Degree Completion
Complete your degree at the University of Southern Maine (USM), where you'll find a wide range of programs that are flexible and affordable. We offer bachelor's programs both on campus and online, so you can tailor your schedule around the demands of work, family, and life.
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Transfer Your Academic Credits
Get a head start on completing your degree by transferring prior academic credits to USM. The Admissions Office will review your transcript and offer guidance with program and course selection. After you are admitted, the Office of Transfer Affairs will complete an official transfer credit evaluation to ensure your credits are utilized and applied appropriately.
Get Credit for Your Experience
Gain academic credit for skills and knowledge you've acquired on the job, during military service, or through community engagement. Our Office for Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) has developed systematic ways to assess your learning competencies in a supportive atmosphere, supplying the academic bridge that effectively and efficiently connects practical and theoretical knowledge.
Convenient Online Courses
Get the flexibility you need to take classes from anywhere, on your own schedule. We offer over 650 online courses throughout the year. Whether you’re completing a degree or certificate program, or enhancing your professional skill set, an online course is a practical way to advance your standing.
Flexible Online Programs
We understand the need to balance your academic goals with a busy schedule and personal commitments. Taught by USM faculty, our online programs meet the same rigorous standards as our traditional, on-campus degree programs, and include comprehensive student support services and academic advising.
Meet Our Accomplished Faculty
Connect with dedicated professors who are highly accomplished in their fields and actively engaged in our communities. Our faculty provide students with valuable learning opportunities, including internships, research, and service learning projects throughout the southern Maine region. As teachers, mentors, and advisors, they are committed to supporting your academic goals.
Support for Veterans and Their Families
As a military-friendly campus, we are proud to support veterans, service members, and their families. Veterans Services can help you navigate the Department of Veterans Affairs educational benefits (the GI Bill) process. Our Veterans Upward Bound program offers eligible veterans individualized assistance to make a successful transition from the military to the classroom.
Virtual Campus Tour
If you aren't able to make it to campus for a visit or want to see a little more before booking your campus tour, take a virtual look around our three distinct campuses in Portland, Gorham, and Lewiston. Our interactive 360º photos will give you a peek inside our dorms, classrooms, labs, and other spaces on campus.
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