Whether you are a current student or just joining us for the summer, the University of Southern Maine (USM) has a lot to offer! We’re offering more than 500 courses this summer, either online or in person. Take an accelerated course that lasts just 4 weeks or 7 weeks. Or spread your studies out with a 14-week course. You can register for up to 18 credit hours over the summer.

Summer Session Dates

4-Week Session I 4-Week Session II
May 13 – June 7, 2024July 1 – July 26, 2024
7-Week Session I7-Week Session II
May 13 – June 28, 2024July 1 – Aug 26, 2024
Full 14-Week Session
May 13 – August 16, 2024
Drop and Withdrawal deadlines vary depending on the session. Make sure to check your MaineStreet Student Center for deadlines.

Explore and advance your studies during Summer Session

  • Try a course before enrolling in a degree or certificate program.
  • Accelerate your degree completion.
  • Complete a specialized or advanced course.

Registration Dates

  • Priority Registration (current degree & certificate students): March 1 – 3, 2024
  • Open Registration (non-degree students): March 4, 2024

Summer holidays & deadlines

Holidays and deadlinesDate
Memorial Day (no classes)May 27, 2024
Juneteenth (no classes)June 19, 2024
Independence Day (no classes)July 4, 2024
Application Deadline for August GraduationAugust 16, 2024
Final Grade Submission DeadlineAugust 26, 2024

Drop and Withdrawal deadlines vary depending on the length of the class. These deadlines can be viewed in your MaineStreet Student Center. Need help determining deadlines? Contact us.