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Drop-in Hours

Current students: Drop in to meet with your advisor.

Click here to see drop-in times

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Advising Overview

The Advising Office at USM is here to help you navigate your degree, the university, and resources to help you succeed at USM. We have offices in Portland and Gorham campuses.

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Information for New Students

Welcome to the Husky Family! As a newly accepted first-year, readmitted, or transfer student, there are steps you will need to complete before you can enroll in courses and start your first semester as a USM student.

Connect With Us

Advising is here to help! You can schedule to meet with an advisor in person or remotely or if you have a quick question, you can always connect with one of our advisors-on-duty. Click the link below to learn more about how to connect with Advising or to email our main office.

Navigating Your Degree

Making your choice of a major and completing your degree can seem challenging. We have many resources here to help you through the process once you’re a USM student, but the link below can tell you more about the major exploration process and how to plan out your degree path at USM!