Opening this summer, our new eco-conscious student center and passive house residence hall will house 500 undergraduate, graduate, and Maine Law students.
An aerial view of our Portland campus, Back Cove, the Eastern Prom, Bayside, and some of the Old Port.

Portland campus

Located at the heart of Maine’s largest city, famous for its culture and food. You’ll find state-of-the-art labs and plenty of quiet places to study — with new facilities opening soon!

An aerial view of our Gorham campus featuring Corthell Hall, several residence halls, Brooks Student Center, Costello Sports Complex, the Ice Arena, and the John Mitchell Center.

Gorham campus

Home to athletics facilities, visual and performing arts, and plenty of fun. Just 11 miles from Portland, our energetic residential campus is the center of undergraduate student life.

A view of the main building on our Lewiston campus with a few students on the sidewalk.

Lewiston campus

Enroll in a healthcare-focused program in partnership with other University of Maine System schools. Engage and learn with top-notch faculty and local clinical experiences.

A person sits at a picnic table in their back yard. A laptop is open in front of them, between a stack of textbooks and a bright green cup.

Online campus

Experience courses through a mix of video lectures, reading, and discussion boards that allow you to connect with the course material, faculty members, and fellow students.


Portland campus

Our Portland campus is in a lively, lovable city on Casco Bay. Enjoy everything that Portland has to offer from music, theater, and the arts, to entertainment of all kinds — and amazing, local food.

The Hungry Huskies food truck graphic. University champ is isolated in a circle, wearing a chef’s hat.

Dining options

Grab Starbucks at the Glickman Library, swing by Luther Bonney for a snack or drink between classes, or order a meal from the Hungry Huskies food truck.

Several exercise balls are stacked in a corner next to a rack of a variety of hand weights in one of our multipurpose rooms in the Sullivan Recreation and Fitness Complex on our Portland campus. Stacks of fitness step platforms are in the background.

Fitness center

We can help you develop a personalized training program, join one of our fitness classes, or drop in for a quick game. Community members welcome!

Our mascot, Champ, and a student try to decide between a USM sweatshirt and University of Southern Maine t-shirt. The student is wearing a winter hat with ear flaps that features a husky head.

University store

Find University-branded sweatshirts, t-shirts, joggers, drinkware, lanyards, and so much more! Order your textbooks online through eCampus.

A nursing student checks the vital signs of a simulation lab dummy.

Nursing simulation center

Our human simulators help us create real-world healthcare scenarios in a safe environment. You will use real equipment, learn best practices, and develop your clinical judgment and reasoning.

The Glickman Family Library on our Portland campus. A tree blooms yellow in the foreground.

Glickman Family Library

What started as a bakery became our library in 1993. Discover seven floors of books, study spaces, special collections, the Learning Commons, the Osher Map Library, and more.

One of the METRO Husky Line buses parked outside Upper Class Hall on our Gorham campus.

METRO Husky Line bus

Commute easily between our Gorham and Portland campuses daily — with wifi access! Huskies ride for free on all METRO lines so you can get to work, internships, the mall, and other stops.

C. Cutler Institute

We develop sustainable solutions to help our communities thrive.
Explore services

Osher Map Library

Open to students, faculty, staff, and the public for research and exhibitions.
Explore map library

The Free Press

The official student newspaper. New issues publish on Mondays.
Browse articles

WMPG 90.9 FM

Our on-campus radio station is staffed by students and community volunteers.
Listen online


Gorham campus

Our rural Gorham campus, just 11 miles from Portland, is home to our residence halls and the center of undergraduate student life. You’ll find the perfect fit with residential communities including social justice, citizenship, the rainbow floor, and more. This energetic, welcoming community buzzes with student activities, labs and classes, athletic events, music and performing arts, entertainment, and plenty of fun.

A Sodexo employee working the stir fry station in Brooks Dining Hall on our Gorham campus.

Dining options

Use your meal plan at Brooks Dining Hall for access to a variety of dietary options and food stations. Grab a to-go meal at the Husky Hideaway or a quick snack in Bailey Hall. Stop by the Ice Arena to catch a hockey game with classic concessions.

A student seated on the floor of a residence hall common space holds up an open workbook as other students in the group look on.

Living on campus

We offer housing options on our Gorham and Portland campuses. Gorham is a quiet, suburban environment where you can build relationships. Portland is a busy, urban campus, which is great for internship access as a junior or senior.

Our baseball team cheering from the dugout while a crowd of fans cheers above them from the stands.

Southern Maine Huskies

We sponsor 22 NCAA Division III intercollegiate teams and nearly 500 student-athletes who routinely compete at the regional and national levels. If sports aren’t your thing, you can cheer on your favorite Huskies from the sidelines!

Five students jog around the Costello Sports Complex indoor track while another student can be seen in the background playing basketball.

Fitness center

Join one of our fitness classes, sign up for one-on-one or small-group personal training, or participate in intramural sports. As a bonus, we recently purchased new state-of-the-art fitness equipment. Community members welcome!

Music box office

Purchase or reserve tickets for an upcoming Osher School of Music event.
Get music tickets

Theatre box office

Purchase tickets for an upcoming performance featuring our students.
Get theatre tickets

Art galleries

We have dedicated spaces on all three campuses for a variety of exhibitions.
Explore galleries

Greek life

We have a few Greek chapters available on our Gorham campus.
Explore organizations

Intramural sports

Participate in fun and inclusive tournaments, leagues, and pick-up games.
Explore intramurals

Ice Arena

An Olympic-size rink, home to our ice hockey teams and the community.
Explore arena


Lewiston campus

Our Lewiston-Auburn campus is now home to several healthcare-focused programs through partnerships with the University of Maine at Augusta (UMA) and the University of Maine at Presque Isle (UMPI). Earn a certificate, undergraduate, or graduate degree in a small college atmosphere with the energy of an engaged university. As part of our supportive, multicultural community, students integrate their academic programs with hands-on clinical and internship experiences at local healthcare providers.

Our Lewiston-Auburn campus is now healthcare-focused, in partnership with other University of Maine schools. Earn a certificate, undergraduate, or graduate degree and experience hands-on learning and clinicals with local healthcare providers.
A student wearing School of Nursing scrubs checks on a mannequin patient in our simulation lab.

Academic resources

With a campus dedicated to healthcare professions, you’ll get hands-on experience in state-of-the-art facilities. Our simulation lab and public clinic help strengthen skills and confidence to inspire your future.

Support services can help you stay on track for your degree. We offer tutoring, advising, technology assistance, library resources, personalized attention, and much more.

L/A Café

Grab a coffee, a quick snack, or lunch between classes.
Browse options

Citylink bus

Huskies ride for free on the LATC “Purple” buses.
Learn about Citylink

Atrium Gallery

Enjoy rotating exhibitions from a variety of artists.
Review current display

Jacques Cartier snowshoe club membership certificate from Lewiston, Maine.

Franco-American Collection

Preserving and promoting local history, government, religion, language, education, industry, sports, and the arts of the Franco-American population in Lewiston/Auburn and other areas of Maine.

Next steps

Do you want to learn more about our three vibrant campuses? One of the best ways to get a real feel for our community is to visit. We offer small-group Portland and Gorham campus tours — led by one of our student ambassadors!