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Two campuses. Twice the opportunities. One amazing college experience.

At the University of Southern Maine (USM), you don’t just pick one campus — you get both!

Because they’re only 20 minutes apart, most Huskies spend time on both campuses — and you can too! All in one unforgettable day at an open house event that’s sure to show you the best of both worlds.

Tour one of USM's new Portland buildings like the McGoldrick Center.

Portland campus

A vibrant city setting with ocean views, amazing food, and cutting-edge spaces. We have new, state-of-the-art buildings — the Crewe Center for the Arts and the McGoldrick Center for Career & Student Success — and cutting-edge science labs.

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Tour our Gorham campus, residential yet still close to everything.

Gorham campus

A classic New England college town where our Husky spirit shines. Picture athletic games, intramural sports, a brand-new esports center, and our residence halls coming together to create a close-knit community that feels like home.

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Pro tip: Bring a friend or family member and wear comfortable shoes — you’ll want to see it all!

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Event agendas

Saturday, October 24, 2026: Start on our Gorham campus

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Location: Admissions Welcome Center, Costello

Be sure to wear your comfortable shoes as we lead you on a walking tour of our residential Gorham campus.

Location: Admissions Welcome Center, Costello

Park for free all day near the water tower in parking lot G2A or G2B (off Water Tower Road), next to Bailey Hall in lot G3 (off University Way), or any lot on campus marked as visitor parking.

Then, head on in to the Admissions Welcome Center at Costello.

Location: Hill Gym

Find a seat at Hill Gym for a brief welcome from:

  • Dr. Jacqueline Edmondson, our President
  • Dr. Zach Newell, Dean of Libraries & Learning

Location: Field House

If you haven’t decided on a major yet, start exploring your options! Speak with faculty from our undergraduate majors who can help you discover your future.

You can also browse our student resources and talk to our expert staff to learn about things like:

  • Athletics
  • Career & Employment Hub
  • Student Engagement & Leadership
  • University Counseling Services
  • University Health Services

…and much more!

Location: Hill Gym

We’ll cover everything you need to know to apply for admission to the University of Southern Maine:

  • Application process
  • Costs & financial aid
  • Scholarships
  • Advising and Course Selection (ACS)
  • Accelerated Graduate Pathways

…and much more!

Location: Brooks Dining Hall

We’ll end our campus tour at the Brooks Student Center to grab lunch. You’ll get the full dining hall experience, and we’ll provide the meal tickets!

Try out the METRO Husky Line bus service, or take a short 11-mile drive to our Portland campus.

Take a 30-minute walking tour of our urban Portland campus to visit our trailblazing Crewe Center for the Arts, ultra-modern McGoldrick Center for Student Success, and our cutting-edge science labs.

All tours will depart from the Admissions Welcome Center in the Abromson Community Education Center.

Park for free in our garage on Surrenden Street, which is attached to the Abromson Community Education Center. You need to start a new parking session for the Portland campus and will use the same promo code.

You can park for free on both of our campuses using a single promo code we’ll send to the email you registered with on the day before your event.

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Saturday, November 7, 2026: Start on our Portland campus

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Location: Admissions Welcome Center, First Floor of the Abromson Community Education Center (Room 111)

Be sure to wear your comfortable shoes as USM Ambassadors lead you on a walking tour of our Portland campus.

Location: McGoldrick Center, First Floor

Park for free all day in our garage on Surrenden Street, which is attached to the Abromson Community Education Center.

Then, head across the street to our new McGoldrick Center for Career & Student Success and up to the first floor by the Salons to check in for the event.

Location: Second Floor Salons, McGoldrick Center

Find a seat in the salon for a brief welcome from:

  • Dr. Jacqueline Edmondson, our President
  • Dr. Zach Newell, Dean of Libraries & Learning

Location: Sullivan Gym

If you haven’t decided on a major yet, start exploring your options! Speak with faculty from our undergraduate majors who can help you discover your future.

You can also browse our student resources and talk to our expert staff to learn about things like:

  • Athletics
  • Career & Employment Hub
  • Student Engagement & Leadership
  • University Counseling Services
  • University Health Services

…and much more!

Location: Second Floor Salons, McGoldrick Center

We’ll cover everything you need to know to apply for admission to the University of Southern Maine:

  • Application process
  • Costs & financial aid
  • Scholarships
  • Advising and Course Selection (ACS)
  • Accelerated Graduate Pathways

…and much more!

Location: First Floor Salons, McGoldrick Center

When we return to the McGoldrick Center for lunch, you’ll get the full dining hall experience — we’ll provide the meal tickets!

Location: Admissions Welcome Center, Costello

Try out the METRO Husky Line bus service, or take a short 11-mile drive to our Gorham campus.

Take a 30-minute walking tour of our residential Gorham campus, where you can explore our residence halls and athletics facilities.

All tours will depart from Costello.

Park for free all day near the water tower in parking lot G2A or G2B (off Water Tower Road), next to Bailey Hall in lot G3 (off University Way), or any lot on campus marked as visitor parking. You need to start a new parking session for the Gorham campus and will use the same promo code.

You can park for free on both of our campuses using a single promo code we’ll send to the email you registered with on the day before your event.

Get parking code instructions

*Morning Gorham Campus and afternoon Portland Campus activities are optional.

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Do you need more information? Our friendly Admissions team is happy to help!

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