the S_SR_COHORT_SUPERUSER or S_SR_SUPERUSER security role to manage this data.

Log in to CSPRD: Navigator> University of Maine System > Set Up UMS > Records and Enrollment > Cohort Table.

  1. Click Add a New Value.
  2. Enter an Institution, Academic Career, and Cohort Code. Click Add. 
  3. Enter an Effective Date of 01/01/1901.
  4. Enter a Short Description and a Description. Click Save.