Congratulations on your admission! We’re excited for you to start your first semester as a USM Husky. Are you ready to join our pack?

Cheering students sitting on the Gorham campus USM wall.

Admitted Student Days

Newly-admitted Huskies: Attend one or more all-day events to learn about our university and meet your fellow Huskies. Explore our majors, attend a resource fair, tour our Portland and Gorham campuses, and so much more!

Register now
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
A student seated on a couch in one of our group study spaces with a laptop smiles at the camera.

Tours and online experiences

We want to ensure you have the access you need to make your final admission decision. Sign up for a webinar dedicated to admitted students or schedule a one-on-one video chat with a current student. If you haven’t been to campus yet — or want to return — register for an in-person walking tour.

Did you know?

  • We set you up for success: Your academic journey begins with a one-on-one advising session to discuss your goals and register for courses.
  • We foster connections: We help you find opportunities for internships, volunteering, service-learning, and immersive work-life experiences throughout Maine and beyond.
  • We support your dietary needs: Vegan? Gluten-free? Halal? Kosher? We have diet-specific food stations, dedicated areas for food allergies, and a dietitian on staff.
  • We offer a broad range of scholarships: In addition to your financial aid package, you may be eligible for scholarships based on your area of study or special interests, like studying abroad.
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