Graduate Studies

one person sitting at a table with a laptop

Online Brightspace Orientation

Newly matriculated students are being added to the USM Graduate Student Online Brightspace Orientation every week. From ordering textbooks to navigating library resources, this space is designed to give you an overview of what – and who – you need to know to get started in your graduate studies at USM. Use your maine.edu credentials to access all the info!

a black graduate cap with gold tassel sits atop a $100 dollar bill, as well as other dollar bills of various denominations

Graduate Student Scholarships

Looking for ways to fund your graduate degree? The Office of Graduate Studies Scholarship application is open and accepting submissions for the 2025-2026 academic year (priority deadline is December 15)!

Learn more and apply

In the foreground, a clipboard lies in the grass near the coast. In the background, a person wearing red shorts wades into the coastal water

Graduate Assistantships

A Graduate Assistantship (GA) at USM is a great opportunity to gain valuable work experience and develop professional skills that enhance a student’s academic and career goals, while also providing them with financial support. There are still several positions available for the 2024-2025 academic year!

Find out more about GAs