Portland Campus Development Project
With the construction of a new Career & Student Success Center, an environmentally-friendly residence hall, and a welcoming, spacious quad, we are substantially upgrading student facilities and developing an iconic, inviting entryway to our academic community. Learn more about Portland Campus Development Project.
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Sustainable, beautiful, and affordable student housing
The new Portland Commons will offer an attractive addition to our Southeast campus entrance, activating and illuminating the sidewalks of Durham and Bedford Streets.
Current Live View of the Construction
Access a live view of the current activity on the construction site of the new Career and Student Success Center and Portland Commons Residence Hall
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Watch the Career & Student Success Center Topping Off Ceremony
Join us in celebrating the Mass Timber Framing Topping Off Ceremony at the Career and Student Sucess Center
Virtual Tour: Plans for our new Career & Student Success Center
Fly under the timber portico, through the first-floor dining hall and lobby, and onto upper-level floors dedicated to career services and student affairs.
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The largest Passive House residence hall in the Northeast
The new Portland Commons will be built to Passive House standards — meaning it will be remarkably energy-efficient, with a reduced ecological footprint.

An iconic campus Center built to LEED sustainability standards
By observing Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) principles, we’ll ensure continual efficient use of resources as well as healthy gathering spaces.

Breaking ground in Spring 2021
The University’s transformative project advances our civic and cultural engagement as well as our commitment to student success.

Frequently Asked Questions
Browse additional information about the Portland Campus Development Project.
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Watch the Virtual Groundbreaking Celebration
Join us in celebrating the launch of the Portland Campus Development Project, the largest construction endeavor in USM history.
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USM Breaks Ground on New Alternative Transportation-Focused Parking Garage in Portland

Portland Campus Construction Reaches New Heights with Final Panel Placement

Drivers Get Their Bearings in Reconfigured Parking Garage
