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Apply to USM by April 1, 2015 for merit scholarships
Attend a 2015 graduate studies information session at USM!
Sign up for summer courses at USM to get ahead
You can learn a lot at USM Lightning Talks
Check out USM's Scholarship portal for financial aid opportunities you won't want to miss
Apply to USM by April 1, 2015 for merit scholarships

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First-year applicants who have a completed USM application by April 1, 2015 will be automatically considered for our merit scholarships and our new Bright Future and USM Husky scholarships.

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Attend a 2015 graduate studies information session at USM!

Learn more about becoming a graduate student at USM »

Attend one of our graduate studies information sessions this fall to learn more about your graduate school options and the application process.

Next session: March 20th

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Sign up for summer courses at USM to get ahead

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Earn credits this summer! With over 500 offerings, including more than 150 online courses, it's easy to fit a summer course into your schedule.

Registration begins March 2nd for current students and March 4th for all students.

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You can learn a lot at USM Lightning Talks

You can learn a lot in 8 minutes »

Don't miss our first round of USM Lightning Talks, March 4th! Learn directly from our students, faculty, and community members how Maine's Metropolitan University enhances our region through research, volunteer services, and more.

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Check out USM's Scholarship portal for financial aid opportunities you won't want to miss

Explore nearly $6M in USM scholarships »

If you're considering USM for the first time or are currently enrolled, we offer nearly
$6 million in scholarship aid. Our new scholarships site will help you easily explore opportunities for reducing your college costs.

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USM Events

March 3, 2015

Diary of a River: Solargraphs of the Kennebec River

7:45 AM to 11:00 PM
5th floor Glickman Family Library

Richard Lee: Paper Trails

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
UNUM Great Reading Room, 7th Floor, Glickman Family Library, USM Portland campus

Constructing Identity: Traci Molloy, USM Artist-in-Residence

7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
AREA Gallery, Woodbury Campus Center, Portland Campus

Leap into Learning “Wiggle and Grow” with your Toddler’s ages 2-3 years

10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Advocates for Children 124 Canal Street, Lewiston Maine

The Portland Sexpo

11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Woodbury Campus Center

Multicultural Center Opening Celebration

March 4, 2015
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Lewiston Campus, Room 185

Dinosaurs at Dusk!

March 4, 2015
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Southworth Planetarium

Workshop - APA Style

March 4, 2015
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Lewiston Campus, Writing Center room 287

Lightning Talks--Portland Campus

March 4, 2015
4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
109/110 Abromson

MU Lightning Talk Series

March 4, 2015
4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
110 Abromson, Portland

USM Scholarships
There's still time to apply for financial aid and scholarships at USM.

File your FAFSA now.

First-year applicants who have also completed their USM application by April 1, 2015 will be automatically considered for merit scholarships and our new Bright Future and USM Husky scholarships.

We are adding $1 million in new scholarships making USM more affordable than ever. Learn more.

Returning students can also apply for a variety of scholarships.

Presidential Search
The University of Southern Maine is hiring a new president!

The University of Southern Maine (USM) Presidential Search is underway. Find links to the position announcement, list of committee members, updates, and more.

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USM is Investing. In You.
USM is adding an additional $1 million in scholarships for the Fall 2015 semester

Considering college? USM is providing $1 million in new scholarships for all undergraduate and graduate degree applicants, making USM more affordable than ever. That's nearly $6 million in scholarships total for our students.

First-year undergraduate applicants who apply by April 1, 2015 will be automatically considered for merit scholarships and our new Bright Future and USM Husky scholarships.

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USM Gives Back

USM offers programs in liberal arts, business, social sciences, STEM disciplines, and visual and performing arts. Our strong community connections provide students with opportunities before and after graduation. Learn more today!

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