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.

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Current Live View of the Construction

Access a live view of the current activity on the construction site of the new McGoldrick Center for Career & Student Success and the Portland Commons Residence Hall.

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Virtual Tour: Plans for our new McGoldrick Center for Career & Student Success

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.

Watch the McGoldrick Center for Career & Student SuccessTopping Off Ceremony

Join us in celebrating the Mass Timber Framing Topping Off Ceremony.

Welcome to Campus: The Residential Quad

The new Portland campus gateway and central gathering space will welcome students, staff, and faculty members alike, as well as our neighbors and visitors to the University.
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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.

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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.

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Breaking ground in Spring 2021

The University’s transformative project advances our civic and cultural engagement as well as our commitment to student success.

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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.