Portland Campus
Highlights
A lively city on the coast
Our Portland campus is in a lively, lovable city on Casco Bay. Enjoy everything that Portland has to offer from music, theater, and the arts, to entertainment of all kinds — and amazing, local food.
New construction on our Portland campus
Located within walking and biking distance to the heart of downtown Portland, our Passive House residence hall and eco-conscious student center will open in 2023. You’ll have access to spacious study areas, a café, our Career & Employment Hub, the University Store, and much more.
Nursing simulation center
Our School of Nursing has a Simulation Center with four patient rooms and a control center to operate computerized, robotic mannequins to allow students practice before beginning clinical placements.
Cutler Institute for Health and Social Policy
The Cutler Institute for Health and Social Policy at the Muskie School of Public Service is dedicated to developing innovative, evidence-informed, and practical approaches to pressing health and social challenges faced by individuals, families, and communities.
Glickman Family Library
Search through valuable academic resources; Special Collections collects and preserves rare materials, including books, manuscripts, photographs, and artifacts; and the Osher Map Library is committed to preserving the cartographic heritage of state, region, and nation for future generations.
Take a Virtual Tour
Take a closer look at our three campuses through our interactive, virtual tour. You decide where to go, what to see, and how long to stay!
Resource Listings A-Z
- College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
- College of Management and Human Service
- College of Science, Technology, and Health
- Communication and Media Studies Department
- Department of Biological Sciences
- Department of Chemistry
- Department of Computer Science
- Department of Criminology, Economics, and Sociology
- Department of English
- Department of Linguistics
- Department of Mathematics and Statistics
- Department of Physics
- Department of Psychology
- Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies
- History Major
- Honors Program
- Muskie School of Public Service
- Philosophy Department
- Political Science Major
- School of Business
- School of Nursing (and Simulation Center)
- School of Social Work
- Stonecoast MFA in Creative Writing
- University of Maine School of Law
- Women and Gender Studies Program
- Advising
- University Store
- Campus Life
- Community Engagement and Career Development
- Commuter resources
- English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
- Technology Support Center (Help Desk)
- Internships
- Office of International Programs
- Disability Services Center
- Prior Learning Assessment
- Student Financial Services
- USM Card office
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Visit USM
One of the best ways to get a feel for the USM community is to visit our campuses. Find out about campus tours, area accommodations, local attractions, and more.
Campus Transit on the METRO Husky Line
USM students commute easily between the Portland and Gorham campuses via the WiFi-enabled METRO Husky Line — complete with USB charging ports! The new fleet of natural gas buses make frequent stops on campus 7 days per week, plus stops in downtown Portland and Westbrook. An added bonus: students ride for free on all METRO lines, so you can get to your internship, work, the mall, and more!
AREA Gallery
Located in the Woodbury Campus Center in Portland, the AREA Gallery hosts art exhibitions throughout the year.