Portland campus tour

Get to know our Portland campus on a 75-minute guided walking tour with a USM Ambassador — one of our student tour guides. Choose a weekday during our spring semester, starting at 1:00 p.m.

Our residence halls and Division III Athletics facilities are located on our Gorham campus but will be discussed on this tour.

The University of Maine System (UMS) is committed to the safety of our visitors, students, faculty, and staff. At this time, face coverings are optional — both indoors and outdoors. We ask that you bring your own face covering (if you want one) and a water bottle. Water bottle refill stations are available and accessible on campus.

Before traveling to campus, make sure to review the UMS COVID-19 policy and the State of Maine travel and visitor guidelines.

You must register to attend an in-person, on-campus tour. Walk-in tours are not available at this time. We also offer self-guided campus tours.

What you need to know before you register

• All weekday tours are scheduled between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
• Weekend tours are scheduled for select Saturdays.
• Our walking campus tours last approximately 75 minutes.
• Face coverings are optional on each of our campuses. Review our mask guidelines.
• Bring a maximum of two guests with you to help preserve the health and safety of our community. You and your two guests will be part of a tour group that will not exceed ten people.
• Please leave pets at home. Only service animals are allowed on campus.
• If you have any questions or concerns, email Nicole Young, Associate Director in the Office of Admissions.

What to expect on your tour

• Dress appropriately for New England weather and wear comfortable walking shoes.
• Face coverings are optional on each of our campuses. Review our mask guidelines.
• Parking on campus is free of charge.
  • On our Gorham campus, visitor parking is available near the water tower.
  • On our Portland campus, visitor parking is available in the parking garage attached to the Abromson Community Education Center. The garage entrance is located on Surrenden Street and the Office of Admissions will provide a waiver for the parking fee.
• You and your two guests will be part of a tour group that will not exceed ten people. 
• A restroom will be available.

Meet your tour guides

Our USM Ambassadors will be your tour guides. Like our student body, these student ambassadors range from energetic first-year students to accomplished graduating seniors; from transfer students to working adults. These students bring with them their own unique stories, experiences, and skills to help you find yourself here.

In the event of inclement weather, the University of Southern Maine may close. Scheduled events and tours may be canceled as a result. Find out more.