Commencement has a funny way of sneaking up on you. One minute you’re focused on finals and the next you’re fielding questions about tickets, regalia and what time you need to be where.
This checklist is here to help you take a breath and get organized. Think of it as a calm companion for your final stretch at the University of Southern Maine. No need to tackle everything at once – you just need to know what’s ahead.
A Media Studies degree from the University of Southern Maine prepares students for dynamic careers in digital content, marketing, video production, public relations and media research. Discover how USM helps you build creative and analytical skills that translate into real-world opportunity.
When I first began at the University of Southern Maine, I had already been on a pretty real roller coaster. I graduated high school in 2020, in the middle of a global pandemic. I had to put off attending my first college choice, the Fashion Institute of Technology, for a year. When I did go, I quickly realized it was not the right fit. I transferred out, regrouped, and eventually chose USM.
Mandy Ho ‘26, a senior computer science student at the University of Southern Maine has already accepted a job offer with L.L.Bean. Keep reading to learn how she used internships, career resources and hands-on experience to make it happen.