University of Southern Maine

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University of Southern Maine

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The University of Southern Maine (USM), northern New England’s outstanding public, regional, comprehensive university, is dedicated to providing students with a high-quality, accessible, affordable education. Through our undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs, our faculty members educate future leaders in the liberal arts and sciences, engineering and technology, health and social services, education, business, law, and public service. Distinguished for teaching, research, scholarly publication, and creative activity, our faculty are committed to fostering a spirit of critical inquiry and civic participation.

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Academic Programs

Business
Communication
Economics
Education
Engineering
Finance/Accounting
Government/Political Science
Health Science
Liberal Arts
Music
Nursing
Performing Arts
Science
Social Science
Technology

Student experience

Athletics
Co-op/Internship Opportunities
Disability Services
Distance/online learning
Greek Life
Intramural/Club Sports
LGBTQIA Services
Military/Veteran Services
Night Class Offerings
On-Campus Housing
ROTC Program
Study Abroad
Undergraduate Research

Application information

Find out about requirements, fees, and deadlines

First-year

USM is now SAT/ACT test optional! Undergraduate degree applicants are no longer required to submit SAT/ACT test scores to be considered for admission. We now offer Early Action for students interested in an earlier admission decision. Students who apply by November 15 and submit all supporting materials by December 1 will be guaranteed an admission decision by January 15. We no longer require an application fee for undergraduate, non-international applicants.

International students have a $50 non-refundable application fee to cover the additional costs of processing international documents. To pay that fee please go to the USM Undergraduate Application Fee webpage.

Transfer

Over 40% of USM students are adults. We understand the limited time you have available and recognize that the process of transferring credits can seem overwhelming and complicated. We are prepared to help you every step of the way. Our Admissions Officers can provide you with unofficial transfer credit evaluations to give you an idea of which credits will transfer. Official credit evaluations are completed and sent to admitted students several weeks after admission. Contact a Transfer Counselor at (207) 780-5670 or admitusm@maine.edu or visit usm.maine.edu/transfer.

International students have a $50 non-refundable application fee to cover the additional costs of processing international documents. To pay that fee please go to the USM Undergraduate Application Fee webpage.

Additional Information

At the University of Southern Maine (USM), students employ what they learn in the classroom from inspiring professors and fellow students and bring it straight into the real world. Through active and service learning, USM is committed to community engagement both for the benefit of our students and the world around us, and our prime locations in two of the state's largest economic and cultural areas means that we can have a huge impact on the present and future of Maine as a whole. In the academic year of 2018-19, approximately 1,344 academic for-credit internship experiences were completed by 600 students, completing 85,390 hours with over 200 employers.

Visit us

The University of Southern Maine Admissions team welcomes you to learn more about our university by visiting us on campus or via our virtual tour. We offer daily tours where you can see our campuses and experience all that USM has to offer. Schedule a visit today or visit virtually.

All the way up until the time you graduate, you have somebody who has your back and is there to help whenever you need it.
Ashley H., Marketing Major, 2018