Congratulations on your admission to the University of Southern Maine! Are you ready to join our community?

Our Office of Graduate Studies staff grouped in one of our gathering spaces on campus.

We’re here to support you

Our Office of Graduate Studies (OGS) is focused on meeting your individual needs and fostering an equitable, empowered, and interconnected student community. They can connect you with advisors and mentors, help you find scholarships and financial assistance, and offer professional development opportunities to help you shape the future you want.

On the left, alternating diagonal mass timbers frame the portico of our new Career & Student Success Center. On the right, two wings of our Portland Commons residence hall are visible.

New buildings on our Portland campus

Our new eco-conscious McGoldrick Center for Career & Student Success and Portland Commons residence hall are open! The new buildings offer student services, a dining hall, plenty of lounge and study areas, our University Store, and even a café and brewpub. Housing is available for ages 22+ with the option for 12-month contracts.

Explore the new buildings

Did you know?

  • We offer 100+ Graduate Assistantships each year to help offset your tuition costs and provide valuable professional experience.
  • Our faculty are leading researchers, scholars, and practitioners in their fields.
  • You’ll work closely with faculty and researchers to explore and create new learning in a broad range of fields.
  • You could be eligible for a variety of scholarships if you meet criteria such as financial need, academic achievement, leadership skills, and more.