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Graphic representation of a course schedule for in person, blended and online courses with advisor Cody Rohde on the right hand side.

August 5, 2026

In-person, Blended, or Online? An Advisor’s Guide to Course Options at USM
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August 4, 2026

10 Dorm Essentials to Pack for Your First Year at USM
Annie Lee-Zimerle holds open a colorful pop-up artist book featuring a three-dimensional garden scene.

August 3, 2026

Inside USM’s Kate Cheney Chappell Center for Book Arts: A Q&A With Director Annie Lee-Zimerle
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July 29, 2026

8 of My Favorite Summer Hikes as a USM Student
Gina Capra chatting with students at a previous Adult Students Open House at USM.

July 29, 2026

Back to School, On Your Terms: What to Expect at USM’s Adult Student Open House
Camdyn Johnson holds an ancient wooden fish weir stake in the Maine State Museum's collections building, with illustrated icons of a bone, fishing hook, and berries layered over the photo.

July 28, 2026

Bones, Berries, and Ancient Diets: Inside one USM Student’s Summer Internship
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August 5, 2026

SMWP Teacher Consultant Donna Olsen Honored as 2026 Maine History Teacher of the Year
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July 20, 2026

USM Academic Year 2025-2026 Dean’s List — 157 part-time students have earned the distinction this academic year
Dean's List Spring 2026

July 14, 2026

USM Spring 2026 Dean’s List — 1,375 full-time students have earned the distinction this spring
Nicholas DeAngelis '26 and his fellow District 1 NATA members take home first place at the NATA Quiz Bowl.

July 10, 2026

Recent USM graduate helps District 1 win national athletic training Quiz Bowl 
USM Alumnus and World Affairs Council of Maine board member, Riley Worth.

July 2, 2026

USM alumnus Riley Worth elected to World Affairs Council of Maine board
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July 2, 2026

USM-Led Citizens’ Assembly Sets Two Priorities for Maine Education
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Southern Maine is your campus

As a USM student seeking the full campus experience, you’ll take a dynamic mix of courses across our Portland and Gorham campuses. Our two-campus advantage puts you in the heart of Southern Maine, connecting you to leading employers and opportunities for internships, fieldwork, clinicals, and more.

Plus, free bus service between campuses and throughout the greater Portland area makes it easy to get where you need to go – whether to commute, learn, or explore!

Earn your education from USM at our beautiful Portland campus

Portland

Our urban campus puts you at the center of Maine’s largest city, with the coastal beauty of Back Cove just steps away.

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The University of Southern Maine in Gorham is an idyllic place to attend college.

Gorham

Our classic New England campus offers rolling hills, and a close-knit college-town community.

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There’s still time to register for fall

Whether you’re staying on track for graduation or exploring a new interest, you’ll find 1,000+ undergraduate and graduate courses this fall. Classes begin August 31, so don’t wait to secure your schedule!

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Lewiston-Auburn Campus is a cultural and community hub

Lewiston-Auburn cultural and community resources

From cultural collections and hands-on learning to community events and gathering spaces, explore the people, places and programs that connect USM with the Lewiston-Auburn community.

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Want to take USM classes from home or wherever you are? Explore our wide range of online programs and courses designed to fit your life, your goals and your schedule.

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Direct admission for MCCS students

We now offer direct admission for eligible Maine Community College System (MCCS) students! This is just one way we make earning your bachelor’s degree less stressful.

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