University of Southern Maine

Information for incoming international Students Fall 2008 (Graduate, Undergraduate & ESL) Applying for Admission International students enrolled at the University of Southern Maine contribute to the growing cosmopolitan environment of southern Maine. The staff members in the Office of International Programs help them make the most of their time while enrolled at USM.  For more detailed information about applying to the University of Southern Maine please visit the following web pages: Undergraduate Admissions Graduate Admissions English as a Second Language  University of Maine School of Law Incoming Exchange Students from Partner Institutions TRANSFER STUDENTS: Are you an International Student currently studying at another institution in the US and need to transfer your immigration record to USM? Print off a copy of our transfer form to be completed by you and your foreign student advisor. Documenting Funding for Admission Declaration of Finances Form (explains the type of documents you can submit to prove sufficient funding for your academic program). Sample letter of Sponsorship BUDGETS International Undergraduate Student Canadian Undergraduate Student International Graduate Student Canadian Graduate Student International Law Student Canadian Law Student Immigration Issues If you have questions about your immigration status, the process of obtaining your visa to come to USM, or the declaration of finances process please contact Kimberly Sinclair (207-780-4959) in the USM Office of International Programs. The following resource should also provide some additional visa assistance: U.S. State Department Visa Information Instructions & Link for paying the SEVIS Fee Tips on Applying for an F-1 Student Visa Office of International Programs and National Student Exchange      P. O. Box 9300  101 Payson Smith Hall  Portland, ME USA 04104-9300  E-Mail: International@usm.maine.edu Phone: (207) 780-4959  TTY (207) 780-5646  FAX (207) 780-4933